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Parish Services
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Documents
- Diocese Best Practices Guide - Complete
- Parish Finance Council Constitution and By-Laws
- Parish Pastoral Council Constitution and By-Laws
- Fundraising frequently asked questions
- Parish Corporate Board & Trustees responsibilities
- Parish internal controls
- Parish Finance Council roles & responsibilities
- Parish records retention requirements
- Sample parish calendar
- Substitute priest - Needy parish reimbursement
- Substitute priest remuneration
- Ethics & accountability in church management
- Cost Share Templates
- Mutual Cooperation Agreement
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The Office of Parish Services provides parish payroll and bookkeeping services, and also assists parishes and schools in the management of their business and properties responsibilities. The mission is to help pastors and business managers/administrators create a transparent, trusting environment for parishioners to promote confidence in their support and to protect parish employees. Specifically, we facilitate the education of parish staff, and finance council members in financial and civil matters. We work in parallel with the diocesan Internal Auditor assisting parishes to improve practices, establish policies, or take recommended actions originating from parish reviews.
Common business software
ParishSoft has been selected as the common software for accounting, ledger, payables and payroll for the parishes.
DOB Trustee ParishSOFT Accounting
DOB Parish ParishSOFT Accounting and Payroll
Parish accounting and payroll service
The Bismarck Diocese offers accounting services to parishes of all sizes. Parishes contract with the Diocese for payroll services and several parishes contract for accounting services. Contact the Finance Office parish resource manager for more information.
Capital improvements, extraordinary expenses or alienation of property
When considering large expenditures, parishes must follow the Diocesan Synod Resolution Procedure (Appendix 29) and Building Process Policy (Appedix 26) prior to taking any action. Depending upon the scope and size of the project, parishes may also require the approval of one or more of the following bodies: the Diocesan Building Commission, the Diocesan Finance Council and/or the Parish Expansion Fund Board.
Fundraising
In regard to fundraising efforts, parishes are asked to follow Diocesan Synod Appendix 35 and reference the fundraising frequently asked questions document .
Parish Resource References or Links
Parish Financial Best Practices Guide
Parish Finance Council roles and responsibilities
Conflicts of interest policy
Parish records retention requirements
Sample parish calendar
Substitute priest - Needy parish reimbursement
Substitute priest remuneration
Cost Share Templates
Parish Cluster Council Agreement (Mutual Cooperation Agreement)
Bank Signatory Authority for Parishes (see Synod Appendix 31)
Annual Parish Housing Allowance (see Synod Appendix 32)
Tony Chap
Parish Resource Manager
701-204-7195
tchap@bismarckdiocese.com
Cressy Aberle
Parish Services Accountant
520 N. Washington St.
PO Box 1137
Bismarck, ND 58502-1137
Phone: 701-595-7459
Fax: 222-0269
caberle@bismarckdiocese.com
Nicole Woehl
Parish Services
520 N. Washington St.
PO Box 1137
Bismarck, ND 58502-1137
Phone: 701-204-7217
Fax: 222-0269
nwoehl@bismarckdiocese.com