Financial Reports and Information
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The Diocese of Pittsburgh is committed to transparency and has published its independently audited financial report every year since 1969. These documents will help you to understand how the Diocese of Pittsburgh uses your gifts to serve Jesus.
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Message from Bishop Zubik
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January 2026
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
As we renew our commitment to living our faith and sharing the love of Jesus with our neighbors, I am delighted to inform you that the Diocese of Pittsburgh once again has a balanced budget. Your generous gifts made this possible despite an inflationary economy that has made life more difficult for many of you.
Even with the headwinds of inflation and the slow recovery, our parishes are growing in strength and unity. The women and men on my senior staff are deeply engaged in strategic planning so that all of our parishes and schools will be financially sustainable for years to come.
For more than half a century, the Diocese of Pittsburgh has published the independently audited financial reports of its Central Administration. We do this so that you will know that your offerings are used to advance the mission given to the Church by Jesus Himself.
My staff and I are able to pursue His mission in Southwestern Pennsylvania only because of your generosity. Nearly all funds for Central Administration come from the annual Parish Appeal, which supports ministries that individual parishes cannot carry out alone. Some of these include campus ministry to help college students grow in their faith, seminary and formation programs to support men as they discern a call to the priesthood or diaconate, and many essential services, ranging from payroll to security, for parishes and schools.
All of you, the faithful in our six counties, are in my prayers as I trust I am in yours. My service as your Bishop is to help you grow in faith—which I do with support from many dedicated diocesan employees. All of these efforts are sustained with your generous support. Thank you again and again!
Grateful for our continued efforts together in being On Mission for The Church Alive!, and for our belief that “Nothing is Impossible with God,” I am
Your brother in Christ,
Most Reverend Mark A. Eckman
Bishop of Pittsburgh
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Current Financial Report
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Key facts from the financial statementsThe financial statements of the Central Administration Fund (Fund) of the Diocese of Pittsburgh are audited by the independent accounting firm of Maher Duessel. In the opinion of Maher Duessel, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of June 30, 2025 and 2024, and the changes in its net assets and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The financial statements outline how the Fund brought in and spent money in fiscal year 2025.
Revenues and Support:- Diocesan revenues were $33.8 million in 2025, an increase of $4.9 million from 2024.
- Collections from the Management Fee were $11.8 million consistent with the prior year.
- Revenues from Diocesan Programs and Offices increased $1.3 million. This increase primarily resulted from revenue received to support the newly initiated Diocesan Catholic School security services program of $1.8 million. This was offset by a reduction of $0.5 million in one-time grants received in support of other various Diocesan programs.
- Donations and bequests increased $3.1 million of which $2.9 million was restricted to support Diocesan programs such as Chaplains, Youth Ministry, underserved Catholic schools, food insecurity programs such as food pantries, evangelization and outreach programs, and Catholic Charities health care programs.
- While support from other Diocesan funds was down $0.8 million in 2025, a $1.5 million refund was received from the IRS, related to the Employee Retention Tax Credit program.
Expenses:- Total expenses of the Fund increased by $5.2 million. This increase was primarily driven by the impact of inflation on salaries and benefits, as well as the additions of security officers and support staff associated with the newly initiated Diocesan Catholic School security services program and an increase in Diocesan grants for Catholic Schools.
- The Office for the Protection of Children, Youth and Vulnerable Adults spent $0.5 million in 2025.
- For the full year, Fund revenues exceeded expenses by $0.3 million.
Cash Flows:- Cash and cash equivalents remained consistent in 2025.
- Cash flow of $0.6 million was generated from fund operations while deposits held for others provided $0.9 million and purchases of fixed assets used $1.4 million.
What is the Parish Appeal Program?- It is a collection to subsidize the annual assessment of parish income by the Diocese.
- Each parish is assessed a percentage of their assessable income.
- Assessable income is primarily the funds collected which are intended for parish use.
- Other types of income, such as fundraising income or rental income of a building may also be assessable.
- Parish Appeal funds are collected by each parish to pay its management fee and Catholic School education assessments. These fees are used to support regional church ministries such as the seminary, Catholic education and evangelization, outreach to college students and essential administrative services for the Diocese, Parishes and schools, such as accounting, payroll and real estate.
- Any Parish Appeal funds raised in excess of the parish assessment remains with the parish.
- No money from the offertory collection, special collections or Parish Appeal Program are used to fund the settlement of abuse claims.
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Diocesan Finance Council Members and Statutes
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Office for Financial Services and Operations
Diocese of Pittsburgh
2900 Noblestown Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Central Accounting E-mail: [email protected]
Parish Accounting E-mail: [email protected]
Call Financial Services: (412) 456-3025
Call Operations: (412) 456-3030
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