Good governance is not an end in itself — it is a means of supporting the Church's mission, ensuring those entrusted with leadership exercise good stewardship, manage risk wisely, and create the conditions in which ministry can flourish. This short reflection offers ten questions to help Trustees and leadership teams of religious communities test their own governance honestly, and identify where structured support may be needed.
A short, practical reflection to help Trustees and leadership teams honestly assess their own governance — a starting point for identifying where attention may be needed, informed by good governance practice for Catholic religious communities.
This is not a compliance audit, a canonical or legal assessment, or a substitute for independent governance review. It does not constitute advice specific to your community's circumstances, and completing it does not confirm regulatory or canonical compliance.
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A governance tool for responsible leadership.