The Secretariat for Administration oversees Finance, Stewardship and Development, Parish Support, Human Resources, Property and Facilities, and Cemetaries
Melissa Buck
Secretary for Temporal Administration
Oversees Administrative Offices
610-871-5200 x 2205
Finance and Budget
Responsible for the policies, processes, and administration of Diocese accounting functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, operating budget, annual audit, and financial reports for the diocesan administrative and secretariat offices and diocesan cemeteries. Also provides accounting services through service agreements to Catholic trusts and non-profit corporations, and pension plans within the Diocese of Allentown.
Human Resources
Serves all Diocesan locations in providing information, assistance, and policies relating to all employees and all aspects of the employment process – the development of job descriptions; employee recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training; performance management; progressive disciplinary process and employee relations; succession planning, payroll, employee benefits, and background check services.
Diocesan Missions Office
The Missions Office promotes the missionary vision and action of the Church by bringing visiting missionaries to diocesan parishes, supporting the work of Pontifical Mission Societies, and encouraging donations through programs such as the Missionary Childhood Association, World Mission Sunday, and Operation Rice Bowl.
Stewardship and Development
The Stewardship and Development Office supports fundraising and donor activities on behalf of all parishes, schools and ministries serving the Diocese of Allentown including the Because We Are Catholic, Planned Giving and special campaigns.
Parish and School Support
Provides accounting and administrative support to Diocesan parishes, schools, cemeteries and institutions; reviews budget and financial reports and provides auditing and tax services for the Diocese.
Property and Facilities
Provides oversight over all Diocesan properties; oversees maintenance of Diocesan facilities, real estate transactions, and reviews leases and contracts.
Diocesan Cemeteries
Provides information and policies relating to the operation of diocesan and parochial cemeteries.
