Resources from Finance and Administration Seminar 2026

Finance and Administration Seminar
Posted by Teddy Byrne
Tags:Bishop Provenzano, Clergy News, For Clergy, For Vestries / Bishop's Committees, For Wardens, Grants

Bishop Provenzano and members of the diocesan staff hosted the annual Finance and Administration Seminar designed to empower parish leadership on Saturday February 21st in the Cathedral of the Incarnation.

Participants explored core leadership responsibilities that guide healthy parishes by examining diocesan policies, canons, and New York state laws as they pertain to parish life. In addition, the seminar covered essential aspects of parish finance and stewardship as well as discussion of critical areas related to human resources and property management.

Recordings of the seminar and presentation materials are available below for those who wish to revisit the discussions or were unable to attend. Spanish interpretation from the presentations is available by clicking the gear icon on each video, and under audio select "Español." 

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Finance

Stephen Najarro, Senior Accountant for the Diocese of Long Island and Andy Philips, Investment Advisory Committee, review key financial topics including: audits and the diocesan investment fund. 

 

Human Resources

Nancy Signore, Diocesan Human Resources Manager, reviews key topics related to benefits and employment matters, offer letters, clergy compensation, and lay compensation. 

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Leadership Responsibilities, Diocesan Policies, Canons & NY State Law

Bishop Provenzano and James Weller, Esq., Chancellor of the Diocese of Long Island, reviewed key Leadership Responsibilities, Diocesan Policies, Canons, and New York State Law. This included: the Canons of the Diocese, Safe Church Guidelines, and NYS Religious Incorporation Laws as they apply to the Diocese of Long Island. 

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Episcopal Real Estate of Long Island

Episcopal Real Estate of Long Island's Anthony Natale, Director of Construction, and Bishop Provenzano, delivered a presentation on Construction, Compliance and Violation Bulletins, Asset Management, and Administration. 

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Episcopal Ministries of Long Island

Episcopal Ministries of Long Island's Mary Beth Welsh, Executive Director, and Sandra Senior, Director of Programs, spoke about how EMLI resources, nurtures, and amplifies a diocesan-wide network of ministries bringing our faith beyond the walls of our churches and into the public square. 

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Stewardship

Neil Watkins, Director of Emerging Opportunities for Carter, gave a presentation on effective stewardship, moving parishes beyond a sense of obligation to a culture of generosity that supports sustainable ministry and growth. 

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