Cardinal Dolan has appointed Father Michael to serve on the Archdiocesan Advisory Group for “Making All Things New,” the pastoral planning process now underway. The Group is made up of forty members, who are respected clergy, religious and lay leaders from diverse backgrounds and geographic areas within the Archdiocese. People with experience in Catholic schools, catechetical programs, liturgy and human concerns are also represented in the group. Members will make recommendations to the Cardinal after:
- Reviewing criteria for assessing parish viability concerning Mission, Demographics and Stewardship.
- Studying available data about parishes and diminishing number of priests.
- Reviewing suggestions from Parish CORE Teams and Cluster CORE Teams.
- Working with the Pastoral Planning Working Group.
Father Michael will continue to serve on the Catholic Identity Committee of the Regional Board for Catholic Schools in Orange, Sullivan and Ulster Counties, as well as on the Board for Catholic Charities Community Services of Orange County.
