Parish Council

Mission Statement  
As a University Parish entrusted by the Church with a specific mission, we embrace fully our ministry of serving as a strong Catholic presence at Kent State University. By focusing on worship, learning and service to the local and global community, we accompany our students toward lifelong commitment to faith and to our Tradition. Enriched by many persons from within and beyond the university, we commit ourselves to the hospitality, generosity, and prayerfulness that mark those gathered at the table of the Risen Lord.
 
Purpose
The purpose of the Parish Council of KSU Newman Center Parish is to assist the pastor in developing and deepening the parish faith community. As a consultative body, the Council plans for the interpretation and implementation of the mission of the parish. We prayerfully and purposefully dedicate ourselves to enable parish involvement in global, national, and local issues and to bring Gospel values to bear on all aspects of daily life; particularly in light of our parish’s distinct mission in serving the needs of KSU students in their journey toward lifelong commitment to faith and our Tradition.
 
Role
The primary role of the Parish Council is to assist with pastoral planning. The Council envisions, addresses, and evaluates the needs and goals of the parish community in light of Church teaching and the mission of both the local and diocesan church. The Council directs the resources and gifts of the local community toward the fulfillment of that mission. Planning is always “mission motivated.” The Council discerns what needs to be changed, supported or enhanced to keep the parish faithful to its mission. Planning is an ongoing, cyclical process including goal setting, developing objectives, implementation, and evaluation.

Meeting Schedule
Parish Council typically meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. when school is in session. Meetings are open to all members of the parish.

2021 Meeting Dates

February 11
March 11
April 8
September 9
October 8
November 11

For more information about Parish Council, please contact Jennifer Garretson, president.