Pastoral Council

"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." (Canon 536,2)

The Pastoral Council serves as a consultative group to the pastor, assisting him in fostering pastoral activities and in providing for the continued growth of parish life. Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:00 PM in the Parish Office Conference Room.

Pastoral Council Members:

Pastor: Fr. Jerry Volz
Pastoral Associate for Administration:  John Meyers
School Principal:  Jane Shriver
Parish Life Coordinator:  Christine O'Grady

Nomination for Pastoral Council

The Pastoral Council of Prince of Peace Parish takes nominations for the selection of new members once a year, usually in January.  Please watch this page and the parish bulletin for more information.

The Pastoral Council is established to serve as a consultative group to teh pastor, to assist him in fostering pastoral activities and providing and planning for the continued growth of parish life.  The Pastoral Council is particularly concerned with growth in parish life in these areas:

• Conversion
• Evangelization
• Education of all parishioners
• Serving those in need
• Stewardship

The election process will consist of participation in two evenings of discernment, usually in late January.