Archdiocese of Cincinnati

What Archdiocese of Cincinnati does

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati is a religious nonprofit organization established in 1821 and headquartered at 100 East Eighth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. It serves as the 45th largest Catholic diocese in the United States, operating across a 19-county territory in Ohio and ministering to approximately 440,000 Catholics through a network of 199 canonical parishes organized into 57 Families of Parishes, alongside 111 Catholic primary and secondary schools enrolling more than 41,000 students — making it the fifth-largest Catholic school system in the country. Governance rests with Archbishop Robert G. Casey, appointed in 2022, and the organization operates under the authority of the universal Roman Catholic Church and the Holy See.

The archdiocese's service portfolio spans pastoral care (sacraments, vocations discernment, youth evangelization), Catholic education (preschool through high school under Superintendent Matt Daniels), charitable social services through wholly-owned subsidiaries including Catholic Charities of Southwestern Ohio, Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley, CISE (Catholic Inner-City Schools Education), The Catholic Telegraph (official publication), and cemetery operations. Digital infrastructure comprises three web properties — catholicaoc.org (parishioner-facing), resources.catholicaoc.org (HR/documents/events portal), and shop.catholicaoc.org (merchandise) — with email subscription management through ActiveCampaign and YouTube live-streaming for Mass and ordinations. The technology stack is administrative and informational rather than commercial, with no public API, no mobile applications, and no AI/ML capabilities disclosed.

As a religious nonprofit under the Internal Revenue Code, the archdiocese does not publish revenue. Operating economics are funded through a combination of weekly parish contributions, Catholic school tuition across 111 schools, fees from charitable program delivery, donations solicited through the Give portal on catholicaoc.org, event-based income (e.g., community fundraisers), and endowment/development activity. Marketing and community outreach is executed through a multi-channel mix including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, email newsletters (The Ember, CNE Newsletter), parish bulletins, and in-person events such as Light the Match, Saintly Seven Series, and educator workshops.

Name

Archdiocese of Cincinnati

Legal name

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati

Website

https://catholicaoc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1821

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

The Archdiocese of Cincinnati is a Catholic religious nonprofit serving approximately 440,000 Catholics across a 19-county Ohio territory through 199 parishes, 111 Catholic schools enrolling 41,000+ students, and affiliated charitable agencies, operating under Vatican authority with Archbishop Robert G. Casey as chief pastor.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Organization Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

akta.pro primary industry

Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences) (BPAGAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Catholic K-12 education
• Religious charitable ministries
• Catholic school system
• Vocation discernment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Archdiocese of Cincinnati is a Catholic religious organization that delivers spiritual services, Catholic K-12 education, and charitable social ministries to nearly 440,000 Catholics across 19 counties in Ohio. Its core offerings include parish worship and sacraments at 199 parishes, preschool-through-high-school education at 111 Catholic schools serving over 41,000 students, vocational discernment programs, and social services through affiliated agencies such as Catholic Charities of Southwestern Ohio and Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley.

Product overview

The Archdiocese of Cincinnati operates as a Catholic religious institution serving nearly 440,000 Catholics across 19 counties in Ohio. Its digital presence comprises multiple interconnected web properties including catholicaoc.org (parishioner-facing website), resources.catholicaoc.org (human resources, documents, and events portal), and shop.catholicaoc.org (merchandise). The organization offers a network of 111 Catholic primary and secondary schools, 199 canonical parishes organized into 57 Families of Parishes, and various ministry services including Catholic Charities, Vocations, Respect Life, and Youth Evangelization. Email subscription services are managed through ActiveCampaign. The institution does not offer commercial technology products or SaaS offerings; its digital services are informational and administrative platforms for church operations and community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Catholic K-12 Education Catholic preschool through high school education delivered across 111 schools within the 19-county archdiocese, serving more than 41,000 students. The Catholic Schools Office (led by Superintendent Matt Daniels) sets academic and faith formation standards, and CISE (Catholic Inner-City Schools Education) supports inner-city schools specifically. Tuition is charged to enrolled families.
• Parish Worship and Sacramental Services Sacramental and liturgical services (Mass, baptism, confirmation, marriage, anointing of the sick, Eucharist, reconciliation) provided at 199 canonical parishes organized into 57 Families of Parishes. Mass is also live-streamed on the Archdiocese YouTube channel for those unable to attend in person. Open to all Catholics in the 19-county territory.
• Catholic Charitable and Social Services Comprehensive charitable and social services delivered to individuals and families in need across southwestern Ohio through Catholic Charities of Southwestern Ohio (the official social services agency), Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley, and Society of the Divine Word (SVDP) affiliates in Cincinnati and Dayton. Services include material assistance, family support, and community outreach.
• Vocations and Priestly Formation Vocational discernment and formation programs directed by the Vocations Office (led by Father Mike Willig), supporting men discerning a call to the Diocesan priesthood and individuals exploring consecrated life, marriage, single life, and permanent diaconate. Co-hosted programs include the Discernment 101 Retreat with the Sisters of Notre Dame.
• Catholic Cemetery Services Catholic cemetery and burial services operated through the Archdiocese Cemeteries Office, including Gate of Heaven Cemetery, serving Catholic families across the archdiocese.
• The Catholic Telegraph Publication Official news publication of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati providing news, commentary, and Catholic faith content to subscribers and the broader Catholic public.
• Center for the New Evangelization Archdiocesan center focused on evangelization efforts with dedicated newsletters, programs, and resources supporting parish vitality and faith outreach across the territory.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving nearly 440,000 Catholics across 19 counties with 111 schools and 41,000+ students

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Society of the Divine Word (SVDP) CincinnaticoreOthersAffiliated Catholic social service organization offering charitable services to those in need within the archdiocese territory. Listed as a ministry opportunity for those seeking to participate in the Church's ministry of charity.
• St. Vincent de Paul DaytoncoreOthersAffiliated Catholic charitable organization serving those in need in the Dayton area. Listed as a Catholic service organization for involvement and volunteer opportunities.
• Catholic Charities of Southwestern OhiocoreOthersOfficial social services agency of the archdiocese providing comprehensive charitable services to individuals and families in southwestern Ohio.
• Catholic Social Services of the Miami ValleycoreOthersAffiliated Catholic social services organization serving the Miami Valley region with charitable programs and support services.
• Ruah WoodsminorOthersCatholic ministry organization affiliated with the archdiocese, offering resources for spiritual growth and formation.
• NET USAminorOthersCatholic evangelization ministry affiliated with the archdiocese, providing resources for faith formation and outreach.
• Sisters of Notre DamecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReligious community co-hosting the Discernment 101 Retreat for those considering consecrated life. Joint vocational discernment ministry with the archdiocese.
• The Catholic TelegraphcoreOthersOfficial news publication of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati with its own social media presence including Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.
• Mount St. Mary's Seminary and School of TheologycoreOthersSeminary affiliated with the archdiocese providing priestly formation and theological education, located at 6616 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati.
• Center for the New EvangelizationcoreOthersArchdiocesan center focused on evangelization efforts with dedicated newsletters and resources for parish vitality.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Archdiocese of Indianapolis: Mid-sized Catholic archdiocese covering central and southern Indiana. Closely comparable in scale, midwest U.S. operating context, and Catholic school system size.
• Archdiocese of New York: The largest Catholic archdiocese in the U.S., operating parishes, schools, and social services under the same Roman Catholic governance model. Directly comparable as a peer metropolitan archdiocese with parallel parish, education, and charitable ministry structures.
• Archdiocese of Chicago: Major U.S. Catholic archdiocese with extensive parish and Catholic school networks. Closely comparable in operating model, geographic scope within Illinois counties, and scale of schools and ministries.
• Archdiocese of Boston: Large Catholic archdiocese serving eastern Massachusetts with comparable parish, school, and social service infrastructure. Directly comparable in mission, governance under a Cardinal/Archbishop, and integration of Catholic Charities.
• Archdiocese of Los Angeles: The largest Catholic archdiocese by Catholic population in the U.S. Directly comparable in operating one of the country's largest Catholic school systems and a comprehensive charitable and educational ministry network.
• Archdiocese of Philadelphia: Mid-Atlantic Catholic archdiocese with comparable parish clustering, Catholic school system, and charitable ministries. Relevant peer given similar school-system scale and ongoing parish reorganization efforts.
• Diocese of Cleveland: Adjacent Ohio Catholic diocese serving the Cleveland region. Highly comparable peer given shared Ohio geography, similar demographic profile, and overlapping Catholic school/parish structures.
• Diocese of Columbus: Ohio Catholic diocese to which former Archdiocese of Cincinnati Bishop Earl K. Fernandes was appointed. Comparable peer as another Ohio Catholic governing body with parishes, schools, and charitable ministries.

Others

• Catholic Charities USA: National umbrella organization for Catholic Charities agencies, including the Archdiocese's Catholic Charities of Southwestern Ohio subsidiary. Comparable as the national network coordinating the charitable arm of Catholic institutional activity.

Broad incumbents

• United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB): National governing body for U.S. Catholic dioceses including the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Comparable as the broader institutional umbrella under which the Archdiocese operates and which shapes policy, education, and social service standards.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/ArchdioceseofCincinnati
• Facebookfacebook.com/CatholicAOC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/archdiocese-of-cincinnati
• Instagraminstagram.com/catholicaoc
• Xx.com/catholicaoc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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