Mary Bendyna, RSM, Ph.D.
Executive Director and Senior Research Associate, CARA
Dr. Bendyna has a Ph.D. in government from Georgetown University and has authored or co-authored several journal articles and book chapters as well as more than two dozen papers presented at academic research conferences.Reports & Articles by Mary Bendyna, RSM, Ph.D.
Listening to the Spirit: Bishops and Parish Life Coordinators
by
Mary Bendyna, RSM, Ph.D.,
Tricia C. Bruce, Ph.D.,
Mary L. Gautier, Ph.D.
March 17, 2008
Bishop focus groups discussed the use of Canon 517.2 and the use of parish life coordinators and sacramental minsters. "Overall, bishops report a positive assessment of their experience with PLCs. Most, however, identify this as a less-than-ideal solution to the priest shortage, describing PLCs as a 'temporary' measure until priests can be assigned as pastors."
An in-depth study of Canon 517.2 is one of a number of research initiatives conducted on different emerging models of pastoral leadership.
