St. Catherine of Siena Parish

302 St. Catherine Circle, Ithaca, New York
We are a vibrant Catholic community where all are welcomed, challenged, and supported on their life journeys.

Pastoral Council

The Pastoral Council is a leadership group who works in consultation with the pastor to select and guide parish goals and objectives.

Guiding Statements

  • Pastoral Council Vision Statement

    We embrace the call to servant leadership to create a Catholic community where all are welcomed, challenged, and supported on their life journeys.

  • Pastoral Council Mission Statement

    The mission of the Pastoral Council is to provide servant leadership for the parish by setting pastoral goals and objectives, by reaching those decisions through discernment based on prayer, dialogue, and mutual respect and by evaluating our progress toward achieving our pastoral goals and objectives.

  • Operating Values

    St. Catherine's Pastoral Council will:

    • Express our faith and joy through our work.
    • Cultivate respect and trust in our words and deeds.
    • Exhibit integrity through transparency and communication.
    • Care for our parish community through commitment and hard work.

Members

  • Juan Arroyo (6/12)
  • Beth Carroll (12/11)
  • Frank Ciaramello (12/09)
  • Matt Cooney (12/10)
  • Dan Finlay (12/11)
  • Carl Franck (12/11)
  • Ann Gifford (12/09)
  • Eileen Gravani (12/11) - Secretary
  • Angela McEnerney -- Youth member
  • Mary Lee Noden (9/10)
  • Chang-Sik Oh (12/10) - Korean Comm. Rep.
  • Sarah Page -- Youth member
  • Nancy Pringle - Trustee, Ex-officio
  • Janet Strebel (12/10)
  • Larry Walker (6/09)
  • Beverly Way (12/09) - Chair
  • Sr. Mary O'Brien - Pastoral Administrator
  • Mary Boris - Staff Rep.

Meeting Minutes