Business Office
The Business Office assists the Bishop in his role as administrator of the temporal goods of the diocese and in his oversight role for the temporal goods of the church that are directly administered at the parish level throughout the diocese. The Business Office concentrates its effort on the civil and financial operations of the church throughout Eastern Montana.
Business Office Staff Directory
Areas of Operation
Financial Services
The Business office provides a range of financial services and oversight to the Bishop and to the various parishes and mission parishes throughout the diocese. These services include, but are not limited to:
- Central Administration: Managing the financial affairs of the Diocese by providing bookkeeping, accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting for the Central Administrative Offices, Mount Olivet Cemetery, and Holy Cross Cemetery.
- Parish Support: Providing bookkeeping and accounting direction, advice, review, and oversight of the temporal goods of parishes in accordance with diocesan policies, ensuring compliance with civil and canon law.
- Montana Catholic Conference: Providing financial management and administrative support in accordance with the direction given by the Bishops of Great Falls-Billings and Helena.
- Clerical Benefits Association: Providing record keeping, mailings, and centralized communication with members and supporting organizations.
- Deposit & Loan Fund: Providing oversight, receipt, and disbursement of capital funds and financial investments held on behalf of the Bishop, parishes, and mission parishes.
- Appeals & Collections: Providing oversight for the collection and receipt of donor gifts for the Annual Bishops Appeal and Special Collections, as well as disbursements to the USCCB.
- Trusts & Estates: Administering numerous trusts and estates held for the benefit of the diocese and its parishes.
- Policy Development: Developing and implementing policies and procedures designed to ensure proper administration of the temporal goods of the Church.
Training and Support
On an as-needed basis, or when requested, the Business Office will provide dedicated training and assistance to Parish Finance Councils regarding the financial administration of the parish.