Finance Related

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) policy

Due to an increase in compromised emails at archdiocese parishes and schools, we recommend that all parishes and schools adopt the following or a similar multi-factor authentication (MFA) policy. Not having MFA on Microsoft 365 environment increases the risks of data takeover, malware distribution, phishing from compromised accounts, unauthorized access to other connected services, major operational disruptions and financial losses. It may also lead to increased cyber security … Read more

Reminder—Fleet auto insurance payment due

Owners or drivers of vehicles insured by Church Mutual/Catholic Mutual:   This is a reminder that your payment is due for the fleet automobile insurance that renewed as of May 1 for all vehicles of record and drivers in good standing. The fleet policy was billed in July for the entire policy year.    FLEET AUTOMOBILE POLICY  The archdiocese provides auto coverage … Read more

Student and sports accident insurance information and billing

This memo is directed to parishes have a camp and/or sports programs outside of Catholic Metro Sports (CMS) and schools that have a similar type of program that allows participation from students that do not attend an archdiocesan Catholic school.   The Zurich Student and Sports Accident Policy and Catholic Mutual’s Liability Policy provide coverage for camps and sports related activities that are sponsored and supervised by the parish/school. If you have not already completed the STAR form … Read more

Request for end-of-year certification letter and annual report

Dear business managers and bookkeepers,  The archbishop is requesting submission of your end-of-year certification and annual report. Deadlines are as follows:   To streamline the process and ensure consistency, we kindly ask that you use the online submission form provided at the link below:  Submission Dashboard  If you have any questions regarding this process or need additional support, please contact me by phone at 404-920-7410 or email at PWarner@archatl.com.  Thank you for your time and cooperation in helping … Read more

Fiscal year-end close in ParishSOFT Accounting for 2024-2025

REMINDERS BEFORE CLOSING FISCAL YEAR-END 2024-2024  IMPORTANT DATES:  Below is a reminder of the important dates concerning the 2024-2025 fiscal year-end.  August 31, 2025 – Close fiscal year 2024-2025.  Non-ParishSOFT Accounting users, please submit your June 30, 2025,  financial reports to the Finance Office by this date  September 30, 2025 – Submit the certification letter … Read more

Food pantry survey

We are conducting a survey for insurance purposes to determine which archdiocesan entities operate a food pantry. If you have one, please complete this survey.   If you have any questions, please contact me at horsagh@archatl.com or 404-920-7906. 

Priests’ salaries 2025-2026 of the Remuneration Policy

The revised Priest Salary Schedule 25-26 begins July 1, 2025, and reflects a 3.5 percent increase. The food allowance (FA) is increasing based upon the cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) of 2.5 percent. The FA will increase to $1,183 per month. The increase is added to all priests pay who receive food allowance unless the pastor requests a … Read more

Budget rates and instructions for fiscal year 2025-2026

Here, you will find the insurance, retirement and other budgeting rates schedule that the archdiocese publishes annually to help you with your budget preparation for the next fiscal year. The Worker’s Compensation rate for priests will be a flat $800 per archdiocesan priest for fiscal year 2025-2026. This increase is noted on the attached rate … Read more