Organizational Structure at the Parish Level

 
The table below summaries the roles and responsibilities of each of the major parish organizations. There are four principle organizations within a parish.  

First there is the pastoral council, second the finance council, third the commissions, and finally the parish staff which include the parochial vicar and deacons.  It is the pastor’s responsibility, as shepherd of the parish, to lead these four groups toward a mutually decided vision of the parish.  The commissions are coordinated through the pastoral council.  Parish staff serves as support to the pastor, pastoral council, finance council, and the commissions. At no time should the commissions work at the pleasure of the staff but rather in coordination with staff much as the pastoral council works with the pastor.  Other organization within the parish coordinates their activities in relations to the commissions.

 

Role of the Pastor

Role of the Parish Council

Role of the Finance Council

Role of the Commissions