The commissions

Each commission and its focus

Each commission unites clergy and specialized lay professionals in service of parish needs, with its own services and practical objectives.

Education Commission

Coordinates formation programs for catechists, teachers, and parish learners, with attention to the services and materials each parish needs.

Liturgical Formation Commission

Supports parishes in prayer, worship, and liturgical training, offering guidance on services and formation sessions for local communities.

Health and Social Justice Commission

Works on healthcare initiatives and social justice concerns, linking parish volunteers with the practical services and projects they run.

How commissions work

Structured working groups keep the work accountable

01

Commission boards set direction

Each commission board, led by clergy and lay professionals, sets its annual priorities and the services it will support across the diocese.

02

Parish councils bring local needs

Parish councils and local community representatives share the needs of their communities, shaping the work each commission undertakes.

03

Working groups carry out the work

Focused working groups deliver the practical tasks, report back to their commission, and maintain diocesan standards.