GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH

What GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH does

Good Shepherd Parish is a Catholic parish organization headquartered in Saco, Maine, operating under the Diocese of Portland and serving communities in Southern Maine including Biddeford, Lyman, Old Orchard Beach, and Saco. The parish was established in 2011 through the consolidation of multiple Catholic churches and currently operates across six physical locations: Most Holy Trinity Church (Saco, main parish), St. Joseph Church (Biddeford), St. Philip Church (Lyman), St. Margaret Church (Old Orchard Beach), St. Brendan Chapel (a seasonal chapel in Biddeford Pool open Memorial Day through Labor Day), and St. James Catholic School (PreK through 8th grade in Biddeford). Core offerings center on Catholic Mass services across multiple daily and weekend schedules, the seven sacraments (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, and Holy Orders), faith formation programs for children and youth, sacramental preparation, OCIA/RCIA programs for adults seeking to become Catholic, and pastoral care including hospital ministry.

The parish runs an extensive ministry ecosystem including Music Ministry, Youth Ministry, Food Ministry, Forever Young (senior) Ministry, men's and women's groups, college ministry, Knights of Columbus councils in three communities, a Saco Seekers AA recovery meeting program, and partnerships with St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop and the Saco Meals Program for charitable outreach. Technology is delivered through the eCatholic platform, which powers the parish website, online giving, event registration, mass intention scheduling, and email communications; the My Parish App (Apple/Android) provides mobile access to daily readings, prayers, push notifications, and online tithing; and the parish also offers free access to the FORMED Catholic digital formation platform for members.

Revenue is derived from voluntary donations (weekly offertory, second collections, Holy Day offerings, and the diocesan Catholic Appeal), tuition from St. James Catholic School, faith formation registration fees ($35-$75 per family tiered structure), wedding ceremony fees ($400-$1,000 depending on parish membership and venue), and small unit-priced memorial donations ($10 for sanctuary lamps, Mass stipends, memorial book entries). The parish employs approximately 20 staff including clergy (Pastor Fr. Timothy J. Nadeau, Parochial Vicar Fr. Joseph Osunde O.P., Fr. Felix Udolisa O.P., and Deacon Kevin Jacques), school principal Dr. Timothy Kane, and directors covering faith formation, pastoral administration, sacred music, business operations, communications, and finance. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed, though Annual Financial Reports for fiscal years 2018-2025 are referenced as available.

Name

GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH

Legal name

Good Shepherd Parish

Website

https://goodshepherdparish.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Good Shepherd Parish is a Catholic parish in Saco, Maine operating six locations across Southern Maine under the Diocese of Portland, delivering Mass, sacraments, faith formation, and a PreK-8 Catholic school (St. James) to parishioners and families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Saco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Weekly Offertory: Regular weekly donations from parishioners through collection baskets or online giving via eCatholic platform
2. Second Collections: Periodic special collections for specific purposes such as repairs and maintenance, Catholic school sponsorship, Peter's Pence, and religious education programs
3. Second Collection Offerings: One-time donations for specific parish needs and charitable causes
4. Catholic Appeal: Diocesan-wide annual campaign supporting church ministries, priests, children formation, sick care, and young adult faith guidance
5. Shepherds of Hope Campaign: Capital campaign for stable patrimony and parish financial stability
6. St. James School Tuition: Parish-operated Catholic school serving PreK through 8th grade with tuition-based revenue
7. Faith Formation Fees: Registration fees for faith formation classes: $50 per child for sacramental prep, $35 per child for St. James students, $35 per child for grades PreK-5, or $75 per family
8. Wedding Fees: Fees for wedding ceremonies: $400-$500 for registered parishioners at main churches, $500-$1000 for St. Brendan Chapel depending on residency status
9. Mass Intentions: Donations for Mass intentions to be offered for deceased or living persons; $10 for sanctuary lamps, memorial book entries, and mass stipends

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Good Shepherd Parish is a Roman Catholic parish in the Diocese of Portland, Maine, headquartered in Saco and operating across six worship sites. It provides weekend and daily Mass, the seven sacraments, parish-based faith formation for all ages, pastoral care, and operates St. James School, a K-8 Catholic elementary school serving the Southern Maine community.

Product overview

Good Shepherd Parish is a Catholic parish serving Southern Maine with a unified ministry consisting of six church locations. The core offerings center on Catholic sacraments and Mass services, supplemented by faith formation programs, St. James Catholic School (PreK-8th grade), and various parish ministries. Digital services include online giving powered by eCatholic, a mobile parish app, and the FORMED media platform. The parish also provides pastoral care to the sick and homebound, and participates in the annual Catholic Appeal campaign for the Diocese of Portland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• St. Joseph Church: Catholic church located at 178 Elm Street, Biddeford, ME 04005
• St. Philip Church
• St. Margaret Church
• St. Brendan Chapel
• Most Holy Trinity Church
• St. James Catholic School
• My Parish App

Products and services

• Weekend and Daily Mass
• Sacraments (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance, Anointing, Holy Orders, Matrimony)

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diocese of PortlandcoreOthersGood Shepherd Parish operates under the Diocese of Portland as a constituent parish. The diocese provides priests, administrative oversight, and coordinates the annual Catholic Appeal campaign. Parish follows diocesan policies and guidelines.
• eCatholiccoreTechnology or IntegrationeCatholic provides the parish website platform, online giving system, mass intention scheduling, event registration, and parish app technology. The partnership enables digital engagement with parishioners.
• Knights of ColumbusminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThree local councils operate within the parish: Biddeford Council, Lyman Council, and Old Orchard Beach Council. They support parish activities and community service.
• St. Vincent de Paul SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop operates in connection with the parish, providing charitable outreach and support for those in need within the community.
• Southern Maine Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFor over 30 years, Good Shepherd Parish has provided Catholic pastoral care to patients at SMMC and other area hospitals, offering spiritual support, sacraments, and prayer during times of illness.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• St. Mary of the Visitation Parish: Catholic parish in the Diocese of Portland serving greater Portland-area communities. Comparable as a similarly sized Maine Catholic parish offering sacraments, faith formation, school, and community ministries under diocesan oversight.
• St. Paul the Apostle Parish: Catholic parish in Bangor, Maine, also under the Diocese of Portland. Comparable as a multi-program Maine Catholic parish with sacraments, faith formation, school ministry, and community outreach funded through the same donation model.
• Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception: The mother church of the Diocese of Portland in Portland, Maine. Operates as the diocesan cathedral parish with comparable Catholic worship, sacraments, faith formation, and diocesan-coordinated giving programs in the same regional market.
• Parish of the Holy Spirit: Catholic parish in the Diocese of Portland serving the Windham/Gray area. Comparable as another multi-site consolidated Catholic parish in Maine with similar worship, formation, and diocesan affiliation model.
• Holy Cross Parish (South Portland): Catholic parish in South Portland, Maine, under the Diocese of Portland. Comparable operating model including sacramental programming, faith formation, school connections, and donation-driven revenue streams.
• St. Joseph Parish (Lewiston): Catholic parish in Lewiston, Maine, in the same Diocese of Portland. Operates with the same eCatholic-style digital infrastructure, faith formation programs, and donation-funded model, making it a structural peer.

Regional players

• St. Brendan Parish: Catholic parish sharing a namesake (St. Brendan) located outside Maine. While not in the same geography, operates a similar multi-ministry Catholic parish model with school, faith formation, and community outreach funded by donations.

Others

• Catholic Foundation of Maine: Diocesan-affiliated foundation that supports parish capital campaigns, endowments, and Shepherds of Hope-style fundraising. Comparable as an institutional partner governing major parish financial initiatives in the same diocesan structure.
• FORMED: Catholic digital faith-formation platform offered to parishioners through Good Shepherd. Relevant as a peer capability layer shared across thousands of U.S. Catholic parishes for adult and family faith education.
• eCatholic: Technology vendor powering Good Shepherd's website, online giving, mass intention scheduling, and event registration. Comparable as the parish's core digital infrastructure partner, shared across many Catholic parishes in similar operational setups.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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