Diocesan Hierarchy & Parishes FAQ

Answers to common questions regarding multi-tenant connections, diocesan reports, and data sharing controls.

What happens if a parish decides to unlink from a diocese?

If a local church needs to disconnect from the diocesan registry:

1. A parish owner navigates to Parish Settings > Diocesan Connection.
2. Click Unlink Parish.
3. Data Disconnection: The connection is severed instantly. The diocese loses all access to the parish’s aggregated metrics, and the parish stops receiving automated diocesan announcements.
4. Local Data Preservation: The local parish database, membership lists, directories, and financial records remain intact and are unaffected by the unlinking.

Can a diocese view or modify local parish financial ledgers?

No. Local church finances are secure:

• No Direct Access: Diocesan users cannot open local expense logs, invoice files, or checkbooks.
• Reporting Scope: The diocese only sees aggregated total donation statistics (such as total monthly giving or fund growth percentages) for network planning.
• Read-Only Metrics: The diocese cannot edit or add transactions to the local parish budget.

Can we configure custom data sharing permissions with the diocese?

Yes. Sharing levels are configurable:

• Minimum Sharing: Shares only basic census numbers (such as total member count and active status count).
• Standard Sharing: Shares census numbers plus general liturgy attendance averages.
• Extended Sharing: Allows the diocese to view shared event calendars and participate in joint community programs. These options are managed in the parish administrative console.

How are deanery regional reports generated?

For regional coordinators overseeing multiple local parishes:

1. Diocesan admins assign parishes to a Deanery (e.g., “Northeast Region”).
2. In the reports panel, select Generate Deanery Summary.
3. The platform compiles attendance and sacrament totals across only the parishes in that group.
4. The dashboard displays side-by-side growth comparisons, helping deanery leaders coordinate resources.