The file consists of records that document the pastoral planning process undertaken by Archbishop Jordan as a direct result of his attendance at the second Vatican council and includes correspondence, meeting minutes, reports and other documents. As a direct result of this process, the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council was established (see ARCAE-1-1-5-32 for related records).

Members of the Archdiocesan RCIA Committee pictured are as follows (left to right) Myrna Kloster, Sr. Ada toner, Archbishop MacNeil, Len Albon, Natalie Schrader, Rev. Fred Clay, and Sr. Norma Johnson.

The file consists of records that document the pastoral planning process undertaken by Archbishop MacNeil shortly after his installation as Archbishop of Edmonton and includes correspondence, meeting minutes, reports, surveys and other documents from the Pastoral Planning Committee. Of particular interest is the Howe Survey and file titled "Evolution of Pastoral Planning in the Archdiocese of Edmonton."

In addition the file includes meeting minutes of the Task Force on Lay Ministry and the Evangelization Ad Hoc Committee.

This photograph depicts Archbishop Jordan presenting an award to Hug McCarthy. Andy Anderson, president of the Archdiocesan Finance Committee, and John Gill, Board Chairman are also present.

This photograph depicts Archbishop Jordan presenting an award to Hug McCarthy. Andy Anderson, president of the Archdiocesan Finance Committee, and John Gill, Board Chairman are also present.

This photograph depicts Archbishop Jordan presenting an award to Hug McCarthy. Andy Anderson, president of the Archdiocesan Finance Committee, and John Gill, Board Chairman are also present.

The file contains informational content related the establishment of an Archdiocesan benefit plan for lay employees (in particular those employed at parishes and at the Catholic Pastoral Center). Documents in this file include correspondence, reports, and draft policies.

The sub-subseries consists of records that document the actions and activities of the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council (originally called the Diocesan Pastoral Council) as established by Archbishop Jordan in the aftermath of Vatican II.

The sub-subseries includes meeting minutes and correspondence from the Steering Committee (the committee that developed into the Diocesan Pastoral Council), the Consultative Committee, and the Executive Committee. In addition the sub-subseries includes resource materials, publications, reports, and other miscellaneous documents.

The sub-subseries is arranged into the following Files:

1. APC Executive Council Records (1988-2008)
2. Regional Pastoral Council Records (ca.1980-2004)
3. Evangelization Committee Records (1986-1991)
4. General Assembly Records (1989-2000)
5. Proposal for a Junior College (ca.1990)

The file consists of records that document actions and activities of the Archdiocesan Personnel Committee (which was eventually replaced by the Archdiocesan Human Resources Office) and includes correspondence, policies and procedures and other informational content.

The subseries consists of records that document the operations and activities of the Archdiocese of Edmonton curia and includes records related to the office of the Archbishop, Auxiliary Bishop, Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor as well as the other functions that fall under the direct responsibility of the Chancery Office including the Archives. The sub-series includes records that document the relationship between the curia and the archdiocesan consulters and the deaniers of the archdiocese.

In addition this series includes records related to collections, statistics, stipends, faculties, the council of priests, PAO orientation day, pastoral planning, the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council (APC), the Archdiocesan Synod, the Jubilee 2000 Committee, and the Archdiocesan website.

The sub-series is arranged into the following file:

1.5.0 : Coat of Arms
1.5.1 : Bishops Papers
1.5.2 : Episcopal Vicar
1.5.3 : Chancellor / Vice-Chancellor
1.5.4 : Archdiocesan Consultors
1.5.5 : Archdiocesan Deans / Deaneries
1.5.6 : Archives
1.5.7 : Chancery Office
1.5.8 : Public Juridical Persons
1.5.9 : Acts of Incorporation
1.5.10 : Church blessings
1.5.11 : Policy Manuals
1.5.12 : Official Letters
1.5.15 : Statistics
1.5.16 : Collections and Diocesan Dues
1.5.17 : Development Office
1.5.18 : Archdiocesan Benefit Plan
1.5.19 : Appeals for Donations (closed)
1.5.20 : Burses, Legacies, Donations (closed)
1.5.21 : Mass Stipends
1.5.22 : Special Masses
1.5.23 : Day of Confessions
1.5.25 : Faculties
1.5.26 : Council of Priests
1.5.27 : Western Conference of Priests (closed)
1.5.28 : National Federation of councils of Priests (closed)
1.5.29 : Staff training and retreats
1.5.30 : Pastoral Planning (Archbishop Jordan - closed)
1.5.31 : Pastoral Planning (Archbishop MacNeil - closed)
1.5.32 : Archdiocesan Pastoral Council
1.5.33 : Archdiocesan Synod on the Family (closed)
1.5.34 : Jubilee 2000 Committee (closed)
1.5.35 : Pastoral Planning (Archbishop Collins - closed)
1.5.36 : Information and Technology Communications Committee
1.5.37 : Edmonton Catholic Agencies Network
1.5.38 : Pastoral Planning (Archbishop Smith)
1.5.39 : Safe Environment
1.5.40 : Temporal Services (no files in Archives)
1.5.41 : Professional Ethics Abuse Committee (no files in Archives)

Includes photographs of various staff members including Rita Strauss, Margo Bilodeau, Julien Hammond, Wayne Provencal, Michele Pawlik, Connie Lunde, and others.