Centralized Services

Human Resources - Strives to ensure archdiocesan personnel policies & programs are understood by all and display the appropriate degree of consistency throughout the organization. As a strategic partner in the Department of Administration it strives to meet the human resources challenges that our local church faces consistent with the USCCB’s document “Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord”. The Office of Human Resources supports over 4,300 employees with a comprehensive HR framework. It provides and supports a cutting edge competitive array of benefits including health, dental & vision insurance, a pension plan, 403(b) retirement savings plan, long-term disability insurance, and an employee assistance program to name a few. It facilitates numerous training programs and coaching on Employment Laws, Performance Management, Wage and Hour regulations, Sexual Harassment Prevention, and Salary Administration (e.g. Parish Pay Guidelines). This Office acts to protect the interests of those serving the Archdiocese by ensuring that all personnel policies and programs comply with applicable federal, state & local laws.

Real Estate and Property Services - Assists with acquisitions and sales of real estate, manages all the leases of the Archdiocese as well as on-going maintenance issues and construction projects. In addition, this Office resolves all personal property issues when a parish is closed or sold, and handles Property Tax Exemptions for the Archdiocese.

Finance - The Finance Office maintains financial records for the Pastoral Center programs and administrative activities, prepares the Archdiocesan Financial Accounting and Reporting Systems used by parishes and schools in their own financial administration, coordinates the various banking relationships, and assists all Archdiocesan operating entities with their financial administration activities where needed.

Development - The Office of Development manages the fundraising efforts of the Archdiocese and assists parishes, schools and other Catholic agencies in stewardship programs, capital campaigns and increased planned giving through the use of Estate Planning Seminars.

The Vallombrosa Retreat Facility, the Archives Office and the Department of Cemeteries are also Centralized Functions.