St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church

What St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church does

St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church is a Catholic parish church founded in 1957 and located at 34 Alder Street South in Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada. The parish operates under the spiritual and administrative oversight of the Diocese of Victoria, with Father Mel Bayron serving as Pastor. It serves the Catholic community of Campbell River and surrounding Vancouver Island communities, including remote mission churches in Tahsis, Gold River, and Sayward, plus monthly outreach to seniors at Berwick and Discovery care facilities.

The parish delivers a comprehensive portfolio of worship services, sacraments, religious education, and charitable ministries. Core offerings include daily and weekend Mass (Saturday vigil, Sunday, weekday), Confession (Saturday and Friday), Adoration of the Eucharist (Wednesdays 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM, Friday Holy Hour), and sacramental preparation through RCIA. Faith formation spans pre-school through adult programming, including the I Am Special children's program (ages 3-6), Youth Group (Grades 6-12, Fridays 7-9 PM), and Young Adults ministry (ages 18-35, Thursdays 7-8:30 PM). Charitable outreach is delivered through the St. Vincent de Paul Society (Our Lady of Guadalupe Conference), which runs food hamper deliveries, Welcome Kit deliveries for women and children transitioning to stable housing, and Cedar Elementary School programs. Parish life is supported by the Knights of Columbus, Catholic Women's League, Pastoral Council, Bible Study, Music Ministry, Altar Servers, and Visiting Ministry.

The parish operates on a donation-based revenue model with no fees for religious services. Income streams include Sunday Mass collections, Blue Envelope and Silent Begging programs, special collections for causes such as the Development and Peace Philippines Emergency Fund, a weekly Saturday bottle drive (e.g., $422.20 collected on June 20th), and fundraising for programs like the Christmas Hamper Fund. Communication and outreach are conducted through the parish website (stpatscr.org), a weekly Parish Bulletin, PowerPoint displays, posters, and social media channels (Facebook, Instagram) primarily focused on youth and young adult ministry. A bookstore and parish library provide supplementary resources. The parish does not employ proprietary technology platforms or AI-driven systems; its operations are supported by standard web and basic digital tools.

Name

St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church

Legal name

St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church

Website

https://stpatscr.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church is a Catholic parish in Campbell River, BC, founded in 1957, providing Mass, sacraments, religious education, and charitable outreach to local parishioners, youth, seniors, and remote Vancouver Island communities under the Diocese of Victoria.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Religious Organizations (813110)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Catholic sacraments
• Faith formation programs
• Charitable community outreach
• Parish ministries

Headquarters

HQ city

Campbell River

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Regular Sunday Mass collections and financial donations from parishioners during services. The church uses 'Blue Envelopes' and 'Silent Begging' programs for discrete donations.
2. Special Collections and Designated Funds: Periodic collections for specific causes such as the Philippines Emergency Fund through Development and Peace, Christmas Hamper Fund, and other designated charitable initiatives.
3. Bottle Drive Fundraising: Weekly Saturday bottle drive from 10 AM - Noon, with proceeds going to the parish account for general church needs. Example: June 20th collection yielded $422.20.
4. St. Vincent de Paul Society Programs: Revenue supports charitable programs including food hamper deliveries, Welcome Kit deliveries to women and children transitioning into shelter, and Cedar Elementary School Programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church provides Catholic worship services, including weekend and weekday Mass, the sacraments of Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick, and weekly Eucharistic Adoration. The parish also delivers faith formation from pre-school through adult (RCIA), youth and young adult ministry programming, and charitable outreach through the St. Vincent de Paul Society providing food hamper and Welcome Kit deliveries plus Cedar Elementary School support. Mission Masses extend the parish's reach to remote Vancouver Island communities and senior care facilities.

Product overview

St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church is a parish offering a comprehensive portfolio of worship services, religious education programs, and charitable ministries. The core offerings include weekly Mass services with scheduled confessions and adoration, supplemented by parish ministries such as Bible Study, Youth Group, Young Adults group, St. Vincent de Paul charitable programs, and Catholic Women's League. Religious education spans from pre-school through adult RCIA, including the I Am Special children's program during Sunday Mass. Additional parish resources include a library and bookstore. The church also operates mission masses in surrounding communities (Tahsis, Gold River, Sayward) and provides outreach at senior homes.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Weekly Mass and Weekday Mass Catholic Mass celebrations held Saturday vigil (5:00 PM), Sunday (9:00 AM and 11:00 AM), and weekday mornings (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 9:30 AM). Open to all parishioners and visitors free of charge. Mass intentions are offered for the living and deceased on a scheduled basis published in the Parish Bulletin.
• Confessions (Sacrament of Reconciliation) Sacrament of Reconciliation available Saturdays 4:15–4:45 PM and Fridays 8:40–9:15 AM, or by request to Father Mel. Provided free of charge as part of Catholic sacramental ministry.
• Adoration of the Eucharist Weekly adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every Wednesday from 9:30 AM until 8:00 PM, plus a Holy Hour on Fridays from 8:30–9:30 AM. Open to all parishioners for private prayer and devotion.
• Religious Education Programs (Pre-School and General) Parish-based religious education including a Pre-School program for young children and ongoing general religious education for parishioners. Designed to support sacramental preparation and ongoing faith formation within the parish.
• RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Formation program for adults preparing to enter the Catholic Church through baptism, confirmation, and Eucharist. Includes catechesis, rite steps, and sacramental preparation at the Easter Vigil.
• I Am Special Children's Program Children's faith formation program for ages 3-6 held during the 9 AM Sunday Mass. Includes opening prayer, gospel reading called 'Explaining God's Word', a children's story, colouring, music, a weekly take-home handout, and a keepsake folder. Open to younger children accompanied by a parent.
• Liturgy of the Word for Children Children's Liturgy of the Word held during the 9 AM Sunday Mass. Provides age-appropriate scripture reflection and dismissal for school-age children during the main liturgy.
• Youth Group (Grades 6-12) St. Pat's Youth Group runs every Friday 7-9 PM in the parish large hall for students in Grades 6-12. Provides faith formation, fellowship, and community building for teens.
• St. Pat's Young Adults (Ages 18-35) Thursday evening gatherings 7-8:30 PM for young adults ages 18-35, featuring faith, food, and fellowship. Promoted via Facebook (@st.pat.s.young.adults.group) and Instagram (st.pats_young_adults_group).
• Bible Study Weekly group Bible study sessions for parish members to explore and discuss scripture. Listed as one of the parish ministry groups on the parish website.
• St. Vincent de Paul Society Programs Parish-based charitable programs through the Our Lady of Guadalupe Conference. Includes food hamper deliveries to Campbell River homes and shelters, Welcome Kit deliveries to women and children transitioning into shelter, and Cedar Elementary School Programs. Operated through volunteer teams including Dispatchers, Delivery people, Shoppers, Welcome Kits Team, Program Coordinators, Fundraisers, Prayer team, and Conference Executives.
• Christmas Hamper Fund Annual charitable program providing food hampers to Campbell River families during the Christmas season. Funded by designated parish donations.
• Development & Peace (Special Collections) Parish partnership with Development and Peace for social justice and international relief. Includes a special earmarked Philippines Emergency Fund collection for earthquake disaster recovery, with online donations through devp.org.
• Mission Masses (Tahsis, Gold River, Sayward) Rotating Sunday Mass schedule extending Catholic worship to remote Vancouver Island communities: Tahsis 2nd and 4th Sunday at 9:30 AM; Gold River 2nd and 4th Sunday at 11:00 AM; Sayward 1st and 3rd Sunday at 3:00 PM. Provided free of charge.
• Senior Care Facility Mass (Berwick and Discovery) Monthly Mass services for homebound seniors at Berwick (1st and 3rd Thursday at 11 AM) and Discovery (4th Thursday at 11 AM) senior residences in Campbell River. Part of the parish Visiting Ministry outreach.
• Music Ministry (Saturday 5 PM Choir) Parish choir program open to singers of all ages for the Saturday 5 PM Mass. Practices held Thursdays 10:30 AM and Saturdays before Mass. Contact: Viola at 250-204-4747.
• Altar Servers Ministry Ministry training young parishioners to assist during Mass as altar servers. Open to youth in the parish as a formation and service opportunity.
• Visiting Ministry Pastoral visiting ministry providing spiritual outreach to homebound parishioners, including 11:00 AM Mass at Berwick senior home on 1st and 3rd Thursdays.
• Parish Bookstore Parish bookstore operating on a donation basis, open after each Sunday Mass and before the Saturday 5:00 PM Mass. Located on the middle floor next to the parish library.
• Parish Library Library available to all parishioners, located next to the bookstore on the middle floor of the church. Books organized by author, title, and subject including encyclical letters.
• Parish Bottle Drive Weekly Saturday fundraising bottle drive from 10:00 AM to Noon, with proceeds deposited to the parish account for general church needs. Example: June 20th collection yielded $422.20.

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diocese of VictoriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Patrick's Parish operates under the spiritual authority of the Diocese of Victoria. Father Mel Bayron serves as Pastor with oversight from the Diocese. The church connects with diocesan resources, Messenger publication, and broader Catholic Church network.
• Development and PeacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for special charitable collections. Development and Peace has established a special fund to collect donations specifically for earthquake disaster recovery in the Philippines. Parish accepts earmarked donations for 'Philippines Emergency Fund' and provides website links for online donations through devp.org.
• Knights of ColumbusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic fraternal organization operating as a ministry within the parish. Members serve the church and community through charitable works and volunteer service. Represented at Ministry Sunday recruitment events.
• Catholic Women's League (CWL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen's Catholic organization active in the parish. Members support church operations, charitable activities, and faith-based community building. Represented at Ministry Sunday recruitment events.
• St. Vincent de Paul Society - Our Lady of Guadalupe ConferencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParish-based charitable conference of the international St. Vincent de Paul Society. Teams include Dispatchers, Delivery people, Shoppers, Welcome Kits Team, Program Coordinators, Fundraisers, Prayer team, and Conference Executives. Programs include food hamper deliveries, Welcome Kit deliveries, and Cedar Elementary School Programs.
• Cedar Elementary SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal elementary school partnership through the St. Vincent de Paul Society's outreach programs. Church supports students and families at the school through charitable programs.
• Berwick and Discovery Senior Care FacilitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSenior care facilities in Campbell River where the church provides regular monthly Mass services. Berwick (1st and 3rd Thursday at 11 AM) and Discovery (4th Thursday at 11 AM).
• Salt & Light TVminorOthersCanadian Catholic television network listed as a useful link for parishioners. Provides access to Catholic media content, programs, and religious education resources.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/463484000842543
• Instagraminstagram.com/st.pats_young_adults_group

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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