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  3. Parish Finances

Parish Finances

  • What is the relationship between parishes, their diocese, and their bishop?
  • What are the sources of financial support for a parish?
  • What happens with funds contributed in the parish weekly offertory collection?
  • What services are provided to parishes by the Archdiocese of Detroit’s Archdiocesan Operations?
  • Is the assessment unique to the Archdiocese of Detroit? How often does it change?
  • How is the archdiocesan assessment different from the Catholic Services Appeal?
  • How much has been contributed to the Catholic Services Appeal in recent years?
  • Can CSA fundraising be used for parish capital expenditure projects?
  • How is the CSA goal determined for each parish?
  • How do special collections work in the Archdiocese of Detroit?
  • What are the primary sources of financial support for Archdiocesan Operations?
  • Does the Archdiocese own the buildings and grounds of parishes? What role does the Archdiocese have in parish finances and facilities?
  • Who develops and administers parish budgets? Are these budgets compared to actual financial activity and results?
  • What permissions must be obtained by pastors and parishes on capital expenditures?
  • Are parishes required to report their finances to parishioners?
  • Are parishes audited? Who does the audits and on what basis?
  • What safeguards are in place to prevent embezzlement situations from arising in parishes?
  • Where do parishes keep their excess funds?
  • Does the Archdiocese of Detroit offer financial assistance to parishes?
  • Parish Finances
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