An Overview

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One of the graced outcomes of the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965) was the promotion of the Parish Pastoral Council as part of the movement in the Church towards shared responsibility and shared service.

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The Australian Catholic Bishops’ Conference has named pastoral planning as “a primary role of the parish pastoral council” for it is “the discipline of intentionally working towards a desired future” (ACBC’s Committee for Laity). 

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The purpose of such Councils is to foster pastoral action in the parish by proposing, studying and facilitating pastoral initiatives that respond to the needs of the local community. This includes planning for the future with the support of the parish finance committee so that the faith community can grow in holiness and reach out to others with the Gospel.

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Our Parish Pastoral Council meet bimonthly.

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The PPC seeks to:

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• Promote the Church’s mission to live and communicate the love and values of Jesus in the world around us.

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• Share in the responsibility for the ongoing life, mission and development of the Parish community.

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• Work together with parishioners to provide support for their efforts as followers of Jesus.

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The Council lives its purpose by:

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• Providing support for the Parish Priest, working collaboratively with him and with each other.

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• Planning for the future of the Parish by setting and keeping under review pastoral goals for the Parish community which advance the Parish vision.

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• Listening and gathering information about the hopes, ideas, needs and concerns of parishioners.

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• Evaluating information gathered in order to contribute to the making of decisions that reflect the values of the Gospel and the teachings of the Church.

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• Encouraging and supporting the continuing good works of existing groups within the Parish.

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• Providing opportunities for parishioners to grow in their relationship with God and with each other.

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The Constitution of the Parish Pastoral Council can be viewed here PPC Constitution

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The members of the PPC are elected by parishioners every two years. The Parish Priest appoints up to three members.

Current members of the PPC

Elected & Appointed July 2026