Immaculate Heart Of Mary Catholic Parish

What Immaculate Heart Of Mary Catholic Parish does

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Parish is a non-profit Roman Catholic parish located at 11385 Grant Drive in Northglenn, Colorado, operating under the canonical authority of the Archdiocese of Denver (Archbishop James Golka, Bishop Jorge Rodriguez). Originally organized in 1967 by more than 380 area Catholics and blessed on April 30, 1970 with 1,350 registered families, it has grown into one of the largest parishes in Colorado, currently serving 6,000+ registered families with 38 paid staff members including clergy (Pastor Rev. Ernest Bayer, Parochial Vicar Rev. Andrew Kemberling, additional priests and deacons) and lay directors across evangelization, faith formation, youth ministry, stewardship, liturgy, communications, music, and food bank operations.

The parish delivers the full range of Catholic sacramental and formation programming: weekend and daily Mass (with bilingual English/Spanish services), the seven sacraments, a 24-hour Perpetual Adoration Chapel operating since 2009, Children's Faith Formation (PreK through 5th grade), OCIT teen sacramental prep, OCIA adult initiation, youth ministry including Mountain Madness and Steubenville conferences, marriage preparation, quinceañeras, grief support, and liturgical ministries. Adjacent operating programs include the on-site Hungry Soul Catholic bookstore and the IHM Food Bank at the Stewardship Center.

Underlying technology is built on standard parish-management platforms: eCatholic for website and content management, Church Center for program registration, Flocknote for email communications, YouTube for Sunday 9 AM livestreaming, and myvanco.com / driventodonate.org for online and vehicle donations. The revenue model is donation-driven: recurring tithes and offerings from registered parishioners, online monetary donations, annual stewardship pledges of time/talent/treasure, vehicle donations, modest program fees for sacramental prep ($125/student/year) and youth conferences ($250-$400/student), and facility rental of the Parish Hall. Go-to-market is community-led, centered on parish registration, stewardship commitment, OCIA conversion pathways, and bilingual outreach via email, social media, and in-person events.

Name

Immaculate Heart Of Mary Catholic Parish

Legal name

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Parish

Website

https://ihmco.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Immaculate Heart of Mary is a non-profit Catholic parish in Northglenn, Colorado serving 6,000+ registered families with full sacramental programming, faith formation across all ages, a 24-hour adoration chapel, food bank, and on-site bookstore, operating under the Archdiocese of Denver.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (813110)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAJAA

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGAJAG

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Religious worship services
• Sacramental preparation
• Faith formation programs
• Community ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Northglenn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Parish Tithes and Offerings: Regular Sunday and Holy Day collections from registered parishioners providing the primary operational funding for the parish.
2. Online Monetary Donations: Secure online donation platform accepting regular tithes, special collections, and one-time gifts from parishioners.
3. Vehicle Donation Program: Partnership with Driven to Donate allowing parishioners to donate vehicles as a form of charitable giving.
4. Stewardship Commitment: Annual stewardship pledges of time, talent, and treasure from registered families supporting parish operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Immaculate Heart Of Mary Catholic Parish is a Catholic parish that provides religious worship services, administers the seven sacraments, runs faith formation programs for children and adults, and offers community ministry and outreach to its parishioners and the surrounding local community.

Product overview

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Parish operates as a multi-service faith community offering a unified portfolio of religious programs and sacramental services. The core offerings include Weekend and Daily Mass with livestreaming, the Our Lady of Sorrows 24-hour Adoration Chapel, and the seven Catholic sacraments (Baptism, Confirmation, First Holy Communion, Reconciliation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, and Funeral). The parish provides structured formation programs across all life stages: Children's Faith Formation (PreK-5th grade with Sacramental Preparation), Youth Ministry for Middle and High School (including OCIT for sacramental prep, Mountain Madness retreat, and Steubenville conference), and OCIA for adult conversion. Additional services include The Hungry Soul Catholic Bookstore, the IHM Food Bank for community assistance, Grieving with Great Hope grief support, and various liturgical ministries (Altar Servers, Lectors, Choir). The parish also runs stewardship and evangelization programs including Back to Mission nights and To The Heart monthly gatherings, all aligned with the stated mission to 'proclaim the greatness of the Lord and accompany our neighbors to the heart of Jesus.'

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Catholic Worship Services
• Sacramental Preparation
• Faith Formation Programs
• Community Outreach and Ministry

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 6000 families served as one of Colorado's largest parishes
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Archdiocese of DenvercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImmaculate Heart of Mary operates under the spiritual authority of Archbishop James Golka of the Archdiocese of Denver and Bishop Jorge Rodriguez. The parish follows the teachings and guidelines of the Catholic Church under Pope Francis. The archdiocese provides liturgical resources, pastoral guidance, and coordinates regional programs including youth conferences and marriage preparation requirements.
• eCatholiccoreTechnology or IntegrationParish website built and maintained on the eCatholic platform, which provides website management, content management systems, and digital communication tools for Catholic parishes. The platform powers the parish website, online registrations, and digital communications.
• Driven to DonateminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVehicle donation partnership allowing parishioners to donate vehicles as a form of charitable giving. The partnership facilitates vehicle donations for the parish.
• YMCA of the RockiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for Mountain Madness, the Archdiocese of Denver's middle school youth conference. Located in Estes Park, Colorado, this partnership provides the facility for the annual youth event.
• Gaylord Rockies ResortminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHotel accommodation partner for Steubenville of the Rockies youth conference. Located near Denver International Airport, the resort provides lodging for conference attendees (3-4 teens per room, same gender).
• Franciscan University of SteubenvilleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSteubenville of the Rockies conference is produced by Franciscan University of Steubenville and hosted at various locations throughout the country annually. The parish participates in this national Catholic youth conference program.
• Archdiocese for the Military ServicesminorOthersRecords from U.S. military bases should be requested from the Archdiocese for the Military Services, Office of Sacramental Records, Washington DC. This partnership handles sacramental records for those baptized or who received sacraments on military installations.
• Encounter School of MinistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFr. Ernest Bayer participated in the Encounter School of Ministry for two years, which is an international movement fanning the flame of revival in the Catholic Church. The school began at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Brighton, Michigan. Some of their teachers are brought to IHM to share fruits of the Holy Spirit.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• eCatholic: Technology vendor powering IHM's website, content management, and online communications. Comparable as an enabler of the parish's digital outreach and registration flows, and a relevant peer for benchmarking parish-tech adoption among Catholic parishes.
• Archdiocese of Denver (parent): Ecclesiastical authority over IHM that sets policy, allocates clergy, and coordinates regional programs (e.g., Steubenville of the Rockies). Not a peer but a structural counterparty that materially shapes IHM's operations and growth ceiling.

Emerging players

• EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network): Catholic media organization that provides faith-formation content, livestreamed Masses, and catechetical resources. Comparable as a complementary Catholic channel that competes for parishioner attention and donation dollars in formation and broadcasting.
• Relevant Radio: Catholic radio and digital media network offering catechetical content and live programming. Adjacent to IHM's use of podcasting, YouTube livestream, and Flocknote for faith-formation reach.

Direct peers

• Holy Trinity Catholic Church (Westminster, CO): Third founding dowry parish of IHM, located in Westminster, CO within the Archdiocese of Denver. Comparable in size and offerings to IHM, providing the closest direct benchmark for parish operations in the same region.
• St. Thomas More Catholic Parish (Englewood, CO): Large Catholic parish within the Archdiocese of Denver offering similar ministries (formation, youth, outreach) at scale comparable to IHM. Comparable benchmark for programming breadth and stewardship model.
• Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church (Eastlake, CO): Another founding dowry parish of IHM, also in the Archdiocese of Denver, serving the Northglenn/Thornton corridor with Catholic worship, formation, and community outreach. Most comparable peer along mission, denomination, and geography.
• Holy Cross Catholic Church (Thornton, CO): Adjacent Catholic parish in the Archdiocese of Denver that was one of IHM's founding dowry parishes and serves a comparable suburban Denver-area Catholic community with similar Mass schedules and formation programs. Directly comparable as a same-denomination parish operating in the same metro.

Regional players

• St. John Vianney Catholic Church (Houston, TX): Large Texas-based Catholic parish with extensive youth ministry, bilingual Masses, and sacramental preparation at scale similar to IHM's program breadth, providing a regional benchmark for parish operating models.
• Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church (Tampa, FL): Mega-Catholic parish in another U.S. region known for very large family counts, comprehensive formation programming, and active community outreach. Useful benchmark for what scaled parish operations look like, though outside the Denver Archdiocese.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@IhmcoOrg
• Facebookfacebook.com/ihmco
• Instagraminstagram.com/ihmco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/immaculate-heart-of-mary-catholic-church

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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