Parish Pastoral Council
The next meeting of the PPC is on Thurs 15 October 2026 following Mass at 7pm at St Catherine’s Penrith.
If you would like the PPC to consider any items at its next meeting please talk to Fr Stuart, our Deacons or your local rep or email PPC Chair, Charles Roncoli via the parish office.
Our Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) “is a consultative body to enable the parish priest and people to work together to build up a dynamic Christian community that is characterised by faith, mission, worship and service”.
In particular the PPC facilitates the coordination of parish services regarding:
proclaiming God’s Word and developing faith formation, especially for the young,
fostering sacramental, liturgical and prayer life,
supporting marriage and family life,
enabling the lay faithful in their vocation of shaping society in accordance with the Gospel,
strengthening commitment to social justice in caring for the poor and marginalised
and facilitates:
fostering leadership in reaching out to young people in their journey of faith,
welcoming new members especially those of different nationalities and culture,
encouraging the parish to address social challenges by being sensitive to the needs of all.
In addition to the PPC, the Finance & Buildings group provides for the practical management of the parish.
Parish Representatives:
St Catherine’s Penrith: Sue Chandler
St Wulstan’s Alston: Jeanette Haslam
Our Lady of Appleby: Tony Furlong
Safeguarding
St. Catherine’s: Rosemary Oakley and Helen Openshaw
St. Wulstan’s: Jeanette Haslam
Our Lady of Appleby: Mike Hannon
PPC Chair: Charles Roncoli
PPC Secretary: Bernie Brooks
Chair of Finance & Buildings group: Martin Oakley
Treasurer: Jane Plasom-Scott
Heath & Safety
St. Catherine’s: Martin and Rosemary Oakley
St. Wulstan’s: Paul Parkin
Our Lady of Appleby: Sarah Meeson and Peter Mulholland
Minutes of recent PPC meetings are available on all church noticeboards.
PPC Meetings in 2026:
Thurs 5 March Appleby 7.30pm (Mass 7pm)
Thurs 2 July Alston 7.30pm (Mass 7pm)
Thurs 15 Oct Penrith 7.30pm PPC (Mass 7pm) (TO BE CONFIRMED)
Updated 3/7/26