The parish or school is the most important player in a Large Capital Process. However, there are several Archdiocesan offices and personnel available and necessary throughout the process. Please see below for contact information and a description of roles.
Key Departments for Facilities Planning and Construction
The Office of Planning and Research is the starting point for a Large Capital Project. This Office provides assistance during the initial steps of the process such as defining projects and understanding parish demographic growth, both to individual parishes and to Deaneries. In addition, it provides geo-demographic analysis to assist in planning. These geo-demographic reports have been developed for the existing parishes and are available online.
Catholic Construction Services (CCSI) is responsible for reviewing and approving all construction-related contracts within the Archdiocese. The President of CCSI is the primary contact for the initiation of the project design process once approval for this process has been received from the Archbishop. The CCSI Project Manager continues to work with the parish or school through the project's completion and warranty as the Archdiocese’s and parishes’ or schools’ (Owners') representative.
The Office of Stewardship and Development provides support for the evaluation of fund-raising opportunities, information on campaign consultants and techniques for successful capital campaigns.
The Finance Department is a key resource in the review of cost and operating projections and in project finance. Finance can also assist in any campaign tracking and investment of campaign receipts.
The Information Technology Office provides assistance in the assessment and evaluation of technology needs (computers, wiring, phone and security systems), request for proposals (RFPs), cost comparisons, etc.
