The Diocesan Governance Commission
We recognizes that our diocese is being called to be more effective in the ways we advance the vital mission of the Church. This demands new levels of accountability, transparency and the appropriate use of available resources.
This commission will study the way the Curia serves and supports our pastors, parishes, schools, and ministries across the diocese. It will benchmark with other dioceses and study management issues relating to administration, finance and assessments, and operations.
This commission will meet from September – December 2026.
Strategic Focus Areas
To achieve our mission, the Commission operates through at least four specialized sub-committees, each focused on a critical pillar of our strategic planning.
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Departments and Ministries
Finance, Revenue, and Allocations
Shared Services
Communications
Diocecan Governance Commission Meetings
Meeting 1: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT)
Sat Sep 12th | 8:30am–1:00pm
Bishop Howard Memorial Hall
General Session Kick-Off
All Sub-Committees Attend
Meeting 2: Research and Benchmarking Best Practices
Bishop Howard Memorial Hall
Tue Oct 20:
Finance, Revenue & Allocations, 11:30am-1:00pm
Departments and Ministries, 5:30pm–7:00pm
Wed Oct 21:
Shared Services, 11:30am-1:00pm
Communications, 5:30pm–7:00pm
Meeting 3: Benchmarking and Setting
Bishop Howard Memorial Hall
Tue Nov 17:
Finance, Revenue & Allocations, 11:30am-1:00pm
Departments and Ministries, 5:30pm–7:00pm
Wed Nov 18:
Shared Services, 11:30am-1:00pm
Communications, 5:30pm–7:00pm
Meeting 4: Drafting Goals
Bishop Howard Memorial Hall
Tue Dec 15:
Finance, Revenue & Allocations, 11:30am-1:00pm
Departments and Ministries, 5:30pm–7:00pm
Wed Dec 16:
Shared Services, 11:30pm-1:00pm
Communications, 5:30pm–7:00pm
Meeting 5: Closing Mass and Gathering
Sat Jan 23rd, 2027 | 8:30 am-1:30pm
Bishop Howard Memorial Hall
General Session
All Sub-Committees Attend