Purpose
The purpose of the Diocesan Planning Council is to assist the Diocese in its efforts to plan for the pastoral care and staffing of parishes and related faith communities of the Diocese of Saint Cloud.
The Planning Council exists to serve and recommend strategies for parish life and institutional support for the Diocese of Saint Cloud.
Members
Joan Krause – Chairperson
-Metro Deanery Representative
Linda George
-West Central Deanery Representative
Wendy Rappe
-Eastern Deanery Representative
Adam Saltmarsh
-Southwestern Deanery Representative
Rev. Edward Vebelun
-Pastor, Religious Communities Representative
Jason Schik
-Northwestern Deanery Representative
Ex-Officio Members
Most Rev. Patrick Neary
-Bishop, Diocese of Saint Cloud
Rev. Scott Pogatchnik
-Vicar General, Diocese of Saint Cloud
Rev. Tom Knoblach
-Vicar of the clergy, Diocese of Saint Cloud
Joe Towalski
-Chancellor, Diocese of Saint Cloud
Bailey Ziegler
-Director of Human Resources, Diocese of Saint Cloud
Kristi Anderson
-Director of Communications, Diocese of Saint Cloud
Staff
Brenda Kresky
-Director of Pastoral Planning, Diocese of Saint Cloud
Barbi Genung
-Administrative Assistant, Diocese of Saint Cloud