Council of Laity Council of LaityThe Council of Laity meets twice a year with the Bishop, as a structure for effective participation by lay people in the pastoral planning of the diocese.
Each parish is represented by the Chairperson of their Parish Pastoral Council or equivalent, or by someone duly delegated to represent the parish.
Members themselves vote to decide the main pastoral topic for the following meeting.
For the Constitution of the Council of Laity, click HERE
Topic Reports of the Council (in order of dates)
(a) Reaching out to less-active Catholics (May 2005)
(b) Keeping our young people (November 2005)
(c) Collaboration and co-responsibility (May 2006)
(d) Welcoming migrants (November 2006)
(e) Welcoming and caring for older people (May 2007)
(f) Clustering parishes (November 2007)
(g) Supporting Marriage and Family Life (May 2008)