Our Diocesan Pastoral Council met again in May to continue its work discerning our call to mission.  

The workshop reflected on past work of the previous Diocesan Synod.

Councillors discussed developments in the global and local church in recent years and considered how the Diocese has been progressing against evolving priorities.  

Globally, the Church is building on the Synod on Synodality – focused on Communion, Participation and Mission. 

James Camden, Director of Mision and Evangelisation said, “We want to support our Parishes to focus on formation, outreach and worship, bringing a local perspective aligned to these foundations.” 

The DPC also spent time considering a process for engaging with Parishes who are undertaking parish assemblies. 

Bishop Michael reflected on the workshop, commenting, “The recent Saturday workshop filled me with confidence that we have a good Diocesan Pastoral Council whose members have a passion for mission, who listen to others and at the same time do not hesitate to respectfully express their own views, and who have great hopes for our diocese.” 

Learn more about the Diocesan Pastoral Council here.

Following the Diocese’s initial Expressions of Interest process last year establishing our new Governance structure, we will be seeking to fill some vacancies on our other Boards and Council.

Find out more here.