Accounting
The Accounting Department records, reports, analyzes, and maintains records and systems to ensure the processing and recording of all transactions of the Chancery Office operations of the Archdiocese, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and standards. Other responsibilities include budgeting, policy and procedure updates, compliance with government and state tax regulations, cash management, coordination with external auditors, and providing advice to chancery departments, parish schools, and missions when called upon. The Accounting Office is under the supervision of the Controller.
Mission
The Accounting Services for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston are divided into the following departments: (1) Archdiocesan Accounting; (2) Financial Analysis; and (3) Parish Administrative Services. Our mission is to keep accurate financial data for the pastoral office, parishes, schools, and general endowment funds. We service over 204 Archdiocesan parishes and schools and outside entities, plus over 246 departments, sub-departments, and programs. Our ministry is to provide administrative support to our Archdiocesan family.
Controller
The Controller manages the general accounting office for the Archdiocese. The overall mission of this office is to provide accurate and timely financial information for our different ministries.
Archdiocesan Accounting
The Archdiocese Accounting department handles accounting issues related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, DSL, and revenue functions. Our accounting personnel are available to assist you. Please call or email us at the phone numbers/email addresses below.
Leticia Herrera
Director of Accounting Operations
713-652-8229
Email
Ada Fallon
Director of Revenue and Other Accounting
713-652-4403
Email
Financial Analysis
The Financial Analysis Department handles general accounting issues related to financial reporting. They specialize in cash, investments, budgets, and financial review of all funds including but not limited to the operating fund. Please contact us for any research regarding budgets or departmental reports.
Cynthia Primera
Financial Reporting Accountant
713-652-8263
Email