Compañía de Santa Teresa de Jesús

What Compañía de Santa Teresa de Jesús does

Compañía de Santa Teresa de Jesús (commonly traded as "Teresianas de Ossó" or "Teresianas") is a Catholic religious congregation headquartered in Zaragoza, Spain, founded on June 23, 1876 by the priest Enrique de Ossó with the mission of regenerating the world through education in the Teresian Carmelite spiritual tradition. The organization operates across 22 countries in the Americas, Europe, and Africa, structured under a General Government with Provincial Governments and supported by a wholly-owned publishing subsidiary (Editorial STJ). Leadership is provided by elected Superioras and General Coordinators, currently including Hna. Asunción Codes as Coordinadora General and Ana María Chávez as Delegada General de Educación.

The congregation's product portfolio comprises four interlocking lines: (1) the Teresian Education Network, including K-12 schools (e.g., Colegio Barcelona-Ganduxer, Colegio Pare Enric d'Ossó, Colegio Jesús Maestro de Madrid, and a network across Latin America), universities, residences, and social centers; (2) spiritual formation programs, including formative retreats, the devotional practice "Cuarto de hora de oración" (15 Minutes of Prayer), and the magazine Revista Jesús Maestro; (3) the lay Movimiento Teresiano Apostólico (MTA) with national branches in Spain and the Americas; and (4) social action and development arms FundEO, Acción Social Teresiana (PTE), Fundación Escuela Teresiana, and Proyecto Nudo. The technology layer is minimal — the organization operates a content/news website (stjteresianas.org), a dedicated 150th-anniversary microsite, a YouTube channel, social media accounts, and a MailerLite-powered newsletter — with no software products, APIs, or proprietary platforms disclosed.

The business model is that of a registered Spanish non-profit religious entity (CIF R0801702B, registered in the Registro de Entidades Religiosas del Ministerio de Justicia). Revenue is generated from two streams: educational services (school fees and tuition, priced locally at the provincial level and not publicly disclosed) and donations/contributions from members and supporters. The organization does not publish financial figures. GTM motion is community-led (parish networks, educational communities, MTA formations, retreats) and event-driven (the 150th Anniversary International Encounter in Catalonia, June 19-23, 2026; CIT Brazil; provincial celebrations in Paraguay, Mexico, and elsewhere). Customer segments span four groups: students and families seeking Catholic education, religious congregants (Teresian sisters) and MTA lay members, volunteers and donors associated with FundEO and Acción Social Teresiana, and young people engaged through MTA and youth ministry.

Name

Compañía de Santa Teresa de Jesús

Legal name

Congregación Compañía de Santa Teresa de Jesús

Website

https://stjteresianas.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1876

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Compañía de Santa Teresa de Jesús is a Catholic religious congregation founded in 1876 in Spain, dedicated to Teresian education and spiritual formation. Operating across 22 countries in the Americas, Europe, and Africa, it runs schools, universities, residences, retreats, and lay apostolate programs under the Teresian charism.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic Education and Religious Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAJAC

Religious Orders & Monastic Communities (Monasteries, Convents)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGAJAA

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYEDAHAKAF

Missionary Training Colleges & Schools

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Religious & Theological Colleges

SECONDARYEDALAHAI

Campus Spiritual & Religious Life

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Student Activities, Clubs & Campus Life

Keywords

• Catholic education services
• Religious congregation
• Spiritual formation programs
• Faith-based schools
• Teresian spirituality

Headquarters

HQ city

Zaragoza

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Educational Services: Operation of schools, colleges, and educational centers providing education services to students and families.
2. Donations and Contributions: Voluntary contributions and donations from members, supporters, and the faithful to support the congregation's mission and charitable activities.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Compañía de Santa Teresa de Jesús is a Catholic religious congregation that operates a global network of schools, universities, and educational institutions grounded in Teresian spirituality. It also delivers spiritual formation programs, retreats, publications, and lay apostolic movement activities across 22 countries in America, Europe, and Africa. Founded in 1876 by Enrique de Ossó, the organization channels education and prayer as instruments of its religious and social mission.

Product overview

The Compañía de Santa Teresa de Jesús is a Catholic religious congregation (Teresianas de Ossó) founded in 1876 by Enrique de Ossó, focused on educational mission and Teresian spirituality. The organization operates across 22 countries in America, Europe, and Africa through a portfolio of educational institutions (schools, universities, residences), spiritual formation programs (retreats, 15-minute prayers, formative itineraries), publications (Editorial STJ, Revista Jesús Maestro), lay movements (Movimiento Teresiano Apostólico), and media content (videos, images, podcasts). The portfolio centers on the Teresian educational mission and spiritual formation, united by the charism of regenerating the world through education and prayer at the service of the Catholic Church.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 150 STJ: Commemorative website for the 150th anniversary celebration of the congregation (2026)
• MTA (Movimiento Teresiano Apostólico)
• Editorial STJ
• FundEO
• CIT (Convivencia en Misión)

Products and services

• Teresian Education Network Schools and educational institutions operated by the Company across 22 countries in America, Europe, and Africa, providing integral education from early childhood through university based on the Teresian charism.
• Cuarto de Hora de Oración (15 Minutes of Prayer) A devotional publication and practice developed by Enrique de Ossó for daily prayer and spiritual formation, widely distributed among members of the Teresian family and the public.
• Revista Jesús Maestro Magazine publication continuing the legacy of the original Revista Teresiana initiated by Enrique de Ossó in 1872, disseminating Teresian spirit and formation materials.
• Editorial STJ Publishing House Publishing house dependent on the Prefect General, created to spread the Teresian spirit through books, textbooks, and formation materials.
• Movimiento Teresiano Apostólico (MTA) Lay Teresian movement continuing the legacy of the Archconfraternity founded by Enrique de Ossó, organizing laity, youth, and educators in families for spiritual formation and apostolic mission.
• Formative Retreats Retreats for communities and Teresian Family members including 'Entre las muchas gracias', 'Ser todas de Jesús', 'Vencer o morir', and other themed spiritual exercises.
• Family Teresiana

Quantifiable outcome

• 150 years of continuous operation with presence in 22 countries
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• MTA España (Movimiento Teresiano Apostólico)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMTA España is the Spanish branch of the lay Teresian apostolic movement, actively participating in Church events including the Pope's visits to Spain. Members include former and current students of Teresian schools, young Teresians, and collaborating laity.
• FundEOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation coordinating volunteer work and charitable activities within the Teresian family. Videos and testimonials showcase volunteer experiences and formation programs.
• Acción Social Teresiana (PTE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeresian Social Action organization dedicated to social justice and charitable outreach programs.
• CONACED (Colombia)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Council of Catholic Education in Colombia. Nelson Otaya, director of pastoral, participated in the CIT Brazil encounter as former member of the International Commission of the Global Educational Pact.
• Colegio Pare Enric d'OssóregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeresian school in Bellvitge, Barcelona celebrating 50 years of educational service.
• Colegio Jesús Maestro de MadridregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeresian school in Madrid whose alumni and community participated in papal events with MTA España.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Loreto Sisters): A Catholic women's religious congregation founded in 1609 with a strong tradition of education. Loreto operates the Loreto schools network across India, Ireland, UK, and Australia—directly comparable as a sisterhood running Catholic schools across multiple countries with an emphasis on girls' education.
• Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur (SNDdeN): An international Catholic women's religious congregation founded in 1804 by Saint Julie Billiart, with primary focus on education of the poor. Operates schools across North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Comparable as a multinational education-focused sisters' congregation with similar mission-orientation toward Catholic K-12 and higher education.
• Dominican Sisters (Multiple congregations, e.g., Dominican Sisters of the Annunciata): The Dominican family includes numerous women's congregations focused on education and preaching. Dominican sisters operate schools across Europe, Latin America, and the US. Comparable on education-centered charism, multi-country footprint, and integration of contemplative and apostolic life.
• Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM): An international Catholic women's religious congregation founded in 1849 with schools in North America, Europe, Africa, and Latin America. Comparable on women-religious-founded schools, multi-continent operations, and engagement of lay collaborators in mission delivery.
• Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (Salesian Sisters, FMA): A Catholic women's religious congregation founded in 1872 by Don Bosco and Maria Mazzarello, with one of the largest women's religious footprints globally—operating schools in 90+ countries. Highly comparable on sisterhood model, education mission (especially for youth), and Spanish/Italian/Latin American cultural ties.
• Society of the Sacred Heart (RSCJ): A Catholic women's religious congregation founded in 1800 by Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat. Like Compañía de Santa Teresa de Jesús, it operates an international network of schools (including Marymount schools) with a strong educational mission and lay partnership model. Highly comparable on charism, target audience, education focus, and global multi-country footprint.
• Sisters of the Holy Cross (CSC): A Catholic women's religious congregation with international educational and healthcare missions. Operates schools alongside healthcare apostolates in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and India. Comparable on the women-religious, multi-continent operating model, and education-and-mission integrated approach.
• Ursuline Sisters (OSU): The Ursulines are the oldest Catholic women's religious order dedicated to education (founded 1535) and run a global network of schools and universities in over 30 countries. Directly comparable as a Catholic sisterhood with a 150+ year legacy, education-centric mission, and international schools network serving similar K-12 and higher education markets.

Emerging players

• Congregation of the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Pure Heart of Mary (CMPCarm): Catholic women's religious congregations with Carmelite spirituality (as Compañía de Santa Teresa de Jesús draws from the Teresian/Carmelite tradition) and educational missions. The Carmelite spiritual lineage gives partial overlap with Compañía de Santa Teresa de Jesús's identity centered on Saint Teresa of Ávila, though the operational scale and scope differ.

Broad incumbents

• Jesuit Refugee Service / Jesuit Schools (Compania de Jesús educational network): While a men's religious order, the Jesuits run a parallel global Catholic educational network (Colegio San Ignacio, Fe y Alegría, etc.) often partnering with women's congregations like Compañía de Santa Teresa de Jesús in shared schools. Comparable on Catholic education mission, multi-country schools network, and formation-oriented pedagogy—though it is much larger and operates at the global K-12 and university tier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/stjteresianas
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/stjTeresianas
• Facebookfacebook.com/Teresianas
• Instagraminstagram.com/companiastj

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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