Diocese de São José dos Campos

What Diocese de São José dos Campos does

The Diocese de São José dos Campos is a Catholic ecclesiastical jurisdiction in the Vale do Paraíba region of São Paulo state, Brazil, canonically erected in 1981 and currently led by its 4th Bishop, Dom José Valmor Cesar Teixeira, SDB (appointed March 2014). It serves the Catholic faithful across approximately 40 parishes spanning São José dos Campos, Jacareí, Santa Branca, Paraibuna, Igaratá, and Monteiro Lobato, administering the seven sacraments (baptism, Eucharist, confirmation, reconciliation, anointing of the sick, matrimony, holy orders) along with religious education, youth formation, family pastoral work, prison ministry, healthcare, deaf community outreach, and marriage nullity adjudication through its Judicial Pastoral.

Its core operational footprint consists of the Cúria Diocesana and Centro Diocesano de Pastoral headquarters at Av. São João, 2650 (Jardim das Colinas, São José dos Campos), the Seminário Diocesano Santa Teresinha for clergy formation, the Catedral São Dimas as mother church, plus affiliated institutions including Faculdade Católica-SJC (higher education), Rádio Mensagem (radio broadcasting), and Jornal Expressão (monthly publication). The diocese runs more than 20 specialized pastorals (family, youth, vocation, university, liturgical, health, sobriety, child, prison, deaf, Nipo-Brasileira, and others) and a Communications Department that maintains the WordPress-based diocesan website, newsletters, Flickr photo archives, and SoundCloud audio content.

Financially, the diocese operates as a registered Brazilian religious nonprofit (CNPJ 50.461.540/0001-40) under the authority of CNBB Regional Sul 1, with revenue derived entirely from voluntary tithes (dízimo), donations, and mass intentions; financial figures are not publicly disclosed. The leadership structure includes a Vigário Geral, an Ecônomo/Moderador of the Curia, a Chancellor, ECOP coordinators across pastoral dimensions, and a Presbyteral Council. The institution does not develop proprietary technology products and has no disclosed AI, API, or developer-facing capabilities.

Name

Diocese de São José dos Campos

Legal name

Diocese de São José dos Campos

Website

https://diocese-sjc.org.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Diocese de São José dos Campos is a Catholic ecclesiastical jurisdiction in Vale do Paraíba, São Paulo, Brazil, operating 40+ parishes across six municipalities and administering sacraments, formation, and social pastoral services to the Catholic faithful under CNBB Regional Sul 1 authority.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Organization Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

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), Catholic Broadcasting (MPABALAB), Denominational & Community Periodicals (Church Magazines, Diocesan/Temple Newsletters) (MPAJAHAI)

Keywords

• Catholic diocese services
• Pastoral care
• Religious sacraments
• Parish administration
• Faith formation

Headquarters

HQ city

São José dos Campos, São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Dízimo (Tithing): Voluntary tithes and offerings from the faithful as a form of parish and diocese support.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Diocese de São José dos Campos is a Catholic ecclesiastical jurisdiction providing spiritual, sacramental, and pastoral services to the Catholic faithful across more than 40 parishes in the Vale do Paraíba region of São Paulo, Brazil. Its core offerings include the celebration of Mass and administration of the seven sacraments (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony, Holy Orders), religious education and catechesis, marriage preparation and pastoral support for families and youth, social-action and charitable programs, and diocesan communications via Rádio Mensagem, Jornal Expressão, and the Nova Aliança newsletter.

Product overview

The Diocese of São José dos Campos operates primarily as an institutional religious organization offering a comprehensive digital presence through its official website, which serves as a central hub for all diocesan activities. The main products and services include: the institutional website (diocese-sjc.org.br) as the core digital platform; the monthly Jornal Expressão newspaper and Nova Aliança leaflet as publications; Rádio Mensagem as a radio broadcasting service; Faculdade Católica-SJC as an affiliated educational institution; and the Guia Diocesano as an annual directory. Pastoral services include the Centro Diocesano de Pastoral coordinating body, the Pastoral Judiciária for marriage nullity cases, the Intenção de Missa for mass intentions, and over 20 specialized pastorals covering areas such as family, youth, communication, health, social action, and liturgy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and moderate.

• CNBB (Conferência Nacional dos Bispos do Brasil)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe diocese is an integral member of the National Conference of Bishops of Brazil (CNBB), participating in regional assemblies and national initiatives. Dom Cesar holds the position of President of the Communion and Sharing Commission at CNBB national level.
• Faculdade Católica-SJCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Catholic Faculty of São José dos Campos is an institution of higher education affiliated with the diocese, offering Theology courses. The diocese facilitated its establishment and maintains close ties.
• Rádio MensagemcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDiocesan radio station dedicated to evangelization and religious broadcasting. The diocese maintains a communications council that includes representation from Rádio Mensagem.
• Canção NovamoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcclesial movement and Catholic media organization. Mentioned in context of 'Canção Nova Abraça Vale 2026' events and activities within the diocese.
• CNBB Regional Sul 1coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional structure of CNBB to which the Diocese belongs. The diocese participates in regional assemblies and initiatives, including publishing electoral guidance materials for the region.
• Tribunal EclesiásticomoderateOthersEcclesiastical tribunal for marriage nullity processes. The diocese has a Judicial Pastoral that assists faithful in navigating tribunal processes.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Diocese de Lorena: Catholic diocese also in the Vale do Paraíba region of São Paulo state. Comparable in scale and structure, operating parishes, a seminary (Faculty Salesiana referenced in bishop's education), and pastoral services.
• Arquidiocese de Campinas: Catholic archdiocese serving Campinas and surrounding cities in São Paulo state. Comparable ecclesiastical governance structure with parishes, pastorals, and formation programs in the same regional context.
• Diocese de Belo Horizonte: Large Catholic archdiocese in Minas Gerais, comparable in diocesan governance structure with broad parish networks, formation programs, and pastoral ministries in an urban Brazilian setting.
• Arquidiocese de São Paulo: Largest Catholic archdiocese in Brazil, covering São Paulo city and surrounding municipalities. Directly comparable as a Catholic ecclesiastical governance body operating parishes, media outlets, and educational institutions in the same state.
• Arquidiocese de Aparecida: Catholic archdiocese home to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida, located in the Vale do Paraíba. Direct peer in same regional Catholic governance structure with pilgrimage, media, and formation activities.
• Diocese de Taubaté: Neighboring Catholic diocese in the Vale do Paraíba region of São Paulo state. Closely comparable as a diocesan ecclesiastical governance body serving adjacent municipalities with parish networks and pastoral ministries.

Emerging players

• Canção Nova: Catholic ecclesial movement and media organization with TV, radio, and internet evangelization platforms. Comparable as a Catholic media and evangelization entity active in the diocese's territory, with overlapping radio and digital content capabilities.

Others

• Conferência Nacional dos Bispos do Brasil (CNBB): National coordination body for Brazilian Catholic bishops, of which the Diocese is a member. Comparable as the overarching institutional structure providing national pastoral directives, publications, and formation frameworks that the Diocese implements locally.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubesoundcloud.com/diocesesjcampos
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/diocesesjc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

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