Formerly Parish Administrative Services, the Office of Parish Financial Services (PFS) has evolved into the diocese’s comprehensive shared-services provider.
Operating under a centralized shared-services model, PFS now delivers full-cycle accounting, payroll processing, and benefits administration for parishes across the diocese. The team handles everything from daily accounting transactions to the preparation of financial statements and the presentation of operating results to parish finance councils. By centralizing expertise, standardizing processes, and leveraging technology, PFS enables pastors and parish leaders to focus on mission and ministry while receiving accurate, timely and professional financial information.

Currently serving numerous parish locations, PFS is progressively onboarding all parishes in the diocese onto this shared-services framework.

In addition, the Office of Parish Financial Services leads the financial aspects of parish mergers throughout the diocese. When parishes combine, PFS manages the complete financial integration—merging charts of accounts, consolidating records, aligning payroll and benefits, and ensuring a smooth transition—so the newly formed parish begins with accurate, unified financial systems.

Through both our ongoing shared services and dedicated merger support, PFS remains committed to strengthening the financial operations, transparency, and health of every parish in the diocese.

The Parish Administrative Manual and additional resources are available below for use and reference to help in these matters. For further questions or assistance, contact Amanda Schroeder.