Because we are a Catholic institution, St. Peter Chanel School is ultimately owned and operated by the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge.   This is the case of all Catholic Schools located in the Diocese of Baton Rouge.   All Diocesan Catholic schools, including ours, is under the supervision of the Diocesan Superintendent of Schools, and is operated in strict accordance with provisions of the Administrative Manual published by the Diocesan Catholic Schools Office.   S.P.C. supports and enforces all Diocesan policies.

The pastor is the ex officio chief administrative officer of the total parish education program.   His role is one of leadership for Christ in the community.   The pastor will delegate and share his professional responsibilities in the Catholic school with the principal and the local school ministry board. The principal is the administrative head of the school and is responsible for its effective operation as an educational institution within the total parish educational program.