As mentioned at all our Masses this immediate past weekend, the Pastor has delayed making a presentation of the current financial status of our parish in order for a recently hired accountant can assist in providing to parishioners and accurate accounting of monies contributed to the parish. One of the Pastor's goals with the assistance of the Finance Council has been the preparation of a clearer and open presentation of the financial picture of the parish.
Archbishop Wuerl, during his recent visits to all of the Deaneries [The title "dean" is conferred upon a the pastor of a parish who serves as a senior figure, though usually without specific jurisdictional authority, over a section of a diocese. These are sometimes referred to as "rural deans," and are expected to show a degree of leadership among the pastors of the region, known as a deanery.] in the Archdiocese stated that transparency was surely the major issue that would be confronting many dioceses and parishes in the years ahead. There is an interesting editorial on this matter in the current issue of the National Catholic Reporter.
