Accountability Sunday
December 1, 2024
Bishop Frank J. Caggiano of the Bridgeport Diocese has declared that the first Sunday in December of every year will now serve as “Accountability Sunday”. All parishes, schools and certain other entities across the diocese will use a standardized accounting reporting model to issue their financial reports to the faithful and will be required to post the prior fiscal year reports on websites and in bulletins.
The purpose of Accountability Sunday is to ensure financial transparency, to communicate to all that good stewardship is being practiced and to provide a report that is consistent and straightforward, in the spirit of gratitude and respect for the generosity of donors.
“Keep your heart in peace and let nothing trouble you, not even your faults.
You must humble yourself and amend them peacefully, without being
discouraged or cast down, for God’s dwelling is in peace.”
— Margaret Mary Alacoque
