St. Joseph Parish

What St. Joseph Parish does

St. Joseph Parish is a Catholic parish in Belmont, New Hampshire, operating under the Diocese of Manchester with origins traceable to 1895 and formal establishment around 1949–1950. It celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2025 and currently serves Catholic families across Belmont, Tilton, Northfield, Canterbury, Gilmanton, Gilmanton Iron Works, and Sanbornton. The parish is led by Pastor Reverend Marc B. Drouin and shares a collaborative ministry relationship with St. André Bessette Parish in Laconia, where all parish business has been administratively relocated. Leadership includes a Weekend Assistant, Deacon, Business Manager, Faith Formation Coordinator, Music Director, and an extensive lay volunteer and council structure (Pastoral Council, Finance Council, Knights of Columbus Robert R. Leroux Council 10943).

The parish's core offerings are worship, sacraments, faith formation, and community outreach. Liturgical services include Sunday Mass at St. Joseph (9:30 am) and Saturday Vigil (4:30 pm), daily Mass and adoration at Sacred Heart, and Reconciliation on Saturdays. Faith formation spans the G.I.F.T. family program (K–8), sacramental preparation under the Diocese's Restored Order, the Christ Life evangelization program in partnership with Christ Life Ministries, Becoming Catholic (OCIA/R.C.I.A.), Bible studies, and youth ministry. Outreach includes a Food Pantry serving seven towns (Mon 3–5 pm, Fri 8:30–11 am), the Knights of Columbus 'Leave No Neighbor Behind' program, and referral partnerships with St. Vincent de Paul, Catholic Charities of NH, Aspire Women's Center, VITA, and CASA.

The technology stack is built on conventional nonprofit SaaS: the eCatholic website platform, OSV Hub for online registration, Vanco Payment Solutions for electronic giving (one-time and recurring donations to Offertory, Building Fund, Food Pantry, and Capital Campaign), Flocknote for email distribution, Streamhoster for livestreaming of all Sacred Heart Masses (also distributed via EWTN, CatholicTV.org, and watchthemass.com), and a subscription to the FORMED digital faith formation library from Augustine Institute. The revenue model is donation-based: weekly tithes and offerings (recurring), electronic giving, episodic capital campaigns, facility rental fees, and annual fundraisers (Christmas in the Village craft fair, 12th Annual Knights of Columbus Chicken BBQ). All services are provided at no cost to recipients; revenue is voluntary.

Name

St. Joseph Parish

Legal name

St. Joseph Parish

Website

https://stjosephbelmont.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Joseph Parish is a Catholic parish in Belmont, New Hampshire, under the Diocese of Manchester, providing weekly Mass, sacraments, family faith formation, youth ministry, and a regional food pantry serving seven surrounding towns, with administrative operations consolidated with St. André Bessette Parish.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic Parish and Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE)

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Religious faith formation
• Sacramental preparation programs
• Community food assistance
• Parish outreach ministries

Headquarters

HQ city

Belmont

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

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Weekly and special collection donations from parishioners supporting parish operations, ministries, and outreach programs. Collected via traditional in-person giving, Sunday envelopes, and electronic funds transfer through Vanco platform.
2. Electronic Giving (Vanco): Program offering recurring contributions, one-time donations, and ability to contribute to multiple organizations including Offertory, special second collections, Building Fund, Food Pantry, and Capital Campaign. Processed monthly.
3. Capital Campaign: Capital campaign fundraising for facility improvements and major parish initiatives.
4. Parish Facility Rental: Rental fees for using parish facilities including Church Hall and Sacristy for events, subject to approval and scheduling guidelines.
5. Christmas Fair Revenue: Annual Christmas in the Village fair generating revenue through craft sales, silent auction, penny sale, jewelry shop, bakery, and bistro food service.
6. Chicken BBQ Fundraiser: Annual chicken barbecue event sponsored by Knights of Columbus, selling tickets at $10/person advance or $12 at door, with family pricing available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

St. Joseph Parish is a Catholic religious community that celebrates Mass (Sunday 9:30am, Saturday 4:30pm, plus daily Mass at Sacred Heart), administers the seven sacraments, and provides lifelong faith formation from cradle to grave. Core offerings include G.I.F.T. family faith formation, the Christ Life evangelization series, Becoming Catholic (R.C.I.A.-style) for adults, Sacramental Preparation under the Restored Order, Music Ministry, Food Pantry services, and community outreach programs serving Belmont and surrounding towns in central New Hampshire.

Product overview

St. Joseph Parish operates a comprehensive parish website (built on eCatholic platform) offering faith formation and community programs. The core offerings include G.I.F.T. family faith formation, Christ Life evangelization series, sacramental preparation with Restored Order approach, Music Ministry with choir rehearsals, Food Pantry outreach, and Becoming Catholic for Adults program. The parish also provides online giving through Vanco Payment Solutions, facility usage for community groups, and various community service programs including VITA tax assistance and St. Vincent de Paul support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mass Services Sunday Mass at 9:30am and Saturday Mass at 4:30pm at St. Joseph Church in Belmont, plus daily Mass at Sacred Heart Church in Laconia. Open to all Catholic parishioners and visitors.
• Sacraments Administration of the seven Catholic sacraments including Baptism, Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage (with 6-month minimum preparation), and Anointing of the Sick. Includes hospital and homebound visitation for those unable to attend Mass.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• St. André Bessette ParishcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative ministry relationship with St. André Bessette Parish in Laconia. Parish business relocated to their office. Shared faith formation programs (G.I.F.T., Christ Life Series), combined youth group activities, and coordinated sacramental preparation. Both parishes serve the wider community.
• Diocese of Manchester NHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnder the direction of the Diocese of Manchester, implementing Restored Order of Sacraments. Diocese provides support, resources, and oversight for parishes including St. Joseph.
• Knights of Columbus (Council 10943)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRobert R. Leroux Council 10943 actively supports parish through events including Chicken BBQ fundraiser, blood drives, coffee & donuts socials, pancake breakfasts, flag retirement ceremonies, and 'Leave No Neighbor Behind' assistance program for those needing help during crises.
• FORMED (Augustine Institute)majorTechnology or IntegrationDigital faith formation platform subscription providing access to thousands of studies, films, audios, and ebooks from 40+ Catholic content producers including Augustine Institute, Ignatius Press, USCCB, Catholic Answers, EWTN, St. Paul Center, Marian Press, Sophia Press, Knights of Columbus, and FOCUS. Password available through parish office.
• Vanco Payment SolutionsmajorTechnology or IntegrationElectronic funds transfer provider enabling online and recurring donations for Offertory, special collections, Building Fund, Food Pantry, and Capital Campaign contributions. Provides end-of-year contribution reports.
• St. Vincent de Paul, LaconiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partnership for community members needing extended social services. Parish directs those in need to St. Vincent de Paul for assistance including thrift store, food pantry, financial assistance, and other support services.
• Catholic Charities of NHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partnership for counseling services and support. Catholic Charities provides individual, marital, family, and couples counseling with sliding scale fees. Contact Ruth Murray at 528-3035.
• Aspire Women's Center (Laconia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partnership for pregnancy support services. Parish connects community members to Aspire Women's Center for pregnancy help resources in the Laconia area.
• Holy Trinity SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic school partnership providing education pathway for parish families. Listed as resource on parish formation page alongside St. John Regional School and Bishop Brady High School.
• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity service referral providing free income tax preparation for low-to-moderate income individuals. Seeking volunteers for Intake Specialists and Tax Preparers.
• CASA of NHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity service referral for Court Appointed Special Advocates supporting abused and neglected children in courts. Parish promotes volunteering (10-12 hours/month) for this program.
• Christ Life MinistriesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the three-part Christ Life evangelization series. St. André Bessette and St. Joseph Parishes partnered with Christ Life Ministries for virtual presentation series 'Sharing Christ' and LampStand interview series.
• Canterbury PilgrimagesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPilgrimage operator organizing Italy pilgrimage (October 13-22) during Year of St. Francis including Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, Siena, Rome, and Vatican. Led by Bishop Libasci and Very Rev. Jason Jalbert.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Relief Services: USCCB-affiliated international Catholic humanitarian agency. Operates a comparable faith-based donor-supported model focused on community services, charitable outreach, and evangelization-adjacent mission work, though at significantly larger geographic scale than a local parish.
• Knights of Columbus: Catholic fraternal service organization with Robert R. Leroux Council 10943 actively supporting St. Joseph Parish through fundraisers, blood drives, and assistance programs. Operates nationally with parish-based councils running comparable community engagement, charitable, and fundraising activities.
• EWTN: Global Catholic media network distributing Sacred Heart's livestreamed Masses alongside its own programming. Operates at significantly larger scale but overlaps with the parish's broadcasting and digital evangelization functions through television, online video, and Catholic content distribution.
• Catholic Charities New Hampshire: Diocesan social services agency referenced as a parish partner for counseling referrals. Operates across New Hampshire providing individual, marital, family, and couples counseling on a sliding scale, comparable to St. Joseph's role as a referral hub for community services.

Direct peers

• St. Vincent de Paul Laconia: Catholic social services organization in Laconia, NH providing thrift store, food pantry, financial assistance, and other support services. Listed as a parish referral partner and operates a directly comparable faith-based community service model in the same geographic region.
• St. André Bessette Parish: Catholic parish in Laconia, NH operating under the Diocese of Manchester with consolidated business operations, shared faith formation programs (G.I.F.T., Christ Life Series), combined youth group, and coordinated sacramental preparation with St. Joseph Parish. Most directly comparable peer given the active resource-sharing relationship.

Emerging players

• Holy Trinity Catholic School: Catholic elementary school in the Diocese of Manchester serving as a feeder school for St. Joseph Parish families. Listed as a resource on the parish formation page alongside St. John Regional School and Bishop Brady High School, operating in the same diocesan ecosystem.

Regional players

• Cathedral of Saint Joseph: Mother church cathedral parish of the Diocese of Manchester in Manchester, NH. Operates as the seat of the Diocese of Manchester bishop and provides comparable Catholic parish services including Mass, sacraments, and faith formation within the same diocesan governance structure.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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