The objective of the St. Edward Parish Pastoral Council (Council) is to represent the parish body and function in concert with the Pastor in the operation of parish facilities and development of parish programs, while promoting unity among parish groups.

The Council will serve in an advisory or consultative capacity to the Pastor in his role as the assigned titular leader of St. Edward Parish. The Council will seek consensus in discussions of items or issues presented to the Council, or raised by The Council. The Council will serve as a communication bridge between all groups within the parish and the Pastor.
 
The type of items the Council will act upon include, but are not limited to, the following:
          - Events on parish premises
          - Programs affecting the Parish
          - Parish involvement in external activities
          - Property management