In a "religious parish corporation", five members comprise the Board of Directors. By virtue of their respective offices (ex-officio), the Bishop and the Vicar-General of the Diocese and the Pastor of the parish are automatic members of the corporation. The Bishop is the President, the Vicar-General is the Vice-President and the Pastor is the Secretary/Treasurer. In addition, two lay members of the parish - called "trustees" - are appointed by the ex-officio members in order to complete the Board.
Trustees serve the parish as advisors, overseers and councilors, entrusted with assisting the pastor in caring for the corporate well-being of the parish.
“Keep your heart in peace and let nothing trouble you, not even your faults.
You must humble yourself and amend them peacefully, without being
discouraged or cast down, for God’s dwelling is in peace.”
— Margaret Mary Alacoque