Finance Councils
The Bishop of the Diocese of Des Moines and his leadership team rely on the Finance Department to prepare accurate financial statements which communicate the financial stability of the diocese as a whole. The Finance Department works closely with the Diocesan Finance Council to advise and determine the policies, procedures, and resources necessary to demonstrate compliance and increase transparency with employees, members, vendors, and government.
Diocesan Finance Council members serve a term of five years, with the option for reappointment to a second term of five years. Please take a moment to meet the professionals who generously serve on our Diocesan Finance Council.
FY2023 Diocese of Des Moines Finance Council Members
Updated July 5, 2022
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Bishop William Joensen - Chair
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Bishop of the Diocese of Des Moines
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November 2019
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Mr. Matt Gronstal
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President - Council Bluffs Savings Bank
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St. Patrick, Council Bluffs
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July 1, 2016
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Msgr. Ed Hurley
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Vicar of Finance - Diocese of Des Moines
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St. Joseph, Des Moines
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August 1998
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Ms. Ardis Kelley
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Senior Vice President and CSO - Federal Home Loan Bank
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Sacred Heart, West Des Moines
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January 1, 2014
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Mr. Dan Kinsella - Vice-Chair
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Audit and Enterprise Risk Services Partner - Deloitte
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St. Patrick, Imogene
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July 1, 2013
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Mr. Tom Mahoney
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Retired Chairman and CEO - ITA Group, Inc.
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St. Francis of Assisi, West Des Moines
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July 1, 2019
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Mr. Tim Marcsisak
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CEO - Nishna Valley Credit Union
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SS Peter & Paul, Atlantic
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July 1, 2018
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Mr. Dan Ochylski
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CEO - Growth Financial Partners
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Sacred Heart, West Des Moines
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October 1, 2021
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Rev. Joseph Pins
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Associate Vicar of Finance - Diocese of Des Moines
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St. Francis of Assisi, West Des Moines
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September 2010
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Ms. Stephanie Sarcone
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Attorney - BrownWinick Law Firm
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St. Anthony, Des Moines
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July 1, 2018
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Mr. Patrick Smith
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Senior Trial Attorney - Nationwide
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St. Augustin, Des Moines
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July 1, 2018
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Mr. Bob Larson
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Director of Finance - Diocese of Des Moines
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St. Francis of Assisi, West Des Moines
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July 2022
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Ms. Laura Hofstrand
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Controller - Diocese of Des Moines
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Our Lady's Immaculate Heart, Ankeny
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July 2016
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Mr. Jason Kurth
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Chancellor - Diocese of Des Moines
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St. Francis of Assisi, West Des Moines
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December 2011
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Resources for Parish Finance Councils
Canon law requires each parish to have a Finance Council. Finance Councils are charged with overseeing the financial health of the parishes they serve. The Diocese of Des Moines supports our parishes’ Finance Councils with resources to guide the governance and operations so that they may effectively and efficiently carry out their financial oversight responsibilities.
Canon Law Regarding Parish Finance Councils -
Can. 537 In each parish there is to be a finance council which is governed, in addition to universal law, by norms issued by the diocesan bishop and in which the Christian faithful, selected according to these same norms, are to assist the pastor in the administration of the goods of the parish, without prejudice to the prescript of can. 532.
Parish Finance Council Guidelines can be found on our Parish Governance webpage.