Members:

Tom Barker and Christina Rosario, Evansville East; Connie Woehler and Lois Martin, Evansville West; Ed Knust and Chuck Gillie, Jasper Deanery; Mike Killebrew and Patricia Mercker, Newburgh Deanery; Gina Dupps and Monica Weber, Princeton Deanery; Rebecca Mullen and Cletus Yochum, Vincennes Deanery; Mary Beth Vaught and Tom McAtee, Washington Deanery; Ginny Bonenberger, At-large; Fr. John Boeglin and Fr. Alex Zenthoefer, Priests; Deacon Ed Wilkerson, Deacons; Sr. Donna Marie Herr, OSB, Sr. Barbara Riely, DC, and Sr. Darlene Boyd, SFCC, Women Religious; Msgr. Ken Knapp, and Bishop Gerald Gettelfinger, ex-officio.

Mission Statement

The Diocesan Pastoral Council consists of people from a variety of backgrounds, vocational choices and geographical locations whose diverse gifts represent the many levels of insight and experience of the Diocesan Church. In the context of prayer and with deep faith in the presence of God in its midst, this council gathers around the Bishop to offer him service, advice and support in his role as the Chief Shepherd and administrator of the Church of southwestern Indiana.

Purpose

In accord with Canons 511 and 512, the Diocesan Pastoral Council exists as a key, consultative body to the Bishop in order to advise him on pastoral issues, especially in the development of pastoral policy and planning. Some important functions of the Diocesan Pastoral Council are:
to recommend pastoral priorities
to initiate discussions regarding pastoral questions pertinent to the diocese
to make appropriate, practical recommendations for effectiveness of life of the Diocesan Church
to bring diverse viewpoints to bear on questions or concerns for which the Bishop seeks counsel

Meeting Schedule

Saturday, October 20, 2007
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Friday-Saturday, September 5-6, 2008
Saturday, October 18, 2008