Diocese of Austin Pastoral Planning Process

Participants at the February Town Hall meetings had the opportunity to consider the important issues facing the Diocese of Austin and to express their hopes and dreams for the future of the Catholic Church of Central Texas. The link below will take you to a Web page that will allow you to participate in the “town hall” process:

Click here to take the survey

The survey will be available through the end of April

Catholic Spirit stories on the pastoral plan

Timeline

Discovery Phase

February to April 2008

Town Hall Meetings – Six held at sites throughout the diocese
Web site input for those who cannot attend the Town Hall Meetings
Online survey – particularly focused on Young Adults
Analysis of Key Demographic Data
Interviews with local and civic leaders
Summary of Data Input will be made available

Key Constituencies Input

April to May 2008

15 key constituencies throughout the diocese ( departments, committees, etc...) will submit proposals for the plan

Formulation of the Plan

June to Sept 2008

Coordinating Committee (chaired by Bishop Aymond) will study all input
First draft of the plan will be created
Draft will be circulated widely for feedback
Revision of plan based on feedback
Bishop gives final approval in Fall 2008