Parish Council
Council By-Laws
ARTICLE I
Section I - Name
The name of this body is the Pastoral Advisory Council of
St. Aloysius R. C. Church, New Canaan, Connecticut, hereinafter
referred to as the Council.
Section II - Authority
This Council is created at the direction of the Bishop in
accordance with the documents of the Second Vatican Council, and
the Code of Canon Law. It possesses a consultative role only and
is governed by norms determined by the diocesan bishop. (Canon 536).
It is presided over by the Pastor.
Section III - Purpose
The Council is born out of the need for co-responsible leadership.
It is an important locus for the effective participation of clergy
and laity in the total mission of the parish as called for in Vatican
II. The Council will advise and assist the pastor; and help
maintain liaison between the pastor and the parish and the officially
constituted organizations of the parish.
Section IV - Duration
When the office of Pastor is vacant the Council ceases to
exist.
When a new Pastor or Administrator assumes office the Council may (or may not) be continued or reconstituted using the pre-existing
membership and/or bylaws.
Contact Us
Saint Aloysius Parish
Main Office
40 Maple Street, New Canaan,
CT 06840
Tel. (203) 966 0020
Fax: (203) 972 7691