Chapter 1: Archdiocesan Organization
This Chapter describes the authority of the Archbishop, the auxiliary bishop(s), the Archdiocesan offices and directors. The chapter states the manner and effect of promulgating this Pastoral Handbook and subsequent revisions. In Part 2, the Chapter describes the councils established to assist the Archbishop in the exercise of the office of governance.
Part 1: Office of the Archbishop
1.1.1. Archbishop
The Archbishop governs the Archdiocese with legislative, executive and judicial power (canon 391). The Archbishop has all the ordinary, proper and immediate power required for the exercise of his pastoral office, except in those matters that, by law or decree of the Supreme Pontiff, are reserved to the supreme or to another ecclesiastical authority (canon 381§1).
1.1.1.1. All legislative authority is to be exercised by the Archbishop and cannot be delegated unless the law explicitly provides otherwise (canon 135§2). Therefore, general decrees and particular law or norms of the Archdiocese must be approved and signed by the Archbishop and promulgated by his written authorization. Particular laws and decrees are dated and notarized by the Chancellor or Vice-Chancellor, who shall notify the Moderator of the Curia (canon 474).
1.1.1.2. The Archbishop exercises judicial power for those entrusted to his care. Judicial power is exercised through the Judicial Vicar and judges of the judicial vicariate.
1.1.1.3. Ordinary executive power is exercised either personally by the Archbishop or by the Episcopal Vicar(s) or Vicars General in accordance with the mandate of authority granted to them.
1.1.1.4. All requests for pastoral visitations or the presence of the Archbishop outside of the Pastoral Center are to be submitted in writing. Generally, requests are to be submitted at least three months in advance of the scheduled activity. Significant alterations or difficulties that may affect the pastoral visitation should be communicated to the Office of the Archbishop in a timely manner. A general request for inclusion on the Archbishop’s calendar will be made available in September from the Office of the Archbishop. If a liturgy is part of the pastoral visitation, the Office of Liturgy is to be contacted.
1.1.1.5. Requests for personal appointments from priests will be scheduled at the earliest possible opportunity.
1.1.1.6. All scheduled requests from deacons, religious or lay members of the Christian faithful in the Archdiocese are to be forwarded in writing to the Office of the Archbishop with an indication of the purpose for the request.
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1.1.2. Auxiliary Bishop
The Auxiliary Bishop(s) is to assist the Archbishop in the
governance of the entire Archdiocese. The Auxiliary Bishop(s) consults with the
Archbishop on matters of greater importance and supports the overall pastoral
care of the Archdiocese.
1.1.2.1. The Auxiliary Bishop(s) is appointed as an episcopal vicar or vicar
general and exercises personally all executive power conferred on him by the
Archbishop (canon 406§2).
1.1.2.2. The Office of the Auxiliary Bishop follows the same procedure in scheduling as stated in 1.1.1.4. – 1.1.1.6.
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1.1.3. Archdiocesan Curia
The Archdiocesan Curia consists of those persons and organizations that assist the Archbishop in the governance of the Archdiocese, especially in directing pastoral action, in administering the Archdiocese, and in exercising judicial power (canon 469).
1.1.3.1. The Moderator of the Curia assists the Archbishop in organizing and coordinating offices, persons, and activities of the Archdiocesan Curia. The Moderator of the Curia may appoint a delegate(s) to assist him in his supervisory authority and coordination of the offices, persons, and activities of the Archdiocesan Curia.
1.1.3.2. The Moderator of the Curia is to be informed in a timely manner of significant concerns, important events, or issues which would affect the Archdiocesan Curia. He may intervene directly or indirectly in handling individual concerns, implementing changed policies, and coordinating pastoral action under the direction of the Archbishop.
1.1.3.3. The Vicars General are bishops or priests appointed by the Archbishop for the exercise of ordinary executive power.
1.1.3.4. The Judicial Vicar must be a priest with at least a license in canon law. The Judicial Vicar exercises judicial power on behalf of the Archbishop.
1.1.3.5. The Archdiocesan Finance Officer, also referred to as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), is appointed by the Archbishop and is to be an expert in financial matters (canon 494§1). Under the authority of the Archbishop, the CFO is to oversee the financial and business affairs of the Archdiocese in accordance with the provisions of canon and civil law, stipulations of donors, and the provisions of this Pastoral Handbook.
1.1.3.6. The Moderator of the Curia and the CFO have delegated authority for development of procedures for implementing and communicating the Handbook.
1.1.3.7. The Chancellor, working in close association with the Moderator of the Curia, is appointed by the Archbishop and is to ensure that the acts of the Curia are drawn up. The Chancellor is to authenticate ecclesiastical documents of the Archdiocese. Ecclesiastical documents and acts concerning the business of the Archdiocese are to be maintained by the Chancellor in the Archdiocesan archives. The Chancellor shall also exercise other such duties as determined by the Archbishop.
1.1.3.8. The Chancellor may be given an assistant(s), who is called a Vice-Chancellor.
a. The Chancellor is the liaison for the archiepiscopate.
b. The faithful may freely establish and direct associations that serve the charitable or pious purposes or which foster the Christian vocation in the world (canon 215). Groups that formally request recognition of their organizations by the Archbishop are asked to submit their requests in writing through the Office of the Chancellor.
1.1.3.9. The Special Advisor to the Archbishop is the Archbishop’s liaison to the USCCB Office of Child and Youth Protection. The primary responsibility of the Special Advisor is to implement and ensure compliance with the terms and provisions of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. The Special Advisor also provides advice to the Archbishop regarding special projects on an ad hoc basis.
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1.1.4. Archdiocesan Pastoral Center
The Archdiocesan Pastoral Center includes Archdiocesan offices located at 270 Byron, Fort Worth, TX and the Archdiocesan offices at other locations designated by the Archbishop, including Los Angeles and Guanajuato.
1.1.4.1 The Archdiocesan Pastoral Center fulfills two related functions:
a. It provides programs, resources, and services to assist parishes and other Catholic organizations that may not be able to afford or provide these programs, resources, and services.
b. It acts as the executive and judicial arm of the
Archbishop, putting into effect Archdiocesan laws and procedures as well as
universal law.
1.1.4.2. The Vicars General, the Judicial Vicar, the Chancellor, and the CFO of
the Archdiocese act according to their mandate of appointment in cooperation
with the employees of the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center.
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1.1.5. Delegated Authority
The Archbishop, Moderator of the Curia and CFO have the power to designate in
writing an individual who may act on their behalf in any given circumstance
consistent with The Code of Canon Law and the civil law of the State of Texas.
The delegation of authority for financial and/or business matters is stated in
Delegation of Authority, 7.1.4. and is to be strictly followed.
1.1.5.1. Within the limits of their individual positions, each Director of the
Archdiocesan Pastoral Center has delegated authority from the Archbishop. This
authority is to be exercised with attention to the responsibilities of others.
1.1.5.2. Under the supervision of the Moderator of the Curia, Directors may
develop programs and services of the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center. These
programs and services affect the efficient operation and coordination of the
Archdiocesan Pastoral Center. Should Directors develop new programs or services
that would substantially impinge on other offices of the Archdiocese, parishes
or organizations established by the Archbishop, there is to be broad discussion
prior to initiating these programs and services.
1.1.5.3. The Committee of Vicars and Directors (COVAD) consists of the Vicars
General, the Judicial Vicar, the Chancellor, CFO, the Special Advisor(s) to the
Archbishop, the Rectors of Archdiocesan seminaries, and specified directors of
Archdiocesan offices. Meetings are to provide an opportunity for guidance in
planning, mutual consultation, and collaboration under the guidance of the
Moderator of the Curia.
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1.1.6. Pastoral Handbook
By promulgating this Pastoral Handbook, the prior Pastoral Handbook and
practices contrary to the contents of this Pastoral Handbook are rescinded. The
Archdiocesan Code of Conduct is expressly incorporated into this Pastoral
Handbook by reference. Policies regarding employment are not included in this
Pastoral Handbook. This Pastoral Handbook, which is particular law for the
Archdiocese, becomes effective on July 1, 2004.
1.1.6.1. Promulgation of the Pastoral Handbook occurs through publication of the decree. The Pastoral Handbook is sent to various directors of the Archdiocese, priests, deacons, the business administrator of each parish, and to other organizations established by the Archbishop. Periodic revisions of the Pastoral Handbook, in whole or in part, are sent by regular mail, fax, or e-mail from the Office of the Archbishop with the accompanying decree of promulgation signed by the Archbishop. The date of promulgation of supplemental changes is the date of publication of the decree with an effective date one month after this publication.
1.1.6.2. The Pastoral Handbook is made available to
Archdiocesan employees in the offices of the Moderator of the Curia, the
Chancellor, and the CFO. The Office of the Chancellor also maintains a file of
the suppressed particular law.
1.1.6.3. The term “affiliated organization(s)” refers to legal entities listed
in the Preamble that are bound by the Pastoral Handbook. Other organizations
established by the Archbishop are encouraged to adopt portions of the Pastoral
Handbook deemed beneficial by the applicable governing boards.
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Part 2: Consultative Organizations to the Archbishop
Archdiocesan councils are established to assist the Archbishop
in the exercise of his office of governance.
1.2.1. Conflicts of Interest
The Archbishop has established various councils to carry out the apostolic work of the Archdiocese. The members of each council and related sub-committee have fiduciary duties to the Archdiocesan organization. At all times they should act in the best interests of the council and in a manner consistent with their duties, which include, but are not limited to, the duty of care in the stewardship of the resources of the Archdiocese. Council members are to exercise particular care to conduct their affairs so as to avoid conflicts (or the appearance of conflicts) between their own interests (including the interests of their family members and other related parties) and the interests of the Archdiocese. The purpose of this policy is to provide the Archbishop with the most sound and impartial advice and to provide a mechanism by which council members may disclose and address potential conflicts of interest.
1.2.1.1. While this policy applies to members of Archdiocesan councils, it is strongly recommended that those entrusted with the governance of organizations affiliated with the Archdiocese, adopt this or a similar policy to address conflicts of interest. In like manner, employees of the Archdiocese are to follow the intention of these provisions, disclosing to their supervisor any potential conflicts of interest (Ref: Conflicts of Interest, 7.1.5.).
1.2.1.2. The term “conflict of interest” pertains to any situation in which a council member or a related party benefits or stands to benefit at the expense or potential expense of the Archdiocese or affiliated organization or where the situation of a council member or related party and the Archdiocese present a potential conflict of interest. The policy regarding conflict of interest may also apply in circumstances when the closeness of relationship with the one who would benefit may influence the council member unduly.
1.2.1.3. The conflict may be any activity, financial interest or relationship with another person or organization that would (a) impair or appear to impair a council member’s independent judgment in the discharge of his/her duties, (b) conflict with the best interests of the Archdiocese or (c) result in a personal profit or advantage to these individuals at the expense of the Archdiocese. The conflict may involve direct or indirect interests, and may arise if an action is taken which may compromise the council member’s capacity to act in the best interest of the Archdiocese.
1.2.1.4. Prohibited actions include:
a. Receiving gifts, gratuities, or excessive entertainment from any person or organization with which the Archdiocese has or is contemplating business dealings or to which the Archdiocese is providing grants or other support.
b. Receiving loans or guaranties in the circumstance stated above.
c. Involvement or the appearance of the involvement of the Archdiocese in any political campaign, including, but not limited to, the endorsement of any candidate for public office in any manner which implies the Archdiocese or the Archbishop endorses the candidate.
d. Attempts to influence legislation in any manner on behalf
of the Archdiocese without prior consultation with the Archbishop.
1.2.1.5. Procedures to address a conflict of interest consist of the following:
a. Council members must disclose all material facts concerning an actual or
potential conflict of interest as soon as such potential or actual conflict of
interest is discovered. Disclosure shall be directed to the applicable
Archdiocesan council via the chairperson or the secretary, and shall include an
understandable description of all relevant facts. Members of sub-committees may
disclose relevant information to the sub-committee chairperson or secretary, and
the chairperson will then communicate the information to the relevant council.
b. After disclosure of the (potential or actual) conflict of interest and all
relevant facts, the council member with the conflict shall not participate in
any discussions relevant to determining if a conflict of interest exists and, if
so, how it will be addressed. Such person may, however, make a presentation at
the council meeting to disclose the conflict and answer any pertinent questions.
c. After the presentation, he/she shall leave the meeting during the discussion
and the vote on whether the transaction or arrangement results in the conflict
of interest and during any discussion and vote on how to address such conflict
of interest.
d. If it appears that a conflict of interest exists, the chair of the council
will appoint a disinterested person and/or committee to investigate alternatives
to the proposed transaction or arrangement. After exercise of such due
diligence, the council will determine whether a more advantageous transaction
can occur. The person found to have a conflict of interest shall not discuss the
merits of or vote on the transaction.
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1.2.2. Minutes
Minutes shall be prepared for all formal meetings of Archdiocesan councils.
Based upon an evaluation of need by each council, sub-committees of councils may
be required to maintain minutes. The minutes for sub-committee meetings would
then be made available to members of the applicable council.
a. Included in the minutes would be a list of those attending, including guests,
reference to the notice, location, agenda items, key concerns, questions, and a
summary of the discussions. Motions shall be stated, with the indication of the
manner and outcome of any votes taken. The minutes are to be signed by the
secretary.
b. Copies of minutes are to be sent to or made available to the Office of the
Chancellor in a timely manner; the Chancellor maintains a copy of the minutes in
an appropriate manner. The minutes are to be reviewed by members of those
participating in the councils. These members are to be given an opportunity to
correct the minutes.
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1.2.3. Duty of Care
Acts emanating from advice or consent are acts of the Archbishop. All whose
advice or consent is required are obliged to offer their opinions sincerely
(canon 127). Members of councils are to exercise their responsibilities
conscientiously and carefully with respect to each council’s mission. This duty
of care includes, but is not limited to, familiarity with the governing
documents and purpose of the organization, the review of financial matters (if
relevant) with respect to the council’s responsibilities, the review of minutes,
proceedings, and policies of the Archdiocese and the diligent and careful
exercise of their duties. Council members shall raise appropriate questions
whenever there is an issue or proceeding that is unclear or appears questionable
with respect to the Archdiocese.
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1.2.4. Presbyteral Council
The Presbyteral Council advises and assists the Archbishop in all matters of
pastoral care with special emphasis on those matters that pertain to the
presbyterate and to the administration of parishes.
1.2.4.1. Membership in the Presbyteral Council consists of the following: the
Auxiliary Bishop(s) of the Archdiocese and any Vicars General, who shall serve
as ex-officio members. In addition, one priest elected from each deanery and
appointed by the Archbishop, at least one religious priest and one member from
the newly ordained priests (having been ordained six years or less). The elected
members are chosen from among the priests of each deanery gathered together for
that purpose during the month of November. Each member is elected for a
three-year term and all priests in the Archdiocese are eligible to vote in the
deanery in which they are domiciled. Terms of offices are staggered in such a
way that four new members are elected each year for three consecutive years. An
elected priest can serve no more than two terms consecutively.
1.2.4.2. The president of the Presbyteral Council is the Archbishop. Officers
are elected by and from among the members of the Council. Elections take place
at the first meeting held in each even-numbered calendar year and the term of
office for council officers is two years.
1.2.4.3. A complementary norm promulgated by the College of Catholic Bishops (CCB)
provides that statutes of the Presbyteral Council are to include the provision
that the Council shall meet at least one time a year. These meetings are
required in order that the Presbyteral Council may effectively fulfill its
purpose of aiding the Archbishop in governance (canon 495§1). The statutes of
the Presbyteral Council are to be developed according to the provisions of
canons 497 through 501.
1.2.4.4. With the Archdiocesan Finance Council, the Presbyteral Council is to be
consulted by the Archbishop prior to levying assessments or taxes on the public
juridic persons subject to his authority (canon 1263).
1.2.4.5. Other areas in which the Archbishop must consult with the Presbyteral
Council include:
a. Convening an Archdiocesan synod (canon 461).
b. Erecting, suppressing, or notably changing a parish (canon 515).
c. Issuing norms in regard to stole fees (canon 531).
d. Deciding whether parish pastoral councils are to be established in each
parish of the Archdiocese (canon 536).
e. Determining whether to establish a new parish church (canon 1215).
f. Determining whether to reduce a church building for secular use (canon 1222).
1.2.4.6. The Presbyteral Council should also be consulted by the Archbishop on
significant matters:
a. To aid the Archbishop so that the pastoral welfare of that portion of the
People of God committed to the Archbishop with the cooperation of the presbyters
may be carried forward as effectively as possible (canon 495).
b. To provide a forum for discussion of issues proposed by the Archbishop regarding pastoral concerns in the Archdiocese.
c. To provide effective assistance to the presbyterate of the Archdiocese in those areas which concern the increased holiness of life and continuing formation of priests.
d. To search for and to propose ways and means for effective presbyteral ministry.
e. To modify this Pastoral Handbook.
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1.2.5. The College of Consultors
When the Archdiocesan See becomes vacant and no successor was preannounced, the
Presbyteral Council shall cease to exist and the College of Consultors will
fulfill its function.
1.2.5.1. The members of the College of Consultors, no fewer than six and no more
than twelve in number, are to be chosen by the Archbishop from among the priests
of the Presbyteral Council for a term of five years. The Archbishop is required
to secure their counsel or consent on matters stipulated by The Code of Canon
Law.
1.2.5.2. The Archbishop is to consult with the College of Consultors and the AFC
prior to performing the acts of major importance in light of the economic
situation of the Archdiocese (canon 1277).
1.2.5.3. The Archbishop is to consult the College of Consultors in the naming of
the CFO.
1.2.5.4. After having received consent by interested parties and having received
precise information about the economic situation of the Archdiocese, the AFC and
the College of Consultors are to determine whether to give consent to the
Archbishop to alienate goods of the Archdiocese when the value of the goods
whose alienation is proposed is within the range of the minimum and maximum
amounts (canon 1292) determined by the CCB (Ref: Delegation of Authority,
7.1.4.) [#1].
When the maximum amount for the alienation has been attained, the additional
obligation required is permission from the Holy See subsequent to the granting
of consent by the AFC and the College of Consultors.
1.2.5.5. After having received consent by interested parties and precise
information about the economic situation of the Archdiocese, the AFC and the
College of Consultors are to determine whether to give consent to the Archbishop
for an act of extraordinary administration [#2].
Consent must be given also for an transaction that may jeopardize the
patrimonial condition of the Archdiocese (canon 1295).
1.2.5.6. The Archbishop needs the consent of the College of Consultors and the
AFC for acts as described in 1.2.5.4. and 1.2.5.5. of each public juridic
persons subject to the Archbishop’s authority. [#3]
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1.2.6. Archdiocesan Finance Council (AFC)
The AFC is mandated by canon law and advises the Archbishop in all areas pertaining to the fiscal responsibilities of the Archdiocese. The AFC, in accordance with the direction of the Archbishop, approves and recommends a yearly budget of projected income and expenditures of the Archdiocese and, on a quarterly basis, reviews the financial results and financial condition of the Archdiocese, as well as the actual income and expenditures at the end of the year. The AFC receives the reports of the CFO. In addition, pursuant to a resolution of the CCB, each voting member of the AFC is required to sign a letter each calendar year acknowledging that:
They have reviewed the audited financial statements in detail for each organization, and have met with the external auditors and reviewed any management letter comments/recommendations and state that, to the best of their knowledge, the financial statements were completed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and Church law.
1.2.6.1. Voting members of the AFC consist of the Auxiliary Bishop(s), Vicars General, Moderator of the Curia, the chairperson named by the Archbishop, and sub-committee chairs of the Accounting Committee, Investment Committee, Parish Finance and Review Committee (PFRC), and the Real Estate Committee, four members at large (with no employment or other significant relationship to the Archdiocese) appointed by the Archbishop, and the CFO of the Archdiocese. The Archbishop appoints members of the AFC and the committees of the AFC for five years, with the possibility of reappointment. To the degree possible, the appointments are staggered in order to support consistent and informed participation in the AFC and its committees. Additional persons present for meetings consist of the Controller, the Chancellor, and the President of The Catholic Foundation.
1.2.6.2. The Executive Committee of the AFC consists of the Archbishop, Auxiliary Bishop(s), Moderator of the Curia, Vicars General, the chairman, and the CFO.
1.2.6.3. Other than the Executive Committee, each committee consists of up to five persons who are not employed by the Archdiocese and who have no significant relationship with the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center and the Moderator of the Curia. The chairs of each committee report to the AFC on a quarterly basis. Duties of the committees of the AFC include:
a. The Accounting Committee serves as advisors to the Moderator of the Curia, and the CFO, and reviews with the CFO and staff the adequacy of operational and financial controls and other relevant policies and procedures of the Archdiocese including the annual budget, and the quarterly and year-end financial statements. The Accounting Committee also reviews the results of the external audits in detail and approves the appointment of auditors.
b. The Investment Committee serves as advisors to the CFO and Moderator of the Curia on the Archdiocesan investment portfolio, including oversight of investment managers, asset allocation goals and other investment polices and procedures of the Archdiocese. The Committee also reviews and evaluates performance of the quarterly investment returns and the short and long-term investment needs of the Archdiocese (Ref: Socially Responsible Investment Policy: 9.1.5.).
c. The PFRC (Ref: Project Financing Review Committee, 8.3.) serves in an advisory capacity in areas pertaining to new parish construction, major remodeling or renovation, Catholic educational facilities, liturgical design, and capital fundraising planning. The PFRC is an advisory committee that reviews the financial feasibility of these projects.
d. The Real Estate Committee serves in an advisory capacity in areas pertaining to the acquisition, alienation, and development of real estate. The Real Estate Committee also reviews significant leases and other real estate transactions.
e. The Irrevocable Revolving Fund Trust Advisory Committee (Advisory Committee) facilitates the process upon which parishes can help one another financially. If a parish requires a loan either from the Revolving Fund or from outside bank financing, the Archbishop will make the final decision, after eliciting the recommendation of the Advisory Committee. (Ref: Irrevocable Revolving Fund Trust Advisory Committee, 8.6.)
1.2.6.4. The AFC meets on a quarterly basis; additional meetings may be called at the discretion of the Archbishop. The AFC does not concern itself with other aspects of the pastoral life of the Archdiocese nor does it generate any legislative actions. The AFC offers advice and consent in areas of fiscal responsibility and in other fiscal concerns that the Archbishop presents to it.
1.2.6.5. With the Presbyteral Council, the AFC is to be
consulted by the Archbishop prior to levying assessments or taxes on the public
juridic persons subject to his authority (canon 1263).
1.2.6.6. The Archbishop is to consult with the AFC and the College of Consultors
for acts of major importance in light of the financial situation of the
Archdiocese (canon 1277).
1.2.6.7. After having received consent by interested parties and having received
precise information about the economic situation of the Archdiocese, the AFC and
the College of Consultors are to determine whether to give consent to the
Archbishop to alienate goods of the Archdiocese when the value of the goods
whose alienation is proposed is within the range of the minimum and maximum
amounts determined by the CCB (Ref: College of Consultors, 1.2.5.4.).
1.2.6.8. After having received consent by interested parties and precise
information about the economic situation of the Archdiocese, the AFC, and the
College of Consultors are to determine whether to give consent to the Archbishop
for an act of extraordinary administration (Ref: College of Consultors,
1.2.5.5.). Consent must be given also for any transaction that may jeopardize
the patrimonial condition of the Archdiocese (canon 1295).
1.2.6.9. The Archbishop needs the consent of the College of Consultors and the
AFC for acts as described in 1.2.5.4.through 1.2.5.6. of each public juridic
person subject to the Archbishop’s authority.
1.2.6.10. In addition, the organizational documents (such as articles of
incorporation, bylaws, trust agreement, or canonical statutes) of each public
juridic person subject to the Archbishop’s authority may declare acts of
extraordinary administration more restrictive than those specified by the CCB.
These acts as well as any actions that would jeopardize the patrimonial
condition of the public juridic person would require the consent of the AFC and
College of Consultors prior to the approval by the Archbishop.
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1.2.7. Archdiocesan Pastoral Council (APC)
While not mandated by canon law, the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council is encouraged (canon 511). The APC is formed as an advisory group to the Archbishop with respect to a broad range of topics that are pastoral in nature. The purpose of the APC is to formulate resolutions or recommendations to the Archbishop or consider particular topics in order to offer advice. Under the direction of the Archbishop, the APC is to reflect upon those things pertaining to the pastoral activities and apostolic works of the Archdiocese and to offer practical counsel in such a way as to promote the pastoral and parochial mission of the Archdiocese. No action of the APC is binding upon the Archbishop.
1.2.7.1. The APC is composed of the Vicars General, the Judicial Vicar, the Chancellor, and the Archdiocesan CFO as non-voting, ex-officio members. Voting members include one lay person selected from each deanery, two priests and two permanent deacons of the Archdiocese, a maximum of two religious sisters and one religious brother, one young adult between the ages of eighteen and twenty five and other members appointed by the Archbishop in a manner which reflects the entire People of God in the Archdiocese. The maximum number is thirty Catholics in good standing with primary residence in the Archdiocese.
1.2.7.2. The Archbishop is the president of the APC. He may
appoint a chair who will conduct meetings, organize and coordinate the
activities and processes of the APC, appoint members of committees, and perform
other duties as needed for the efficient and productive service of the APC.
1.2.7.3. The APC will meet at least one time per year, with a maximum of four
meetings per year, at a place and time determined by the Archbishop.
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