Diocesan Assessment Waivers
Resolution text
Resolved, that the Executive Council approves partial waivers from the 15% assessment for 2023 for the following dioceses:
Diocese of Colombia: commitment of 2.5% based on income calculations ($2,500)
Diocese of Southwest Florida: commitment of 12.3% ($100,000 reduction)
and be it further
Resolved, that the Diocese of Los Angeles accepts to pay $198,545.40 over the course of three years (2023, 2024, and 2025) to reach a 15% commitment for their 2023 obligation; and be it further
Resolved, that the Executive Council denies the waiver requested by the Diocese of the Dominican Republic.
Explanation
The Executive Council Assessment Review Committee reviewed hardship waiver applications and agreed three waivers were justifiable. Because the Dominican Republic has made commitments in conjunction with waiver requests in the past and has failed to live up to its commitments after multiple discussions, ARC recommends denial of the waiver request.