And His gifts were that some should be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, for the equipment of the saints, for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ. (Ephesians 4:11-13)

We have each been given specific gifts  by the Holy Spirit, and through our baptism,  invited to the Body of Christ where we are called to share those gifts in various ways.   Specifically, some are called to leadership roles within the parish or our larger family of parishes.    In these roles, it is vital that we are committed to the mission of the Catholic Church and the vision for our diocese to be One Church: Encountering Jesus, Equipping Disciples, and Living Mercy.    If you feel called to serve in a leadership role, we encourage you to visit with one of our priests or parish staff  to prayerfully discern where your gifts are most suited.

The following leadership advisory councils provide support  to our Pastor and Parochial Vicars for the Heart of Jesus Family of Parishes.