2026 Parish Survey Summary
- Click the link to download the official survey summary report following the May Feedback Month; or
- Collect a hardcopy survey summary report from the Parish Office during business hours: Monday to Friday from 9.00 am to 4.30 pm (closed on Saturday and Sunday); or
- Pick up a hard copy of the survey summary report following Mass, available in the narthex during August.
Parish Pastoral Council
The St Mary's Parish Pastoral Council is the senior advisory body to the Parish Priest.
It provides an overview and review mechanism for parishioner ideas, views and issues to be addressed.
In addition to those appointed to it by the parish priest (Fr Jim Clarke), ex-officio members include the parish priests and a representative of the parish pastoral team.
Meetings are generally scheduled for every 2nd Tuesday of the month, but this may change from month to month if circumstances require.
Enquiries and other correspondence for the Parish Pastoral Council can be sent to:
pastoralcouncil@stmarysgeelong.com.au
Meet your Parish Pastoral Council members
| Name: Georgia Rankin Role: Chair |  |
About: Lifetime parishioner, member of the PPC since 2019 and Chair from 2021 to the present. Involved in various ministries including AV operation, Reader, and Special Minister, previous altar-server and recently married at St Mary’s. Interested in improving the accessibility of the Mass, building transparency of the PPC, and working to reach all voices that make up the parish community.
| Name: Domenica Croce Role: Deputy Chair |  |
About: Parishioner for approximately 15 years, member of the PPC since 2019 and Deputy Chair from 2024 to the present. Involved in various ministries including Children’s Liturgy of the Word, Reader, Special Minister and Welcomer. Interested in building a vibrant church community with acceptance of cultural diversity where we can all gather to honour God in a beautiful and sacred place of worship.
| Name: Santina Taranto Role: Secretary |  |
About: Lifelong parishioner of St Mary’s; baptised and married within the parish community. Actively involved in parish life, serving as a member of the PPC in 2022 and as Secretary from 2023 to the present. A dedicated volunteer within the parish and, in the past, at her children's school at St Mary’s Primary. Passionate about supporting the growth of the parish community and nurturing its spirit of faith, connection and belonging.
| Name: Gael Perry OAM Role: Council member |  |
About: Baptised and confirmed at the basilica, attended secondary school in the parish, chaired a Hospital Board and also an Aged Care facility. Member of the PPC and many voluntary organisations.
| Name: Slavica Kulic Role: Council member |  |
About: Parishioner for over 30 years, member of the PPC since 2023. Involved in various ministries including Children’s Liturgy, Reader and Special Minister. Passionate about the spiritual health of the parish.
| Name: John Morton Role: Council member |  |
About: Lifetime Catholic; moved to Geelong in 2010 and has been a St Mary's parishioner since then; member of the PPC since 2023. Interested in improving connectedness between parishioners.
| Name: Martin Role: Council member |  |
About: A part of the St Mary's community for about three years and serving on the PPC for about one year. The Lord has blessed us with a beautiful church and so many kind and talented parishioners. Please say hello and share your thoughts.
Please reach out to any of the PPC members to raise suggestions for their consideration. The PPC is responsible for planning for the future of the parish community. For urgent enquiries or suggestions contact the Parish Office.
Parish Pastoral Council Terms of Reference
The Terms of Reference of the Parish Pastoral Council can be viewed here.
Parish Pastoral Council Annual Report 2024
The Parish Pastoral Council's Annual Report for 2024 can be viewed here.
A summary snapshot can be viewed here.
Printed copies of snapshot document are available in the basilica narthex.
Printed copies of the full report are available from the Parish Office.
Parish Planning and Work Plan
Following a well-attended Parish Planning Day in December 2022, open to all parishioners, the St Mary's Parish Pastoral Council produced a report on the Parish Planning Day Outcomes and developed a Work Plan. These are available, as will future updates, here.