Archdiocesan Pastoral Council
In accord with the spirit of the Second Vatican Council and the prescriptions of Canon Law, the Archbishop has established an Archdiocesan Pastoral Council. This group of primarily lay members of the local Church serves to advise me on matters of a pastoral nature, i.e. concerning the central themes of conversion, evangelization, Catholic education in all its forms, outreach to the poor and others in need and, last but not least, stewardship. These issues, and others, are key areas of focus for the whole Archdiocese.
Members
- Archbishop Joseph Naumann
- George Annan, Topeka Deanery Representative
- Armand Aaron, Johnson Cty. Deanery Representative
- Steve Clark, Topeka Deanery Representative
- Barb Coleman, Johnson Cty. Deanery Representative
- Maureen Engen, Catholic Schools Representative
- Jose Guerra, Johnson Cty. Deanery Representative
- Br. Leven Harton, Men Religious Representative
- Joan Henry, Nemahal-Marshall Deanery Representative
- Kari Hillyer, Johnson Cty. Deanery Representative
- Emily Hodes, Johnson Cty. Deanery Representative
- Larry Koster, Lawrence Deanery Representative
- Jeri McDonnell, Leavenworth Deanery Representative
- Lucrecia Nold, Topeka Deanery Representative
- Monica Randle, Wyandotte Cty. Deanery Representative
- Tom Rockers, Southern Deanery Representative
- Emily Schaffhausen, Johnson Cty. Deanery Representative
- Sr. Teresa Seaton, Women Religious Representative
- Mayra Valadez, Johnson Cty. Deanery Representative
- Karen Wood, Atchison Deanery Representative
- Fr. John Riley, Ex-Officio
- Fr. Mark Mertes, Ex-Officio
As of May 3rd, 2024