ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO

This organizational structure of the Archdiocese of Chicago describes the relationship between its various entities. The Cardinal Archbishop delegates the administration of the 6 vicariates (geographic regions) to the vicars. In each vicariate are the local parishes. The pastors serve as the local juridic of the parishes. The pastors delegate the operation of the school to the principal. The local school advisory boards, representing the families, serve as advisors to the pastor and to the principal. Each entity has specific responsibilities for carrying out the mission of Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Chicago.

ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO

Cardinal Archbishop

Catholic Church of Cook and Lake Counties

VICARIATE

Six Geographic Regions of the Archdiocese

Vicar

Parishes of the Archdiocese of Chicago

PARISH

Pastor

Parish, regional or consolidated school

Principal

Advisory Board

Advisory to pastor and principal

OFFICE OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

Superintendent of Catholic Schools

 Vicariate Assistant Superintendents

 Serve as advisors to pastors, advisory boards, parents and faculty members

on school-related matters