Tricia C. Bruce, Ph.D.
Research Associate
Dr. Bruce is a research associate and assisted in the writing of the CARA report, "LIstening to the Spirit."Reports & Articles by Tricia C. Bruce, 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.
