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View Our Diocesan Pastoral Council Meeting Notes For: October 3, 2009

Our Mission

As outlined in Christus Dominus n.27 (Latin for “Christ the Lord”), of the Second Vatican Council, “it is highly desirable that in every diocese a special pastoral council be established, presided over by the diocesan bishop himself, in which clergy, religious and laity specially chosen for the purpose will participate…”

The Diocesan Pastoral Council (DPC) of the Diocese of Rockville Centre serves as a means of communication between the Bishop and the laity. The DPC focuses on and fosters vibrant participation in liturgy and social concerns. Through diverse faith communities, the advisory group considers pastoral works and develops supportive pastoral initiatives. Through prayerful judgment and mutually respectful dialogue, the DPC collaborates with the Bishop, gives voice to aspirations and concerns of their communities, as well as share the vision of the diocese. The pastoral council lacks any legislative or governing power and functions solely as a consultative body.

The mission of the Diocesan Pastoral Council is to study, ponder and make recommendations on pastoral matters, which the bishop, as pastor of the diocese, presents to the council for thought, deliberation and reflection.

 

Members of the 2009 Diocesan Pastoral Council: 

Msgr. Robert Brennan Most Rev. John C. Dunne

 

Most Rev. Paul H. Walsh

Sr. Grace Agate, RSM

Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Brennan
Ex-Officio

Most Rev. John C. Dunne
Ex-Officio

Most Rev. Paul H. Walsh
Ex-Officio

Sr. Grace Agate, RSM

Stacie Baltrusitis

 Bob Bruno

Robert L. Callaghan

 Brother Thomas Casey 

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Stacie Baltrusitis - Deanery 9

Bob Bruno
Deanery 7

Robert L. Callaghan

Brother Thomas Casey - Religious Brother

Bertha del Carpio
Bishop Murphy Appt.

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Meaghan Flatley

John Hanley

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Richard Huminski

John Emptage

Meaghan Flatley
Bishop Murphy Appt.

John Hanley
Deanery 14 

  

Roseann Higgins

Richard Huminski - Deanery 3 

Sr. Lane Frances RSHM 

 Msgr. Koenig

John Lane  

 David Luft

F.J. McCarthy  

Sister Frances Lane, RSHM   Rev. Msgr. William E. Koenig
Priest

John Lane - Bishop Murphy Appointee    

David Luft 

F.J. McCarthy
Deanery 10

  

John Moravick

Bobby O'Brien

 Marie Palmieri

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John Moravcik

Robert O'Brien
Bishop Murphy Appt. 

Marie Palmieri 

Sr. Kathleen Schaetzle, C.S.J   

Sr. Marie de Montfort Shields, C.S.J.

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John Sullivan - Deanery 4

Telma Ticas
Deanery 1  
 

 Deacon Jesus Valdes - Deacon

Marie Ventimiglia
Deanery 5 

Edward Wachowicz - Deanery 2