The Archdiocesan Pastoral Council (APC) consists of members of the Christian faithful who are in full communion with the Catholic Church including appointed lay members from each deanery, at-large members of deacons, women religious, and men religious, the ten deans of the archdiocese, plus ex-officio diocesan staff members including the Auxiliary Bishop, Vicars General, Chancellor, Director of Pastoral Planning, and Executive Director of Child and Youth Protection.