8303 Taft Street · Merrillville, IN 46410 · (219)769-1755

Pastoral Council

The Pastoral Council is the consultative body to the pastor and the coordinating and unifying structure of the parish community. The Pastoral Council is the means of achieving the full participation of the whole parish in its mission by giving all a voice in supporting, guiding, and directing the various aspects of parish life.

There are 8 commissions that make up the council. They are listed below with the names of the people who currently hold the positions:

.....Chairperson - Janet Sienicki

.....Secretary - Michelle Jackowski

.....Communications - Cindy Ryan and John Townsend

.....Spirituality and Worship - Nancy Nordmann and David Novak

.....Education - Denise Jansen and Sheila Kelly

.....Peace and Social Justice - Janet Sienicki and Brian Berger

.....Parish Life - Lisa Hjertquist and Debbie Murphy

.....Stewardship - Ray Haack and Jeff Quinn