Diocese of Sacramento

What Diocese of Sacramento does

The Diocese of Sacramento is a Roman Catholic diocese established in 1886 by Pope Leo XIII, serving Catholics across 20 counties of northern California under the governance of the Holy See (Vatican) and the leadership of Bishop Jaime Soto. The diocese operates an integrated religious and educational network comprising over 100 parishes, a TK-12 Catholic schools system (including high schools such as Jesuit, Christian Brothers, Cristo Rey, and St. Francis), Catholic Charities and social concern programs, Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services, The Catholic Foundation, and media properties including Catholic Herald Magazine (reaching 42,000 families), the Bishop's Radio Hour on 1620 AM, Radio Santisimo Sacramento, and the bilingual myParish mobile application. It also runs Camp Pendola, online academies through a partnership with Catholic Virtual (Blessed Sacrament Online Academy K-8 and SPSV Online 9-12), and specialized formation programs such as the Father-Son Program, ACT mental health literacy training, and the Love & Liberty sex education curriculum. Revenue is generated primarily through voluntary tithes and offerings, the Annual Catholic Appeal, Catholic school tuition, magazine subscriptions, planned giving through The Catholic Foundation, and charitable service contracts; core sacramental services are supported by donations while ancillary offerings such as magazine subscriptions ($15/year) and event registrations ($20-$30) represent modest commercial activity. The diocese is currently navigating a Chapter 11 reorganization, as indicated by a prominent link on its website, alongside ongoing operational investments in digital engagement and clergy formation.

Name

Diocese of Sacramento

Legal name

Catholic Diocese of Sacramento

Website

https://scd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1886

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Diocese of Sacramento is a Roman Catholic diocese established in 1886, serving 20 counties of northern California through 100+ parishes, Catholic schools, charities, and media properties under Bishop Jaime Soto.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services and Catholic Education

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Catholic Broadcasting (MPABALAB), Christian Broadcasting (TV & Radio) (MPABALAA), Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA), Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG)

Keywords

• Catholic education services
• Religious parish services
• Catholic sacramental ministry
• Catholic charity services
• Faith formation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary donations from parishioners attending Mass and participating in parish life, including weekly collections and special appeal donations.
2. Annual Catholic Appeal: Annual fundraising campaign for diocese-wide initiatives and ministries.
3. Catholic Schools Tuition: Tuition fees from families enrolling children in TK-12 Catholic schools within the diocese.
4. Catholic Herald Magazine Subscriptions: Subscription revenue from the Catholic Herald magazine, the official publication of the diocese. One-year subscription (six issues) for $15.
5. Donations to The Catholic Foundation: Planned giving and endowment donations through The Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Sacramento.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Diocese of Sacramento is a Roman Catholic religious organization that operates parishes, schools, and ministries across 20 counties of northern California. It provides sacramental services (Mass, baptism, communion, confirmation, marriage), TK-12 Catholic education, Catholic charities and social services, family formation programs, and faith-based media (magazine, radio, mobile app).

Product overview

The Diocese of Sacramento operates as a religious organization serving 20 counties of northern California, offering a portfolio of digital and educational products/services rather than a unified technology platform. Key offerings include two online education programs (Blessed Sacrament Online Academy K-8 and SPSV Online 9-12, both operated in partnership with Catholic Virtual), a mobile app (myParish) for parish communications, and Catholic Herald Magazine. The Diocese also provides family formation resources (Love & Liberty sex education curriculum, Father-Son Program), mental health ministry training (ACT program), and hosts annual conferences (Ministry Days). Additionally, the Diocese maintains a network of Catholic schools across its service area, incorporating STEM programs (Project Lead the Way) and Dual Immersion language education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Catholic Herald Magazine: The official magazine publication of the Catholic Diocese of Sacramento, providing news, faith formation content, and community information to 42,000 families.
• Bishop's Radio Hour
• myParish App
• Love & Liberty
• Blessed Sacrament Online Academy
• Radio Santisimo Sacramento

Products and services

• Blessed Sacrament Online Academy

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FAITH CatholiccoreTechnology or IntegrationFAITH Catholic is the publishing service that produces Catholic Herald magazine and developed the myParish App offered free to parishes and parishioners. The diocese has a collaborative relationship with FAITH Catholic for digital publishing and communication services.
• Catholic VirtualcoreTechnology or IntegrationCatholic Virtual is a leading online learning partner of Catholic schools worldwide. The Diocese of Sacramento has partnered with Catholic Virtual to offer Blessed Sacrament Online Academy, a K-12 online learning option. Catholic Virtual provides courses designed specifically for online learning, trained teachers, and 24/7 technical support.
• St. Patrick-St. Vincent High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Patrick-St. Vincent manages the SPSV Online program which supplements existing course offerings for high school students, providing college-preparatory academics reflecting Catholic traditions in partnership with Catholic Virtual.
• Project Lead the Way (PLTW)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPLTW Launch curriculum is used at select Diocesan Schools for STEM education through hands-on activities in computer science, engineering, and biomedical science for TK-8 students.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Diocese of Orange: A fellow Roman Catholic diocese in California operating parishes, schools, charities, and a seminary across an overlapping geographic market. Directly comparable as a same-tier Catholic diocesan governance body serving a similar population profile in California.
• Diocese of San Jose: A neighboring California Catholic diocese with parallel parish, school, charity, and ministry structures serving a similar Northern/Central California Catholic population. Directly comparable in operating model, revenue mix (tithes, tuition, donations), and media outreach.
• Diocese of Fresno: A California Catholic diocese of broadly similar scale with parishes, schools, and Catholic Charities operations across central California. Comparable as a same-tier Latin Rite diocese facing similar demographic and secularization pressures in California.
• Archdiocese of San Francisco: A Northern California Catholic archdiocese operating parishes, schools, and charities across an overlapping geographic footprint. Directly comparable in demographic profile, secularization exposure, and Catholic-school-based revenue model.
• Diocese of Oakland: A neighboring Northern California Catholic diocese with parallel parish, school, charity, and tribunal operations. Directly comparable as a same-tier Latin Rite diocese serving an overlapping Bay Area / East Bay Catholic population.
• Diocese of San Bernardino: A California Catholic diocese of broadly similar scale and structure, operating parishes, schools, and Catholic Charities. Comparable in operating model and the regulatory/litigation environment specific to California.

Broad incumbents

• Archdiocese of Los Angeles: The largest Catholic archdiocese in the US, operating schools, parishes, media outlets (including TCT television), and charities. Comparable as the dominant Catholic governance body in California and a benchmark for school/media scale, though materially larger and broader in scope.
• Catholic Charities USA: The national umbrella for Catholic Charities agencies, of which Catholic Charities of Sacramento is a diocesan member. Comparable as a broader institutional operator of faith-based social services that competes for similar donor and grant funding.
• United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB): The national assembly of Catholic bishops that sets policy, liturgy, and advocacy direction for all US dioceses including Sacramento. Comparable as the broader institutional framework governing the diocese's operations and as a benchmark for Catholic media and education strategy.

Emerging players

• Catholic Virtual: The online learning partner powering Blessed Sacrament Online Academy and SPSV Online. Comparable as the technology and curriculum partner whose platform enables the diocese's online education offering and could itself emerge as a competing Catholic education provider.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/saccatholic
• Facebookfacebook.com/DioceseSacramento
• Instagraminstagram.com/diocesesacramento

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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