The Archdiocese of Chicago assures equal employment opportunity in all its employment policies and practices. These policies and practices are administered without regard to race, color, national origin, age, gender, marital status, political affiliation, veteran status or mental or physical disabilities not affecting one’s ability to perform the essential functions of one’s job. There are certain positions in the Archdiocese for which it is necessary to be Catholic, and some positions for which preference in hiring shall be given to people who are Catholic and who evidence an understanding of the Catholic faith and a commitment to living that faith. Such preference is allowed under state and federal law, and does not constitute an illegal act of discrimination.
In furtherance of the equal employment opportunity policy, the Archdiocese of Chicago shall strive to employ minorities at all levels. Likewise, the Archdiocese shall strive to employ women at all levels except those positions precluded by canon law.