Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi

What Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi does

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi is a Catholic parish and the mother church of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, located at 131 Cathedral Place in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Founded in 1610 with the city of Santa Fe, the parish operates in the current Romanesque stone cathedral completed in 1887 and was elevated to Basilica status by Pope Benedict XVI in 2005. It offers the seven Catholic sacraments, daily and Sunday Masses, faith formation, music ministry, liturgical services, and pastoral care, serving a primary congregation of Catholic parishioners and a secondary segment of heritage visitors and tourists drawn to the historic site.

The parish is staffed by a small team of approximately 13 ecclesiastical and administrative personnel, including a Rector, three Deacons, and Directors of Religious Education, Music, Liturgy, Finance & Operations, Administration & Youth, and Adult Faith Formation. It operates multiple auxiliary organizations and ministries, including the Altar Society, La Cofradia de La Conquistadora (a devotional confraternity with origins dating to 1685), the Sacred Heart League, the Knights of Columbus Council 1707, the St. Vincent de Paul Society, and the Living Our Faith Ministry (a joint ministry with Cristo Rey Parish). It is affiliated with the Archdiocese of Santa Fe under Archbishop John C. Wester, and partners ecumenically with First Presbyterian Church and Holy Faith Episcopal Church.

The parish generates funding through voluntary tithes, offerings, online donations via the Our Sunday Visitor (OSV Hub) platform, the Annual Catholic Appeal archdiocesan campaign, gift shop sales, and nominal membership fees for devotional organizations ($5-$25 per year). It distributes content through a parish website, weekly bulletins, Facebook, and YouTube (including live-streamed Sunday Mass), and offers a 360-degree virtual tour of the cathedral. There is no technology product portfolio, no enterprise sales motion, and no investor base; the organization operates as a nonprofit religious parish within the canonical structure of the Roman Catholic Church.

Name

Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi

Legal name

Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi

Website

https://cbsfa.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi is a Catholic parish and the mother church of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, offering Masses, sacraments, faith formation, and ministries to parishioners in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Founded in 1610 and elevated to Basilica status in 2005, it operates the historic site through donations, online giving, and archdiocesan support.

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Product category

Religious Parish Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

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

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

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Religious worship services
• Sacramental ministries
• Faith formation programs
• Liturgical music ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Fe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Parishioners contribute weekly/monthly financial support through traditional collection and online giving platforms
2. Online Giving: Electronic donations through Our Sunday Visitor platform with recurring gift options and credit card processing
3. Annual Catholic Appeal: Annual archdiocesan fundraising campaign supporting ministries and services of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe
4. Gift Shop Sales: Sale of religious items, books, and gifts at the cathedral gift shop

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi is a Catholic parish that delivers in-person worship services (Sunday and weekday Masses, confessions), administers the seven Catholic sacraments, runs faith formation and music ministry programs, and provides pastoral care and community outreach. It is supported by a website platform with online giving (OSV Hub), live-streamed Masses on YouTube, a virtual tour, an on-site gift shop, and annual ministry memberships.

Product overview

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi is a Catholic parish offering religious services and spiritual programs. Its offerings include Sunday and weekday Mass celebrations, the seven sacraments (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Marriage, Holy Orders), various liturgical and social ministries, faith formation programs, online giving for tithes and donations, and parish registration services. The parish operates a gift shop and provides virtual tour capabilities for visitors. This is a religious institution, not a technology product company, and therefore has no technology product portfolio, modules, or integrations to report.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• La Cofradia de La Conquistadora: A confraternity promoting devotion to Our Lady of Peace, La Conquistadora, with origins dating to 1685. Responsible for the upkeep of both chapels at the Cathedral and Rosario Chapel.
• Living our Faith Ministry

Products and services

• Sunday and Weekday Masses Weekly Catholic worship services including Sunday Masses (9:00 AM live-streamed and 11:00 AM), Saturday anticipatory Mass (4:00 PM), and weekday Masses (Monday-Friday 7:00 AM, plus Tuesday/Thursday 5:15 PM), offered to parishioners and visitors at the Cathedral Basilica.
• Seven Catholic Sacraments Administration of the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church: Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Penance (Confession Saturdays 2:30-3:30 PM), Anointing of the Sick, Marriage, and Holy Orders, available to Catholic faithful.
• Faith Formation Programs Religious education programs for children and adult faith formation, led by the Director of Religious Education and Director of Adult Faith Formation, preparing parishioners for sacraments and ongoing spiritual education.
• Music Ministry Liturgical music program rooted in Roman Catholic Church traditions, directed by the Director of Music with Principal Organist, Principal Pianist, and Music Assistant supporting congregational and choral music at Masses and services.
• Annual Catholic Appeal Annual archdiocesan fundraising campaign supporting ministries and services of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, in which the Cathedral Parish participates and channels contributions from parishioners.
• Online Giving 24/7 electronic donation platform powered by Our Sunday Visitor (OSV Hub) offering recurring gift options, credit card processing, and tax statement generation for parishioners and supporters.
• Cathedral Gift Shop On-site retail shop selling religious items, books, and gifts, available to visitors during cathedral open hours (Tuesday-Friday 9:30 AM-4:00 PM, Saturday 9:30 AM-3:00 PM).
• Virtual Tour of the Cathedral Basilica Interactive 360-degree virtual tour of the Cathedral Basilica available on the website for visitors worldwide to explore the historic cathedral and its art and architecture.
• La Cofradia de La Conquistadora Confraternity with origins dating to 1685, promoting devotion to Our Lady of Peace, La Conquistadora, and responsible for the upkeep of both chapels at the Cathedral and Rosario Chapel. Membership is $5 per year per person.
• Altar Society Membership Annual membership at $25 for active or inactive members of the Altar Society, established in 1921 for the purpose of caring for the church environment, altars, sanctuaries, flowers, and linens.
• Sacred Heart League Membership Annual membership at $15 for the Sacred Heart League, founded in 1874 for the sanctification of members through devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Archdiocese of Santa FecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Cathedral Basilica is the mother church of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. The Archbishop serves as Pastor of the Cathedral Parish. The parish participates in archdiocesan initiatives including the Annual Catholic Appeal.
• First Presbyterian ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Ecumenical Committee of the Downtown Churches, sharing Santa Fe's long history of faith. Collaborates on annual ecumenical faith events including Palm Sunday Procession, Las Fiestas events, and Las Posadas.
• Holy Faith Episcopal ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Ecumenical Committee of the Downtown Churches. Collaborates on annual ecumenical faith events including Palm Sunday Procession, Las Fiestas events, and Las Posadas.
• Santo Nino Regional Catholic SchoolminorOthersRegional Catholic school affiliated with the Cathedral Basilica and Archdiocese of Santa Fe.
• St. Michael's High SchoolminorOthersCatholic high school affiliated with the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, serving students from the Cathedral Basilica parish community.
• Cristo Rey ParishcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating parish in the Living Our Faith Ministry, a joint ministry to build community and provide service to churches, community, and beyond. Shared mission: To live our faith by loving and serving others.
• Villa Therese ClinicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare clinic supported by the Cathedral Basilica. Listed among Other Cathedral Basilica Organizations.
• Our Sunday VisitorcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology platform provider powering the Cathedral Basilica's website, online giving, contact forms, and registration systems.
• Knights of Columbus Council 1707minorOthersFraternal Catholic organization affiliated with the parish, exemplifying charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism through church, community, council projects, and family & youth activities.
• St. Vincent de Paul SocietyminorOthersSocial justice ministry at the Cathedral, ministers to those in crisis needing help with food, rent, utilities, clothing and other basic necessities.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• St. Patrick's Cathedral (New York): A historic Catholic cathedral basilica in Midtown Manhattan serving as the seat of the Archdiocese of New York. Comparable as a mother-church Catholic cathedral with heritage tourism draw, multiple daily Masses, sacraments, online giving, and active digital outreach.
• Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption (Covington, KY): A historic Catholic cathedral basilica in Covington, Kentucky, designated a minor basilica and serving as the mother church of the Diocese of Covington. Comparable as a heritage-designated Catholic basilica with worship, sacraments, and heritage-tourism activity.
• Mission San Juan Capistrano: A historic Catholic mission parish in California with continuous worship since 1776, daily Masses, sacraments, and a heritage-tourism draw. Comparable as a centuries-old Catholic parish with concurrent religious, heritage, and tourism functions in the Southwest.
• San Fernando Cathedral: The oldest Catholic parish in Texas, located in San Antonio, serving as a heritage Catholic cathedral in the Southwest U.S. with daily Masses, sacraments, community ministries, and tourism-related visitation — closely matching the Cathedral Basilica's Southwest heritage-cathedral profile.
• Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels: The mother church of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, offering daily Masses, sacraments, faith formation, online giving, and heritage programming. Directly comparable as a contemporary Catholic cathedral with similar ministry breadth and digital giving infrastructure.
• Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception: The largest Catholic church in North America, located in Washington, D.C., with basilica status and a strong pilgrimage/heritage-tourism model. Comparable as a Catholic basilica with broad sacramental programming, gift shop, and heritage-driven visitation.

Broad incumbents

• EWTN Global Catholic Network: The largest Catholic media network in the world, broadcasting Catholic programming including live Masses. Relevant as a broader incumbent in Catholic broadcasting/digital ministry that overlaps with the Cathedral Basilica's YouTube live-streaming and online content work.

Regional players

• First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe: A historic downtown Santa Fe congregation and co-partner with the Cathedral Basilica in the Ecumenical Committee of the Downtown Churches. Comparable as a downtown heritage faith community in the same local market, but denominational differences make it a regional co-operator rather than a direct competitor.

Others

• Our Sunday Visitor (OSV): Technology and content platform provider powering the Cathedral Basilica's website, online giving (OSV Hub), bulletin, and faith-formation content. An enabling technology/information partner rather than a direct competitor, but materially relevant to the parish's digital operations.
• Archdiocese of Santa Fe: The parent ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Cathedral Basilica; the Archbishop serves as Pastor and the parish participates in archdiocesan initiatives including the Annual Catholic Appeal. An institutional parent rather than a peer, but central to the parish's governance and fundraising.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/CathedralBasilicaofStFrancis
• Facebookfacebook.com/CathedralBasilicaOfStFrancisOfAssisi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cathedral-basilica-of-st.-francis-of-assisi

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries6 records

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