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Diocesan Policy Handbook

Note: Date following each entry indicates effective date of the policy.

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Diocesan

  1. Diocesan Organizational Chart – 10/19/2023Ā – (EspaƱol)
  2. General Plan; Unity in Communion and Mission – 02/01/2008 – (EspaƱol)
    Chart:Ā Vatican II Theology of the Church (EspaƱol)
  3. Presbyteral Council – Constitution & Bylaws –Ā 11/03/2021
  4. Diocesan Pastoral Council – Constitution & Bylaws – 06/30/2011
  5. Diocesan Finance Council – Statutes – 03/23/2016
  6. Deans – Duties & Responsibilities – 01/26/2024
  7. Personnel Board ā€“ Constitution – 05/13/2016
  8. Diocesan Tax – 11/18/2022
    a. Annual Catholic Appeal Portion
    b. Parish Income-Based & Priests’ Pension Plan Portion
  9. Special Collections – 05/15/2024
  10. Theme Sundays – 09/16/2009
  11. Parish Funds on Deposit – 04/29/2020
  12. Loans to Parishes –Ā 05/05/2021
  13. Policy on Insurance –Ā 03/28/2018
  14. Sexual Misconduct – 02/02/2023 – (EspaƱol)
  15. Volunteer Workers – 09/20/2016
  16. Building and Renovation – 02/01/2011
  17. Building and Renovation for Worship Space – 03/06/2024
  18. Policy on Hiring of Lay Employees – 05/06/2022
  19. Policy on Financial Incentives – 03/01/2000
  20. Policy for Developing a New Parish – 11/08/2000
  21. Approval of Media Outlets – 07/01/2001
  22. Policy on Sexual Abuse by Church Ministers – 08/01/2003Ā – (EspaƱol)
  23. Code of Ethical Standards for Church Ministers – 02/02/2023– (EspaƱol)
  24. Policy on Safe Environment Programs – 02/09/2024Ā – (EspaƱol)
  25. Statutes of the Diocesan Review Board – 11/02/2006Ā – (EspaƱol)
  26. Prohibition of Parish Commercial Development Ventures – 12/01/2005
  27. Fraud Policy – 03/21/2007
    a. Fraud Report Form – 03/21/2007
  28. Prohibition of Parish-based Separately Incorporated Entities – 11/19/2008
  29. Conflict of Interest – 12/1/2018
  30. Emergency Loans to Employees and Parishioners – 02/02/2016
  31. Parish Facilities Sacred Space Policy – 05/05/2016
  32. Electronic Communications with Minors Policy – 02/02/2023– (EspaƱol)
  33. Parish and Schools Usage and Facilities Policy – 09/01/2024

Parish

  1. Parish Administration – 11/01/2006 – (EspaƱol)
    a. Parish Pastoral Council Charter – 11/01/2006 – (EspaƱol)
    b. Parish Finance Council Charter – 09/11/2008 – (EspaƱol)
  2. Parish Financial Report – 01/22/2009
  3. Parish Chart of Accounts – 05/13/2015
  4. Parish Columbaria – 07/01/1995
  5. Parish/School Administrative & Financial Reviews – 11/01/2010
  6. Parish Financial Policies – 09/05/2023
  7. Parish Budgeting – 08/2016
  8. Sample Job Description and Pay Ranges – 12/22/2021
  9. Injury and Illness Prevention Policy and Procedure – 06/30/2011
  10. Policy on Visiting Priests, Deacons and Religious – 05/05/2020 – (EspaƱol)
  11. Parish Personnel Policies – 05/18/2012
  12. Naming of Parish and School Buildings and Facilities – 04/29/2020
  13. Guidelines For Parish Based Lay Apostolic Groups And Movements – 05/28/2024 – (EspaƱol)
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