Department of Finance

The office is responsible for the accounting and financing activities of the diocese, including but not limited to:

• Collaborates with the Bishop and councils in planning and organization to ensure that the diocese carries out its mission and goals.

• Responsible for the fiscal management of temporal goods and the evaluation and implementation of financial policies in accordance with the Code of Canon Law.

• Advises the Bishop, Diocesan Finance Council, Building Commission, Vicar General, Chancellor, St. Raphael Board members, Madison Diocesan Consultors, and directors regarding annual operating budget(s), financial reporting, investments, self-insurance, employee benefits, independent audit, and priest retirement.

• Provides support to parishes regarding annual financial reporting to the diocese; accumulates national and special collections received by parishes and remits to proper authority.