The Pastorial Advisroy Council (PAC) meets with Fr. Pat at least once every two months to provide advice, suggestions, support and to discuss matters related to our Catholic community at the Newman Centre.

You are more than welcome to speak with any of the members should you have a concern, suggestion, compliment or an idea that you would like to have placed on the agenda for a future meeting. Feel free to e-mail your comments, questions or suggestions to frpatodea@yahoo.com.

click here for a copy of the PAC Constitution

PAC Members:

Click on the Council Members names below for pictures and bios.

Fr. Patrick O'Dea Pastor & Executive Director Libby Groff Liturgy Committee Kevin Doran Outreach Ministry Patrick Douglas Finance Council Catherine Duff Member at Large Anne O'Mahoney Member at Large John Kennedy Member at Large Peggy Li Student Campus Ministry Louis Pauly Newman Foundation Maureen Rocchi Member at Large Peter Bagnall Youth Council Kay Arpin Volunteer Screening

Anne and her husband, Mike, moved to Toronto from Philadelphia in 2003. Soon after arriving in the city, a friend directed them to the Newman Centre and they have been members ever since. Anne has a masters degree in elementary education and was a kindergarten teacher in suburban Philadelphia. At Newman, she has served as a Eucharistic minister and volunteers with the Pathways to Education outreach program. Anne and Mike also serve as a part of Newman's marriage preparation team. This past September they began their second year of studies in the Archdiocese's deaconate formation program. They have two grown children: Sean, a graduate student in Boston and Katie, a recent university graduate living in San Francisco. "From the first Mass we attended, I knew the Newman Centre would become our spiritual home. The incredible Sunday liturgies, the active outreach programs and most of all the warm and welcoming people make this a very special place. I am interested in serving on the Pastoral Advisory Council because I am anxious to get more involved with the parish and give back to this wonderful faith community that has truly enriched my life."