Members:

Julie Ann Walker and Tony Fehrenbacher, Evansville East; Robert Covington and Bob Martin, Evansville West; Elaine Schitter and Jeff Mehling, Jasper Deanery; Therese Meisling and Jeff Sickman, Newburgh Deanery; Beth Ann Selby and Mary May, Princeton Deanery; Elaine Pepmeier and John "Tom" Woods, Jr., Vincennes Deanery; Charlotte Wilz and John Helfen, Washington Deanery; Fr. Zach Etienne, Priests; Deacon David Cook, Deacons; Sr. Patricia Ann McGuire, OSB, Sr. Sheila Carney, DC, and Sr. Darlene Boyd, SFCC, Women Religious; Tim McGuire 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, August 21, 2010 - Orientation
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Saturday, August 20, 2011 - Orientation
Saturday, October 22, 2011

Meetings begin with gathering at 8 am Central time and conclude at 12 noon. Orientations begin at 8 am and
conclude at 2 pm.