Parish Council

The Parish Council is consultative to the pastor or parish administrator. It is their role and obligation to consider seriously the wisdom of the council and to ensure that its deliberations and recommendations are in accord with the good order of the Church. The Council's purpose is to foster the full pastoral life and growth of the parish. The Council does not make Church law (and is therefore not a legislative body) but discerns the application of given Church law and pastoral vision to the particular parish situation. The Council focuses on the building of consensus in the power of the Holy Spirit. Accordingly, it operates by a careful and respectful process of listening and consultation. The Council also serves as the coordinating body of all parish organizations and ministries.