Diocesan Council, Boards and Committees

Diocesan governance councils and advisory committees support the Bishop by offering guidance on pastoral, financial, and administrative matters across Church ministries.

Diocesan Governance Councils and Committees

Are you passionate about contributing to the mission of the Cairns Catholic Diocese? We welcome expressions of interest from people with experience in areas such as:

  • Child Protection and Safeguarding
  • Professional Standards
  • Legal Services
  • Banking and Finance
  • Investment and Stockbroking
  • Property Development and Valuation
  • Real Estate and Town Planning

If you have skills in any of these fields and a desire to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Diocesan Pastoral Council

The Diocesan Pastoral Council (DPC) is a key outcome of the 2025-26 Synod, bringing together lay people and clergy from across the Diocese to support the Bishop in pastoral planning and discernment. Guided by prayer, listening and dialogue, members will help shape the future direction of the Diocese through shared leadership, a commitment to synodality, and a diocesan-wide perspective that fosters communication, collaboration and the common good. Expressions of Interest have now closed, and applicants will be contacted regarding the next steps in the selection process.

More about the DPC

Diocesan Pastoral Council – Terms of Reference

2025-26 Plenary Consultation Synthesis

Contact the Chancery Office

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