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Synod 2027 Leadership

Officers of the Synod

Archbishop Robert G. Casey

President

The diocesan bishop presides over the Synod; encourages full participation; engages in direct listening; sets the agenda for and presides over the General Assembly; and establishes pastoral priorities, legislative outcomes, and direct implementation

Fr. Jan K. Schmidt

MODERATOR FOR SYNOD 2027

Oversees all aspects of the Synod process; maintains communication with the Archbishop and key stakeholders; serves as a working member of the Secretariat and Preparatory Commission

Jeremy A. Helmes

Secretary

Oversees the Secretariat of the Synod, directs the work of the staff; is a working member of the Preparatory Commission.

Synod 2027 Preparatory Commission

Offers high-level guidance and feedback throughout the development of Synod 2027

Provides input and insight as key stakeholders in the Synod process; informs Synod process design; champions Synod 2027 with respective groups; offers insight to Synod data and key themes; participate in the General Assembly as delegates; offers reaction to, and synthesis of, priorities identified in the General Assembly

Members of the Preparatory Commission were selected from across the Archdiocese.

Members ex officio:

Members of the Preparatory Commission were selected from across the Archdiocese.

Fr. Jan Schmidt

MODERATOR

Jeremy Helmes

Secretariat Director

Fr. Jason Williams

CANONICAL AFFAIRS

Fr. Anthony Brausch

Theological Advisor

Leisa Anslinger

CONTENT

Meg Paul

Project Manager

Mike Schafer

COMMUNICATIONS

Rosemarie Banich

cONSULTANT

Synod 2027 Secretariat

Directs all aspects of Synod 2027

Provides strategic leadership and communication; coordinates planning and development of the Synod process and schedule; creates and leads the logistical coordination of all Synod plans

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