Parish Pastoral Council

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. Samuel V. Scott, Pastor

Mark Azzara

Joseph Blanco

Joseph Ferrara

George Godfrey III

Constance LaGratta

Anne Leclercq

Martin Nissly

Ryan Moore

Jerry Palanzo

Mary Ellen Ryer

Lisa Schneider

Maria Merino-Schweitzer

Antonia Stalzer

Brian Walsh

Barbara Whitlock

Deacon Bill Timmel

Rev. Harry Prieto

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

Jeanne Spain, St. Joseph School representative


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