This weekend the Diocese of Phoenix held a synod assembly on Saturday (Feb. 14) to discern the report summarizing the findings of the Synod of Young Adults, followed by a special Mass officially closing the Synod of Young Adults on Sunday (Feb. 15). Both events took place at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral Parish in Phoenix. The synod began last April with a day-long training for young adult leaders who helped facilitate peer-led listening sessions from mid-August through the end of November. During Sunday's Mass, Bishop John Dolan presented the report and the deliberations of the synod assembly to the Chairs of the Presbyteral Council and the Diocesan Pastoral Council for their prayer, discernment and guidance on next steps. Sunday's Mass also celebrated the sacrament of marriage, and included a special blessing.