The pastor identifies his Parish Pastoral Council and presides over the Council, which serves in an advisory capacity. The Parish Pastoral Council assists the pastor in serving the parish community by exploring the needs of the parish and responding appropriately. This is accomplished through prayer, listening and dialogue.
The pastor determines the size and membership of the council through a selection process of his discretion. Structure of the Council is formalized through bylaws with an elected Chairperson and a regular meeting schedule.
Parish Pastoral Council Guidelines were approved and promulgated by Bishop William K. Weigand on November 21, 2005 and revised by Bishop Jaime Soto on October 2, 2013. Guidelines are currently being revised. Please use the following link for an overview of how to build a strong parish council:
Come to the Table Parish Pastoral Council Convocation
- April 17, 2021
- October 2, 2021
Bishop Jaime Soto's Call to Holiness
- Pastoral Letter
- Parish Pastoral Council Agendas
- Agendas del Consejo Pastoral