Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More

What Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More does

The Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More is a Roman Catholic parish established in 1967 and located in Tallahassee, Florida, operating under the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee. It holds the canonical designation of Co-Cathedral, distinguishing it institutionally from other parishes within the diocese, and serves a congregation that includes local families, working professionals, and Florida State University students reached through the Catholic Noles student ministry.

The parish generates revenue from multiple diversified streams including regular tithes and offerings, parking leases, religious education fees, mass stipends, and capital campaigns. A capital campaign has raised approximately $1.5 million, and the parish completed a $2.18 million sanctuary renovation in March 2024, representing the largest recent capital deployment. Operational technology is limited to standard parish-administration tools — SecureGive and WeShare for digital giving, Formed for Catholic content, and Rotunda Software for parish management — with no AI or advanced analytics capabilities described.

Programmatically, the parish runs faith-formation activities including the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA), which welcomed 86 new members, and Bible study with 268 active participants and a stated growth target of 550. It maintains a parish-twinning relationship with a Haiti parish, extending its ministry footprint internationally. The organization employs between 11 and 50 staff and is governed within the Catholic canonical structure of its diocese.

Name

Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More

Legal name

Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More

Website

https://cocathedral.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More is a Roman Catholic parish in Tallahassee, Florida, serving local families, professionals, and Florida State University students through liturgical services, faith formation programs, and community ministries under the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic Parish Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Campus Spiritual & Religious Life (EDALAHAI), Catholic Broadcasting (MPABALAB)

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Religious education programs
• Catholic worship services
• Sacramental preparation
• Faith formation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallahassee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings (Stewardship of Treasure): Registered parishioners receive bi-monthly envelope packets for weekly Offertory, Building Fund, Diocesan Collections, and other causes. Online and mobile giving options available through SecureGive and WeShare platforms.
2. FSU Leased Parking: The Co-Cathedral leases overflow parking to FSU students, faculty, and staff during each semester to raise money for parish building projects. Options include Commuter Lot ($300/semester), Carolina Lot ($320/semester with hang tag), and Reserved Overnight Lot ($470/semester with hang tag).
3. Mass Stipends: Donations for Mass intentions ranging from $10-$100 per Mass, supporting the priests who celebrate the Mass for the donor's intention.
4. Religious Education Fees: Program fees for Religious Education classes: 1 child $65, 2 children $85, 3 children $105, 4+ children $125. Sacramental preparation fees separate.
5. Sanctuary Renovation Campaign: Capital campaign for sanctuary improvements. Total Pledges: 334, Total Amount Pledged: $1,531,665, Actual Funds Received: $1,545,160.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More provides Catholic worship services (weekend and daily Mass), the seven sacraments, comprehensive religious education (OCIA for adults, Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation preparation), pastoral counseling, and community ministries for parishioners, FSU students, families, and young professionals in Tallahassee. It also generates revenue through leased parking services to FSU students and faculty. Digital offerings include livestream Mass, online and mobile giving via SecureGive and WeShare, and access to the Formed Catholic content platform.

Product overview

The Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More offers a unified parish ministry focused on Catholic worship, sacraments, and faith formation. The core offering encompasses Sunday and daily Mass with livestreaming capability, the seven sacraments (Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation, Matrimony, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders), and religious education programs spanning OCIA for adults, Baptism preparation, First Communion, and Confirmation preparation. Supporting services include online giving via SecureGive and WeShare platforms, FSU leased parking, liturgical ministry scheduling through Rotunda Software, and the Formed Catholic media subscription for faith formation. A completed sanctuary renovation ($2.18M investment, 2021-2024) and annual This is Our Home stewardship program support the parish's physical and financial sustainability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Livestream Mass Live and archived video streaming of Saturday Vigil Mass and special event services, allowing virtual participation via the parish website, Facebook, and YouTube channels. Available to parishioners and visitors who cannot attend in person.
• Online & Mobile Giving

Quantifiable outcome

• 86 people welcomed into the Church through OCIA in recent stewardship period
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ste. Elisabeth Parish, Fond Tortue, HaiticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParish twinning relationship established in 1996 between Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Tallahassee and Ste. Elisabeth in Fond Tortue, Haiti. Supports approximately 20,000 people through prayerful fellowship, religious, educational, medical and economic assistance. Has provided an average of $1,000 per month for teacher salaries, construction of church, school, and dispensary.
• Parish Twinning Program of the AmericasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides guidance and support to the parish twinning committee. Founded in 1978, currently under leadership of Executive Director Theresa Patterson, based in Nashville, TN.
• Florida State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdjacent to FSU campus. Partnership includes Catholic Student Union office and lounge in Admin Building, FSU leased parking program generating revenue for parish building projects, and collaboration on campus ministry activities including Spirit Nights.
• Catholic NolescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFSU Catholic student organization that partners with the Co-Cathedral for campus ministry, Bible studies, Spirit Nights, retreats, and social activities. Recorded 268 active Bible study participants.
• Franciscan House of Philosophy (OFM Conventual Franciscans), GhanaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of two Catholic priest formation houses in Ghana supported through the Philosophy Book Drive, providing philosophy and theology books to seminaries serving future priests and religious leaders.
• Divine Word Missionary (SVD) Philosophy House, GhanaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of two Catholic priest formation houses in Ghana supported through the Philosophy Book Drive, providing philosophy and theology books to seminaries serving future priests and religious leaders.
• Diocese of Pensacola-TallahasseecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Co-Cathedral operates under the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, with the Bishop providing oversight and the Co-Cathedral serving as a mother church in the diocese.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception: Largest Catholic church in North America located in Washington D.C. Comparable as a significant Catholic worship destination with broad ministry programs, formation activities, and visitor/pilgrimage engagement similar to the Co-Cathedral's role in Tallahassee.
• Catholic Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee: Diocese that provides governance and oversight for the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More. Serves as the broader umbrella organization for the parish and comparable Catholic entities across the 18-county region of Northwest Florida.

Direct peers

• Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption: Catholic cathedral in Covington, KY serving as mother church for the Diocese of Covington. Comparable to Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More as both serve as major Catholic worship destinations with religious education programs, sacramental ministries, and outreach to their communities.
• Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart: Catholic Co-Cathedral in Houston, TX serving as mother church for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Directly comparable as another Catholic Co-Cathedral with similar worship schedules, faith formation programs, and sacramental ministries serving an urban population.
• Cathedral of Christ the Light: Catholic cathedral in Oakland, CA serving as mother church for the Diocese of Oakland. Comparable urban cathedral serving diverse Catholic community with comprehensive formation, sacramental, and outreach programs similar to the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More.
• Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels: Modern Catholic cathedral in Los Angeles serving as mother church for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Comparable urban cathedral serving diverse Catholic community with comprehensive formation, sacramental, and outreach programs similar to the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More.

Emerging players

• Knights of Columbus: International Catholic fraternal organization with an active council at the Co-Cathedral. Comparable as a Catholic organization providing community service, faith formation, charitable outreach, and engagement with Catholic faithful in parishes across the country.
• Society of St. Vincent de Paul: Catholic charitable organization with a local conference at the Co-Cathedral. Comparable faith-based organization providing outreach and social services within Catholic parish communities, addressing poverty and human needs through parish-based ministry.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/stmcocathedral
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCnxG4-6M7S_WMpesyrE73sQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/stmcocathedral
• Instagraminstagram.com/cocathedralofstm

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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