Diocese of Boise

What Diocese of Boise does

The Diocese of Boise is the official Roman Catholic diocese serving the State of Idaho, operating under the canonical authority of Bishop Peter Christensen in communion with the Pope and the universal Catholic Church. It functions as a regional ecclesiastical body delivering sacramental ministry, Catholic education, charitable services, faith formation, and pastoral care across 55+ parishes distributed throughout Idaho. The diocese channels its operations through diocesan offices (Office of Catholic Schools, Marriage and Family Life, Vocations, Youth and Young Adult Evangelization, Communications) and three affiliated nonprofit entities — Catholic Charities of Idaho, the Idaho Catholic Foundation, and Camp John Paul II — which together provide charitable services, donor fund administration, and youth retreat programming.

The diocese's core offerings include sacramental services (Eucharist, Reconciliation, Marriage), the recently established Diocesan Mental Health Ministry integrated with Catholic Charities of Idaho and Saint Alphonsus Health System, Catholic K-12 education oversight, the Encounter School of Ministry formation program, youth and young adult evangelization, vocations support, prison and respect-life ministries, and media/communications via the Idaho Catholic Register and live-streamed Masses. The primary digital platform is a centralized diocesan website (Wix-hosted) that aggregates parish information, ministerial services, educational programs, and giving mechanisms, supported by an active social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X.

Revenue is generated through donations: the annual Idaho Catholic Appeal campaign, a centralized online giving platform on OSV Hub supporting one-time gifts, recurring donations, stock transfers, and IRA charitable rollovers, parish collections, planned giving administered by the Idaho Catholic Foundation, and occasional small grants (e.g., from the Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers). Detailed financial figures are not publicly disclosed, consistent with nonprofit religious-organization norms. The diocese is governed by a Bishop, a Vicar General (Father Caleb Vogel), Directors of diocesan offices, and a Director of Communications (Marco Roman, Ph.D), with management operating from the Diocesan Pastoral Center at 1501 S. Federal Way, Suite 400, Boise, Idaho.

Name

Diocese of Boise

Legal name

Diocese of Boise

Website

https://catholicidaho.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Diocese of Boise is the official Roman Catholic diocese serving Idaho, delivering sacramental ministry, Catholic education, charitable services, and pastoral care across 55+ parishes statewide, funded primarily through donations, the annual Idaho Catholic Appeal, and a centralized online giving platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious and Pastoral Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Religious Organizations (813110)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA), Religious News, Talk & Commentary Channels (MPABALAL), Campus Spiritual & Religious Life (EDALAHAI)

Keywords

• Catholic pastoral services
• Religious education
• Parish administration
• Charitable ministries
• Faith formation

Headquarters

HQ city

Boise

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Diocese of Boise is the Roman Catholic ecclesiastical jurisdiction serving the State of Idaho. It delivers pastoral care, sacramental ministry, Catholic education, charitable services, vocations support, and faith formation through a network of 55+ parishes and affiliated entities. Operational support is provided through a Diocesan Pastoral Center in Boise, with programs spanning mental health ministry, youth evangelization, marriage and family life, online giving, and media outreach.

Product overview

The Diocese of Boise operates a unified digital presence serving the Idaho Catholic community through its website and linked services. The primary offering is a content management and communications platform that aggregates parish information, ministerial services, educational programs, and giving mechanisms. Key services include the Idaho Catholic Register (diocesan news publication), the Idaho Catholic Appeal (annual giving campaign), the Encounter School of Ministry (formation program), Online Giving Platform (donation processing), Diocesan Mental Health Ministry (pastoral support), Office of Catholic Schools (education oversight), Marriage and Family Life Office, Youth and Young Adult Evangelization, Live Streams (Mass streaming), and Vocational Ministry. These services are interconnected through the central diocesan website, which serves as the primary portal for communication, engagement, and administration across the diocese's geographic coverage.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Idaho Catholic Register Official news and media publication of the Diocese of Boise, providing coverage of diocesan events, statements, and Catholic news for the Idaho Catholic community.
• Idaho Catholic Appeal Annual fundraising campaign supporting diocesan ministries, Catholic schools, and charitable programs throughout Idaho.
• Encounter School of Ministry Formation program for ministry leaders and clergy, providing education and spiritual support for those serving in parish ministries.
• Online Giving Platform Digital donation platform enabling parishioners to give online, including options for one-time gifts, recurring donations, stock transfers, and IRA charitable rollovers.
• Diocesan Mental Health Ministry

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Association of Catholic Mental Health MinisterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Diocese of Boise joined this national organization and received a small grant to actively address and grow awareness, acceptance, and accompaniment in the areas of mental health and illness within parishes. The Diocese also formed an Idaho Chapter of the Association.
• Catholic Charities of IdahocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health specialist Jodi Goettemoeller, LCPC serves as a Clinical Counselor through Catholic Charities of Idaho, providing mental health services integrated with diocesan ministry efforts.
• Saint Alphonsus Health System (Idaho-Oregon)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCari Moodie, BSN, RN serves as Coordinator of Faith Community Nursing through Saint Alphonsus Health System, supporting the diocesan mental health ministry team.
• NAMI IdahominorOthersNAMI Idaho is listed as a key resource for mental health support, providing referral pathways for Catholics and parish ministries.
• Idaho Suicide Prevention HotlineminorOthersListed as a key resource for suicide prevention support, providing referral pathways for individuals in crisis.
• Catholic Charities of IdahocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing charitable services including adoption, counseling, disaster relief, refugee services, and housing assistance throughout Idaho.
• Camp John Paul IIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiocesan summer camp and retreat facility serving youth and families in the diocese.
• Idaho Catholic FoundationcoreOthersHandles donor advised funds, planned giving, wills, trusts, and estate planning for Catholic philanthropy in Idaho.

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities USA: National umbrella organization for diocesan Catholic Charities affiliates, including Catholic Charities of Idaho; comparable in charitable services delivery (adoption, counseling, refugee resettlement) but operating at national scale rather than as a single diocese.
• United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB): National leadership body of the U.S. Catholic Church coordinating policy, vocations, education, and social ministry across all U.S. dioceses including Boise; comparable in mission and governance function but operating at a national rather than diocesan level.

Direct peers

• Archdiocese of Seattle: Larger Pacific Northwest Catholic see operating parishes, schools, and Catholic Charities services under the same ecclesiastical framework; comparable in mission and structure, though materially larger in scale.
• Diocese of Helena: Diocese covering Montana, another small-population mountain-west state with a similar scale of parishes, schools, and diocesan ministries, making it a close structural peer to Boise.
• Diocese of Salt Lake City: Diocese covering Utah with overlapping intermountain-west demographic profile, Catholic school system, and ministry portfolio structurally aligned with the Diocese of Boise.
• Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon: Metropolitan archdiocese serving western Oregon with a comparable mix of parishes, schools, and Catholic Charities affiliate, operating under the same U.S. Catholic governance structure as the Diocese of Boise.
• Diocese of Yakima: Diocese covering central Washington with similar rural parish network, Catholic school oversight, and ministry breadth, operating under the same U.S. Catholic diocesan model.
• Roman Catholic Diocese of Spokane: Diocese covering eastern Washington; similar in size, rural-urban mix, and Pacific Northwest regional context to the Diocese of Boise, with comparable parish count, school oversight, and charitable services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BoiseBishop
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCywUBfwBjgCz0d8b1sB5bZQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/catholicdioceseboise
• Instagraminstagram.com/catholicdioceseboise
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/roman-catholic-diocese-boise

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries3 records

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