The Office of Administration coordinates organizational duties and oversees those who hold offices and minister in diocesan administration. The office is overseen by the vicar general and moderator of the curia, and the associate moderator, who exercise the bishop's ordinary executive power over the entire diocese. 

The Office of Marriage Tribunal is a church court that examines petitions from parties looking to have their marriage declared null and void. The office ministers to divorced men and women, both Catholics and non-Catholics, who are looking to marry in the Church.  

The Office of the Chancellor is responsible for ensuring that the acts of the curia are drawn up and dispatched for safekeeping in the archives. It is further responsible for maintaining diocesan documents and records, and for assisting parishes and diocesan agencies in canonical, liturgical and civil matters.

The Office of the Chancellor includes:

Archives  - CLICK HERE

Safe Environment - CLICK HERE

 Letter of Good Standing Request Form - Priest & Deacons - CLICK HERE

The Office of Safe Environment is responsible for the overall compliance to the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People which requires employees and volunteers to meet safe environment requirements as required by the Charter.     

The Office of Canonical Services conducts legal governance of the diocese, in line with Church teaching, legislation, and the 1983 Code of Canon Law. Responsibilities include promoting and protecting the obligations, rights, and privileges of all Catholics in the diocese; advising the bishop on matters related to Church law and governance; ruling on matters concerning the sacrament of marriage; and serving as a resource for Catholics on matters of doctrine and morality.

The Office of Finance and Accounting is responsible for managing the temporal resources of the diocese. This includes administering all the diocesan investments, as well as the operating and capital budgets for diocesan administration.

The Office of Finance and Accounting operates under the corporation title - St. Therese of the Little Flower, Inc.

Through print, photography, video, web, social, and other communication channels, we lean into the Holy Spirit to direct us where the Lord is leading. Our team primarily works with the diocesan offices on their communication needs and to share the overall stories and mission of the Diocese of Green Bay. We also are happy to consult with parishes, schools, and affiliated organizations about ideas you may have for communications/marketing strategies and assist with crisis communications.

Help us share how Jesus is working in the 16 counties of northeast Wisconsin by submitting story and photo ideas to On Mission media: our print and digital magazine (will be sent to 92,000+ households six times a year, free to all households in the diocese), weekly e-newsletter, web, and social media platforms!

Visit On Mission media at OnMissionMedia.com now!

The Office of Communications & Marketing operates under the corporation title -  St. Gabriel Communications, Inc.

The Office of Facilities and Properties assists the bishop in ensuring that the stewardship of all properties, physical plant and other tangible assets of the diocese are effectively administered. The office provides a variety of materials to help parishes, schools, and cemeteries practice good stewardship in the care of their properties and physical plant.

The Office of Facilities and Properties operates under the corporation title - St. Joseph Real Estate Services Corporation

Cemeteries operate under the corporation title -Green Bay Diocese Cemetery Corporation

The Office of Human Resources supports the diocese by promoting a work environment characterized by fair treatment of employees, open communications, personal accountability, trust and mutual respect. The office provides solutions to workplace issues that support and optimize the vision, mission and values of the diocese through the administration of personnel programs and policies, and applicable federal and state laws.

Current Job Opportunities - CLICK HERE

The Office of Human Resources operates under the corporation title - St. Luke Benefit & Insurance Services Corp.

The Office of Information Technology provides support and development for technology infrastructure needs within the diocese. The office facilitates computer and network troubleshooting needs; cost effective solutions for hardware, software and network improvements; training and support in the adoption and implementation of new technologies.

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Phone: (920) 272-8111

The Office of Information Technology operates under the corporation title - St. Therese of the Little Flower, Inc.

We serve Bishop Ricken and the Diocese by providing liturgical formation and policy as well as coordinate Diocesan and Episcopal liturgies. This office also works to provide liturgical and catechumenal (RCIA) resources and overall support for the liturgical and sacramental life of the parishes and agencies of the Diocese.

Provides parish staff and leadership with communication and relationship building tools so as to spread the Good News of the Gospel. These tools are in two primary forms: mission/pastoral planning tools and software/process tools including -

· Mission Alignment workshops for parish leadership (trustees & councils) and staff including specific application of Entrust methodologies.

· The development of goals and action steps in evangelization, discipleship and community impact

· In partnership with the Office of Catholic Schools we provide parish-school collaborative leadership support

· Pastoral planning based on parish vitality and resources

· Church Management Software support for mission (GabrielSoft) including Standard Operating Procedures and linking the system to the bigger picture in Leading All God’s People to His Kingdom

· MissionInsite demographic analysis and parish statistics

Barry Metzentine, Parish Operations and Mission Planning Director, (920) 272-8297 or CLICK HERE to send a direct message.

As part of the Office of Parish and Family Life, the Office of Religious Education supports, trains and partners with catechetical leaders in our parishes to form young missionary disciples who will dynamically and faithfully live and share our Catholic Faith all the days of their lives.

We do this through programs, initiatives, programs and events that equip, resource and train catechetical leaders, and catechists.”

We offer resources and guidelines for Foundational Catechetical Certification, Confirmation, approved religion textbooks, curriculum, best practices and a newsletter on upcoming trainings, workshops, in-services and retreats.

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The office of Marriage, Family Life and Pro Life seeks to serve the Diocese of Green Bay through support of strong marriages, family life and by being an advocate for all life issues.   Our office offers programming on a variety of topics for married couples and offers support to parishes in delivering the same.   We invite you to explore the resources on our web pages and if you have any questions, please contact us directly at (920) 272-8283. 

Marriage Ministries | Family Life Ministries | Pro-Life Ministries

  "The Joy of Love experienced by families is also the joy of the Church."

-- Pope Francis

The Office of Vocations is responsible for the promotion of discovering God's particular call for disciples in the Diocese of Green Bay. Of the four particular vocations, the emphasis for this Office is on priestly vocations and providing pastors for our parishes. The Vocation Director and his team helps bring awareness to the call to the priesthood within the Diocese as well as working the seminarians in formation to become priests.

As part of the Discipleship and Leadership Formation Mission Team, the Office of Clergy and Pastoral Leaders helps form leaders of parishes to love Jesus and share Him with others. We provide experiences to teach leadership and encounter God. In this way, leaders of parishes grow closer to Jesus and the people of God. And through communication like this website, priests, deacons and pastoral leaders become more accountable to Him and their people. 

The Office of the Diaconate seeks to serve the Diocese by the full expression of Holy Orders.  Specifically, to have deacons who are “…men who desire to encounter the Lord, who receive his love as their way of being and who carry his capacity to listen for pain in the human heart all the while knowing where relief for that pain is found within the Church.”  Deacons provide a ministry of accompaniment, being constantly ready to bring the love of Jesus to others...expectantly…in any place: on the street, in a city square, during work, on a journey. The deacon walks with the marginalized, helping them make gradual steps toward restored sacramental communion. The formation arm of the Office of the Diaconate exists to assist in the discernment, formation and accompaniment of candidates for diaconal service to the church of the Diocese of Green Bay.

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay is here for you, and for those you care for, during some of life’s most challenging moments. We share the love of Christ with those we serve by providing a variety of services to all individuals regardless of their religious affiliation or beliefs. Since our founding in 1918, we have served the needs of the 16 counties in the Diocese of Green Bay. Five offices with full-time coverage and additional outreach offices mean help is available throughout Northeastern Wisconsin.

The main website for Catholic Charities is www.catholiccharitiesgb.org and we invite you to explore this site to learn more about us and reach out to us at one of our locations if you have any need related to services described here.

Evangelization & Christian Initiation of Adults

We focus on helping people discover Jesus and start on the journey of discipleship. We support parishes in creating environments that welcome new members and encourage them to join the family of God.

Via Young Adults provides support, formation, and training for leaders in ministering to the young adults in their communities. We also host opportunities for growth and fellowship among young adults within the Diocese of Green Bay.

Via Young Adults Website

Catholic Campus Ministry (CCM) in the Diocese of Green Bay proclaims the Gospel of Jesus Christ on our college campuses by forming faith communities that gather together in prayer, service and fellowship. We nourish the faith while fostering intentional discipleship in Christ. We inspire responsible and passionate leaders for the Church and the world. We present opportunities for all to enter into a deeper relationship with Christ, allowing the students faith to be foundational and integral part of the collegiate experience.  CCM supports students, faculty and staff in answering the call to live lives of holiness and joyfully witness to the Gospel. 

The Office of Campus Ministry operates under two corporation titles - Catholic Diocese of Green Bay, Inc. for the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay & Newman Center of Oshkosh, Inc. for the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh.

Our office seeks to inspire, form, and equip disciples to become missionary leaders who share the Gospel throughout the world and become disciple makers.

The Office of Lay Leader Formation accompanies the baptized in their response to God’s call to be missionary disciples, specifically assisting those who are discerning a call to lay leadership in the Catholic Church.  This Office provides formation for ministerial leaders committed to service in parishes throughout the Diocese of Green Bay through the Emmaus Program and the Discípulos de Cristo Program.

El Ministerio Hispano tiene como principal objetivo trabajar bajo la Vision y Mision de la Diocesis de Green Bay,   unidos a los objetivo del  Obispo David  L. Ricken. Algunas  de las  principales funciones del Ministerio Hispano  es ser  un vínculo  entra la comunidad hispana y la Diócesis para proveer información,  talleres, cursos u otros medios que buscan la formación de líderes parroquiales  hispanos que se encuentren colaborando activamente  en sus parroquias.  Es así  que  buscamos trabajar juntos para contrarrestar  las necesidades actuales  que surgen en la comunidad hispana en este país. 

Hispanic Ministry's main objective is to work under the Vision and Mission of the Diocese of Green Bay, united with the vision of Bishop David L. Ricken. The main functions of Hispanic Ministry is to be a link between the Hispanic community and the Diocese to provide information, workshops, courses or other resources that seek the formation of Hispanic parish leaders who are actively collaborating in their parishes. This is how we seek to work together to address the current needs that arise in the Hispanic community in this country.

Camp Tekakwitha is a year-round Catholic camp in Shawano, Wisconsin which serves people of all faiths through summer camp, school retreats, and a variety of group events. We welcome people of all ages to encounter Jesus Christ in an inclusive environment focused on deepening faith foundations, building long-lasting relationships, and experiencing new and exciting adventures through the ideals of the Catholic Church.

Camp Tekakwitha Website - WWW.CAMPTEKAKWITHA.ORG

The Office of Camp Tekakwitha operates under the corporation title - Camp Tekakwitha and Conference Center, Inc.