Diocese of Paterson

What Diocese of Paterson does

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Paterson is a non-profit territorial diocese of the Roman Catholic Church, established in 1937 by Pope Pius XI and headquartered at the Diocesan Center (Chancery) at 777 Valley Road in Clifton, New Jersey. It exercises exclusive canonical jurisdiction over approximately 430,000 Catholics living across Morris, Passaic, and Sussex counties — a 1,214-square-mile territory in northwest New Jersey containing roughly 1.134 million total residents. The diocese delivers religious, educational, and charitable services through an integrated network of 106 parishes organized into 12 deaneries, 22 Catholic schools spanning pre-K through high school, and 70 Catholic Charities programs, supported by 280 diocesan priests, 95 religious-order priests, 381 consecrated religious women, and 20 religious-order brothers.

The diocese's service portfolio centers on sacramental ministry (Mass, Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Matrimony, Anointing), faith formation and catechesis across age groups, Catholic education through the school network, and a broad social services footprint via Catholic Charities. Specialized ministries include Hispanic Ministry (with Spanish-language services and Pastoral Migratoria), youth and young adult ministry (including CYO athletics), marriage preparation, the Permanent Diaconate formation program, and vocation discernment for priestly and religious life. The current bishop, Kevin J. Sweeney, was appointed by Pope Francis on April 15, 2020 and installed on July 1, 2020 — the eighth bishop in the diocese's history. Liturgical services are offered in 14 languages across the parish network, and five Eastern-rite Catholic Churches operate within the territorial boundaries.

The diocese operates as a community-led, event-driven religious organization. Its revenue is generated through five principal streams: recurring tithes and offerings collected at parish Masses (with a portion remitted to the diocese via parish assessments), the annual Diocesan Appeal (DMA) fundraising campaign, tuition from the 22 Catholic schools, fees and grants supporting Catholic Charities programs, and annual parish assessments funding central chancery operations. Core sacramental and pastoral services are provided free of charge. Communication and engagement channels include The Beacon diocesan newspaper (print and digital), the Beyond The Beacon podcast, multi-language social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube with 28K+ Facebook followers), email newsletters, and signature events such as World Youth Day and Marian pilgrimages. Technology infrastructure consists of a standard eCatholic-hosted website, livestream capabilities for Cathedral Masses, and online parish finder tools — with no disclosed AI, machine learning, or proprietary technology platform.

Name

Diocese of Paterson

Legal name

Roman Catholic Diocese of Paterson

Website

https://patersondiocese.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Paterson is a non-profit territorial diocese headquartered in Clifton, NJ, serving 430,000 Catholics across Morris, Passaic, and Sussex counties through 106 parishes, 22 Catholic schools, and 70 Catholic Charities programs under the governance of Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services / Catholic Diocese

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Catholic diocese services
• Religious education programs
• Parish ministry services
• Catholic social services
• Faith formation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Clifton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Parishioners contribute weekly/monthly tithes and offerings during Mass collections. The diocese receives a portion through assessments on parishes.
2. Diocesan Annual Appeal (DMA): Annual fundraising campaign supporting diocesan-wide programs, ministries, and charitable initiatives.
3. Catholic Schools Tuition: 22 Catholic schools operate within the diocese with tuition-based revenue.
4. Catholic Charities Programs: 70 Catholic Charities programs generate revenue through services, grants, and donations.
5. Parish Assessments and Fees: Parishes pay annual assessments to support diocesan operations, tribunals, and central offices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Diocese of Paterson is a territorial Catholic diocese that delivers religious services (Mass, sacraments, pastoral care), Catholic education through 22 schools, and charitable social services through 70 Catholic Charities programs to 430,000 Catholics across Morris, Passaic, and Sussex counties in New Jersey. It also coordinates clergy formation, vocations, marriage preparation, and faith formation programs through its parish network organized into 12 deaneries.

Product overview

The Diocese of Paterson is a religious institution serving approximately 430,000 Catholics across 106 parishes in New Jersey's Morris, Passaic, and Sussex counties. The diocese operates a portfolio of ministry services including the Parish Directory and Finder (enabling worship access across 14 language communities), a network of 22 Catholic Schools, 70 Catholic Charities programs, the Vocations Office (guiding priestly and religious vocations), Marriage Preparation, Permanent Diaconate formation, Catechesis and Faith Formation, Youth and Young Adult Ministry, and Hispanic Ministry with Spanish-language services. The diocese also publishes The Beacon newsletter and produces the Beyond The Beacon podcast for spiritual content dissemination. Cathedral livestream services enable remote participation in liturgical celebrations. The diocese is governed by Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney (installed July 1, 2020) and organized into 12 deaneries with administrative offices at the Diocesan Center in Clifton, NJ.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Parish Directory and Finder Directory of 106 parishes across Morris, Passaic, and Sussex counties where Mass is offered in 14 languages, enabling Catholics to locate and connect with local faith communities.
• Catholic Schools Network Network of 22 Catholic schools operated within the diocese, providing academic education from pre-K through high school grounded in Catholic values and doctrine.
• Catholic Charities Programs Diocesan charitable programs numbering 70 initiatives that serve the community's social service and humanitarian needs across the three-county region.
• Vocations Office Office guiding individuals toward priestly, religious, consecrated single, or permanent diaconate vocations through discernment programs and resources.
• Marriage Preparation Program Guidance and resources for couples preparing for the Sacrament of Matrimony within the Catholic Church.
• Permanent Diaconate Program Formation and training program for men called to ordained ministry as permanent deacons, including a five-year formation curriculum.
• Catechesis and Faith Formation Religious education programs for children, adults, and families covering doctrine, sacraments, and Catholic tradition.
• Youth and Young Adult Ministry Spiritual development programs and events for young Catholics including CYO athletics, retreats, and leadership formation.
• Hispanic Ministry Pastoral services including Pastoral Migratoria, Música y Misión, and Spanish-language worship and catechesis for the Latino Catholic community.
• Cathedral Livestream Services Live streaming of Masses and liturgical celebrations from the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist for remote participation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 430,000 Catholics served across 106 parishes
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Diocese of Camden: The Diocese of Camden serves southern New Jersey (Camden, Burlington, Ocean, Gloucester, Atlantic, Salem, Cape May, Cumberland counties). It is a comparable Catholic territorial diocese with parishes, schools, and Catholic Charities, operating under the same ecclesiastical governance structure as the Diocese of Paterson.
• Diocese of Metuchen: The Diocese of Metuchen covers Middlesex, Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren counties in central New Jersey. It was created in 1981 from the Diocese of Trenton and shares the same Catholic diocesan structure (parishes, schools, charities, bishop appointment) as the Diocese of Paterson, making it a direct regional peer.
• Diocese of Allentown: The Diocese of Allentown covers Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Northampton, and Schuylkill counties in Pennsylvania. A medium-sized Catholic diocese with parishes, Catholic schools, and Catholic Charities, structurally identical to the Diocese of Paterson in its ministry portfolio.
• Archdiocese of Newark: The Archdiocese of Newark is the metropolitan see that originally governed the territory now comprising the Diocese of Paterson. It operates in the same New Jersey region with comparable structure: parishes, Catholic schools, Catholic Charities, and a bishop appointed by the Pope. Direct peer as the closest jurisdictional neighbor and parent entity (until 1937).
• Diocese of Trenton: The Diocese of Trenton covers Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean (northern portion), Burlington, and Middlesex counties in central New Jersey. As a fellow New Jersey Catholic diocese with parishes, schools, and Catholic Charities programs, it operates a structurally identical ministry and governance model to the Diocese of Paterson.
• Archdiocese of New York: The Archdiocese of New York is a major metropolitan Catholic jurisdiction covering Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, and several upstate counties. As a much larger and more diverse Catholic governance body, it provides a structural peer for the Diocese of Paterson's organizational model (parishes, schools, charities, Catholic media).
• Diocese of Brooklyn: The Diocese of Brooklyn covers Kings and Queens counties in New York and is the home diocese of Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney (current Bishop of Paterson). It is a structurally comparable Catholic diocese with parishes, schools, Catholic Charities, and a multilingual constituency (notably Hispanic and immigrant communities).

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Relief Services: Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the U.S. Catholic Church, operating globally. While far larger and international, it is structurally comparable to the Diocese of Paterson's Catholic Charities as a faith-based social services entity receiving government grants and donations.
• United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB): The USCCB is the national governing body of the U.S. Catholic Church that sets policy, doctrine, and guidelines for all Catholic dioceses including Paterson. It is a broad-incumbent peer as the umbrella organization under which the Diocese of Paterson operates.

Emerging players

• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark: Catholic Charities of Newark is the social services arm of the neighboring Archdiocese, operating food pantries, housing programs, immigration services, and behavioral health programs. It is a comparable social services arm to the Diocese of Paterson's Catholic Charities (70 programs) and competes for similar grants and donor support in northern New Jersey.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@PatersonDiocese
• Facebookfacebook.com/patersondiocese
• Instagraminstagram.com/patersondiocese
• Xx.com/CCharitiesPat
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/r.c.-diocese-of-paterson

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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