Cathal BarryParish councils will afford the opportunity for all to participate and reflect on the challenges facing the mission of every parish community
The diocese of Cloyne is to establish parish pastoral councils over the coming year in an effort to renew the mission of Church there.
Commenting on developments in Cloyne over the past year in the his Lenten pastoral letter, Bishop Crean said that in early November, the priests of the diocese had met for a meeting to discuss the future.
He said the discussion highlighted the realisation that Cloyne’s mission as a diocese could only be effective when every member of the diocese fulfilled their role to the full.
“Accordingly, with the leadership of the Council of Priests and my personal support we will seek to extend this conversation to all parishes through the establishment of Parish Pastoral Councils. We will do so over the coming year,” Bishop Crean said.
He said these parish councils will afford the opportunity for all to participate and reflect on the challenges facing the mission of every parish community.
“Together we are co-responsible for the life and mission of our parish. Together with a deep faith and generosity of spirit we can truly renew our parishes,” the Bishop stated.