CANONICAL AUTHORITY OF THE DIOCESAN BISHOP
In accordance with canon law, the archbishop exercises full authority over the religious instruction and formation programs in all Catholic schools of his archdiocese, including both schools of the archdiocese and schools in the archdiocese that are owned and operated by religious orders, institutes, or governing boards. The authority of the bishop extends to but is not limited to the content of the religion curriculum, the hiring of teachers of religion, the visitation of schools, and the use of the title "Catholic school." The archbishop may exercise this authority in person or through designated delegates such as the superintendent(s) from the Department of Catholic Schools.
