Diocese of Cleveland

What Diocese of Cleveland does

The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland is a territorial jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic Church established in 1847 by Pope Pius IX, serving the Catholic population of Northeast Ohio under the episcopal leadership of Bishop Edward C. Malesic. It operates an integrated ecosystem of 100+ parishes anchored by the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, a Catholic schools system supplemented by the Angel Scholarship Fund and 243 Fund A Dream Scholarships for 2025/2026, Catholic Charities (which served 3.2 million meals), Borromeo Seminary, St. Mary Seminary and Graduate School of Theology, the Center for Pastoral Leadership, and diocesan cemeteries. Pastoral output includes 6,238 Confirmations annually and ongoing sacramental, charitable, and formation services.

Its core digital products are a content/communications platform rather than a technology business: the diocesan website (dioceseofcleveland.org), Boxcast-powered TV Mass streaming for daily and weekend services in English and Spanish, the My Daily Prayers email program (~7-minute clergy-recorded daily prayers), the 'As a Catholic, Why?' YouTube video series, the Northeast Ohio Catholic magazine, the Constant Contact-backed Diocesan Memorandum for clergy, and online parish/school/clergy locators. Underlying technology consists of standard video streaming (Boxcast), email marketing (Constant Contact), mapping (Google Maps and Mapbox), and an internal Status Animarum parish-statistics portal, with no proprietary AI/ML capability and no public APIs.

Economically, the entity is a religious nonprofit funded by charitable contributions, tithes, donations, bequests, and tuition; it has no commercial pricing, no disclosed revenue, and no traditional ownership, parent, or investor structure. Distribution occurs through parish and school physical networks plus the digital channels above; go-to-market is community-based evangelization (parish joining, RCIA, sacramental celebrations, school enrollment, charitable giving) rather than sales-driven motion.

Name

Diocese of Cleveland

Legal name

Catholic Diocese of Cleveland

Website

https://dioceseofcleveland.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1847

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, established in 1847, is the Roman Catholic territorial jurisdiction serving Northeast Ohio through 100+ parishes, Catholic schools, Catholic Charities, seminaries, and pastoral formation programs under Bishop Edward C. Malesic.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others, Supply Chain

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Diocese of Cleveland is a territorial jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic Church serving Catholics in Northeast Ohio. It provides sacramental worship and pastoral ministry through 100+ parishes, K-12 Catholic education across its school system, charity and social services via Catholic Charities, priestly formation through Borromeo and Saint Mary Seminary, lay leadership formation through the Center for Pastoral Leadership, and Catholic cemetery services. Its digital presence includes a comprehensive website, TV Mass streaming, daily prayer email programs, and the Northeast Ohio Catholic magazine.

Product overview

The Diocese of Cleveland operates primarily as a religious administrative organization with its core digital offerings centered around its main website (dioceseofcleveland.org), which serves as a comprehensive portal for parish and school information, news, and Catholic resources. Key products include TV Mass broadcasts streamed via Boxcast, the Northeast Ohio Catholic Magazine, the Diocesan Memorandum communications system, My Daily Prayers email service, and the As a Catholic Why video series. Supporting services include the Parish Locator, School Locator, and Clergy Directory. The organization also administers the Angel Scholarship Fund and Fund A Dream scholarships through the Catholic Community Foundation, as well as the Mary, Mother of the Good Shepherd Institute for theological formation. Child protection compliance is maintained through the VIRTUS program with annual audits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Northeast Ohio Catholic Magazine: Official magazine of the Diocese of Cleveland featuring stories from the diocese
• Diocesan Memorandum
• Angel Scholarship Fund
• Fund A Dream

Products and services

• TV Mass Broadcast Sunday TV Mass broadcast in English and Spanish streamed via the Boxcast platform, providing remote liturgical participation for those unable to attend Mass in person.
• My Daily Prayers Free daily recorded prayer email program featuring bishops and priests from the diocese, with each prayer lasting approximately seven minutes and delivered directly to subscribers' inboxes.
• Northeast Ohio Catholic Magazine Official diocesan magazine featuring stories about Catholic life, parishes, schools, and clergy within the Diocese of Cleveland, distributed in print and digital formats.
• As a Catholic, Why Video Series YouTube-hosted video companion series to the Northeast Ohio Catholic magazine exploring questions about liturgy, sacraments, and Church teachings in a conversational format.
• Diocesan Memorandum Monthly communications service (formerly Clergy Memorandum, in publication since 1967 and Vol. 59 in 2025) summarizing information from the Office of the Bishop and diocesan offices for clergy and lay leadership.
• Parish Locator and Parish Network Searchable online directory of the 100+ Catholic parishes across the Diocese of Cleveland, serving as the primary points of contact for sacraments, worship, faith formation, and community gathering.
• Catholic Schools System Network of Catholic schools across Northeast Ohio providing faith-based K-12 education, with supporting scholarship programs (Angel Scholarship Fund and Fund A Dream) for tuition assistance.
• Catholic Charities Services Diocesan charitable arm providing social services including food assistance (3.2M meals served annually), refugee resettlement, family support, and poverty relief across Northeast Ohio.
• VIRTUS Child Protection Compliance Program Diocesan program ensuring compliance with the USCCB Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People through VIRTUS training, annual audits, compliance forms, and parish-level self-assessments.
• Mary, Mother of the Good Shepherd Institute Diocesan formation institute providing theological education programs including Veritas Seminars, St. Cecilia Institute for Pastoral Musicians, and other courses led by instructors holding academic mandatum.
• Center for Pastoral Leadership Formation Programs Formation center in Wickliffe hosting priestly formation, seminary education, St. Cecilia Institute for Pastoral Musicians, Blessed Carlo Institute for Youth Ministers, Lay Ecclesial Ministry retreats, and various theological education courses.
• Borromeo and Saint Mary Seminary and Graduate School of Theology Combined seminary complex in Wickliffe providing high school, college seminary education at Borromeo Seminary and graduate theological education at Saint Mary Seminary, fully accredited by the State of Ohio Department of Higher Education, ATS, and HLC.
• Angel Scholarship Fund Diocesan scholarship program administered by the Catholic Community Foundation, providing financial assistance to students attending Catholic schools, with $309M historically awarded to Catholic high school seniors.
• Fund A Dream Scholarships Diocesan scholarship program administered through the Catholic Community Foundation, with 243 scholarships awarded for the 2025/2026 school year to support Catholic school students.
• Catholic Cemetery Services Catholic cemetery services operated as a diocesan subsidiary under clecem.org, providing Catholic burial services across Northeast Ohio.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6,238 people received Confirmation sacrament annually
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Higher Learning Commission (HLC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 September 2025Saint Mary Seminary and Graduate School of Theology undergoes accreditation visit as part of regular accreditation process. Seminary is fully accredited by State of Ohio, ATS, and HLC.
• Commission on Accreditation of the Association for Theological Schools (ATS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 September 2025Saint Mary Seminary accreditation visit in conjunction with HLC. The seminary provides priestly formation and theological education for the Diocese.
• Catholic CharitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic Charities serves 3.2 million meals and provides comprehensive social services under the Diocese's umbrella, operating as a key charitable arm addressing food insecurity, poverty, and refugee services across Northeast Ohio.
• Catholic Community FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManages Angel Scholarship Fund ($309M+ in scholarships), Fund A Dream scholarships, Bishop's Golf Classic, and Donor-Advised Funds supporting Catholic education and charitable giving in the Diocese.
• Saint Mary Seminary and Graduate School of TheologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary seminary for priestly formation in the Diocese, located at Borromeo/Saint Mary Seminary campus in Wickliffe with comprehensive theological education programs.
• Borromeo SeminarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh school and college seminary education provided through Borromeo Seminary, part of the combined seminary complex with Saint Mary Seminary in Wickliffe.
• Ursuline Sisters of ClevelandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric religious congregation celebrating 175 years of service in Northeast Ohio, hosting anniversary events and maintaining educational legacy including Ursuline College.
• Various Religious Orders (Jesuits, Capuchins, Congregation of St. Joseph)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple religious orders serve within the Diocese including Jesuits at Gesu Parish, Capuchins in various ministries, and Congregation of St. Joseph priests serving parishes.
• United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Catholic Church authority providing liturgical guidelines, daily Mass readings (USCCB website), and Pope's monthly intentions guiding Diocese activities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Diocese of Columbus: Another Ohio Catholic diocese with comparable parish, school, seminary, and Catholic Charities operations. Direct comparability in scale, geography, demographics, and governance structure as a fellow Midwestern diocesan jurisdiction.
• Diocese of Pittsburgh: Mid-Atlantic/Rust Belt Catholic diocese with similar industrial-region demographics, parish network, Catholic school system, and charitable operations. Closely comparable operational model and donor base.
• Archdiocese of Cincinnati: Neighboring Ohio Catholic archdiocese with overlapping territory, parishes, Catholic schools, seminary (Mount St. Mary's), and Catholic Charities. Highly comparable governance, mission, and regional scope.
• Diocese of Youngstown: Smaller neighboring Ohio Catholic diocese with similar parish and school network serving a Rust Belt population. Direct comparable in operational structure and demographic exposure.
• Catholic Community Foundation (Cleveland): Affiliated but separately organized Catholic foundation in Cleveland managing the Angel Scholarship Fund, Fund A Dream, and donor-advised funds. Directly comparable in fundraising, scholarship administration, and donor stewardship within the same Diocese ecosystem.
• Borromeo Seminary / Saint Mary Seminary: Diocese-affiliated seminary providing priestly formation. Comparable to other diocesan seminaries in curriculum, accreditation (ATS/HLC), and formation pipeline.
• Archdiocese of Detroit: Large Midwestern Catholic archdiocese facing similar Rust Belt demographic and secularization pressures, operating parishes, schools, seminary, and Catholic Charities. Comparable operational scale and structural challenges.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities USA: National umbrella organization coordinating the Catholic Charities network of which the Diocese of Cleveland's charitable arm is a member. Comparable in mission delivery (food, refugee, family services) at national scale.
• EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network): Largest Catholic media broadcasting network globally (TV, radio, digital). Comparable to the Diocese's TV Mass, My Daily Prayers, and streaming content initiatives, but at national/international scale.

Emerging players

• Relevant Radio: Catholic radio broadcasting network operating across the Midwest, including Northeast Ohio. Comparable to the Diocese's broadcast Mass initiatives but specialized in radio/audio faith content.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dioceseofcle
• Facebookfacebook.com/dioceseofcleveland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/diocese-of-cleveland

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

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