Launch of new parish area resource teams, diocesan council and pastoral constitution for the Archdiocese of Armagh
You, or a representative, are invited to the launch of the new Parish Area Resource Teams and the new Diocesan Council for the Archdiocese of Armagh. The new pastoral structures for the diocese will be guided by the Diocesan Pastoral Council Constitution which is to be launched by Cardinal Brady. The launch marks the fruits of Strengthening Parishes for the 21st Century initiative that was launched on 3 November 2008. Details:
In attendance:
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Cardinal Seán Brady, Bishop Gerard Clifford, priests of the Archdiocese of Armagh, members of the new Parish Area Resource Teams and members of the new Diocesan Pastoral Council for the Archdiocese of Armagh
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Venue:
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St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh
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Date:
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Tuesday 8 June 2010
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Time:
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7.30pm – 9.00pm. Refreshments will be served after the ceremony in the Synod Hall
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The ceremony will begin with a reflection on the newly created diocesan aim:
- Liturgy
- Faith formation and training
- Mission and ecumenism
- Justice, peace and development
- Youth
- Care for priests
- Christian vocation
- Prayer and spirituality
i. | By ensuring the effective sharing of the collective gifts and talents of the parishes in the pastoral area; and, |
ii. | By identifying pastoral matters that together can be more effectively undertaken as a pastoral area rather than separately as individual parishes. |
Notes for Editors
- Special celebratory image for the launch is available from Catholic Communications Office 00353 01 505 3013
- The formation of the new Diocesan Pastoral Council marks the closing of the previous Diocesan Pastoral Council established by the late Cardinal Cahal Daly and which held its final gathering in September 2009. It also brings to a close the Co-ordinating Group of the Pastoral Plan which will hold its last meeting on 24 June 2010.
- The web-link below connects to the address by Cardinal Brady on 3 November 2008 at the launch of the Diocesan Pastoral Plan for the Archdiocese of Armagh entitled Strengthening Parishes in the 21st Century. The objective of the plan is to sustain parishes as vibrant faith communities into the future. The launch was supported by a Pastoral Letter detailing this initiative and the faithful were invited to contribute to the process and were regularly consulted concerning its development: http://www.archdioceseofarmagh.org/cardinal/statements-and-addresses/50-2008/601-3-november-strengthening-parishes-in-the-21st-century-press-launch-in-the-synod-hall-armagh-address-by-cardinal-brady
- Members of the diocesan council consist of the following: Archbishop of Armagh (President), Auxiliary Bishop, the Vicars General, Chairman of the Senate of Priests, Chairpersons of the Diocesan Pastoral Council Commissions, Directors of the Office of Pastoral Renewal and Family Ministry, Chairperson of the Diocesan Pastoral Council as elected by the Council, Youth Director, Child Safeguarding Director, 2 members from each pastoral area nominated by the pastoral area resource teams, 2 priests nominated by the Senate of Priests, 3 full time pastoral workers nominated from their own cohort, 6 religious nominated from within their own members, 6 members nominated by the Youth Commission, 2 members nominated by the New Ecclesial Movements, 10 representatives drawn from active diocesan groups as nominated by the Archbishop and Diocesan Secretary.
Dr Tony Hanna, Co-director of the Pastoral Plan, Archdiocese of Armagh 00353 (0) 87 6155619