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Financial

The financial base of The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri comes mainly from parish assessments, investments, and individual donations.

The income is used to carry out the mission of the Church and to cover the operational expenses of the diocese.

The finances of The Diocese of Missouri are overseen by:

  • Desiree Brattin, Canon for Finance and Administration
  • Rita Benson, Finance Assistant and Benefits Administrator
  • Al Ludwig, Treasurer
  • Liz Yount, Assistant Treasurer

These leaders work together with Diocesan Council and other diocesan committees to maintain our day-to-day financial needs, annual budgets and long-term financial sustainability.


Diocesan Budget:

The budget of the Diocese of Missouri falls under the direction of Diocesan Council, according to the Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri (Canon III.7).

Download the following budget information:

  • 2023 Approved Budget

Independent Auditor's Report:

Schmersahl Treloar & Co., Certified Public Accountants, conducts an independent financial audit for the Corporation of The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri each year.

  • 2021 COEDMO Audit
  • 2020 COEDMO Audit
  • 2019 COEDMO Audit


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Canon Desiree Brattin
Canon for Finance & Administration
314-231-1220, ext. 1371 
Rita Benson
Finance Assistant & Benefits Administration
314-231-1220, ext. 1384 

Canon Desiree Brattin

Canon for Finance & Administration
314-231-1220, ext. 1371 |

Desiree has been a member of the Bishop's staff in the Diocese of Missouri since 1994. She has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville and was given the title of Canon by Bishop Deon Johnson in 2020. She is married to Travis Brattin and has two children.

Rita Benson

Finance Assistant & Benefits Administration
314-231-1220, ext. 1384 |

Rita has worked for the Diocese of Missouri since 2011. She has a bachelor of science degree in business administration, with an emphasis in finance. Before coming to the diocese, Rita worked as a software computer specialist contractor for IBM and as an accounting coordinator for a local broadcasting company. Rita is married to Lewis Benson and the couple has two children and one grandson. Rita is from a large family and absolutely loves family gatherings!

Rita's duties include:

  • Changes in health, life, and disability insurance benefits, open enrollment, CPG
  • Changes in employee status
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • General check requests
  • Accounts receivables and payables
  • UTO Grants
  • Diocesan program financial reports
  • Parochial reports
  • Background checks
  • Diocesan payroll (not individual parish payroll)
Financial Compensation and Benefits Diocesan Investment Trust Grants and Loans Parochial Report


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