Chief Financial Officer

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The Diocese of Pueblo is a Catholic diocese in Southern Colorado, established in 1941 as a suffragan diocese of the Archdiocese of Denver.

History Highlights
• Early Roots:
The area was under the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Durango (Mexico) until the Mexican-American War (1846–1849).
• Establishment:
The diocese was erected on November 15, 1941, when Pope Pius XII separated territory from the Archdiocese of Denver.
• First Church:
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, constructed in 1858 in Conejos by colonists from New Mexico, was the first church in the Pueblo area.
• First Bishop:
Joseph Clement Willging served from 1941 to 1959. During his tenure, the number of parishes increased from 39 to 60, and priests from 84 to 151.
• Cathedral:
The seat of the diocese is the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Pueblo, which was completed in 1913 as the Sacred Heart Church.
• Territory Change:
In 1983, several counties were removed from the Diocese of Pueblo to form the Diocese of Colorado Springs.
• Current Bishop:
Stephen Jay Berg has served as the bishop since 2014.
• Outreach Ministries:
Catholic Charities Diocese of Pueblo, Grand Valley Catholic Outreach, Hispanic Affairs Project Montrose, and The Catholic Foundation.

Key Statistics (Recent Data)

The diocese covers the southern half of Colorado, encompassing a largely rural area.
• Established:
November 15, 1941
• Ecclesiastical Province:
Province of Denver
• Territory Size:
Approximately 124,754 square kilometers (48,186 square miles)
• Catholics:
Approximately 110,200 (or about 18.3% of the total population in the territory)
• Parishes/Missions:
The diocese serves its people through 53 parishes and 44 missions (data from 2011/2012).
• Clergy (active):
There are 49 active priests (diocesan, international, and religious) and 38 active deacons. Search managed by Catholic Recruiter Associates
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Education:

The diocese supports three affiliated Catholic elementary schools, including Holy Family Catholic School – Grand Junction, St. Columba Catholic School – Durango, and St. Therese Catholic School – Pueblo.

Job Summary /

Description:

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as a strategic, mission-driven leader entrusted with the faithful stewardship of the temporal goods of the Diocese of Pueblo under the authority and guidance of Bishop Stephen J. Berg. The CFO provides executive leadership over all financial activities of the Diocese, including management of fiscal responsibilities, property and facility administration, risk management, investments, and employee benefits programs.

Collaborating closely with the Bishop, Vicar General, Presbyteral Council, and the Diocesan Finance Advisory Council (FAC), Human Resources. The CFO promotes prudent stewardship, transparency, and accountability in accordance with canon law, specifically Book II (The People of God) and Book V (The Temporal Goods of the Church). This role is designated as a canonical appointment.

Financial Leadership:
• Provides strategic oversight and executive direction for all fiscal operations of the Diocese.
• Develops and executes the annual diocesan budget in consultation with the bishop’s senior staff and the Diocesan Finance Advisory Council.
• Establishes and enforces comprehensive financial controls, budgeting frameworks, and forecasting systems.
• Prepares and creates accurate, thorough, transparent financial reports in a consistent and timely manner. Oversee audits and ensure accountability.
• Conducts in-depth financial analyses of major organizational initiatives or decisions with potential impact and advises the bishop.
• Reviews and interprets parish financial statements to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Oversee diocesan investment portfolios in accordance with liquidity needs, strategic objectives, and Catholic socially responsible investment principles.
• Partners with health insurance consultants, 403(b) plan administrators, financial advisors and banking institutions, to ensure sound guidance, compliance, and alignment with diocesan objectives.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly…