Finance Department

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The Finance Department gathers, records, manages, and reconciles all financial information for all diocesan departments, Catholic Charities, and Catholic Tuition Organization. This daily activity culminates into accurate and timely financial reports for each entity, which are relied upon by donors, bankers, other non-profits, the general public, and the entities themselves to make financial decisions.

Should you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the Finance Department by emailing Jessica Holcomb at jholcomb@dmdiocese.org or by calling 515-237-5028.

Diocesan Finance Staff

Bob Larson, Chief Administrative & Financial Officer (515) 237-5030

Laura Hofstrand, Controller (515) 237-5009  

Jessica Holcomb, Administrative & Accounting Assistant (515) 237-5028

Prem Pokhrel, Payroll and Accounting Clerk (515) 237-5012 

Lisa Triplett, Accountant (515) 237-5023

Fatima Zirak, Accounts Payable Clerk (515) 237-5063

Jane Gaffney, Internal Controls Specialist (515) 237-5087

ParishSOFT Family Suite & Accounting

ParishSOFT is the standardized web-based software tool in use at parishes, schools, and diocesan offices within the Diocese of Des Moines. Family Suite is used to maintain constituent demographic information along with donor giving.  ParishSoft Accounting is used by parishes and schools for accounting purposes.

ParishSOFT Online Resources

Current customers can access online ParishSOFT Technical Support at https://support.parishsoft.com/hc/en-us that provides training videos, release notes, status page, and forums. 

ParishSOFT's Success Lab includes multiple videos demonstrating many of the functions for the Family Suite and Accounting web-based programs. 

Paylocity

Paylocity: All Parishes, Schools, and other entities within the Diocese utilize Paylocity for all payroll needs.

Paylocity Resources

  • Paylocity Support: 1-888-873-8205
  • Paylocity Email Support:   service@paylocity.com (please make sure that you include your 6 digit Company ID in the subject line of the email so that your question will be routed to our assigned Support Representative.)
  • Paylocity Education and Knowledge (PEAK): PEAK Website This search engine can be used to find videos and articles for specific questions.
  • Paylocity Onboarding Training:   Zoom Recording

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Compensation for Priests 

Our priests generously serve the Diocese of Des Moines. The compensation provided to them represents only a fraction of the gratitude we have toward the good they have done in service of the Church. Below you will find information regarding compensation for all priests serving the Diocese of Des Moines.

Priest Compensation Letters

Priest Reimbursement Forms