Parish Pastoral Councils are gathered by various means and in various forms in Catholic Parishes throughout Australia. They all have the single purpose of ensuring that the local church community, from among which they are called, has every possible opportunity to carry forward the mission of Jesus Christ.
Handbook for Parish Councils
A resource we recommend and use is Handbook for Parish Pastoral Councils produced by the Archdiocese of Brisbane. Some parishes have purchased multiple copies so that group members can read between meetings and discuss. Download >
Australian Catholic Bishops' Conference
This website offers a deeper understanding of the Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) - its theological basis, its role, function and life cycle. It gives an overview of the PPC (e.g. how do they operate?); PPCs as 'ministry'; PPCs and young people; PPCs and pastoral planning.
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10 Signs of a Vibrant Parish
What makes a vibrant parish, one with vitality and a healthy life people recognize? A vibrant parish is alive with a pulse that is felt and seen from within by its members and externally by those who know it by its works, ministries and reputation.
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The Mission of the Church
The following information is drawn from Handbook for Parish Pastoral Councils produced by the Archdiocese of Brisbane.
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Fostering Pastoral Action
The following information is drawn from the Australian Catholic Bishop’s Conference website dedicated to supporting Parish Pastoral Councils.
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Re-Energising Your Parish Council
A presentation given by Don Walkley, Australian parish and school leadership consultant, on "How could we re-energise our Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) & strengthen collaborative ministry?"
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