What is the DPC?

"Bishop Morlino meets with new body" by Mary C. Uhler, Catholic Herald Staff, January 12, 2006 Issue

According to the Catholic Herald publication, Bishop Robert C. Morlino held a get-aquainted dinner with the newly formed Diocesan Pastoral Council (DPC) on Wednesday, Jan. 4, at the Bishop O'Connor Catholic Pastoral Center. According to the Catholic Herald article, Bishop Morlino explained that "the DPC is the sign of unity with God's people and the bishop." The DPC considers pastoral matters. The pastoral priorities determine where the money is spent according to priorities set by the bishop in communication with the DPC. The DPC is also needed to listen to the people so the bishop can hear what faithful lay Christians are thinking. The DPC will meet two or three times a year. Current members include Mike Lancaster, Barneveld; Fr. Kevin Holmes, Sauk City; Brian Dulli, diocesan seminarian; Sr. Jacqueline Tierney, Dane; Sr. Toni Harris, Sinsinawa; Deacon Ray Lukesic and Mary Ann Lukesic, Oregon; George Schmitz, Madison; Maureen Arcand, Madison; Rebecca and Matt Sande, Cambridge; John Van Wie, Wisconsin Dells; Ernie Stetenfeld, McFarland; James Hoehl, Lancaster; Erin and Juan Landa, Waunakee; Louise Pelsue, Janesville; Rosa Arce, Reedsburg; Brian Bircher, Madison; Richard Berning, Cuba City; Sr. Tiziana Mazzei, Madison; and chancery staff members: Kate Wiskus, Kevin Phelan, Msgr. Paul Swain, Jay Conzemius, and Daun Maier.

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