| The Parish Pastoral Council is the main
deliberative body of the parish which shares with the pastor the primary responsibility
for the pastoral life of the parish and whose purpose is to plan for the future of the
parish by recommending policies, procedures, and programs which will enable the parish to
fulfill its mission. Canon 536 - "After the
diocesan bishop has listened to the presbyterial council and if he judges it opportune, a
pastoral council is to be established in each parish; the pastor presides over it,
and through it the Christian faithful along with those who share in the pastoral care of
the parish in virtue of their office, give their help in fostering pastoral
activity." |
