The Diocese of Labuan Bajo launched a parish financial journal application

The Diocese of Labuan Bajo launched a parish financial journal application during a training session for parish priests and treasurers held on October 25 and 26, 2026. The training took place at the St. John Vianney Spirituality House and was facilitated by a team from BINUS University-Malang.

The application was developed in cooperation with BINUS University specifically for the diocese to help parishes increase transparency and accountability in financial administration. The program also included training on managing economic business ventures to optimize Church assets and support pastoral work and the welfare of the faithful.

Vicar General Rikard Manggu stated that assets passed down from previous generations are a responsibility that must be managed wisely. He noted that effective financial management is necessary to make these assets more productive to support pastoral services and the economic life of the people.