The Parish Pastoral Council was formed in Palmerstown in response to the wishes of the Archbishop of Dublin that each parish in the Archdiocese should have a Parish Pastoral Council.

The aims of the Council are:

• To be an advisory/consultative group to the Parish Priest.
• The council reflects, makes recommendations and assists in the Spiritual and Pastoral development of the Parish.
• To provide a structure and opportunity for priests and people to share responsibility for the mission of the Parish.
• Seeks to work with all parish groups and parishioners to further the development and growth of our parish community.
• To provide a formal structure whereby the priest and the laity confer openly and work closely together, make decisions, share responsibilities and act effectively in the administration of parochial duties.
• To provide effective communication between the priests and the parish community.
• To work towards fostering faith and mission in the parish, that together we may be supportive, caring witnesses to the call of Christ.

The members of the Pastoral Council are: