Finance Council
The parish finance council is a consultative body of the Christian faithful established to advise the pastor in matters pertaining to the financial affairs of the parish. Every parish of the Diocese of Pittsburgh is to have a finance council. Members of the St. Frances Cabrini Finance Council are appointed by the Pastor and meet quarterly to review budget concerns. The parish finance council is a consultative body of the Christian faithful established to advise the pastor in matters pertaining to the financial affairs of the parish. Canon 537 of the Code of Canon Law mandates a finance council in each parish: "Each parish is to have a Finance Council which is regulated by universal law as well as by norms issued by the diocesan bishop; in this council the Christian faithful, selected according to the same norms, aid the pastor in the administration of the parish goods with due regard for the prescription of Canon 532." In addition, Canon 532 states the role of the pastor: "The pastor represents the parish in all juridic affairs in accord with the norm of law; he is to see to it that the goods of the parish are administered in accord with the norms of cann. 1281-1288." The parish resources, which support parish life, represent the contributions of parishioners and other sources in the community. Parish administration is accountable and responsible for maintaining trust and credibility with parishioners and society. The Parish Finance Council is responsible for assisting parish administration in being accountable and responsible to the people. The Diocese of Pittsburgh has very specific and comprehensive procedures for all parish financial concerns. The Finance Manual for parishes can be found online at www.diopitt.org.
What is the Code of Canon Law?Canon law is the oldest continuously functioning legal system in the western world. It is the internal legal system of the Catholic Church. It affects virtually every aspect of our life of faith. While canon law in no way substitutes for faith, grace, charisms, and especially charity in the life of the Church, it does create order. The 1983 Code of Canon Law can be found online. http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG1104/_INDEX.HTM Contents include:
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