Holy Faith Catholic Church

What Holy Faith Catholic Church does

Holy Faith Catholic Church (also operating as Iglesia Santa Fe) is a Catholic parish established on March 1, 1973 by Bishop Paul F. Tanner within the Diocese of St. Augustine, headquartered at 747 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, Florida. The parish serves approximately 2,100 registered households spanning families with children, senior parishioners (22% of the adult population), University of Florida and Santa Fe College students, and multicultural communities including Filipino, Hispanic, Indian, and African Catholics. Holy Faith operates a comprehensive ministry portfolio across all seven Catholic sacraments, weekly and daily Mass services, faith formation programs for children and adults, pastoral care outreach to 14 healthcare facilities serving roughly 400 patients weekly, and social justice partnerships with Catholic Charities, St. Vincent DePaul Society, Peaceful Paths, and UF Health Street.

The parish is supported by a paid staff of 13 led by Pastor Fr. Jose Kulathinal, CMI (appointed February 14, 2022), alongside Parochial Vicars Fr. Emmanuel P. Joseph, CMI and Fr. Justino Moreno (assigned July 1, 2026), Deacon Michael Demers, and program directors in liturgy, music, and finance. An estimated 600 volunteers staff liturgical, catechetical, sacramental, youth, outreach, and social justice ministries, with 65 trained Outreach Communion & Prayer Ministers conducting the facility visit program. The underlying technology stack is modest and operational rather than differentiated: a ParishSoft online giving platform that processes recurring and one-time donations via checking account or credit card, a text-to-give mobile capability, a newly launched website (funded by community partner Dr. Mike and Judy Lukowski at University Air Center), and a YouTube livestream channel broadcasting the 9:30 AM Sunday Mass.

Revenue is donation-driven with no public disclosure of dollar amounts. Income flows through weekly tithes and offerings from registered households, recurring online giving, special collections (monthly first-Sunday poor fund, Easter, Christmas, and National Diocesan Collections), and modest program fees for Family Faith Formation ($20 per child up to three children, $60 maximum per family, with scholarships available). The go-to-market motion combines community-led word-of-mouth referrals with event-driven engagement through faith formation programs, sacramental preparation, youth ministry, and social justice outreach. Operationally, Holy Faith runs from a single Gainesville campus featuring a 700-seat church building, a Ministry Center completed in 2001, and the Fr. John M. Phillips Parish Life Center dedicated September 25, 2016, with a 2026 renovation campaign underway.

Name

Holy Faith Catholic Church

Legal name

Holy Faith Catholic Church

Website

https://holyfaithchurch.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Holy Faith Catholic Church is a Gainesville, Florida Catholic parish serving approximately 2,100 registered households through Mass services, sacraments, faith formation, pastoral care outreach to 14 healthcare facilities, and social justice ministries, supported by 13 paid staff and 600+ volunteers within the Diocese of St. Augustine.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services (Catholic Parish)

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Catholic worship services
• Sacramental preparation
• Religious education programs
• Pastoral care services
• Faith formation ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Gainesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Weekly and special collection donations from registered households during Mass services. The church receives sacrificial giving through offertory envelopes and electronic means.
2. Online Giving: ParishSoft platform enabling automatic recurring donations from checking accounts or credit cards on flexible schedules including weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual frequencies.
3. Special Collections: Monthly first Sunday collections dedicated for the poor and in need, plus seasonal collections for Easter, Christmas, and National Diocesan Collections.
4. Program Fees: Family Faith Formation fees: $20 per child up to 3 children, $60 total for 3 or more children in same family. Scholarships available for inability to pay.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Holy Faith Catholic Church is a Catholic parish providing weekly Mass services, the administration of all seven sacraments (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Matrimony, Holy Orders, Anointing of the Sick), and religious education for all ages. It complements worship with faith formation programs, pastoral care outreach to the sick and homebound, social justice ministries, and digital engagement through online giving and livestreamed Mass.

Product overview

Holy Faith Catholic Church is a parish community offering Catholic worship services and religious programs. The core offering centers on Mass celebrations and sacraments, supported by online giving through ParishSoft Giving, faith formation programs (Family Faith Formation, OCIA, Adult Formation COTM), pastoral care outreach, and social justice ministries. The church also provides devotional services, liturgical ministries, and livestreaming of Mass services via YouTube.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mass Services
• Sacraments
• Online Giving
• Family Faith Formation
• OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults)
• Adult Confirmation
• Adult Formation Catholics On The Move (COTM)
• Pastoral Care Outreach
• Social Justice Outreach
• Devotions & Prayer Services
• Liturgical Ministries
• Disciple Stewardship
• Livestream Mass
• Text-to-Give

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,100 registered households served
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Catholic Charities GainesvillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic Charities puts faith into action to serve the most vulnerable in the community, advocating for justice, human dignity and quality of life while reflecting the compassion of God in Christ. Holy Faith refers parishioners and community members to Catholic Charities services.
• St. Vincent DePaul SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA harnesses the power of community and partnerships to feed, clothe, house, and heal individuals and families. Holy Faith has a local chapter contact, Debbie Fischer, who coordinates with the parish.
• Peaceful PathsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertified domestic violence center serving survivors in Alachua, Bradford, and Union counties, providing emergency shelter, 24-hour helpline, victim advocacy, children's programming, economic empowerment, education and support, crisis counseling, support groups, community awareness and violence prevention programs.
• UF Health StreetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUF Health Street community health workers help bridge the gap between community members and resources including medical and social services and opportunities to participate in research relevant to health concerns.
• Rural Women's Health ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization founded in 1991 that designs and implements community-based health education projects, trainings, and materials to assist communities in strengthening understanding of critical health, occupational and family issues.
• Dr. Mike & Judy Lukowski at University Air CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner who made the church's new website possible through generous financial support. Their contribution enabled Holy Faith to establish its current digital presence and online engagement platform.
• Catholic Worker House of GainesvilleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoly Faith adopted the local Catholic Worker House of Gainesville in October 2004, which provided hospitality and outreach to people experiencing poverty. This program ran for over a decade.
• St. Patrick Interparish SchoolminorOthersCatholic school (Pre-K through 8th Grade) in Gainesville referenced as a resource for families seeking Catholic education options.
• Queen of Peace AcademyminorOthersCatholic school referenced as an educational option for families in the Gainesville area.
• St. Francis Catholic AcademyminorOthersCatholic high school (9th through 12th Grades) referenced as an educational pathway for Holy Faith families.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Diocese of St. Augustine: The Catholic diocesan governance body overseeing Holy Faith and roughly 60 other parishes across North Florida. Operates the same faith-based ministry model at regional scale and is the direct parent/oversight authority for Holy Faith.
• Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine: The mother church of the Diocese of St. Augustine, offering the same Catholic sacramental and formation services at a larger historic scale. Comparable as a flagship ecclesiastical institution under the same diocesan governance as Holy Faith.
• Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe: A large Catholic basilica and shrine in Orlando, FL providing Catholic worship, sacraments, and pilgrimage ministry. Comparable as a regional Catholic institution, though operating at significantly larger scale and with a broader visitor-pilgrim audience.
• Catholic Charities, Diocese of St. Augustine: The social-services arm of the same diocese, partnering with Holy Faith on food drives and outreach. Operates a faith-based nonprofit model with broader regional programs serving the poor, vulnerable, and families in Northeast Florida.

Direct peers

• St. Patrick Catholic Church: A fellow Catholic parish in Gainesville, FL within the Diocese of St. Augustine, serving a comparable local Catholic population with full sacramental, formation, and outreach programming. Directly comparable in size, model, and ministry mix.
• Queen of Peace Catholic Church: A Catholic parish in the Gainesville area explicitly referenced as an educational referral partner by Holy Faith. Operates with a similar Catholic parish model (Mass, sacraments, faith formation, school) under the Diocese of St. Augustine.

Regional players

• Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church: A large Catholic parish in Jacksonville, FL within the same Diocese of St. Augustine, offering comparable sacramental, formation, and outreach ministries. Operates in the same region under shared diocesan governance but in a different metro area.
• St. Paul Catholic Church (Jacksonville Beach): Another Diocese of St. Augustine parish serving a coastal North Florida community with similar Catholic worship, formation, and outreach programs. Comparable ministry model in a different geographic catchment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@holyfaithcatholicchurchvid8859
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/holy-faith-catholic-church

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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