Lay Ecclesial Ministries

The Office of Lay Ecclesial Ministries has a particular responsibility for the ongoing support and development of the role of the Pastoral Associate.

• USCCB Document “Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord” 
• USCCB Webpage on Lay Ecclesial Ministry  
• National Association for Lay Ministry Website  
• Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity  
• Christifidelis Laici - His Holiness John Paul II on the vocation and the mission of the lay faithful in the Church and in the world  

Sister Patricia Boyle, CSJ
Associate Director of Pastoral Planning/Liaison to Pastoral Associates
Office: 617-746-5869
Fax: 617-746-5660