St Agnes Catholic Church

What St Agnes Catholic Church does

St Agnes Catholic Church is a Catholic parish located at 1008 McLary Road in Nashville, Brown County, Indiana, operating within the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. The parish was founded in 1820 and serves the Catholic faithful of the Nashville area and surrounding Brown County community, holding a Saturday Vigil Mass at 5:00 PM and Sunday Masses at 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM, with weekday Morning Prayer at 8:00 AM, Wednesday Eucharistic Adoration, and Saturday/First-Sunday Reconciliation. Sacramental ministry is provided by Dominican Fathers from St. Paul Catholic Center in Bloomington. The parish is led by Parish Life Coordinator Deacon Russ Woodard and Parish Office Manager Becky Gillenwater, with a Pastoral Council chaired by Ric Kleine and a Finance Council.

St Agnes offers a comprehensive ministry portfolio spanning all age groups: Children's Religious Education (Pre-K through Adult, Sundays 9:00-10:15 AM), Youth Ministry for grades 6-12 (Wednesday evenings in the Youth Barn), a Young Adults ministry for ages 18-39 meeting monthly after Mass, and adult formation including OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults), Confirmation preparation for grades 8-12, and First Reconciliation/First Communion preparation. Charitable outreach is anchored by the St Vincent de Paul food pantry and coordination with Mother's Cupboard, with additional outreach to Habitat for Humanity, USO Camp Atterbury, Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary, and a Gabriel Project pro-life ministry. Parish life is supported by a Grief Support group, Prayer Shawl Ministry, Ladies Guild, Men's Group, Music Ministry (Adult and Youth Choirs), and a Prison Ministry.

The parish operates on a donation-based revenue model funded entirely by voluntary tithes and offerings from parishioners. Online giving is enabled through the OSV Hub platform (recurring donations, Year-End Donor Tax Statement), with St Vincent de Paul donations processed via PayPal and merchandise (JOY/Pro-Life apparel) sold through an Inksoft storefront. Digital engagement is multi-channel: Flocknote email/text, Formed.org content platform (parish code 47448), Word on Fire, Hallow prayer app, EWTN broadcasts, Catholic Radio Indy 89.5 FM, and a YouTube channel live-streaming the Saturday Vigil Mass with an archived homily library. Headcount is reported in the 11-50 range covering staff and lay ministry leadership; no external ownership or VC/PE interests exist.

Name

St Agnes Catholic Church

Legal name

St Agnes Catholic Church, Inc.

Website

https://stagnescatholicnashville.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1820

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St Agnes Catholic Church is a Catholic parish in Nashville, Brown County, Indiana, serving local parishioners and Brown County families with weekend Masses, faith formation for all ages, and community service ministries funded by voluntary tithes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic Parish Services

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Religious education programs
• Sacramental preparation
• Youth ministry programs
• Community outreach ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Parish Donations/Tithes: St Agnes Catholic Church relies on voluntary donations and tithes from parishioners to support its operations and ministries.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

St Agnes Catholic Church is a Catholic parish that delivers traditional worship services including Weekend Mass (Saturday Vigil 5 PM, Sunday 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM), the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Eucharistic Adoration, and weekday Morning Prayer. The parish also provides sacramental preparation programs (Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation, OCIA), tiered religious education for Pre-K through Adult, youth and young adult ministry programs, and charitable outreach through the St Vincent de Paul Food Pantry and Mother's Cupboard food service. Online giving is facilitated 24/7 via the OSV Hub platform, and Saturday Vigil Mass is live-streamed via YouTube for remote participation.

Product overview

St Agnes Catholic Church operates as a traditional Catholic parish offering a comprehensive range of spiritual services centered around the Eucharist. The core offerings include Weekend Mass Services (Saturday Vigil 5 PM and Sunday 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM), the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and Eucharistic Adoration. The church provides religious education programs spanning all ages: Children's Religious Education (Pre-K through Adult on Sundays), Youth Ministry for grades 6-12 (Wednesdays), and Young Adults Ministry (2nd Sundays). Sacramental preparation includes OCIA for those entering the faith, Confirmation preparation (grades 8-12), and First Reconciliation/Communion for 2nd grade and older. Parishioners can access Live Stream Mass via YouTube and engage through multiple digital platforms including Flocknote communications, Formed.org content, and online giving via OSV Hub. Charitable outreach through St Vincent de Paul and Mother's Cupboard rounds out the ministry offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Weekend Mass Services Weekly Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM (live-streamed) and Sunday Masses at 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM, with daily Mass schedules and Holy Day Masses for parishioners and visitors.
• Sacrament of Reconciliation Confession offered Saturdays from 4:15-4:45 PM and on the First Sunday of each month from 9:15-10:15 AM for parishioners seeking the sacrament.
• Eucharistic Adoration Weekly Wednesday evening Adoration at 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM with SoulCore Rosary prayer exercise at 6:00 PM preceding it in the Lower Level.
• Morning Prayer Weekday Morning Prayer at 8:00 AM in the church, Monday through Friday for parish members.
• Children's Religious Education Sunday religious education classes for Pre-K through Adult from 9:00-10:15 AM in the Parish Hall, with annual registration; coordinated by Therese Chamblee.
• Youth Ministry (Grades 6-12) Wednesday Night Youth Group meets from 6pm-8:30pm in the Youth Barn, featuring Rosary, Gospel study, games, and Adoration; led by Youth Director Adrianne Spahr.
• Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) Process for individuals interested in becoming Catholic or receiving Sacraments of Initiation, meeting Sundays 9:00-10:15 AM in the Parish Hall; coordinated by Deacon Russ Woodard.
• Confirmation Preparation Sacrament preparation for grades 8-12 who have received Baptism, Reconciliation, and Communion; coordinated by Youth Director Adrianne Spahr.
• First Reconciliation & First Communion Preparation Sacrament preparation for students 2nd grade or older who have been baptized but not received First Reconciliation or First Communion; coordinated by Therese Chamblee.
• Young Adults Ministry Social and spiritual group for young adults ages 18-39, meeting on the 2nd Sunday of each month after 10:30 AM Mass in the Parish Hall; coordinated by Therese Chamblee.
• St Vincent de Paul Food Pantry Food pantry and charitable outreach ministry serving Brown County neighbors in need, hosted by St Agnes Parish with volunteer coordination through Ed McGarrell.
• Mother's Cupboard Food Service Monthly food service volunteer opportunity on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 3:30pm-6:30pm; coordinated by Frankie Tucker with 7 parish volunteers each month.
• Online Giving 24/7 online donation platform powered by OSV Hub with recurring donation options, debit/credit card support, and self-service Year-End Donor Tax Statement download; managed by Parish Office Manager Becky Gillenwater.
• Live Stream Mass Saturday Vigil 5 PM LIVE Mass streamed via the parish YouTube channel with archive of previous Masses and homilies for remote participation.
• Prayer Ministries Includes Praying Hearts prayer chain, Ladies Guild, Parish Prayer List in bulletin, and Book of Prayers in church for parishioner prayer intentions.
• Grief Support Group Weekly grief support group meeting Thursdays at 10:00 AM at Andrea Replogle's cabin, facilitated by Mary Jo Lowe and Andrea Replogle.

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration12 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• St Vincent de Paul Society - Brown County ChaptercoreOthersSt Agnes Parish hosts the St Vincent de Paul (SVdP) food pantry and outreach program, serving neighbors in need in Brown County. The parish coordinates volunteers and accepts donations for this charitable ministry.
• Mother's Cupboard Food PantrycoreOthersSt Agnes Parish coordinates volunteers for Mother's Cupboard food pantry, serving on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 3:30pm-6:30pm. The parish organizes 7 volunteers per month to serve the community.
• Brown County Habitat for HumanityminorOthersParish partners with Brown County Habitat for Humanity to provide volunteers and support for home building projects in the community.
• Bishop Simon Bruté College SeminaryminorOthersSt Agnes Parish supports Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary through donations and encouragement of seminarians. The parish hosts virtual rosary sessions with seminarians.
• USO (United Service Organizations)minorOthersParish supports USO Camp Atterbury through volunteer recruitment and donations of individually wrapped food and hygiene items.
• Dominican Fathers (St. Paul Catholic Center, Bloomington)coreOthersThe Dominican Fathers serving at St. Paul Catholic Center in Bloomington serve as Sacramental Ministers for St Agnes Parish, providing priestly sacraments and pastoral care.
• Archdiocese of IndianapoliscoreOthersSt Agnes Parish is part of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, receiving pastoral oversight and diocesan support.

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Archdiocese of Indianapolis: The parent diocesan body that provides pastoral oversight to St Agnes. Operates broadly across central and southern Indiana with ministries, schools, and formation programs that overlap with what individual parishes offer.

Others

• Word on Fire Ministries: A Catholic media and evangelization organization whose digital content platform is integrated into St Agnes's formation programming. Thematically adjacent as a Catholic content provider serving parishes and individual Catholics.
• Catholic Charities Indianapolis: The social services arm of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, operating food pantries, housing, and emergency assistance that overlap with St Vincent de Paul and Mother's Cupboard ministries run by the parish. Thematically adjacent as a Catholic charitable organization in the same region.
• Hallow: A Catholic prayer and meditation app referenced as an integrated resource for the parish's rosary and prayer ministries. Thematically adjacent as a digital faith-formation tool serving Catholic individuals and parishes.
• Formed.org: A Catholic video, audio, and e-book content platform to which St Agnes provides parishioner access via parish code. Thematically adjacent as a Catholic content platform used by parishes for faith formation.

Direct peers

• St. Meinrad Catholic Church (St. Meinrad, IN): Catholic parish affiliated with St. Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, referenced as the source of visiting priests for St Agnes. Comparable as a small Indiana Catholic parish with monastic/seminary connections and faith formation programming.
• Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cathedral (Indianapolis, IN): The cathedral church of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. A directly comparable Catholic parish in the same archdiocese, offering a broader scope of Masses, sacraments, formation, and archdiocesan programming.
• St. Paul Catholic Center (Bloomington, IN): A nearby Catholic parish staffed by Dominican Fathers that currently provides Sacramental Ministers to St Agnes. Direct peer: same Catholic parish model, similar liturgical and formation programming, and a direct operational relationship.
• St. Mary Catholic Church (Linton, IN): A small Catholic parish serving rural southwestern Indiana within the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Closely comparable as a similarly-sized rural parish with Mass, religious education, and outreach ministries.
• Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church (Indianapolis, IN): An Indianapolis-area Catholic parish within the same Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Comparable as a fellow diocesan parish offering Mass, sacraments, faith formation, and outreach ministries in the same region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCixVaqxdAgCULeJY8rt-sZw
• Facebookfacebook.com/saintagnesnashville
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-agnes-church

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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