Office of Finance and Administration

The Department of Finance & Administration conducts the financial affairs of the Central Administration and assists the parishes, schools and retreat center with their financial management.  This includes oversight of all financial, accounting, real estate, contracted benefits, and risk management activities of the Diocese.  Department personnel also conduct parish administrative reviews with the principal purpose of assisting the Pastor and the parish staff and volunteers to be more effective in meeting the responsibilities of stewardship of the parish financial resources.  In keeping with our Diocesan Mission Statement, we are committed to responsible stewardship of our financial resources which come from the generosity of Catholics across the Diocese.
 
To assist us in our ongoing goal of responsible financial stewardship, the department relies on the Diocesan Finance Council (DFC).  The DFC is made up of members from religious, financial, legal and technological backgrounds and the current membership is listed below.  They advise the Bishop on financial matters, including departmental budgets and financial planning in accordance with standards adopted by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops..  With the continuing growth and complexity of financial regulations, market volatility, risks, we are grateful to be able to avail ourselves of their expertise.  We likewise are fortunate to have a Diocesan Audit Committee and Diocesan Investment Committee who provide valuable insight and assistance that is vital for the efficient operation of the diocese and minimizing risk.  The current members of those committees are listed below.
 
In addition to planning for parish and school building and renovations, it is equally important that we ensure that our established parishes are maintained in a manner that will allow them to continue for years to come. To these ends, our Diocesan Facilities Management Coordinator assists with building decisions made by the parishes, bishop and the Diocesan Building Commission (DBC).  The DBC is made up of members from religious, financial, legal and technological backgrounds who advice the Bishop with best practices and recommendations.

The Diocesan Accounting Manual, Diocesan Facilities Project Forms and other forms may be found at https://dol-in.org/admin-forms.
 
If you have any questions about Diocesan or parish resources, please feel free to contact one of the Finance Department Contacts listed below.

Links to the audited financial statements of the Lafayette Foundation, Inc. can be viewed at https://dol-in.org/lafayette-diocesan-foundation-endowment-list.

All listed members are current with appointments continuing in 2022.

• Mr. Dan Blomeke, (Church of the Blessed Sacrament, West Lafayette) -  Certified Public Accountant (Appointed 09/15/2022 through 09/30/2027
• Ms.  Jeanne Brady, (Sacred Heart of Jesus, Cicero) - Certified Public Accountant (Appointed 03/01/2022 through 02/28/2027)
• Mr. Steve Cobb, (St. Elizabeth Seton, Carmel) - Managing Partner; CID Capital. (Appointed 07/01/2024 through 06/30/2029)
• Most Reverend Timothy Doherty, Bishop of Lafayette-in-Indiana
• Very Reverend Theodore Dudzinski, Diocesan Vicar General
• Mr. Bruce Eicher, (St. Maria Goretti, Westfield) – Executive Vice President of Operations; Greenlight Guru (Appointed 06/01/2021 through 12/31/2026)
• Mr. Bill Guisinger (Sorrowful Mother Church, Wheatfield) - Senior Investment Executive; Centier Investment Services (Appointed 02/01/2022 through 01/31/2027)
• Mr. Matt McKillip (St. Patrick, Kokomo) – Chief Financial Officer; Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana
• Mr. Tom Parent (St. Thomas Aquinas, West Lafayette) – Diocesan Attorney - Managing Partner; Stuart & Branigin LLP
• Ms. Karla Schlichte (St. Maria Goretti, Westfield) - Director of Compliance and Financial Reporting; LINC Systems, Inc. (Appointed 12/01/2015 through 12/01/2024)
• Mrs. Deborah Siciliano, (Church of the Blessed Sacrament, West Lafayette) - Assistant Director of Financial Affairs; Purdue University. (Appointed 07/01/2024 through 06/30/2029)

Ms. Patricia Radlick (Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Carmel)
Ms. Julie Shewmaker (Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Carmel)
Ms. Karla Schlichte (St. Maria Goretti, Westfield) 
Mrs. Deborah Siciliano, (Church of the Blessed Sacrament, West Lafayette)

Mr. Bryce Adam, (Our Lady of Grace, Noblesville)
Mr. Leo Dierckman (Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Carmel) - Managing Director; Oppenheimer Investment Mgmt. LLC
Mr. Mike Maher, (St Patrick Parisk, Kokomo)
Mr. Bill Gettings (St. Boniface, Lafayette)

McKillip, Matthew A.
Chief Financial Officer and Director of Administration

Robin Caldanaro
Controller

Chris Hardenburg
Sage Specialist

Cathy Ramer
Staff Accountant
Phone: (765) 742-4852