A Diocesan synod is a meeting in the Catholic church of various people in a diocese.
Diocesan synods are called by the bishop, and are used to discuss pastoral issues in the diocese.
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Canon 463 §1 lists people who are required to be invited to a synod and are obligated to participate in it.
This bishop is obligated to give the texts of all declarations and decrees made during the synod to the Metropolitan and the Episcopal Conference (canon 467).