The Finance Office is responsible for the temporal administration of the diocese as well as providing the resources that clergy and parish staff need in managing the temporal responsibilities of parishes. Information regarding parish finance councils, property and liability insurance, employee benefits, financial reporting, internal controls, and parish accounting procedures are included in this section. To access this information, there are links on the left side of the Finance Office page to assist you.
Budget information and the annual Audited Financial Statements are available in this section and will provide information about how the financial resources entrusted to our care are utilized.
For questions concerning accounts receivable, database, or Rice Bowl contact Erika Oldham This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone at 620-227-1517.
For property and liability insurance issues, contact Theresa Tate, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone at 620-227-1525
For questions concerning accounts payable, employee benefits, health insurance, retirement, safe environment, life insurance or participation with cafeteria plans and supplemental coverage, contact Theresa Tate at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone at 620-227-1525.
For any questions relative to the financial administration of the diocese or at the parish level, you may contact Theresa Tate, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone at 620-227-1525.
Diocesan Fiscal Management Conference dfmconf.org
Resources for Parishes
Information about various finance related programs are included in links on this web page.
Diocesan Finance Council Members
The members of the Diocesan Finance Council meet 4 times each year to review budget, financial and investment information and provide counsel to Bishop Brungardt on financial matters. The current members of the council include:
Policies, Procedures and Best Practices
The diocese has adopted several policies and procedures for use the benefit of pastors and staff in administering the temporal assets of the parish.
Annual Diocesan Report
The budgets and audited financial statements for the Chancery Office of the Catholic Diocese of Dodge City are reviewed and approved each year by the Diocesan Finance Council. These documents are provided as a means of information and communication.
Questions concerning the budgets or audits below, as well as reports from prior years, can be directed to the Finance Office of the Diocese of Dodge City
Budgets
Audited Financial Statements
Parish Chart of Accounts
Effective July 1, 2008 the Diocese implemented a standardized chart of accounts to be used by all parishes in the diocese.
Chart of Accounts Descriptions