Diocese of Austin

What Diocese of Austin does

The Diocese of Austin is a Roman Catholic ecclesiastical jurisdiction established in 1947 that serves approximately 750,000 Catholics across 25 Central Texas counties, including the cities of Austin, Bryan, Killeen, Temple, and Waco. Its mission is to provide sacramental life, faith formation, Catholic education, charitable services, and priestly formation across a network of 129 parishes, missions, and university Catholic centers, supported by approximately 220 priests, more than 300 deacons, and vowed religious, as well as lay catechists, teachers, and ministers. Operationally, the Diocese runs 19 Catholic schools, the Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center (75 wooded acres in Temple), Catholic Charities of Central Texas with offices in Austin, Bryan, Killeen, and Waco, and a centralized Catholic Foundation for endowment and planned giving management.

Its operating model is donation-driven rather than commercial. Revenue is generated through several giving programs: the annual Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) supporting vocations, schools, religious education, and ministry formation; the multi-year Encountering Christ Capital and Endowment Campaign with an $85 million goal across four pillars (Emerging Disciples, Supporting Our Clergy, Strengthening Our Parishes, Embracing Discipleship); planned giving instruments including donor-advised funds, IRA charitable distributions, and gifts of stock and cryptocurrency; and the Good Shepherd Society, a tiered annual leadership giving society beginning at $500. Governance is led by Bishop Daniel E. Garcia (sixth bishop, installed September 18, 2025) under Vatican authority, with diocesan staff including a Vicar General, Chancellor, CFO, and Secretariat Directors covering formation, communications, stewardship, life/charity/justice, and administration.

Technically, the Diocese operates standard office and church administration technology, including online donation platforms (GiveCentral-powered), an online streaming capability for Mass broadcasts, a parish finder tool, and a website hosted on the eCatholic platform. It does not maintain proprietary technology products, AI/ML capabilities, or mobile applications. Its distribution model is the parish network, delivered in person with digital augmentation for streaming, communications, and donations. The Diocese is a private, non-profit religious organization under the canonical authority of the Pope and the Roman Catholic Church, with no traditional ownership structure, no parent company, and no funding rounds.

Name

Diocese of Austin

Legal name

Diocese of Austin

Website

https://austindiocese.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Diocese of Austin is a Roman Catholic diocese serving approximately 750,000 Catholics across 25 Central Texas counties via 129 parishes and missions, 19 Catholic schools, Catholic Charities offices, and a retreat center. It funds operations through annual appeals, an $85 million capital campaign, and planned giving.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Administration & Catholic Ministry Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA), Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE), Catholic Broadcasting (MPABALAB), Missionary Training Colleges & Schools (EDAHAKAF)

Keywords

• Religious services
• Catholic education
• Parish administration
• Charitable ministry
• Faith formation

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin, TX

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Catholic Services Appeal (CSA): Annual fundraising campaign supporting vocations, Catholic schools, religious education, ministry formation, and life/peace/justice initiatives. Portion of gifts ($285,000) returned to parishes and schools through grant program.
2. Encountering Christ Capital Campaign: Capital and endowment campaign to raise $85 million for local parish needs while strengthening ministries, Catholic education, faith formation, and clergy support. Campaign runs through multiple pillars including Emerging Disciples ($20M), Supporting Our Clergy ($12M), Strengthening Our Parishes ($35.5M), and Embracing Discipleship ($14M).
3. Planned Giving and Estate Gifts: Donor advised funds, IRA qualified charitable distributions, gifts of stock, cryptocurrency donations, and free will services for planned giving.
4. Good Shepherd Society: Leadership giving society with annual commitment of at least $500, offering special benefits at various membership levels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Diocese of Austin is a Roman Catholic ecclesiastical organization that operates 129 parishes, missions, and university Catholic centers across 25 Central Texas counties, serving approximately 750,000 Catholics. It delivers sacramental and liturgical services, Catholic K-12 education through 19 schools, charitable social services via Catholic Charities of Central Texas, faith formation programs, priestly and diaconal formation, retreats at Cedarbrake, and youth/young adult ministry. The diocese is funded through donations, the annual Catholic Services Appeal, the Encountering Christ capital campaign, and planned giving programs.

Product overview

The Diocese of Austin operates a comprehensive church administrative and ministry website that provides parish services, faith formation programs, and diocesan operations. The organization offers various ministry offices including Catechesis, Catholic Schools, Stewardship and Development, and social justice initiatives. The website, powered by eCatholic, serves parishes across 25 counties in Central Texas with approximately 750,000 Catholic population.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Catholic Spirit: The official magazine/publication of the Diocese of Austin
• The Friday Message
• Encountering Christ Campaign

Products and services

• Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) Annual diocesan fundraising appeal supporting vocations, Catholic schools, religious education, ministry formation, and life/peace/justice initiatives. A portion of gifts ($285,000) is returned to parishes and schools through a grant program. Used by Catholics in the diocese to support centralized ministries.
• Encountering Christ Capital and Endowment Campaign Capital and endowment campaign seeking to raise $85 million to support local parish needs while strengthening ministries, Catholic education, faith formation, and clergy support. Structured around four pillars: Emerging Disciples, Supporting Our Clergy, Strengthening Our Parishes, and Embracing Discipleship.
• Planned Giving Program Planned giving program offering donor-advised funds, IRA qualified charitable distributions, gifts of stock, cryptocurrency donations, and estate planning services for Catholic donors.
• Good Shepherd Society Annual leadership giving society requiring a minimum annual commitment of $500, offering special benefits at various membership levels to recognize and steward major Catholic donors.
• Catholic Schools (K-12 Education) Network of 19 Catholic schools across the diocese providing K-12 academic education integrated with Catholic faith formation, administered by the Office of Catholic Schools and overseen by the Superintendent.
• Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center Diocesan retreat center situated on 75 wooded acres near Temple, TX, providing two chapels, 48 private bedrooms, a quiet hermitage, and a five-bedroom group house. Hosts individual retreats, group retreats, clergy renewal, and parish formation events.
• Catholic Charities of Central Texas Affiliated charitable organization providing social services, counseling, immigration legal services, and emergency assistance across Central Texas through offices in Austin, Bryan, Killeen, and Waco.
• Sacramental and Parish Services Parish-based sacramental and liturgical services delivered through 129 parishes, missions, and university Catholic centers across 25 Central Texas counties. Includes Mass, sacraments, faith formation, and worship services with online streaming options.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Catholic Charities of Central TexascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated charitable organization providing social services, counseling, immigration legal services, and emergency assistance across multiple Central Texas locations including Austin, Bryan, Killeen, and Waco offices.
• Catholic FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiocesan foundation supporting charitable giving and endowment management for Catholic causes in Central Texas.
• Catholic Schools of the Diocese of AustincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of 19 Catholic schools providing education with Catholic formation, operated under diocesan oversight through the Office of Catholic Schools.
• Catholic Relief ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Catholic charitable organization; Bishop Garcia serves on the Board of Directors, connecting the diocese to global Catholic charitable efforts.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Archdiocese of San Antonio: Texas Catholic archdiocese with a comparable urban-rural footprint, strong Hispanic ministry emphasis, and similar multi-county parish-school-charity structure. Highly relevant for benchmarking Hispanic ministry and capital campaign execution.
• Diocese of Brownsville: Texas-Mexico border Catholic diocese with a heavily Hispanic congregation and robust Catholic Charities immigration services — directly comparable to the Diocese of Austin's Hispanic Ministry and Catholic Charities of Central Texas immigration legal services.
• Diocese of Tyler: Catholic diocese covering East Texas with a similar mix of rural parishes, schools, and stewardship programs. Comparable in scale and fundraising structure to the Diocese of Austin.
• Diocese of Fort Worth: Catholic diocese covering North-Central Texas with an overlapping geographic and demographic context, operating parishes, schools, and Catholic Charities under a single bishop. Directly comparable in mission, scale, and funding model.
• Archdiocese of Denver: Western U.S. Catholic archdiocese with a growing Sunbelt-style population and an active multi-pillar capital campaign model. Comparable in scale, fundraising approach, and demographic trajectory to the Diocese of Austin.
• Diocese of Corpus Christi: Catholic diocese serving South Texas with similar coastal-Catholic demographics, parish network, and Catholic Charities structure. Relevant peer given overlapping ministry priorities and donor base characteristics.
• Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston: Texas Catholic archdiocese that received Bishop Joe S. Vásquez in March 2025. Operates the same diocesan model (parishes, schools, charitable arm) and is the institutional destination of the Diocese of Austin's prior leader.
• Diocese of Dallas: Roman Catholic diocese serving North Texas with a comparably sized Catholic population and a similar mix of parishes, schools, and charitable ministries. Most directly comparable to the Diocese of Austin in scope, structure, and operating model.
• Diocese of Phoenix: Sunbelt Catholic diocese serving a fast-growing metropolitan region with a large Hispanic population. Comparable to the Diocese of Austin in growth dynamics, multicultural ministry needs, and capital expansion requirements.

Others

• Catholic Charities USA: National umbrella organization for the 167 diocesan Catholic Charities agencies, including Catholic Charities of Central Texas (a Diocese of Austin subsidiary). Relevant as the parent network for the Diocese's charitable and social-service operations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/AustinDiocese
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCuStS8Aoh7ORp7RRdgMhtBg
• Facebookfacebook.com/DioceseofAustin
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/diocese-of-austin
• Instagraminstagram.com/dioceseofAustin

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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