Prince of Peace Catholic Community

What Prince of Peace Catholic Community does

Prince of Peace Catholic Community is a nonprofit Catholic parish founded on June 29, 1971, in Northwest Houston, Texas, operating under the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. The parish serves a vibrant, multicultural congregation averaging over 10,000 attendees each weekend across 9 Masses offered in both English and Spanish, supplemented by daily Mass, Confession, and Eucharistic Adoration. Its campus at 19222 Tomball Parkway comprises the Main Church, Mary Chapel, St. Joseph Center (Religious Education), St. Andrew Discipleship Center, St. Pedro Calungsod Youth Center, Mercy Center, and St. Nicholas Childcare Center.

Name

Prince of Peace Catholic Community

Legal name

Prince of Peace Catholic Community

Website

https://pophouston.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311), Religious Organizations (8131), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG), Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE)

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Religious worship services
• Faith formation programs
• Pastoral care ministries
• Charitable outreach services

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Parishioners contribute through weekly/monthly giving during Mass services and through online giving platforms like Pushpay.
2. Donations and Offerings: Parish receives donations for various ministries including Mercy Ministry, Gabriel Project, and other charitable programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Prince of Peace Catholic Community is a Catholic parish that provides regular Mass services (weekend, daily, and Vigil, in English and Spanish), administers the seven sacraments, and runs faith formation, sacramental preparation, and adult initiation programs such as OCIA and Alpha. It also operates an extensive Mercy Ministry offering food pantry services, emergency financial assistance, pregnancy support through the Gabriel Project, grief and counseling referrals, and community groups serving all ages and life situations. All religious services are offered free of charge, supported by parishioner tithes, offerings, and online donations.

Product overview

Prince of Peace Catholic Community operates as a single unified parish offering a comprehensive portfolio of Catholic religious services and community programs. The core offerings center on weekly Mass services (in English and Spanish), the OCIA conversion process, and the Alpha course for faith exploration. Faith Formation encompasses religious education for children and youth. The parish provides extensive Mercy Ministry Programs including food assistance, emergency financial help, disaster response, and pregnancy support through the Gabriel Project. Pastoral Care Services include grief support, counseling referrals, Eucharistic ministry to homebound members, and various support groups. Additional offerings include sacramental administration (Baptism, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick), live streaming of Masses, and the Blessed Beginnings Preschool. All services are provided free of charge or at minimal cost as part of the parish mission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mass Services
• Sacraments
• Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA)
• Alpha Course
• Faith Formation
• Mercy Ministry Programs Compassionate outreach services including a food pantry, emergency financial assistance, disaster response, the Gabriel Project (pregnancy support), and other community support programs serving individuals and families in need.
• Pastoral Care Services Spiritual, emotional, and practical support including counseling referrals, Eucharistic ministry to the homebound, hospital and nursing home visits, grief support, and prayer ministry for parishioners facing life challenges.
• Support Groups and Counseling Various support groups addressing mental health, grief, divorce, substance abuse, pornography addiction, and spiritual direction. Referrals to Catholic counseling partners such as Gratia Plena, Begin Again Counseling, and Rejoice Counseling are offered.
• Blessed Beginnings Preschool Early childhood education program operating as part of the parish, established in the mid-1990s to serve parish families with preschool-aged children.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bonding Against AdversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization that hosts citizenship classes and workshops at Prince of Peace to help people become American citizens, learn about U.S. laws, history, and culture.
• Gratia PlenacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLicensed mental health counseling service provided at the Mercy Center, offering emotional support incorporating Catholic faith values. Spanish-speaking counselor available.
• Begin Again CounselingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic counseling service referred to parish members seeking mental health support.
• Rejoice CounselingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic counseling service referred to parish members seeking mental health support.
• The Council on RecoverycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHouston-based organization offering outpatient treatment and counseling for drug or alcohol addiction. Referenced as resource for substance abuse support.
• The Right StepcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInpatient treatment and follow-up care for individuals needing drug rehab and detox services. Accepts Medicaid.
• Alcoholics Anonymous HoustonminorStrategic or Co-development Partner12-step program offering support through group meetings and individual sponsorship for those recovering from alcohol addiction.
• Narcotics AnonymousminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport and group meetings for individuals seeking to recover from drug abuse and addiction.
• Al-Anon/Alateen HoustonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroup support for individuals affected by alcohol abuse of a friend or family member.
• Nar-Anon Family GroupsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport for those affected by a friend or family member's drug abuse.
• Sagrado Corazón de JesuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister parish relationship (Sister Parish Relationship Committee - SPaRC) supporting mission trips and spiritual connections with Guatemala parish.
• GriefShareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBible-based, Christ-centered grief support program used by the Grief Ministry.
• Alpha (Catholic Editions)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Alpha course adapted for Catholic context, used for evangelization and faith exploration.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church (Houston): Catholic parish in Houston with bilingual Masses, faith formation, and community outreach. Comparable in Catholic parish structure and bilingual ministry focus.
• Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart (Houston): Co-cathedral of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston serving a large Catholic community in Houston with multi-language Masses, faith formation, and social outreach. Comparable Catholic parish structure and archdiocesan governance.
• St. Mary Catholic Church (Houston): Established Catholic parish in Houston providing Mass, sacraments, faith formation, and bilingual ministries. Comparable in scale, mission, and ministry portfolio to Prince of Peace.
• St. Michael Catholic Church (Houston): Catholic parish in the Houston area providing worship, sacraments, and faith formation. Similar in mission and archdiocesan affiliation.
• St. Ignatius Loyola Church (Houston): Houston-area Catholic parish within the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Directly comparable as a Catholic worship community offering Mass, sacraments, faith formation, and community ministries to a similar demographic.
• Church of the Gesu (Houston): Catholic parish in Houston offering Mass, faith formation, retreats, and parish life programs. Direct comparable in Catholic parish operations and community ministry model.
• St. Laurence Catholic Church (Sugar Land, TX): Large Catholic parish in the greater Houston area with multi-Mass weekend schedule, faith formation, and ministries. Closely comparable in Catholic parish operations and congregational engagement model.

Broad incumbents

• Second Baptist Church (Houston): Large Houston-area megachurch with multiple weekend services, faith formation, and community ministries. Comparable in operational scale and breadth of community-facing programs.
• Woodlands Church (The Woodlands, TX): Large non-denominational Christian congregation in the greater Houston area offering weekend services, children's programs, and community outreach. Comparable as a large, multi-service faith community in the same regional market.

Others

• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston: Archdiocesan social services arm providing counseling, refugee resettlement, food assistance, and disaster relief. Comparable as a faith-based social services provider in the same archdiocesan ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pophouston
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/prince-of-peace-catholic-community-houston-tx

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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