The Conference for Pastoral Planning and Council Development (CPPCD) promotes and advocates consultative processes that foster effective planning for the pastoral life of the Church.

CPPCD values:

• conciliar structures grounded in shared leadership and dialogue.
• research and pastoral planning.
• theological and professional development.
• relationships with other church affiliated organizations.

CPPCD serves pastors, lay leaders and diocesan staff with:

• research, theories, skills and models.
• opportunities for theological and professional training.
• resources for information and sharing and networking.

Each year CPPCD holds a convention for those involved with or interested in pastoral planning and council development.  The 2005 convention was held in Milwaukee April 10-13.  The theme was Cast Your Nets Into the Deep.  The 2006 convention will be held in Orange CA .