St. Matthew Catholic Church

What St. Matthew Catholic Church does

St. Matthew Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish operating two campuses in the Charlotte, North Carolina metropolitan area (Ballantyne and Waxhaw), under the spiritual and administrative oversight of the Diocese of Charlotte. Founded in 1986 and approaching its 40th anniversary in September 2026, the parish serves registered parishioners through the full range of Catholic worship, sacraments (Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick), faith formation from nursery through adult education, youth and young adult ministries, and pastoral care. It also runs substantial charitable outreach, most notably the Monsignor McSweeney World Hunger Drive, which has distributed over 4.5 million pounds of food and medical supplies and assembled over 3.7 million meals across more than 23 years, supporting communities in Haiti, Venezuela, India, and locally in Charlotte.

The parish operates a digital ministry ecosystem comprising Mass livestreaming via YouTube (MATT TV), the Holy Hope Podcast distributed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and BuzzSprout, the myParish mobile app for prayer, calendar, and news access, and the online Parish Family Prayer Wall. It integrates with third-party platforms including Faith Direct (online giving), Formed (Catholic content), ParishSoft (parish management), CMG Connect (Diocese Safe Environment), and SignUpGenius (event registration). The Waxhaw campus, established in 2014, is transitioning in 2026 to become an independent parish with Very Reverend Benjamin Roberts, DMin, V.F., as its first pastor.

Revenue is generated primarily through voluntary tithes and offerings, online giving via Faith Direct, sacramental donations (e.g., $10 per Mass intention, $10 per baptism certificate), faith formation class fees ($28 in-person / $35 with online access), and designated fundraising campaigns including the annual $400,000 World Hunger Drive goal and the Diocesan Support Appeal. Core worship services and sacraments are free; the parish acquires members through community-led motion—parish registration, word-of-mouth referrals, diocesan connections, local Catholic school partnerships, and community service outreach. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

St. Matthew Catholic Church

Legal name

St. Matthew Catholic Church

Website

https://stmatthewcatholic.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Matthew Catholic Church is a 40-year-old Roman Catholic parish in Charlotte, NC, serving registered parishioners through worship, sacraments, faith formation, and charitable outreach via two campuses and a digital ministry ecosystem including livestreamed Masses and the Holy Hope Podcast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services (Catholic Parish)

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132)

akta.pro primary industry

Catholic Broadcasting (MPABALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences) (BPAGAJAB), Denominational & Community Periodicals (Church Magazines, Diocesan/Temple Newsletters) (MPAJAHAI)

Keywords

• Catholic parish worship
• Sacramental ministry services
• Religious faith formation
• Community outreach programs
• Digital ministry content

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Weekly and special collections from registered parishioners during Mass celebrations and through online giving platforms
2. Online Giving (Faith Direct): Electronic giving through Faith Direct platform for recurring and one-time donations
3. Diocesan Support Appeal (DSA): Annual diocesan-wide fundraising campaign supporting over 50 ministries and programs across the diocese
4. World Hunger Drive Donations: Designated donations for Monsignor McSweeney World Hunger Drive supporting food, education, and sustainability projects locally and internationally (Haiti, Venezuela, India)
5. Faith Formation Fees: Program registration fees for adult faith formation classes (e.g., Revelation course: $28 in-person, $35 with online access)
6. Sacramental Fees: $10 donation for Mass intentions; $10 fee for baptism certificates

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

St. Matthew Catholic Church is a Catholic parish providing weekly Mass worship (in-person and livestreamed), administration of the seven sacraments, age-segregated faith formation programs, youth and young adult ministry, and an extensive charitable outreach program centered on the Monsignor McSweeney World Hunger Drive. The parish operates across two campuses in the Charlotte, NC metro and supplements in-person worship with a digital ministry ecosystem including a mobile app, podcast, YouTube channel, and online giving platform.

Product overview

St. Matthew Catholic Church operates a digital parish ecosystem comprising multiple interconnected products and platforms. The core offerings include Mass livestreaming via YouTube, the Holy Hope Podcast distributed across major podcast platforms, and MATT TV video content. These are supplemented by the myParish mobile app for on-the-go engagement, the Parish Family Prayer Wall for spiritual community building, and Online Giving through Faith Direct for tithes and donations. The church also provides access to Formed Catholic media content and publishes bulletins, e-newsletters, and financial reports. The parish operates multiple campuses (Main Campus in Ballantyne and Waxhaw Campus) unified through shared digital platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MATT tv: Parish media center featuring videos from the official YouTube channel
• Holy Hope Podcast
• Monsignor McSweeney World Hunger Drive

Products and services

• Catholic Mass Services (In-Person and Livestreamed) Weekly Catholic Mass worship offered in-person at the main Charlotte campus (Saturday vigil 5:30pm; Sunday 7:30am, 9am, 10:45am, 12:30pm, 5:30pm) and daily Masses on weekdays, plus livestreamed broadcasts Sundays at 10:45am and weekdays Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri at 9am and Wednesdays at 8:15am via MattTV on YouTube. For registered parishioners and the wider Catholic community in the Charlotte metro.
• Catholic Sacraments Administration Administration of the seven Catholic sacraments — Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, and Holy Orders — including formal Sacramental Preparation programs. For parishioners and the wider Catholic faithful in the Charlotte region.
• Faith Formation Programs Age-segregated Catholic religious education spanning nursery, children's faith formation, youth ministry (LifeTeen, Edge), and adult formation. For parishioners and their families from nursery through high school.
• Adult Faith Formation Courses Structured adult enrichment courses such as Revelation ($28 in-person / $35 with online access), Christ Renews Us, Divine Mercy, Living Your Strengths, OCIA, and Parish Library programs. For adult parishioners seeking ongoing Catholic education and spiritual growth.
• Monsignor McSweeney World Hunger Drive Annual humanitarian relief initiative including meal-packing events, fundraising campaigns (with 2025/2026 goal of $400,000), and grants supporting food, education, and sustainability programs locally in Charlotte and internationally in Haiti, Venezuela, India, and Puerto Rico. Sponsored giving levels include $150/yr to feed a child in Haiti, $1,000/yr to feed a family of five, $540/yr to educate a child, and $250 for five laying hens with feed. For donors and beneficiaries reached through parish outreach and partner NGOs.
• myParish Mobile Application Official St. Matthew mobile application providing parishioners with access to the prayer wall, parish news, calendar, Mass schedule, bulletins, and faith formation resources on iOS and Android devices.
• Holy Hope Podcast Parish podcast series exploring discipleship, Gospel teaching, and the life of St. Matthew, with dedicated Lenten and Advent series. Distributed on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and BuzzSprout. For parishioners and the broader Catholic audience.
• Online Giving via Faith Direct Digital tithing and donation platform integrated with Faith Direct, enabling parishioners and supporters to make recurring weekly offerings, one-time donations, and designated contributions for campaigns such as the World Hunger Drive.
• MattTV (Parish YouTube Channel) Parish video content platform on YouTube featuring live Mass broadcasts, recorded sermons, the 'We Believe' multi-part series on the Eucharist, and parish announcements. Distributed via the @StMatthewCatholicChurch channel.
• Parish Family Prayer Wall Online prayer request platform where parishioners can submit and view prayer intentions for fellow St. Matthew community members.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 4.5 million pounds of food and medical supplies distributed globally over 23+ years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• Missionaries of the Poor (MOP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Long-standing partnership supporting food purchases and sustainability programs for Cap Haitian, Haiti. Monthly funding of approximately $25,000 for local food purchasing. Partners with Father Ho Lung and the Haitian Archbishop on container shipping and program support.
• Food for the PoorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with Food for the Poor on Haitian support initiatives and container shipments for St. Marc School.
• St. Marc School (Tremesse, Haiti)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational programs for Haitian children (Pre-K to Grade 13), including meals, books, annual medical exams, and trade school support.
• Catholic Charities Diocese of CharlottecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation on refugee resettlement ministry, helping refugee families with basic necessities, English learning, transportation, employment assistance, and cultural integration for the first six months after arrival.
• Supportive Housing CommunitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary partner for Homeless Relief Ministry, assisting homeless individuals and families into permanent housing through furniture donation and move-in support.
• Diocese of CharlottecoreOthersParent diocese providing oversight, Safe Environment policies (CMG Connect), and Diocesan Support Appeal framework.
• Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools (MACS)moderateChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParish support for Catholic education in the Mecklenburg area, with information provided for current and prospective families.
• USCCB (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops)minorOthersOfficial Catholic Church governing body referenced for resources on adoration and Church teaching.
• Servants With A HeartminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization that donated a shipping container for Haitian relief efforts.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/stmatthewnc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/stmatthewcatholic
• Facebookfacebook.com/stmatthewcatholic
• Instagraminstagram.com/stmatthewcatholic

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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