Catholic Diocese of Green Bay

What Catholic Diocese of Green Bay does

The Catholic Diocese of Green Bay is a private nonprofit religious organization (corporate title: Catholic Diocese of Green Bay, Inc.), operating as the canonical Roman Catholic jurisdiction for northeastern Wisconsin under the spiritual authority of the Vatican and the pastoral governance of its 12th Bishop, the Most Reverend David L. Ricken. Established in 1868, the Diocese serves a stated population of over one million souls across more than 100 parishes, multiple K-12 Catholic schools accredited by WRISA and AdvancED, Catholic Charities, the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion, and Camp Tekakwitha. Its core deliverable is the seven Catholic sacraments and lifelong faith formation, structured around Bishop Ricken's four-part Missionary Discipleship Pathway (Discover Jesus, Follow Jesus, Worship Jesus, Share Jesus) and segmented across Catholic faithful, children and youth, young adults, married couples and families, the Hispanic community, and vulnerable populations.

The Diocese's product surface spans faith formation programs, youth evangelization (Steubenville Youth Conferences at $460/participant and Love Begins Here mission trips at $150/student), young adult and campus ministry at UW-Oshkosh and UW-Green Bay, Catholic schools (K-12), marriage and family life services, Hispanic ministries, Respect Life outreach, vocations support, and safe-environment child protection (VIRTUS compliance, Awareity incident reporting). Underlying technology is intentionally lightweight: the gbdioc.org website, On Mission Media news portal, Vimeo and YouTube livestreaming, Facebook/Instagram/X for community engagement, and online-giving platforms GiveCentral and Catholic Foundation GB. No proprietary technology platform, mobile app, or AI capability is described.

The Diocese generates revenue through four streams: tithes and offerings from parishioners (including online giving via GiveCentral and the Catholic Foundation GB), Catholic schools tuition, program and event registration fees, and fees for sacramental and tribunal services. The organization is not a venture-backed entity and does not disclose consolidated financials; it is funded by donations from its faithful and operates as an ecclesiastical and corporate body under canon law.

Name

Catholic Diocese of Green Bay

Legal name

Catholic Diocese of Green Bay, Inc.

Website

https://gbdioc.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Catholic Diocese of Green Bay is a nonprofit Roman Catholic ecclesiastical jurisdiction serving over one million souls across northeastern Wisconsin through 100+ parishes, K-12 Catholic schools, Catholic Charities, the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion, and youth, young adult, family, Hispanic, and Respect Life ministries funded by tithes, tuition, and program fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services (Catholic Diocese Pastoral Ministry)

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Religious Organizations (813110)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Missionary Training Colleges & Schools (EDAHAKAF), Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG), Catholic Broadcasting (MPABALAB), Campus Spiritual & Religious Life (EDALAHAI)

Keywords

• Catholic pastoral services
• Faith formation programs
• Sacramental ministry
• Catholic education
• Youth evangelization

Headquarters

HQ city

Green Bay

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary financial contributions from parishioners at Mass and through online giving platforms such as GiveCentral and Catholic Foundation GB.
2. Catholic Schools Tuition: Tuition fees collected from families enrolling children in Catholic schools operated within the diocese.
3. Program Fees: Registration fees for youth programs (Steubenville conferences, Love Begins Here mission trips, Totus Tuus), marriage preparation classes, and other formation events.
4. Sacramental and Parish Services: Fees associated with sacraments, marriage preparation, tribunal services, and related parish administrative functions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Catholic Diocese of Green Bay is a territorial division of the Roman Catholic Church that provides pastoral ministry, the seven sacraments, Catholic K-12 education, faith formation for all ages, youth and young adult ministry, marriage and family life support, vocations promotion, Hispanic ministries, Respect Life outreach, and charitable social services across northeastern Wisconsin. It coordinates these offerings through a network of more than 100 parishes, diocesan offices, schools, campus ministries, and Camp Tekakwitha under the leadership of Bishop David L. Ricken. Funding is generated through donations, school tuition, sacramental and program fees.

Product overview

The Catholic Diocese of Green Bay operates as a unified pastoral ministry platform offering faith formation, educational, and sacramental services through a network of parishes, schools, and diocesan offices. The core offering consists of the Missionary Discipleship Pathway (Discover Jesus, Follow Jesus, Worship Jesus, Share Jesus) supported by specialized ministries for youth, young adults, families, Hispanic communities, and vocations. Parishioner-facing digital tools include Find a Parish/Mass/Confession/Holy Hour locators, televised Mass broadcasts, and safe environment compliance systems. Catholic Schools operate as a distinct branded offering with WRISA/AdvancED accreditation. All services are coordinated through the Office of the Bishop under Bishop David L. Ricken, serving over one million souls across northeastern Wisconsin.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Faith Formation Programs Comprehensive faith formation programs for children, youth, and adults that empower disciples to live and share the Catholic Faith with energy, conviction, and grace.
• Youth Evangelization Programs (Steubenville, Love Begins Here, Totus Tuus) Youth ministry programs including Steubenville Youth Conferences ($460/person), Love Begins Here mission trips ($150/student), and Totus Tuus summer teaching programs for high school and middle school teens.
• Young Adult Ministry Community building for young adults offering small groups, diocesan events, campus ministries at UW-Oshkosh and UW-Green Bay, SPIRITUS missionary year, and Catholic Youth Expeditions retreats.
• Marriage and Family Life Services Marriage preparation (FOCCUS, sacramental formation), marriage enrichment retreats, Natural Family Planning instruction, annulment support, Retrouvaille program, and grief/healing ministries for couples and families.
• Catholic Schools Education (K-12) Catholic schools across the diocese fostering faith, knowledge, and service, accredited by WRISA and AdvancED, serving students from kindergarten through high school. Includes Notre Dame de la Baie Academy, St. Francis Xavier High School, and others.
• Find a Parish / Mass / Confessor / Holy Hour Locator Online locator tools to help Catholics find parishes, Mass times, confessors, and Holy Hour adorations across the diocese.
• Missionary Discipleship Pathway Bishop Ricken's four-part pathway (Discover Jesus, Follow Jesus, Worship Jesus, Share Jesus) for forming missionary disciples, including Entrust leadership formation and Discipleship Small Groups.
• Respect Life Ministry Pro-life ministry supporting dignity at every stage from womb to tomb, including pregnancy support, mental health resources, addiction support, immigration services, and end-of-life care.
• Hispanic Ministries Bilingual ministry linking the Hispanic community with the diocese through formation, workshops, Spanish-language Masses, Quinceañera preparation, and pastoral support, including the Instituto de Liderazgo Misionero.
• Vocations Support (Seminarians, Kairos Year, Religious Life) Vocation discernment support including seminarian formation, Kairos Year program, religious life discernment, Fiat Prayer Society, and vocation events. Currently supports 19 seminarians in formation (2025-2026).
• Safe Environment Program (VIRTUS and Awareity) Child protection initiatives including VIRTUS compliance training, Awareity Incident Reporting System, and clergy disclosure processes for all adults working with children in the diocese.
• Mass for the Sick and Homebound (Televised/Livestreamed) Televised and livestreamed Mass services for those unable to attend in person, including a weekly broadcast with Bishop Ricken on WFRV Channel 5.
• Camp Tekakwitha (Summer Youth Camp) Diocesan summer camp in Shawano, WI, for youth evangelization through God's natural creation.
• National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion (Pilgrimage Site) The only approved Marian apparition site in the United States, providing pilgrimage and retreat opportunities for visitors.
• Sacramental Preparation (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage, Adult Confirmation) Sacramental preparation programs for Baptism, First Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage, and Adult Confirmation.

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Diocese of La Crosse: Catholic diocese covering western Wisconsin with an analogous parish-and-school service model, similar rural-urban mix, and reliance on tithing revenue and Catholic school tuition.
• Diocese of Madison: Another Wisconsin Catholic diocese directly comparable in operating model — parishes, Catholic schools, youth ministry, and diocesan charitable services — across a similar geographic and demographic context.
• Archdiocese of Milwaukee: The neighboring Catholic archdiocese in southeastern Wisconsin, serving as a direct ecclesiastical peer with overlapping parish networks, Catholic schools, seminary formation, and a similar sacramental and formation service portfolio.
• Diocese of Superior: Catholic diocese in northern Wisconsin sharing the same state-level ecclesiastical environment, with a comparable set of parishes, schools, and formation programs scaled to a smaller population.

Others

• Catholic Charities USA: National office for the network of Catholic Charities agencies — including Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay — providing peer context on the charitable, social-service arm of Catholic ministry operations.
• United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB): National body that sets standards and provides shared services for U.S. Catholic dioceses including the Diocese of Green Bay, comparable as the governance and policy umbrella for the same operating model.
• National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA): National membership organization for Catholic schools, including those operated by the Diocese of Green Bay, providing peer benchmarks on enrollment, accreditation, and Catholic education programming.

Broad incumbents

• Archdiocese of Chicago: A larger Catholic jurisdiction nearby with a much broader portfolio (parishes, schools, universities, charities) operating in the same broader Catholic ministry space and serving as a regional reference point.

Regional players

• Diocese of Rockford: Catholic diocese in northern Illinois sharing similar geographic and demographic characteristics with the Diocese of Green Bay and offering comparable parish, school, and charitable programming.
• Diocese of Marquette: Catholic diocese in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, with a similar rural, sparsely populated operating environment, and comparable reliance on Catholic schools and volunteer-based ministry delivery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bpdavidricken
• YouTubevimeo.com/gbdioc
• Facebookfacebook.com/dioceseofgreenbay
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gbdioc
• Instagraminstagram.com/viayoungadultsgb

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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