The diocesan Finance council is formed in accord with Canon 492, revised Code of Canon Law (1983) from individuals appointed by the Bishop and known to be of sound integrity and are diverse in their expertise of finance and civil law. Each member will serve a term of five years and may be appointed for an additional five year term.
The Council meets three times yearly and is responsible for the annual diocesan budget, examination of annual expense and income reports for the diocese, and advising the Bishop on decisions relative to important acts of administration.
Diocesan Finance Council Members
Most Reverend John Stowe, OFM Conv., Bishop Roman Catholic Diocese of Lexington
Reverend Robert H. Nieberding, Vicar General
Debbie Swisher, CPA, CDFM, CGMA, DFO, Secretariat for Stewardship and Finance
Pete Chiericozzi, Retired Sr. Vice President, Wausau Paper
Reverend Chris Clay, St. Paul Church
Deacon Patrick Deluca, CFO, Shawnee Horse Farm
Deacon Larry Cranfill, Business Development, First Southern National Bank
Jane Fraebel, CFO, Bank of the Bluegrass and Trust Co.
Stephanie Nallia, CRPC – Associate Vice President, Morgan Stanley
John Stewart, Retired, President, Big Sandy Furniture