The management of the corporal affairs of the Parish are the responsibility of the parishioners who elect 6 peers, known as church wardens, to a committee known as the Board of Wardens. A church warden is elected to a 3year mandate and may continue for a second mandate with a maximum of a 6year commitment. The Parish priest is invited to all committee meetings to report on important issues that have come to his attention and assist the wardens in their responsibilities where possible. With the commendation of the Parish Priest and the approval of the bishop, one of the committee members is appointed as the chairperson of the Board and convenes the Board and presides over the meetings.
The Board of Wardens is governed by guidelines from the Diocese called the Law of the Fabrique and meets at least once a month to manage the maintenance, the employees, and the financial obligations of the Parish. The Board of wardens must call a General Assembly of Parishioners annually to report to the congregation on the state of the parish’s finances and projects. Nominations from the congregation are considered for open positions on the Board of Wardens and elections to those positions are done at this time. Annual reports must also be submitted to the Diocese of Valleyfield.
To reach the Parish Priest, Members of the Board of Wardens, Chairperson of a Pastoral Group refer to Contact Us.