Sunday, November 24, 2013

The Parish Finance Council

The Parish Finance Council is consultative to the Pastor. Finance councils are mandated in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe and by Canon Law.

“In each parish there is to be a finance committee to help the parish priest in the administration of the goods of the parish, without prejudice to Canon 532. It is ruled by the universal law and by the norms laid down by the diocesan Bishop, and it is comprised of members of the faithful selected according to these norms.” Canon 537.

Finance councils serve in an advisory capacity in the administration and stewardship of parish finances, budget, parish facilities, and long-range financial development.

Members on this committee are appointed by the Pastor and are usually individuals who have expertise in matters related to accounting, financing, budget, fundraising, and development.

Source:
Archdiocese of Santa Fe: Parish Pastoral Council Handbook

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