Cathedral of the Assumption

What Cathedral of the Assumption does

Cathedral of the Assumption is a Roman Catholic cathedral parish in Louisville, Kentucky, operating as the seat of the Archdiocese of Louisville under Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre. It is the third oldest Catholic Cathedral in continuous use in the United States, completed in 1852 in Neo-Gothic style with a 287-foot steeple that was North America's tallest spire at completion in 1858. The institution provides religious services (daily and Sunday Mass, all seven Catholic sacraments), comprehensive faith formation programs for all ages (OCIA/RCIA, adult formation, marriage preparation), an internationally recognized music ministry led by Dr. Philip Brisson (Director of Music), and community outreach including the Daily Lunch Program serving thousands annually at the Sandefur Dining Hall.

The cathedral's technology stack is modest and mission-appropriate: a We Connect Parish mobile app for member communications, an Online Pictorial Directory, the WeShare online giving platform, a 2009 audio tour produced by Museum Works of Dallas, and YouTube live streaming. Its most distinctive physical technology assets are the 1983 Steiner-Reck pipe organ (a 43-rank mechanical-action tracker organ with 36 stops and hand-carved mahogany casework) and historical artifacts including the 1883 Coronation Window. The cathedral also houses the Archdiocesan History Center preserving Catholic heritage from 1775 to present, and offers guided tours and formation programs in the Patterson Education Center.

The business model is nonprofit religious in nature. The cathedral does not charge for regular worship services, sacraments, or most parish programs. Revenue derives from three streams: (1) recurring stewardship donations and tithes from parishioners via weekly offerings, online giving (WeShare), and stock donations; (2) one-time sacramental and wedding fees; (3) community event proceeds such as Let's Dance Louisville (which raised ~$187,000 in 2025 for the Feed My Neighbor program), Cathedral Bourbon Society tastings, and chili cook-offs. Distribution is regional and primarily in-person at the 433 S. Fifth Street location, with global digital reach via YouTube and online newsletters. The cathedral serves approximately 800-1,500 estimated registered parish families plus thousands of community members through social services.

Name

Cathedral of the Assumption

Legal name

Cathedral of the Assumption

Website

https://cathedraloftheassumption.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1852

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cathedral of the Assumption is a Roman Catholic cathedral parish in Louisville, Kentucky, serving as the seat of the Archdiocese of Louisville. It provides religious services, sacraments, faith formation, music programs, and community outreach including a daily lunch ministry serving thousands annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious and Community Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

akta.pro primary industry

Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences) (BPAGAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL), Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Catholic worship services
• Sacramental ministry programs
• Community food ministry
• Faith formation programs
• Sacred music concerts

Headquarters

HQ city

Louisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Stewardship/Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary donations from parishioners through weekly offerings, online giving through WeShare, and stock donations. This forms the primary financial support for cathedral operations and ministries.
2. Wedding and Sacramental Fees: Fees for wedding ceremonies, baptism preparation classes, and other sacramental services.
3. Community Event Proceeds: Fundraising through events like Let's Dance Louisville charity competition that generated nearly $187,000 for Feed My Neighbor program, Cathedral Bourbon Society tastings, and chili cook-offs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cathedral of the Assumption is a Roman Catholic cathedral parish that provides weekly and daily worship services, all seven Catholic sacraments (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony, Holy Orders), faith formation programs for adults and children, a daily community lunch ministry, and a sacred music program including choir performances and organ recitals. It operates from a historic 1852 Neo-Gothic cathedral building in Louisville, Kentucky, as part of the Archdiocese of Louisville.

Product overview

Cathedral of the Assumption is a Roman Catholic cathedral parish in Louisville, Kentucky, offering religious services, sacramental programs, and community outreach. Its technology offerings include the We Connect Parish App for member engagement, an Online Pictorial Directory, and Online Giving Platform. The parish also operates the Daily Lunch Program (Sandefur Dining Hall), provides wedding services, music programs including the Cathedral Concert Series with organ recitals, and offers an Audio Tour of the historic church building.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Daily Lunch Program (Sandefur Dining Hall)
• Audio Tour
• Cathedral Concert Series
• Wedding Services
• Adult Formation Programs
• Parish Twinning Project (Haiti and Congo)

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly $187,000 raised annually through Let's Dance Louisville for Feed My Neighbor program
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.

• Let's Dance LouisvillemajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 June 2025Annual charity dance competition that raised nearly $187,000 in 2025 for Feed My Neighbor daily lunch program. The 10th annual event held at The Galt House featured 12 dancers competing for People's Choice and Grand Champion awards. Dancers present checks directly to Sandefur Dining Hall.
• Gallrein FarmsminorOthersLocal farm that provides generous donations of fresh produce to the Daily Lunch Program. Father Klotter visits annually to bless the farm and staff and thank them for their ongoing contributions.
• Tek4KidsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology education nonprofit with logo featured on cathedral website, indicating partnership for digital initiatives or shared mission around youth development.
• Louisville Master ChoraleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Philip Brisson, Director of Music, was instrumental in founding this premier chorale ensemble which performs with orchestra in local churches. Cathedral choirs collaborate with Louisville Orchestra and other churches including 'Louisville's Three Choirs Festival' with Christ Church Episcopal Cathedral and Calvary Episcopal Church.
• Louisville OrchestraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCathedral choirs perform with the Louisville Orchestra locally, including special collaborative performances.
• Noble FunkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue hosting volunteer appreciation events for Daily Lunch Program, such as the June 10 event for program volunteers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Cathedral of Saint Paul: Co-cathedral of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Compares as a Catholic cathedral offering sacraments, music ministry, formation, and community programs, with similar heritage-tourism and stewardship funding model.
• St. Patrick's Cathedral (New York): Seat of the Archdiocese of New York; operates Catholic worship, sacraments, music, formation, and tourism at much larger scale. Directly comparable as a high-profile Catholic cathedral parish with heritage tourism and major donor programming.
• Holy Name Cathedral (Chicago): Mother church of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Operates worship, sacraments, music, adult formation, and parish life from a historic cathedral footprint, directly comparable in mission mix and programming.
• Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption: Mother church of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Operates as a Catholic cathedral with similar functions: Mass, sacraments, music ministry, formation, and community outreach, making it the closest functional peer despite a different city.
• Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Newark): Mother church of the Archdiocese of Newark. Comparable as a historic Catholic cathedral with active music ministry, formation programs, and community outreach serving a diverse urban congregation.
• Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels (Los Angeles): Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles; runs Catholic worship, music, formation, and community ministries. Comparable as a contemporary-styled Catholic cathedral parish with multi-program operations and stewardship fundraising.

Broad incumbents

• Washington National Cathedral: Episcopal cathedral comparable in scale, heritage-tourism draw, music programming, and donor stewardship model, though denominationally distinct. Functions as a sister 'mother church' operation with similar community and outreach programs.
• Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception: Largest Catholic church in North America and a national pilgrimage site. Comparable in Catholic worship, music, and formation mission but operates at much larger, multi-dioceses scale with a national donor base.

Others

• Catholic Charities of Louisville: Sister social-outreach arm of the Archdiocese of Louisville. Comparable in mission delivery (food insecurity, social services, immigrant support) and donor base, but specialized in direct social services rather than worship and formation.
• Archdiocese of Louisville: Parent ecclesiastical authority overseeing the cathedral. Comparable as the institutional operator coordinating parishes, schools, and ministries in the same geography; relevant as a governance and funding counterpart rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/@cathedral1852
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@cathedraloftheassumptionlo1534/streams
• Facebookfacebook.com/coalouisville
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cathedral-of-the-assumption

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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