​A Parish Pastoral Council is a consultative body which works with the Pastor regarding all matters pertaining to the pastoral life of the parish as an advisory board. The Pastoral Council involves priests, deacons, religious, and the faithful in the common study and resolution of the pastoral needs of the parish in order to facilitate pastoral planning for the parish, in accord with the universal and particular law of the Church. This requires a high degree of collaboration and mutual respect, charity and kindness to further the positive relationships necessary to mutually support and encourage one another toward a life of deepening love of God and greater faithfulness. 
                                                                                      (Ref: Parish Pastoral Council: A Guideline - Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary)
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