What is a Parish Pastoral Council?

Bishop Noel Treanor launched 'Living Church' in 2011, from this it was suggested that every parish should have a Parish Pastoral council.

A Parish Pastoral Council is a group of committed people of God (priest, religious and lay people) called upon to review pastoral matters, reflect on them thoroughly and recommend practical conclusions.

Method of selecting Parish Pastoral Members.
After a series of meetings held under the auspices of the 'Living Church' anyone who was interested in becoming a member of the Parish Pastoral Council was invited to put forward his/her name.
Eight people volunteered and they together with the parish priest Canon Sean Gilmore form the Parish Pastoral Council in Lower Mourne Parish.

Members

Father Colin Crossey (P.P.)

Vanessa Polin (Chairperson) 

Nicholas Hanrahan ( Vice-Chair)

Roisin McNulty (Secretary)

Eadaoin Hanrahan (Pray Leader) 

Laura Cunningham

Caroline Smith

Mission Statement 

We the Parish Pastoral Council of Lower Mourne will serve the whole Parish. Enabling us all to grow in faith, building a joyful, active and welcoming community. Where all know they are loved by God and called to get involved in Parish life. 

Contact us through the Parish Office

Our Parish Pastoral Council was commissioned by Bishop Noel Treanor on Saturday 25th June at 6:30pm Vigal Mass.