Our Lady of Lourdes

What Our Lady of Lourdes does

Our Lady of Lourdes is a Catholic parish located in De Pere, Wisconsin, operating under the Diocese of Green Bay and spiritually sponsored by the Norbertine Community of St. Norbert Abbey, an arrangement in place since 1960. The parish serves local Catholic families through sacramental ministry, parish-based faith formation, and a PK3-8 elementary school that operates as part of the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) system, a consortium of nine schools sharing curriculum, marketing, and advancement functions. Staffing comprises 2 priests, 4 deacons, and approximately 11 lay staff, for a total headcount near 17. The parish also runs youth ministry, Respect Life Ministry, Alpha sessions, and adult formation programs serving a multi-generational congregation.

The parish delivers its offerings through a standard mix of on-site programming and digital tools. Core platforms include an eCatholic website, myvanco for online giving, YouTube for live-streamed Masses, Ministry Scheduler Pro for volunteer scheduling, Flocknote for parish communications, and RaiseRight (scrip) for fundraising via gift card rebates. A partnership with the Hallow prayer app extends digital formation into a consumer mobile context, and the parish produces an original "Light of the World" video reflection series. Technology choices are all off-the-shelf vendor SaaS — there is no proprietary platform, no AI/ML layer, and no internal development capability indicated.

As a nonprofit religious organization, the parish generates revenue through weekly contributions (tithes), faith formation and sacramental preparation fees, school tuition collected within the GRACE framework, and fundraising/scrip proceeds. It does not publish audited financial statements, has no equity investors or shareholders, and operates as a mission-driven entity within the Diocese of Green Bay rather than as a commercial enterprise. Distribution is overwhelmingly local and in-person, with digital channels serving a supplementary rather than primary role.

Name

Our Lady of Lourdes

Legal name

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church

Website

https://lourdesdepere.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Our Lady of Lourdes is a Catholic parish in De Pere, Wisconsin, serving local families through sacramental ministry, faith formation, and a PK3-8 elementary school operating within the nine-school GRACE system.

Ownership category

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Product category

Religious Services (Catholic Parish)

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311)

akta.pro industry

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

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

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

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Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites)

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

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

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

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

De Pere

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Parish Contributions (Tithes and Offerings): Weekly/monthly contributions from parishioners via AFT (Automatic Fund Transfer), online giving through myvanco platform, or envelope donations to support parish ministries and operations
2. Faith Formation Tuition: Tuition fees for faith formation programs: One Student $130, Two Students $210, Three Students $290, Out of Parish $260 per student, plus sacrament fees
3. Scrip Program: Retail gift card purchases through RaiseRight program provide tuition credits to families - scrip can be used to reduce tuition costs
4. School Tuition: Catholic school tuition for preschool through 8th grade under GRACE school system

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church is a Catholic parish in De Pere, Wisconsin that delivers weekly and daily Mass, perpetual adoration, and the seven sacraments (Baptism, Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders). It runs a PK3-8 Catholic school under the GRACE system and offers year-round faith formation programs for children, youth, young adults, adults, and seniors, alongside community ministries (music, bereavement, respect life, men's/women's groups) and Mount Calvary Cemetery services. Revenue is generated primarily through parishioner tithes/offerings, school and faith formation tuition, sacrament fees, and gift-card rebates from the RaiseRight Scrip program.

Product overview

Our Lady of Lourdes is a Catholic parish offering a comprehensive portfolio of spiritual services, religious education programs, and community ministries. The core offerings include weekend and daily Mass celebrations with live streaming, online giving via Vanco, and sacramental preparation for Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation, and Marriage. The parish operates a PK3-8 Catholic school within the GRACE system and provides Faith Formation from preschool through adult. Specialized ministries serve distinct demographics: Youth Ministry (middle/high school), Young Adult Ministry (18-39), Ladies of Lourdes Women's Ministry, Men of Lourdes, OWLS 50+ seniors, and Bereavement support. Additional services include Music Ministry with multiple choirs, the Scrip tuition fundraising program, Mount Calvary Cemetery, video reflection series, and various care ministries (Communion to the Sick, Shawl Ministry, Meals Ministry). The parish maintains partnerships with Hallow prayer app, Google Calendar, YouTube streaming, and Flocknote communications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School: Private Catholic school serving Preschool and Elementary through 8th grade (PK3-8), part of the GRACE School System.
• Mount Calvary Cemetery

Products and services

• Weekend and Daily Mass Services Sunday Mass (Saturday 4:30 PM; Sunday 8:15, 10:15, 6:00 PM) and Daily Mass (Monday 7:30 AM; Tue/Thu/Fri 7:30 AM; Wednesday 9:00 AM through June 5, then 7:30 AM in summer), plus Holy Day Masses, offered to parishioners and visitors in the De Pere community.
• Online Giving Platform Parish digital tithing and contribution system (myvanco/Vanco) enabling weekly/monthly automated giving, one-time gifts, and special collection donations for various parish ministries.
• Live Streaming Services YouTube-based live streaming of Sunday and daily Masses, holy days, and special liturgical celebrations for remote parish participation.
• Faith Formation Program Religious education spanning preschool through 12th grade including sacramental preparation (First Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation), weekly classes, and vacation Bible camp. Tuition-based with Scrip program assistance available.
• Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School Private Catholic school serving Preschool through 8th grade (PK3-8) within the GRACE School System. Academic curriculum with emphasis on Catholic values, plus extracurricular athletics and instrumental music programs.
• Music Ministry Parish music program featuring multiple choirs (Alleluia Attitude family choir, Angelus contemporary ensemble, Lourdes traditional SATB choir, Lourdes Belles handbell choir), cantors, and instrumentalists for weekend and special liturgies.
• Youth Ministry Middle and high school program offering monthly community activities, pizza gatherings after Sunday Mass, religious education, service opportunities, and annual youth rallies.
• Young Adult Ministry Program for adults ages 18-39 featuring book studies, Bible studies, volleyball nights, bonfires, holiday gatherings, pilgrimages, and service events. Uses Called app and Facebook for communication.
• Adult Faith Formation Lifelong learning opportunities including book clubs, Bible studies, men's and women's faith sharing groups, young families ministry, OWLS 50+ senior group, and various retreats.
• Ladies of Lourdes Women's Ministry Women's organization offering monthly social and faith-filled events, speakers, service projects, retreats, and fellowship activities for women of all ages.
• Men of Lourdes Men's ministry group planning monthly activities including faith sharing, social gatherings, service events, and parish-wide functions for men of all ages.
• OWLS 50+ Group Older and Wiser Lourdes Saints senior group for parishioners 50+ featuring monthly daytime events, spiritual enrichment, social activities, and fellowship.
• Bereavement Ministry Grief support groups for men and women meeting monthly to provide companionship and spiritual support for those who have lost loved ones.
• Baptism Preparation Sacramental preparation program for infant baptism including parent instruction, godparent requirements, commitment forms, and baptism class sessions.
• Marriage Preparation Pre-marital program requiring six months parish registration, pastoral approval, completion of marriage preparation workshop, and diocesan-sponsored coaching.
• Confirmation Program Sacramental preparation for high school juniors (celebrated fall of senior year) including interviews, classes, enrollment Mass, sponsor meeting, service hours, and retreat.
• First Reconciliation & First Communion Sacramental preparation for second graders including ongoing faith formation, parent participation, and group celebration in spring for First Communion; First Reconciliation typically in fall.
• Mount Calvary Cemetery Parish cemetery located at 1100 W Main Ave, De Pere WI, offering burial plots, mausoleum spaces, and memorial services including All Souls Day commemoration.
• Parish Support Ministries Collection of care ministries including Communion to the Sick, Shawl Ministry (prayer shawls and baptism caps), Meals Ministry, Care Ministry, Card Ministry (Lifting Up Lourdes), and Quilters Group.
• OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) Adult catechumenate program for those seeking Baptism, Confirmation, or Full Communion in the Catholic Church, with video reflection series supplement.
• Scrip Program Gift card fundraising program allowing families to earn tuition credits by purchasing retail gift cards through the parish office or RaiseRight app, with no parish requirement mandating participation.
• Respect Life Ministry Pro-life ministry educating on sanctity of human life from conception to natural death, hosting annual Red Wednesday/Courage in Red observance and distributing related resources.
• Perpetual Adoration Chapel 24/7 eucharistic adoration chapel with code access from Parish Office for continuous prayer.
• Confession Schedule Regular confession times offered Wednesday 3-5 PM, Friday 8-9 AM, and Saturday 3:30-4:15 PM.

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• St. Vincent de PaulminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need through person-to-person support, including emergency assistance, consultation, and advocacy for the defenseless.
• De Pere Christian OutreachminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Christian outreach organization providing emergency rent, gas, and utility assistance to residents within 54115 area code, plus monetary donations to charitable organizations in Brown County.
• Catholic Charities - Diocese of Green BayminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Diocesan Catholic Charities serving Northeast Wisconsin for over 100 years, providing immigration services, mental health services, adoption services, and financial health education.
• On Mission MediaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Diocesan communications office (St. Gabriel Communications, Inc.) producing On Mission magazine and digital content for the Diocese of Green Bay parishes and schools.
• 211 WisconsinminorOthers · 1 January 2026Free and confidential service connecting community members with local programs and services, available 24/7 through phone dial 211 or ZIP code search.
• HallowcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership with Hallow prayer app providing 6-month free premium subscription to all parish members. Parish community group created within the app for prayer tracking and spiritual content access.
• GRACE School System (Green Bay Area Catholic Education)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is part of the GRACE school system, which includes nine schools. The school provides PK3-8 education with academic curriculum and Catholic values. OLOL school operates under the GRACE system governance.
• St. Norbert Abbey (Norbertine Community)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1960Spiritual sponsors of the parish from its very beginning. The Norbertine priests serve as clergy and spiritual leaders of the parish. Pastor Father James Baraniak is a Norbertine priest (O. Praem.).

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• St. Norbert Abbey: The Norbertine religious community in De Pere, WI that has provided spiritual sponsorship for Our Lady of Lourdes since its founding. Operates a parallel Catholic-organization footprint (monastic community, retreat ministry, seminary formation) in the same geographic market and supplies OLOL's clergy.
• Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Parish: A nearby Green Bay-area Catholic parish within the Diocese of Green Bay offering a comparable portfolio of Mass, sacraments, faith formation, school-age ministry, and online giving — a direct match for OLOL's service mix and target demographic.
• St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish: Howard/Suamico-area Catholic parish under the Green Bay Diocese, comparable to OLOL in family-focused ministry mix and an immediately adjacent service geography.
• Resurrection Catholic Parish: Allouez-area Catholic parish and GRACE school system member that mirrors OLOL's parish-plus-school operating model in the same metro and diocese.
• Holy Family Catholic Parish: A Green Bay Diocese Catholic parish offering Mass, Catholic school, faith formation and family ministries — directly comparable in scope and operated in an immediately adjacent Brown County market.
• St. Mary Catholic Church (De Pere / Green Bay): Catholic parish operating in OLOL's immediate geography with overlapping Catholic-school population, sacramental programs, and weekly Mass rhythms — direct comparison target for attendance, tithing, and program participation.
• Xavier Catholic School System: Appleton-based Catholic high-school partner within the GRACE network that connects OLOL's K-8 students into a diocesan secondary system — directly comparable as a Catholic school operator serving Green Bay-area families.
• Notre Dame Academy (Green Bay): Green Bay diocesan Catholic secondary school serving families from OLOL and other GRACE parishes — comparable as a faith-based school operator with overlapping feeder parishes and tuition-driven revenue model.
• SS. Edward and Isidore Catholic Parish: A Diocese of Green Bay parish north of Green Bay delivering a similar Mass / sacraments / faith-formation / Catholic-school program mix to OLOL parishioners in the broader Brown County catchment.

Broad incumbents

• Diocese of Green Bay: The diocesan umbrella under which OLOL operates — encompasses all 150+ parishes and schools in the region, sets canonical/operational standards, channels Catholic Charities services, and functions as the broader institutional incumbent that shapes OLOL's strategic options.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@OLoLDePere/streams
• Facebookfacebook.com/ololdp
• Instagraminstagram.com/ololdeperewi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/our-lady-of-lourdes-parish-family

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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