Pastoral Councils & Planning

Podcasts from CPPCD Members and Friends:

Decision-making in an Ecclesial Environment by Katharine Boucher

Liturgical Celebration with Multicultural Assembly by Ross Marie Icaza, CCVI

Use of WWW in Pastoral Planning by William Pickett

Relationships Among Parish Councils and Staffs by Mark Fischer

Appreciative Inquiry: A Powerful Process by R. Krivanka/D DeLambo

Leadership in Challenging Times by Most Reverend Howard J. Hubbard

Hope for the African American Catholic Community by Paul Marchall, SM

Who is the Church we Are Serving? by James Davidson

Spirituality in Planning by Catherine Schneider, OSF

Tensions in Leadership by Ron Mazzoli, Victoria Murden McClure, Annette Turner, Vince Senior

The Diocesan Pastoral Council is a ministry that meets quarterly with the Bishop to discuss guidelines for comprehensive pastoral policy and assess the changing needs of the diocese. The Council’s ministry is to “discern and advise” and, with the Director, be available for guidance to the 5 regions, 15 deaneries and the 82 parishes comprising the Diocese of Oakland. 

The Diocesan Planning Board is a smaller working group which takes a more “hands-on” approach to particular pastoral planning challenges. Assisted by the Director, the Board compiles an annual baseline review from information sent by all parishes.  This baseline includes: attendance, sacraments administered, active ministries, volunteers, finances, and demographics.  By reviewing this compilation, the Board can assess growth or diminishment within churches and regions.

The Diocesan Finance Council organizes materials and hosts workshops for pastoral staff and parish finance councils.

Contact:
Very Rev. George E. Mockel
510-893-4711