Making Parish Councils Pastoral traces the historical development of the ôpastoralö style of council and shows how councils can more effectively embrace the church's vision of studying and reflecting on parish matters and recommending their conclusions to the pastor.

A practical guidebook for all persons involved in developing pastoral councils on a parish level.

A reference and resource that will assist parishes in the task of establishing pastoral councils

Outlines for the renewal of parish structures in a more dynamic and missionary direction.

"(this book) offers theological rationale and practical procedures for organizing pastoral councils on a grassroots level. It brings together some of the best people in the field to reflect on the purpose, potential problems and the exciting promise of collegial parish leadership. ... [from back cover]