Diocesan governance councils (including the diocesan pastoral council) and advisory committees assist the Bishop in governing the diocese by providing advice and recommendations on a variety of pastoral, financial, and administrative matters. Members support many areas across the Church, from community care and education to social justice and spreading the faith.
Below are lists containing names of members of our Diocesan Committees and Advisory Councils:
- Board of Management
- Catholic Care Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains Advisory Council
- Catholic Diocese of Parramatta Services Limited Board of Directors
- Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Board of Directors
- Clergy Support Foundation
- College of Consultors
- Council for Consecrated Life
- Council of Priests
- Diocesan Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee
- Diocesan Finance Council
- Diocesan Property Committee
- Diocesan Safeguarding Council
- Diocesan Development Fund Investment Advisory Committee
- Diocesan Pastoral Council
- Deanery Pastoral Council
- Interfaith Commission
- Liturgical Commission
- Parish Finance Committee
- Parish Pastoral Council
- Personnel Board
- Seminary Finance Committee
- Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for Diocese of Parramatta
Interested in contributing your skills and leadership to the life of the Diocese?
Diocesan governance bodies, especially diocesan pastoral councils, play a vital role in ensuring that each diocese responds to the needs of its people. If you’ve ever wondered what is a pastoral council and how you can contribute, these councils focus on supporting pastoral care initiatives throughout the Diocese. Whether you are passionate about charity, church administration, youth ministry, or spiritual wellbeing, your skills and leadership can help the Church achieve its mission and bring ideas to life.