Parish Pastoral Council

     In the Diocese of Bridgeport, each parish is to have a parish pastoral council whose function is to foster greater participation of the entire parish in the pastoral life and mission of the parish and the Diocesan Church. (Diocese of Bridgeport Parish Pastoral Council Guidelines)

     St. Joseph Church in Danbury has a Parish Pastoral Council which serves as a consultative body to advise and assist the Pastor in developing a pastoral plan and provide input on issues of pastoral care and concern. The Parish Pastoral Council meets during the year. Members are appointed by the Pastor. 

The current Parish Pastoral Council members are listed below:

Rev. Eric Silva, Parish Administrator

Mark Azzara

Joseph Blanco

Joseph Ferrara

George Godfrey, III

Constance LaGratta

Martin Nissly

Ryan Moore

Jerry Palanzo

Mary Ellen Ryer (Coordinator)

Lisa Schneider

Antonia Stalzer

Barbara Whitlock

Dr. Louis F. Howe Jr., St. Joseph School Principal