BO Eichstätt

What BO Eichstätt does

Bistum Eichstätt (Diocese of Eichstätt) is one of 27 Catholic dioceses in Germany, headquartered in Eichstätt, Bavaria, at Luitpoldstr. 2. Founded circa 741 AD by Saint Willibald, it serves approximately 360,000 registered Catholics across 271 parishes in the Bavarian region. Its operating arm, the Bischöfliches Ordinariat Eichstätt, manages central administration, personnel, and finances for the diocese. Core products and services span pastoral care and the seven sacraments, religious education, Catholic schooling, and a network of approximately 190 kindergartens, roughly 100 parish libraries, conference houses, and the Diözesanmuseum. Through wholly-owned subsidiary St. Gundekar-Werk Eichstätt Wohnungs- und Städtebaugesellschaft mbH, the diocese operates more than 5,000 rental housing units and additional urban development activities; Kath. Kita IN gGmbH runs Catholic kindergarten operations in the Ingolstadt region with 500+ employees.

The business model is funded primarily through Kirchensteuer (church tax), collected as a percentage of members' income tax via the Bavarian state apparatus, supplemented by rental income, kindergarten and service fees, and donations. Digital distribution channels include the bistum-eichstaett.de portal, a job portal, a Mediathek (media library), the Stein-Zeit podcast on church and digitalization, a weekly "Geistlicher Impuls" spiritual reflection, livestreamed liturgical events including the annual Willibaldswoche festival, and active presence on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and SoundCloud. The diocese maintains a 50-year international partnership with the Archdiocese of Gitega in Burundi (since 1976), encompassing pastoral cooperation, education, and reconciliation work. Governance is led by Bishop Dr. Dr. Christian Würtz, appointed July 7, 2026 by Pope Leo XIV, succeeding Bishop Gregor Maria Hanke who served nearly 19 years. No AI/ML technology stack or commercial product launches in the venture-backed sense are present; the organization's moat rests on canonical jurisdiction, centuries-old tradition, and a deep regional distribution network.

Name

BO Eichstätt

Legal name

Bistum Eichstätt

Website

https://bistum-eichstaett.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bistum Eichstätt is a Catholic diocese in Bavaria, Germany, founded circa 741 AD, serving approximately 360,000 registered Catholics across 271 parishes and operating kindergartens, libraries, schools, and a 5,000+ unit housing company, funded primarily through church tax.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Organization Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Pastoral care services
• Religious education
• Catholic kindergarten services
• Diocesan housing services
• Sacramental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Eichstätt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Kirchensteuer (Church Tax): The diocese collects church tax (Kirchensteuer) from its registered members as a percentage of income tax, which is the primary source of funding for the diocese and its 271 parishes.
2. Diocese Administration: The Bischöfliches Ordinariat (Diocesan Administration) manages the central administration including support for pastoral care, personnel management, and financial management for the diocese.
3. Real Estate and Housing (St. Gundekar-Werk): The St. Gundekar-Werk Eichstätt is a housing and urban development company with over 5,000 company-owned rental units, providing rental income from residential properties.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bistum Eichstätt is a Catholic diocese delivering pastoral care, sacramental services (baptism, first communion, confirmation, marriage, anointing of the sick, burial), religious education, and community support to approximately 360,000 registered Catholics across 271 parishes in Bavaria. It operates a network of around 190 Catholic kindergartens, diocesan schools, libraries, a diocesan museum, conference houses, and counseling centers, and provides rental housing through its subsidiary St. Gundekar-Werk, which manages more than 5,000 units.

Product overview

The Bistum Eichstätt (Diocese of Eichstätt) operates a comprehensive digital ecosystem comprising its main website portal, specialized job portal, media library (Mediathek), and various digital content offerings. The diocese manages approximately 190 Catholic kindergartens and 100 libraries as part of its educational network, along with cultural institutions including the Diözesanmuseum and multiple conference houses. Digital offerings include the Stein-Zeit podcast, Geistlicher Impuls weekly spiritual content, an audioguide for children in the Eichstätter Dom, and live streaming capabilities for major events like the Willibaldswoche. The diocese maintains active social media presence across Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Soundcloud for communication and media distribution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sacramental and Pastoral Care Services
• Catholic Kindergarten Network (Kindertageseinrichtungen)
• St. Gundekar-Werk Housing Rental Services

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Erzbistum Gitega (Burundi)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 197650-year partnership (since 1976) with the Archdiocese of Gitega in Burundi involving faith, solidarity, and mutual learning. The partnership includes the Social and Pastoral Centre Bugendana, with cooperation in education, reconciliation, pastoral care, and concrete assistance. The partnership was celebrated with the 50th anniversary in 2026.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Erzbistum Bamberg: Bavarian Catholic archdiocese operating parishes, schools, and charitable services under the same Kirchensteuer framework, with overlapping institutional structure to Bistum Eichstätt.
• Erzbistum Freiburg: Southwest German Catholic archdiocese where Bishop Würtz previously served; operates under the same Kirchensteuer and diocesan governance model as Bistum Eichstätt, providing a useful comparison for leadership transition outcomes.
• Bistum Passau: Neighboring Bavarian Catholic diocese with a similar portfolio of parishes, schools, and pastoral services funded by Kirchensteuer, making it directly comparable in operating model.
• Bistum Regensburg: Another adjacent Bavarian Catholic diocese with similar scale of parishes, kindergartens, and social institutions; directly comparable in funding model, governance structure, and service portfolio.
• Bistum Augsburg: Neighboring Bavarian Catholic diocese with a comparable mix of parishes, schools, and charitable institutions funded through the same Kirchensteuer mechanism, making it a near-direct operational peer.
• Erzbistum München und Freising: The Catholic Archdiocese of Munich and Freising is the most immediate geographic and structural peer — also a Bavarian Catholic jurisdiction governing parishes, schools, and social services with a comparable Kirchensteuer funding model and overlapping member base.
• Bistum Speyer: Catholic diocese in southwestern Germany with comparable parish network, charitable services, and Kirchensteuer-based funding, structurally analogous to Bistum Eichstätt.
• Bistum Würzburg: Catholic diocese in Franconia with comparable parish network and social services mix, sharing the Kirchensteuer funding model and Bavarian institutional context.

Others

• Caritasverband für die Diözese Eichstätt e.V. The Caritas association affiliated with the diocese itself — operates charitable social services (counseling, refugee aid, etc.) within the diocese's territory and is closely entwined with diocesan operations, making it a key ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Evangelisch-Lutherische Kirche in Bayern: The Lutheran state church in Bavaria is a broader incumbent peer — the principal Protestant counterpart operating parishes, schools, and social services across the same Bavarian geography, competing for member loyalty and donations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@bistumeichstaett
• Facebookfacebook.com/bistumeichstaett
• Instagraminstagram.com/bistumeichstaett
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bo-eichst%C3%A4tt

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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