Why did the CCHD amp up spending while contributions were dropping?

The new data suggests either extreme over-spending, or a conscious decision to spend all funds before making a significant change of direction.

The USCCB has released its audited financial statements for 2023, potentially shedding additional light on the recent administration of the CCHD, an anti-poverty program administered by the bishops conference which has at times attracted controversy.

The headquarters of the USCCB in Washington, DC. Credit: Fr. Gaurov Shroff via Flickr. CC BY SA 2.0

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