Director of Pastoral Services

Edward R. Gaffney                    Phone: 719-636-2345

Secretary

Rhonda M. Bush                    Phone: 719-636-2345

Striving to achieve the Diocesan Mission Statement, the Office of Pastoral Services supports the faithful throughout the diocese as they journey individually and corporately toward holiness, helping them to discern God’s call and to develop the skills to respond and fulfill His Will for their lives and for those they serve. One of this office’s responsibilities is to provide staff support for the following diocesan leadership groups:

Personnel Board
Pastoral Leaders Council
Diocesan Pastoral Council
Diocesan Leadership
Parish Directors
Planning Consultants
Diocesan Review Board

Major Areas of Responsibility and Involvement

Diocesan Pastoral Plan
-         Diocesan Goals
Workshops on Goal Setting and Implementation
Bishops’ Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People

Statement by Bishop Michael J. Sheridan Sexual Misconduct Policy of the Diocese of Colorado Springs How to Report Sexual Misconduct Guidelines for Working with Children and Youth Guidelines for Supervising Those Working with Children and Youth Safe Environment Training

Parish and Regional Planning
        Planning the Journey Together: A Planning Guide for the Diocese of Colorado Springs

Parish Pastoral Councils
Catholic Conciliation
Leadership Coaching
Diocesan Employee Day
Diocesan Review Board
Internal Investigations
Team Building Seminars
Communication Workshops
Diocesan St. Nick’s Celebration
Retreats for Regional and Parish Staffs
Facilitation of 360 Degree Feedback Tool

Workshops, Seminars, Facilitations

Safe Environment Training Conflict Intervention and Mediation Catholic Conciliation Mission Retreats for regional and parish staffs Staff Development Workshops Communications Seminar Team Performance Management Seminar Team Building Workshops

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