What is the parish assessment for deacons?
Parishes with deacons are assessed a fee per deacon to help defer the costs associated with the life and ministry of deacons n the Diocese of Phoenix. The assessment for 2004 – 2005 is $600 per active deacon, which amounts to $50 a month, $300 per liturgical deacon, and $250 per retired deacon. Assessments are not pro-rated when a deacon transfers during the year or when an extern deacon serves less than a full year in a parish. Assessments cannot be refunded. There is no assessment for retired deacons who are homebound or hospitalized. The status of a deacon is determined by the decree of appointment issued by the ordinary. Please note that there is a proposal pending for revision of the assessment process.
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