Mission
Statement
The
Pastoral Council of the Diocese of Albany, called by diverse
faith communities and appointed by the Bishop, considers
pastoral works and develops supportive pastoral initiatives.
Through prayerful discernment and mutually respectful exchange,
we collaborate with the Bishop, give voice to the aspirations
and concerns of our communities, and share with them the
vision of our Diocese.
DPC
Members:
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Bishop
of Albany
Most Rev. Howard J. Hubbard, D.D.
Chancellor
Elizabeth Simcoe
Parish
Life Director Representative
Lynn O’Rourke
Our Lady of Fatima
1735 Alexander Dr.
Delanson NY 12053
e-mail: 13flamingos@nycap.rr.com
Director,
Office of Pastoral Planning
Deacon Frank Berning
Deacon
Representative
Deacon Earle Flatt
Administrator of the Council
David Amico
DEANERY
REPRESENTATIVES:
Albany City Deanery
Ms. Julia
Hasselbarth
112 Diamond Rock Circle
Troy, NY 12182
Albany
Suburban Deanery
Mr. Frederick Burdick
69 Mosher Rd
Delmar NY 12054
No.
Albany County Deanery
Ms. Jeanne Gracon
138 Western Avenue
Cohoes, NY 12047
Columbia
County Deanery
Harry Schmitz
1219 County Route 13
Old Chatham NY 12136
e-mail: hschmitz@hvsassoc.com
Delaware
County Deanery*
Fulton
County Deanery
John
W. McDonough
184 Lakeside Dr.
Mayfield NY 12117
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Greene
County Deanery
Mrs. Mary White
1407 Sleepy Hollow Road Unit 2156
Athens, NY 12015
Herkimer
County Deanery
Ms. Marianne Lee
2295 Graffenberg Rd
Sauquoit, NY 13456
Montgomery
County Deanery
Ms. Mary Ann Louison
24 Mc Cleary Ave
Amsterdam, NY 12010
Otsego County Deanery
Ms. Maureen Murray
392 County Highway 52
Cooperstown, NY 13326-5103
No.
Rensselaer County Deanery
Ms. Shirley O'Neil
5 Valley View Blvd., Apt. 1214
Rensselaer, NY 12144
e-mail: soneil2@nycap.rr.com
So.
Rensselaer County Deanery
Mr. Frank Ridzi
57 Westbrook Drive
Nassau, NY 12123
Saratoga
County Deanery
Diane Berning
173 Sunnyside Road
Scotia NY 12302
e-mail: dberning@nycap.rr.com
Schenectady
County Deanery
Kevin Harrigan
201 Autumn Run
Schenectady, NY 12306
Home: 518-356-2273
Schoharie
County Deanery
Mr. Donald Quinn
102 Brookside Place
Schoharie, NY 12157
Warren
County Deanery
Mr. Peter Mead
12 Barber Avenue
Queensbury, NY 12804
(518) 793-7528
E-mail: pamjlm@roadrunner.com
Washington
County Deanery
Mrs. Inez Migliore
1225 Bogtown Road
Salem, NY 12865
Currently vacant, nominations
pending.
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Who established the need for a Pastoral Council?
The Decree on the Bishops’
Pastoral Office in the Church (Christus Dominus) approved
by Vatican Council II encourages the establishment of diocesan
pastoral councils.
- The Pastoral Council of
the Diocese of Albany was established in 1971 in accordance
with Canon Law.
What is the Diocesan Pastoral Council?
The Diocesan Pastoral Council
[DPC] is an advisory group that collaborates with the Bishop
to offer support and to help clarify a vision for the Diocese.
- The DPC fulfills its mission
through prayer, study, reflection and dialogue.
- The DPC is a channel of
communication between the Deaneries and the Bishop.
- The Diocesan Pastoral
Council convenes five times each year.
Who serves on the Diocesan Pastoral Council?
The
Diocesan Pastoral Council is composed of laity, religious
and clergy.
DPC membership includes:
- The Bishop of Albany
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One lay representative,
selected in consultation with the local leadership and
appointed by the Bishop, from each of the Albany Diocese’s
17 deaneries. These deaneries are located in the 14
counties of the Diocese.
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Ex-officio members: Chancellor;
Vicar General; Director of Pastoral Planning; Representatives
of the Presbyteral Council, Sisters’ Council and
Permanent Diaconate, DPC Administrator
- At-large representatives:
Diocesan Youth Council
What does the Diocesan Pastoral Council Do?
A key responsibility of the
Diocesan Pastoral Council membership is to provide and maintain
a communication link between the Bishop, Diocesan departments
and individual parish Pastoral Councils.
In addition:
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Collaborate with the Bishop
so that pastoral activity can more effectively meet
the needs of the people.
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Work with the dean and
the local deanery to better serve the local faith community.
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Sponsor, plan, and organize
the Annual Parish Convening.
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Represent the DPC on diocesan
committees as requested by the Bishop.
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Foster
and promote their own spiritual growth and that of
their constituents.
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