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.
The candidate must be an active participant in the Archdiocese and in their parish. The members of Christ’s faithful assigned to the pastoral council are to be selected in such a way that the council truly reflects the entire portion of the people of God, taking account of the different deaneries, social conditions, and professions.