The Office of the General Counsel serves to advise and assist the Archdiocese and its parishes and schools on civil legal issues. In order to protect and to further the Archdiocese’s interests, and to ensure compliance with applicable laws, the OGC helps administer the policies provided in this section. Any questions regarding these policies or any other legal issue should be directed to the OGC at [email protected] or 301-853-4495.
Kim Viti Fiorentino – General Counsel
Daniel Balserak – Deputy General Counsel
Jennifer Lichter – Staff Counsel
Chris Anzidei – Staff Counsel
Diana Galaviz – Legal Administrative Assistant
Contract Review Policies and Procedures
The Contract Review Policies and Procedures are intended to help pastors and administrators to be faithful stewards of the property entrusted to their care. Links are provided below to the policy documents, as well as an FAQ about the policy and a commentary on some of the more complex topics that the policy addresses.
Contract Review Policies and Procedures
Attachments to the Contract Review Policies and Procedures
- Request for Contract Review
- Request for Contract Review (fillable PDF)
- Unaffiliated Organization Agreement
- Facility Usage Agreement
- Facility Usage Agreement Involving Minors
- Facility Usage Agreement Including Food and Liquor
- Scout Charter Agreement
- Application for Special Event Coverage
- Addendum to Lease
- Addendum to Lease Involving Minors
- Proposal Addendum
- Addendum to Contract Services
- Addendum to Contract Services and Food and Liquor Liability
- Addendum to Contract Services and Professional Liability
- Addendum to Contract Services Involving Minors
- Addendum to Contract Services Involving Minors and Food and Liquor Liability
- Addendum to Contract Services Involving Minors and Professional Liability
- Retainer and Indemnity Agreement
- Retainer and Indemnity Agreement Including Food and Liquor
- Retainer and Indemnity Agreement for Services Involving Potential Contact with Minors
- Fundraiser Agreement Template
- Fundraiser Agreement Template with Potential Contact with Minors
- Small Vendor Agreement
- Small Vendor Agreement Donation by Income
- Small Vendor Agreement Flat Donation
- Small Vendor Retainer and Indemnity Agreement
- Checklist for Policy Compliance
- Addendum Contractor Proposal Letter
- Addendum Contractor Service Letter
Forms for Canonical Approval
- Form A – Real Property Transactions
- Form B – Expenditures over 25000 or Loans
- Form C – Capital Campaigns with Exemption from Assessment
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Contract Review
Commentary to the Contract Review Policies and Procedures
The following offices are involved in the administration of these policies and can assist you with any questions you may have:
Office of the General Counsel:
Kim Viti Fiorentino, Esq.
General Counsel
301-853-4495
[email protected]
Office of Facilities Management:
Richard DeStwolinski
Director of Facilities Management
301-946-3702
[email protected]
Catholic Mutual Group:
Emily Colangelo
Claims Risk Manager
703-841-1214 x 22
[email protected]
These policies, as revised and promulgated in August of 2012, supersede all other contract review policies for the Archdiocese of Washington. The policies contained in this manual are subject to revision and change as necessary. The Archdiocese reserves the right to change, modify, suspend, interpret, or cancel, in whole or in part, any contract review policy, guideline or practice, written or unwritten, at any time without advance notice.
Policy on the Consumption, Distribution, and Sale of Alcoholic Beverages
The purpose of the Policy on the Consumption, Distribution, and Sale of Alcoholic Beverages is to provide guidelines for the service and consumption of alcoholic beverages at events. This policy is based on our moral and legal responsibilities to those attending the event where alcohol is served and to the community at large. Links are provided below to the policy documents.
Policy on the Consumption, Distribution and Sale of Alcoholic Beverages
- Appendix A (DC)
- Appendix B (Montgomery County)
- Appendix C (Prince George’s County)
- Appendix D (St. Mary’s County)
- Appendix E (Calvert County)
- Appendix F (Charles County)
- Appendix G (Bartender Certification)
- Form A1
- Form A2
- Form B1
- Form B2
- Form C1
- Form C2
- Form D1
If you have any questions about this policy, please do not hesitate to contact the Office of the General Counsel at [email protected] or 301-853-4495.
This policy, as promulgated in August of 2012, supersedes all other policies for the Archdiocese of Washington governing the consumption, distribution, and sale of alcohol. The policy is subject to revision and change as necessary. The Archdiocese reserves the right to change, modify, suspend, interpret or cancel, in whole or in part, any policy, guideline or practice, written or unwritten, at any time without advance notice.
Fundraising Policy
Fundraising activities provide needed financial support for parish and school programs that promote the teachings and beliefs of the Roman Catholic Church. The Archdiocese encourages fundraising activities to be grounded in the Church’s mission and seeks to clarify those fundraising activities that are acceptable with regard to the Church’s tax-exempt status. As a non-profit organization, we must abide by certain restrictions on how we raise money and how our property is used. The following policy for fundraising activities applies to all archdiocesan parishes and schools. Where applicable, it incorporates the Contract Review Policies and Procedures and the Policy on the Consumption, Distribution, and Sale of Alcoholic Beverages.
If you have any questions about this policy, please do not hesitate to contact the Office of the General Counsel at [email protected] or 301-853-4495.
This policy, as promulgated in August of 2012, supersedes all other policies for the Archdiocese of Washington governing fundraising. The policy is subject to revision and change as necessary. The Archdiocese reserves the right to change, modify, suspend, interpret or cancel, in whole or in part, any policy, guideline or practice, written or unwritten, at any time without advance notice.