The Upper Franconian archdiocese is planning with a minus of around five million euros, according to a statement published on Monday.
The budget provides for income of 229.8 million euros and expenses of 234.8 million euros.
The majority of the revenues therefore still come from church tax funds: The archdiocese expects revenues of 176.3 million euros, a slight increase compared to the previous year (176.2 million euros).
In addition, there would be a further 35.5 million euros in grants and allocations, including 10.6 million euros in state benefits. A further 18 million euros fell on other income, including rental and lease income.
Expenditure on pastoral care and staff
On the spending side, 40.6 percent in pastoral care and 45.5 percent in personnel costs, it continues.
The construction budget comprises 16 million euros.
Considering the financial profits of about 10 million euros and withdrawing loss takes of 2.4 million euros, you come to a balanced balance sheet.
"The current framework conditions and foreseeable developments require a very careful and forward-looking handling of the financial resources available," said Finance Director Mathias Vetter.
Austerity measures and prioritization would create conditions to rebalance operating profit and to ensure the economic stability of the archdiocese in the long term.
Vicar General Georg Kestel, deputy to Archbishop Herwig Gössl, said: "Even under changed financial conditions, we want to remain a church that lives out of faith, assumes responsibility and is close to the people."