1997 Study of Diocesan and Eparchial Pastoral Councils

Church Teaching and Guidance on the Roles & Responsibilities of Laity

• Official Documents from the Vatican and from the U.S. Bishops
• Pontifical Council for the Laity

Lay Movements, Organizations and Professional Associations

• U.S. Directory (2007-2008)
• International Directory

Other Links

• Lay Ecclesial Ministry
• Adult Faith Formation Programs - Online through Distance Learning
• Research on Pastoral Council and Consultative Groups
  • Research and Resources on Pastoral Councils and Consultative Bodies 
  • 2004 Report on Diocesan and Parish Pastoral Councils
  • 1997 Study of Diocesan and Eparchial Pastoral Councils 
  • The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA)*
    *CARA is an authoritative source for research on this topic and related areas.