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