Archdiocese of Las Vegas

What Archdiocese of Las Vegas does

The Archdiocese of Las Vegas is the official Catholic ecclesiastical jurisdiction serving Southern Nevada, including Las Vegas, Henderson, and surrounding communities. Originally established as the Diocese of Las Vegas in 2000, it was elevated to Archdiocese status by Pope Francis on May 30, 2023, making it the newest archdiocese in the United States. The institution operates under the hierarchical authority of the Holy See (Vatican) and is led by Archbishop George Leo Thomas, Ph.D. — the first Archbishop of Las Vegas, previously Bishop of Helena, Montana and Auxiliary Bishop of Seattle — alongside Auxiliary Bishop Gregory W. Gordon.

Its service portfolio spans parish churches, K-12 Catholic schools operated through Las Vegas Catholic Schools, faith formation programs (including Hispanic Ministry, Youth & YA Ministry, Catholic Scouting), vocational discernment via Diocesan Vocations and the Permanent Diaconate, social outreach through Catholic Community Services (Catholic Charities, Health Ministry), adoption services via Loving Hearts Adoption, the Metropolitan Tribunal for ecclesiastical legal matters, and a Safe Environment child-protection program. The core digital platform is powered by eCatholic, providing an integrated website with a parish finder, school finder, online Mass streaming (including Catholic TV), and donation processing, supplemented by Google Translate for multilingual access and active Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube channels.

Funding is sourced from voluntary donations and tithes, the annual Catholic Services Appeal (CSA), designated special collections, planned/legacy giving, and a vehicle donation program. The Archdiocese holds no equity investors or external shareholders; assets are held in trust for the Church's mission. It is a private religious organization under the canonical, not corporate, ownership of the Roman Catholic Church. The central administrative office is headquartered at 336 Cathedral Way, Las Vegas, Nevada, with roughly 61 central-office employees coordinating across multiple parishes, schools, and ministry offices throughout the region.

Name

Archdiocese of Las Vegas

Legal name

Archdiocese of Las Vegas

Website

https://dioceseoflasvegas.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Archdiocese of Las Vegas is the newest Catholic archdiocese in the United States, serving Southern Nevada through parishes, K-12 Catholic schools, faith formation, vocations, adoption services, and Catholic Charities under the leadership of Archbishop George Leo Thomas, Ph.D.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious and Ecclesiastical Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

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), Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG), Religious/Faith-Based Cable Networks (MPABAFAK), Campus Spiritual & Religious Life (EDALAHAI)

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Catholic K-12 education
• Faith formation programs
• Catholic sacramental services
• Religious charitable ministries

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas

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. Donations and Tithes: Parishioners contribute through regular tithes and donations, with online donation options available through the website.
2. Catholic Services Appeal (CSA): Annual fundraising campaign supporting archdiocesan ministries and operations.
3. Special Collections: Designated collections for specific Catholic causes and ministries throughout the year.
4. Planned Giving: Legacy gift programs allowing donors to include the archdiocese in estate planning.
5. Vehicle Donation: Donation program accepting vehicles as charitable contributions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Archdiocese of Las Vegas provides Catholic spiritual, educational, and social services across Southern Nevada through a network of parishes, K-12 Catholic schools, and ministry offices. Core offerings include weekly Mass, the seven sacraments, faith formation programs, Catholic K-12 education, vocation discernment, Hispanic Ministry, adoption services, and Catholic Charities social outreach, funded primarily through donations and the annual Catholic Services Appeal.

Product overview

The Archdiocese of Las Vegas operates as a religious institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of parish, educational, and ministry services. The portfolio includes Parish Finder and School Finder directory services, Online Mass streaming, Department of Faith Formation programs with Hispanic Ministry and youth programs, Diocesan Vocations discernment resources, Safe Environment child protection programs, online Development & Donation portals, Marriage Information services, Social Action Ministry including Catholic Charities, and Metropolitan Tribunal services. These services are delivered primarily through the eCatholic-powered website platform and serve the spiritual, educational, and social welfare needs of the Las Vegas Catholic community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Las Vegas Catholic Schools: Network of Catholic schools operating under the Archdiocese of Las Vegas

Products and services

• Parish Finder
• School Finder
• Online Mass
• Department of Faith Formation
• Diocesan Vocations

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Diocese of Phoenix: Catholic diocese covering another fast-growing Sunbelt metropolitan area with similar Hispanic ministry needs, Catholic school systems, and recently elevated status. Highly comparable in scale, demographic profile, and operational structure.
• Diocese of Reno: The other Catholic diocese in Nevada, covering Northern Nevada. Comparable as the closest geographic peer operating under the same ecclesiastical province, with smaller scale and overlapping statewide donor base considerations.
• Archdiocese of Denver: Catholic archdiocese serving a similarly growing Western U.S. metro area with parishes, schools, and ministries. Comparable governance structure, Hispanic population, and parish/school network scale.
• Diocese of Salt Lake City: Catholic diocese covering Utah and growing Intermountain West communities. Comparable in scale, parish structure, and serving a region with significant in-migration and minority Catholic populations.
• Diocese of Sacramento: Western U.S. Catholic diocese with comparable geographic scope, parish/school network, and Hispanic ministry requirements. Similar demographic and operational profile.
• Diocese of Oakland: Catholic diocese with diverse ethnic ministries, Catholic schools, and a metropolitan California footprint. Comparable governance and parish federation structure.

Broad incumbents

• Archdiocese of Los Angeles: Largest U.S. Catholic archdiocese with extensive Hispanic Ministry, Catholic school system, and Catholic Charities operations. A broader incumbent with overlapping ministries but vastly larger scale and more diversified portfolio.
• Catholic Charities USA: National umbrella organization for Catholic Charities agencies. Comparable in the social services and outreach segment, operating adoption, health, and community programs analogous to Catholic Community Services of Las Vegas.

Others

• National Catholic Register: Catholic media organization providing news and digital content to Catholic communities. Relevant as a media/broadcasting peer for the Archdiocese's Online Mass streaming and YouTube channels.
• eCatholic: Catholic website and digital ministry platform provider. Directly comparable as the technology vendor powering the Archdiocese's website, online Mass, parish finder, and donation processing infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ArchdioceseofLasVegas
• Facebookfacebook.com/LVdiocese
• Instagraminstagram.com/lvarchdiocese

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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