The Communications Office coordinates media requests and facilitates a media response as appropriate. We also provide spokesperson training to various offices, departments, and parishes. We develop, update and implement a crisis communications plan when needed. We assemble and update media lists and prepare media kits as appropriate.
The Communications Office assists parishes and schools with communications, both internal and external. We also provide consultation on parish communication programs and facilitate the promotion of various parish achievements using appropriate tools of communication. We respond to all requests and questions from the community on matters regarding the Catholic Church.
The Communications Office assists the Office of the Bishop with correspondence and issue management as needed. We also create print and broadcast advertising for diocesan events and prepare other materials as appropriate.
The Communications Office maintains the diocesan website: www.ptdiocese.org. We work with all the departments in the Pastoral Center, parishes and schools to keep the material online current and informative.