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The Finance Office assists the bishop in his role as the ordinary administrator of the temporal goods of the diocese. The office assists him with his financial and administrative oversight responsibilities for the diocese, parishes, schools, missions, and other subordinate entities under his jurisdiction.
Responsibilities and duties include:-
Administration of applicable diocesan financial and administrative policies and procedures and internal controls to safeguard the assets of the diocese, to operate within canon law, and to abide by federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances.
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Maintaining a general ledger accounting system, producing financial statements and analytical reports, and assisting parishes as necessary.
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Administer all insurance programs of the diocese, including property and casualty insurance, health insurance, and workers’ compensation insurance.
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Oversee the professional funds managers who invest diocesan and parish assets.
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Coordinate and, when appropriate, negotiate all contractual services for the diocese and parishes alike.
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Provide administrative support for the Diocesan Finance Council, a consultative body mandated by the Code of Canon Law. The council advises the bishop and the Finance Office on matters related to finances, budgets, audits, and investments.
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Provides administrative support for other diocesan consultative bodies such as the Presbyteral Council, College of Consultors, Clergy Health and Retirement Association, and other diocesan committees.
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Contact Us:
Hope Burke, Chief Financial Officer
541-388-4004