Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux

What Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux does

The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux is a Roman Catholic diocese established in 1977, headquartered in Schriever, Louisiana, and canonically responsible for the spiritual and administrative care of approximately 90,000 Catholics across a 3,440 square mile territory in southeastern Louisiana covering Assumption, Lafourche, Terrebonne, and portions of St. Charles, St. James, and St. John the Baptist parishes. Its operational core is a network of 39 parishes and 3 missions served by 55 active priests, 24 active deacons, and 13 seminarians in formation, with the central pastoral center employing approximately 85 staff. The diocese operates 10 Catholic schools (8 elementary, 2 high schools, plus a PreK-12 institution), four ethnic ministries (Hispanic, Vietnamese, African American, Native American), a retreat center, cemetery trusts managed in partnership with Morgan Stanley, and the Bayou Catholic Magazine and Podcast.

The organization's technology footprint is built on standard third-party SaaS rather than proprietary systems. ParishSOFT serves as the parish and donation management backbone, eCatholic powers the diocesan website and content publishing, Splashtop supports remote IT support, and Morgan Stanley provides custody and investment management for the cemetery perpetual-care trusts. Bayou Catholic Podcast and the Bayou Catholic Magazine extend the media surface beyond the physical parish, while digital giving platforms such as iGiveCatholic and ParishSOFT Giving broaden fundraising channels.

Revenue is generated through a diversified but fundamentally donation-based model: weekly parish collections across the 39 parishes, school tuition across 10 Catholic schools, the annual Bishop's Appeal as the primary centralized fundraising campaign, cemetery trust investment income, and grants/contributions routed through iGiveCatholic and similar vehicles. The organization is a 501(c)(3) religious nonprofit under the canonical governance of the bishop, with the bishop serving as the principal strategic and fiduciary leader following his installation on September 5, 2025.

Name

Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux

Legal name

Roman Catholic Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux

Website

https://htdiocese.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux is a Roman Catholic diocese in southeastern Louisiana that operates 39 parishes, 3 missions, and 10 Catholic schools, serving approximately 90,000 Catholics across six civil parishes from its Schriever-based pastoral center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Organization Services

NAICS

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

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), Religious News, Talk & Commentary Channels (MPABALAL)

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Catholic education
• Religious education
• Cemetery services
• Catholic charity programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Schriever

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Annual Bishop's Appeal: Annual fundraising campaign supporting seminarians, retired priests, youth formation, Catholic schools, and faith formation ministries
2. Bayou Catholic Magazine Subscriptions: Magazine publication delivered to parishes and Catholic schools seasonally; annual subscription $35
3. Cemetery Trust Investments: Perpetual care services for cemetery plots funded through Cemetery Trust investments managed with Morgan Stanley
4. Parish Assessments and Collections: Parish contributions to support diocesan operations, including special collections throughout the year
5. iGiveCatholic Online Giving: Online giving platform for parishes supporting the Annual Bishop's Appeal and other diocesan causes

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux provides Catholic spiritual and sacramental services through 39 parishes and 3 missions, operates 10 Catholic schools (PreK-12), and administers ancillary programs including Catholic Charities humanitarian aid, cemetery services, retreat facilities, and communications (Bayou Catholic Magazine and Podcast). Its core activity is the delivery of Catholic sacraments, liturgy, faith formation, religious education, and community pastoral care to approximately 90,000 Catholics across South Louisiana.

Product overview

The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux operates a comprehensive digital and administrative service portfolio centered around its ParishSOFT church management platform and eCatholic-powered website. The core offering includes church management software (ParishSOFT) with multiple integrated modules for family records, sacramental data, offerings, online giving, religious education, and ministry scheduling. Supporting services include technology support, cemetery management, finance, human resources/payroll, archives, building/construction oversight, and property insurance. Communications products include the Bayou Catholic Magazine (seasonal publication) and Bayou Catholic Podcast. The diocese also administers a network of 12 Catholic schools through its Office of Catholic Schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Catholic Parish Services 39 parishes and 3 missions delivering Catholic Mass, sacraments (Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick), faith formation, and pastoral care across South Louisiana. For Catholic faithful and seekers in Terrebonne, Lafourche, and parts of St. Mary and Jefferson Parishes.
• Catholic Schools (PreK-12) Network of 10 Catholic schools (8 elementary, 2 high schools, 1 PreK-12) providing faith-integrated education from PreK through 12th grade. For families seeking Catholic education across the diocese.
• Bayou Catholic Magazine Seasonal magazine publication delivered to parishes and Catholic schools covering diocesan news and Catholic faith content; annual mail subscription available at $35. For individual readers and Catholic families across the diocese.
• Bayou Catholic Podcast Faith-focused podcast series featuring voices from the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, available on YouTube and Apple Podcasts. For Catholic faithful and seekers seeking faith formation content on-the-go.
• Office of Cemeteries Diocesan office overseeing all cemetery locations, providing standardized policies, procedures, maintenance, mausoleum programs, and perpetual care through Cemetery Trust investments managed with Morgan Stanley. For families and individuals seeking Catholic burial plots and perpetual care.
• Lumen Christi Retreat Center Retreat facility for spiritual renewal and faith formation programs operated by the diocese. For individuals and groups seeking guided retreat experiences.
• Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux Remote diocesan office providing humanitarian and charitable services to individuals and families in need within the diocese region.
• Hispanic Ministry Spanish-language Masses at 5 locations plus Hispanic ministry programs including cultural celebrations and bilingual faith formation. For the Hispanic Catholic community in the diocese.
• Vietnamese Ministry Vietnamese-language services at Thanh Gia (Holy Family) parish in Amelia plus 3 additional ministry locations. For the Vietnamese Catholic community in the diocese.
• Native American Catholic Ministry American Indian Ministry with 2 Kateri Circles (Dulac and Pointe-Aux-Chenes) and annual St. Kateri Tekakwitha Memorial Mass. For the Native American Catholic community.
• African American Catholic Ministries Ministry supporting African American Catholic spirituality, racial reconciliation, and cultural empowerment, including St. Lucy parish in Houma and St. Luke parish in Thibodaux. For the African American Catholic community.
• ParishSOFT Online Giving Platform Online and mobile giving platform for parishes with text-to-give and recurring donation capabilities, integrated with the ParishSOFT Church Management Software. For parishioners donating to their parish or diocesan causes.
• Annual Bishop's Appeal Annual fundraising campaign supporting seminarians, retired priests, Catholic schools, youth formation, and faith formation ministries. For diocesan donors and parishioners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90,000 estimated Catholics served across 238,257 total population (38% Catholic penetration)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe diocese is affiliated with the national Catholic bishops' conference, which sets guidelines and provides resources for U.S. dioceses on matters of faith, morals, and church governance.
• The Holy See (Vatican)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe diocese operates under the authority of the Pope and Vatican through the Congregation for Bishops, receiving papal appointments for bishops and canonical oversight.
• ParishSOFT (Ministry Brands)coreTechnology or IntegrationParishSOFT provides the church management software used by all parishes in the diocese for family directory, sacramental records, offering tracking, and religious education management.
• Catholic Foundation of South LouisianacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe foundation supports diocesan fundraising including the Annual Bishop's Appeal and administers ParishSOFT training for parish staff.
• Catholic Media AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Bayou Catholic Magazine is a member of this association providing resources and standards for Catholic publications.
• National Newspaper AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBayou Catholic Magazine holds membership in this journalistic association for newspapers and news media.
• Louisiana Press AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBayou Catholic Magazine holds membership in the state press association for Louisiana publishers.
• Notre Dame SeminarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeminarians for the diocese complete their theological formation at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, a major seminary for the Catholic Church.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Diocese of Shreveport: Northern Louisiana Catholic diocese with a similar parish-school-charity operating model. Useful for benchmarking fundraising and Catholic school performance outside the hurricane zone.
• Diocese of Lake Charles: Southwest Louisiana Catholic diocese of similar size and structure, also exposed to Gulf hurricane risk. Directly comparable on geographic vulnerability and recovery-cost profiles.
• Diocese of Alexandria: A smaller Louisiana Catholic diocese with a comparable mix of parishes, schools, and ethnic ministries serving central Louisiana. Useful for peer benchmarking on per-parish operating efficiency.
• Diocese of Baton Rouge: A fellow Roman Catholic diocese in Louisiana serving a comparable-sized population with parishes, schools, and ethnic ministries. Directly comparable in operational structure, geographic scale, and revenue model.
• Diocese of Lafayette: Another Louisiana Catholic diocese that received Bishop Jarrell (former Bishop of Houma-Thibodaux) as its 6th bishop. Operates an analogous network of parishes, schools, and Cajun cultural heritage ministries.

Broad incumbents

• United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB): National coordinating body for U.S. Catholic dioceses. Sets policy, distributes resources, and runs shared services that the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux both consumes and adheres to.
• Catholic Charities USA: National umbrella for diocesan Catholic Charities offices. The Diocese's own Catholic Charities unit operates as a member, sharing branding, funding channels, and program frameworks.
• Archdiocese of New Orleans: The metropolitan archdiocese that historically oversaw the Houma-Thibodaux region before 1977 and continues to coordinate formation at Notre Dame Seminary used by Houma-Thibodaux seminarians.

Others

• ParishSOFT (Ministry Brands): Technology vendor whose church management platform the diocese has standardized on. Adjacent enabler rather than competitor; relevant for assessing technology-stack dependencies.
• eCatholic: Website platform provider powering htdiocese.org. Adjacent enabler with a relationship parallel to that between dioceses and ParishSOFT.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/htdiocese
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/htdioceseLA
• Facebookfacebook.com/htdiocese
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/htdiocese
• Instagraminstagram.com/htdiocese

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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