Washington archdiocese aims to tackle multi-million dollar deficit

Several Washington priests say the archdiocesan CFO claimed the extent of the deficit had been previously obscured by “selective presentation” of finances

In a bid to fill a multi-million dollar annual operating deficit, the Archdiocese of Washington has announced a sweeping reform of its parish assessment system which would make all donations and parish income, even previously restricted gifts and grants, liable to diocesan taxation.

While several Washington priests say the archdiocesan CFO has said in de…