Finance Services
The Office of Finance Services of the Diocese of Bridgeport is committed to stewardship, transparency, and financial responsibility in service to our parishes and the mission of the Church.
Financial Reports
In a spirit of openness and transparency with all the members of our diocese, our finance team has made all Financial Reports available in our public records
Bishop's Appeal
The Bishop's Appeal allows us to unite as One in Christ to bring to life all the diocesan ministries, programs, and agencies that deliver the pastoral care and human services that no single parish can provide on its own.
2025 Operating Budget
Bishop Caggiano remains committed to financial transparency, with audited financial statements released annually since 2013.
Accountability Sunday
Bishop Caggiano has declared the first Sunday in December will now serve as Accountability Sunday.
All parishes, schools and certain entities across the diocese will use a standardized accounting reporting model to issue their financial reports to the faithful.
“In short, the purpose of Accountability Sunday is to ensure financial transparency, to communicate to all parishioners and donors that good stewardship is being practiced, and to provide a standard report that is consistent and straightforward.
Accountability Reports 2024-2021
The Parish Finance Manual
The new updated Parish Finance Manual has been published! The promulgation date of this manual is January 31, 2021.
The mission of the diocesan finance office is to provide parishes with direction and support on accounting and financial matters to assist them in the stewardship of their resources and transparency in financial reporting.
The manual is available to read and to download below. If you have difficulty accessing and or printing it, please call:
Cynthia Mahony, Parish Financial Accountant
(203) 416-1621
Cathedraticum
The Annual Cathedraticum Assessment imposed on parishes is utilized to support the administrative function of the curia. This assessment supports the following departments and functions including administration and operations; financial services; technology services; the offices of the Bishop and Vicars; the offices of education and development
Download the DecreeMembers of the Diocesan Finance Council
| Name | Title | Term Start | Term End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most Reverend Frank J. Caggiano | Bishop of Bridgeport | ||
| Msgr. Robert Kinnally | Vicar General, Diocese of Bridgeport | ||
| Mr. Rolla (Mac) M. Bryant, CPA, CDFM | Chief Financial Officer, Diocese of Bridgeport | ||
| Deacon Patrick Toole | Chancellor and Episcopal Delegate for Administration, Diocese of Bridgeport | ||
| Ms. Arlene Perricone, CPA | Controller, Diocese of Bridgeport | ||
| Ms. Mary Jo Dyer | Managing Director, Merritt Capital Investment Advisors, LLC | 01-01-2025 | 01-01-2028 |
| Mr. Michael F. Hoben | Retired CEO, Benefit Capital Management Corporation | 01-01-2024 | 01-01-2026 |
| Mr. Michael O’Rourke | Senior Vice President, Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. | 01-01-2024 | 01-01-2026 |
| Mr. James G. Woods | Managing Member, Venman & Co. LLC | 01-01-2024 | 01-01-2026 |
| Mr. Arthur Rhatigan | Senior Vice President/CorporateTeam Lead, Bank United | 01-01-2024 | 01-01-2027 |
Audit Committee
| Name | Title | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. James G. Woods | Managing Member, Venman & Co. LLC | Chairperson |
| Mr. Brian Young | General Partner, EOS Partners | |
| Mr. Michael F. Hoben | Retired CEO, Benefit Capital Management Corporation |
Compensation Committee
| Name | Title | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. James G. Woods | Managing Member, Venman & Co. LLC | Chairperson |
| Mr. Michael Zampardi | Managing Partner, Columbia Advisor | |
| Mr. Arthur Rhatigan | Senior Vice President/CorporateTeam Lead, Bank United |
All concerns about financial matters will be investigated promptly and thoroughly. The investigation shall remain confidential, and those conducting the investigation shall respect the privacy of all persons involved.