Ordained and Lay Ecclesial Ministry serves the personnel needs and address any special issues related to diocesan priests, deacons and lay ecclesial ministers.
The department includes the:

The vicar and the director oversee the work of the department in providing personnel services for the priests, deacons and lay ecclesial ministers of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Some of these responsibilities include administering policies pertaining to assignment of priests, deacons and lay ecclesial ministers, wellness issues, coordinating the New Pastors Program, and coordinating the mentoring program for newly ordained priests and parish directors.

The Services for Senior Priests’ Office helps priests adjust to retirement by assisting them with housing, health care or other concerns to them or their families.