At present, we are facing financial challenges impacting our mission and our employees. Across the Diocese our parishes are averaging a $34K operating deficit ($68K if they support Catholic schools; $4K if they do not). 61 parishes operate with a net deficit. Of these, 38 contribute to Catholic schools.
For those parishes investing in Catholic schools, an average of 48.5% of their offertory is contributed to the school annually. The diocesan average percent investment in admin/ministries is trending down while investment in facilities/buildings is trending up. Many parishes and schools struggle with employee compensation and benefits.