Pastoral Ministries

The Diocesan Office for Liturgy and Pastoral Ministry serves the diocese in the liturgical life of the church and in providing support to parishes in pastoral ministry.

Services include courses and workshops at diocesan, regional and local level; resources, information and consultancy on request.

• Preparing and planning Diocesan liturgies
• Providing liturgical formation for parishes and schools in liturgical ministries, liturgy planning, music for worship, parish liturgy teams, sacramental celebrations (including Sacraments of Initiation), Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA).
• Advice on music copyright for liturgy
• Publication of Living Liturgy
• Support and formation for Parish Pastoral Councils
• Support for Pastoral and Parish Workers
• Resourcing and information for Pastoral Ministry

Their primary focus is on Sacraments, Liturgy, Music Ministry and Parish Pastoral Support. They can provide advice and connect you to resources for the full range of ministries listed here:

• Aboriginal Catholic Ministry
• Ecumenism and Interfaith Dialogue
• Faith formation and Supporting Families
• Liturgy
• Parish Life and Pastoral Councils
• Plenary Council 2020
• Prayer and Spirituality
• Sacraments
• Social Justice
• Vocations
• Youth Activities