{"id":273361,"date":"2025-10-03T01:57:16","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T01:57:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/273361\/"},"modified":"2025-10-03T01:57:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T01:57:16","slug":"archbishop-perez-welcomes-catholic-financial-leaders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/273361\/","title":{"rendered":"Archbishop P\u00e9rez Welcomes Catholic Financial Leaders"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>By CatholicPhilly Staff \u2022 Posted October 2, 2025 <\/p>\n<p>Financial leaders from Catholic dioceses across the United States convened in Philadelphia Sept. 28 \u2013 Oct. 1 for the Diocesan Fiscal Management Conference (DFMC), an annual event focused on professional development and faith-based stewardship. The conference offers Chief Financial Officers and other diocesan finance professionals a platform to share insights, strengthen best practices, and explore the intersection of faith and fiscal responsibility.<\/p>\n<p>Opening remarks were delivered by Archbishop Nelson J. P\u00e9rez followed by Marc Fisher, CFO of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and host of this year\u2019s gathering, John Knowles, Executive Director of the DFMC; Jo Willhite, CFO of the Archdiocese of Portland, Oregon; and Bishop James Golka of the Diocese of Colorado Springs. (Photos by Sarah Webb)<\/p>\n<ul class=\"slides gallery galleryid-{$id}\">\n<li class=\"thumbnails gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catholicphilly.com\/media-files\/2025\/10\/CPDFMCIMG_5963.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"796\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CPDFMCIMG_5963-796x520.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a>\n<p class=\"flex-caption sans\">Archbishop Nelson J. P\u00e9rez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, welcomes attendees to the Diocesan Fiscal Management Conference.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"thumbnails gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catholicphilly.com\/media-files\/2025\/10\/CPDFMCIMG_5907.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"796\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CPDFMCIMG_5907-796x520.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a>\n<p class=\"flex-caption sans\">Marc Fisher, Chief Financial Officer of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, speaks during the Diocesan Fiscal Management Conference and is joined on stage by Archbishop Nelson J. P\u00e9rez, Archbishop of Philadelphia.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"thumbnails gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catholicphilly.com\/media-files\/2025\/10\/CPDFMCIMG_5872.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"796\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CPDFMCIMG_5872-796x520.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"thumbnails gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catholicphilly.com\/media-files\/2025\/10\/CPDFMCIMG_5878.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"796\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CPDFMCIMG_5878-796x520.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a>\n<p class=\"flex-caption sans\">Jo Willhite, Chief Financial Officer of the Archdiocese of Portland, Oregon, speaks during the Diocesan Fiscal Management Conference hosted in Philadelphia.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"thumbnails gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catholicphilly.com\/media-files\/2025\/10\/CPDFMCIMG_3515.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"796\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CPDFMCIMG_3515-796x520.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a>\n<p class=\"flex-caption sans\">Archbishop Nelson J. P\u00e9rez, Archbishop of Philadelphia; Jo Willhite, Chief Financial Officer of the Archdiocese of Portland, Oregon; Bishop James Golka, Bishop of the Diocese of Colorado Springs; and Marc Fisher, Chief Financial Officer of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, participate in the Diocesan Fiscal Management Conference hosted in Philadelphia.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"thumbnails gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catholicphilly.com\/media-files\/2025\/10\/CPDFMCIMG_6027.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CPDFMCIMG_6027-670x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a>\n<p class=\"flex-caption sans\">John Knowles, Executive Director of the Diocesan Fiscal Management Conference, addresses attendees during the annual gathering hosted in Philadelphia.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"thumbnails gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catholicphilly.com\/media-files\/2025\/10\/CPDFMCIMG_6018.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"796\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CPDFMCIMG_6018-796x520.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"thumbnails gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catholicphilly.com\/media-files\/2025\/10\/CPDFMCIMG_3470.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"796\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CPDFMCIMG_3470-796x520.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a>\n<p class=\"flex-caption sans\">Bishop Fran\u00e7ois Beyrouti, Bishop of the Eparchy of Our Lady of the Annunciation, and Archbishop Nelson J. P\u00e9rez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, share a moment during the Diocesan Fiscal Management Conference hosted in Philadelphia.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"thumbnails gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catholicphilly.com\/media-files\/2025\/10\/CPDFMCIMG_3495.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"796\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CPDFMCIMG_3495-796x520.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a>\n<p class=\"flex-caption sans\">Kaitlin Lennon, Director of Parish Services; Archbishop Nelson J. P\u00e9rez, Archbishop of Philadelphia; and Marc Fisher, Chief Financial Officer of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, gather during the Diocesan Fiscal Management Conference hosted in Philadelphia.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"thumbnails gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catholicphilly.com\/media-files\/2025\/10\/CPDFMCIMG_5898.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"796\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CPDFMCIMG_5898-796x520.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"thumbnails gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catholicphilly.com\/media-files\/2025\/10\/CPDFMCIMG_3621.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"796\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CPDFMCIMG_3621-796x520.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"thumbnails gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catholicphilly.com\/media-files\/2025\/10\/CPDFMCIMG_3612.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"796\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CPDFMCIMG_3612-796x520.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"thumbnails gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catholicphilly.com\/media-files\/2025\/10\/CPDFMCIMG_3497.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"796\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CPDFMCIMG_3497-796x520.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"thumbnails gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catholicphilly.com\/media-files\/2025\/10\/CPDFMCIMG_3528.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"796\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CPDFMCIMG_3528-796x520.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"thumbnails gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catholicphilly.com\/media-files\/2025\/10\/CPDFMCIMG_3549.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"796\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CPDFMCIMG_3549-796x520.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"thumbnails gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catholicphilly.com\/media-files\/2025\/10\/CPDFMCIMG_3568.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"796\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CPDFMCIMG_3568-796x520.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"By CatholicPhilly Staff \u2022 Posted October 2, 2025 Financial leaders from Catholic dioceses across the United States 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