Ensuring that Sunday Mass is accessible to as many people as possible on a local basis

Affirming and supporting priests in the essentials of their pastoral and sacramental ministry

Maintaining the distinct identity of smaller pastoral groupings e.g. churches, mass centres, schools, hospitals

Enabling the continuing growth of hospital, prison and school chaplaincy teams, which may include priests, deacons, religious and lay people

Developing more effective catechesis for all in order to nourish the faith life of each individual

Providing appropriate pastoral care with a particular emphasis on the elderly, sick and housebound

Sharing gifts, talents and expertise on a wider basis

Creating opportunities for the further development of leadership skills by a larger group of people

Promoting stewardship e.g. the appropriate, efficient and coordinated use of resources, especially people and buildings

Recognising the importance of ecumenical and inter-religious dialogue and shared initiatives

Giving priority to how we live and share our faith, especially evangelisation and involvement in the local community

Encouraging each community to be a place that is open and welcoming to all