Mary L. Gautier, Ph.D.
Dr Gautier is a sociologist and researcher for the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) and author of a number of studies on Catholicism, including the recently published American Catholics Today.
Reports & Articles by Mary L. Gautier, 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.
