Mission: To be a vehicle of communication between the Diocesan Bishop and the Pastors regarding Diocesan real estate and any facilities thereon.

Goals: Construction and Renovation

• To review and approve all phases of building construction and renovation.
• To assist parishes and schools to comply with regulations regarding hazardous and toxic materials. (e.g. Asbestos, lead, cleaning chemicals)
• To inform pastors, maintenance staff, and committees regarding maintenance, insurance risks and safety issues.
• To encourage pastors to resolve issues raised from insurance risk inspections by the insurance carrier.
• To encourage formation of a Building and Grounds Committee in each parish and school for short-range and long-range planning.

Goals: Buildings and Properties

• To review and coordinate all purchases and alienations (sales) of diocesan and parish properties.
• To organize and maintain - at the Pastoral Center - a current database and files on Diocesan real estate and that of the daughter parishes.
• To maintain a tax database and pay taxes on diocesan property that is not tax-exempt.
• To periodically research diocesan property to determine eligibility for tax-exemption under current tax code.