Finance Office

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Serving the Mission of the Diocese

The Finance Office of the Diocese of Phoenix works in partnership with diocesan leadership to ensure faithful stewardship of the Church’s financial resources. Guided by the Bishop’s pastoral vision, we manage the temporal goods of the Church with integrity, transparency, and accountability—supporting the mission of evangelization, education, and service throughout our Diocese.

Office Contacts

Joe Anderson

Chief Financial Officer

janderson@dphx.org

602-354-2190

Maria Ventura

Controller

mventura@dphx.org

602-354-2007

Parish Financial Services

Doug Pritchard

Director, Parish Financial Services

dpritchard@dphx.org

602-354-2189

Santiago Ulibarri

Internal Auditor

sulibarri@dphx.org

602-354-2191

Accounting Group

Renee Broderick

Staff Accountant II

rbroderick@dphx.org

602-354-2188

Mathew Valdez

Staff Accountant I

mvaldez@dphx.org

602-354-2285

Margaret Warner

Staff Accountant I

mwarner@dphx.org

602-354-2041

Financial & IT Services

Karena Santana

Manager, Financial & IT Services

ksantana@dphx.org

602-354-2008

Javier Aguilar

Financial & IT Services Representative

jaguilar@dphx.org

602-354-2192

Samantha Cardinal

Financial & IT Services Representative

scardinal@dphx.org

602-354-2002

Renee Hartmann

Financial & IT Services Representative

rhartmann@dphx.org

602-354-2187

Insurance / Risk Managment

Paul Altmann

Claims/Risk Manager II Catholic Mutual Group

paltmann@catholicmutual.org

Louise Becenti

Administrative Assistant I

lbecenti@dphx.org

602-354-2195

What We Do

Financial Planning & Budgeting

We develop and oversee budgets that align with diocesan goals and promote responsible stewardship.

Accounting & Reporting

Our team maintains accurate financial records and provides transparent reporting for leadership and stakeholders.

Parish & School Support

We assist parishes, schools, and ministries with financial guidance, training, and best practices in stewardship and compliance.

Compliance & Internal Controls

We ensure adherence to diocesan policies, civil regulations, and sound financial standards.

Investment & Asset Oversight

The Finance Office manages diocesan investments and properties with prudence to sustain long-term mission vitality.

Insurance & Risk Management

We safeguard diocesan and parish assets through responsible insurance coverage and proactive risk management.

Our Commitment

With professionalism and faith, the Finance Office strives to ensure that every resource entrusted to the Church is used wisely—strengthening our shared mission to serve God’s people across the Diocese of Phoenix.

Finance Forms

Finance Forms for streamlined financial processes and compliance with diocesan policies.

Parish Financial Services

Parish Financial Services supports pastors and parish staff with sound, transparent financial management aligned to diocesan guidelines. We offer guidance, training, and oversight to help parishes strengthen stewardship and sustain their mission to serve Christ and the community.

Insurance / Risk Management

The Insurance and Risk Management Office safeguards the people, property, and ministries of the Diocese of Phoenix through proactive risk prevention, comprehensive insurance coverage, and faithful stewardship. Our mission is to protect the Church’s resources so that parishes, schools, and ministries can focus on serving Christ and His people.

Grants

The Diocese of Phoenix Finance Office manages the Charity and Development Appeal and Bishop’s Assessment Grant to help parishes, schools, and Catholic organizations secure funding that supports evangelization, education, and service—strengthening our shared mission to bring Christ’s love to all.