Roman Catholic Diocese of Madison

What Roman Catholic Diocese of Madison does

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Madison is a private, nonprofit ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic Church, established in 1946 and headquartered at 702 S. High Point Road, Suite 225, Madison, Wisconsin. It serves 11 counties in Southern Wisconsin (Grant, Lafayette, Iowa, Green, Rock, Jefferson, Dane, Columbia, Sauk, Green Lake, and Marquette) through a network of 132 Catholic parishes, 34 parochial schools, the Cathedral of St. Bernard of Clairvaux, the Holy Name Heights retreat/event facility, Catholic Charities, Camp Gray, Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, and the St. Ambrose Academy. The Diocese ministers to 60,000+ registered Catholic households, with 33,000+ clergy, religious, lay employees, and volunteers credentialed through its Safe Environment / VIRTUS program and 13,000+ young people trained through Circle of Grace.

The Diocese operates as a comprehensive pastoral, educational, and charitable platform rather than a commercial enterprise. Its "products" are sacramental and formation services — Mass and sacraments, Catholic K-12 education, marriage and family ministry (including Witness to Love retreats and Natural Family Planning), youth formation (Camp Gray, Totus Tuus, Love Begins Here), young adult formation (Mazzuchelli Institute, Kairos TEC), mental health ministry, the Tribunal for marriage nullity, vocations promotion, the Safe Environment program, victim assistance, Hispanic Ministry, the Apostolate for Persons with Disabilities, cemetery services, and the Pontifical Mission Societies. Media assets include the Catholic Herald newspaper, Bishop Donald J. Hying's "Things Visible and Invisible" podcast, and an active social media presence, all delivered through the eCatholic website platform.

The Diocese's revenue model is donation- and tuition-driven: weekly parish collections and tithes, the Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA), targeted diocesan and national collections (Bless Our Priests, Respect Life, Catholic Schools, Holy Land, Haiti Projects, international missions), tuition from 34 parochial schools, cemetery services, and Holy Name Heights facility rentals. No commercial pricing applies to core pastoral services. The current Bishop, Most Rev. Donald J. Hying (since June 2019), leads a multi-year "Into the Deep" strategic realignment shifting parish resources from maintenance to mission, accompanied by a wave of parish mergers (e.g., the June 2026 consolidation forming St. Isidore the Farmer Parish). The Diocese participates in USCCB governance and Bishop Hying serves on the boards of Catholic Relief Services, Relevant Radio, the Institute on Religious Life, and the St. Paul Evangelization Society.

Name

Roman Catholic Diocese of Madison

Legal name

Roman Catholic Diocese of Madison

Website

https://madisondiocese.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Madison is a nonprofit ecclesiastical jurisdiction established in 1946, serving 60,000+ registered Catholic households across 11 Southern Wisconsin counties through 132 parishes and 34 parochial schools, funded by donations, tuition, and the Annual Catholic Appeal.

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Product category

Religious Pastoral Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Religious Radio Broadcasting (MPAIAEAF)

Keywords

• Pastoral ministry services
• Catholic education programs
• Religious charitable services
• Catholic school education
• Parish community ministries

Headquarters

HQ city

Madison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Parish Collections and Tithes: The diocese receives funding through weekly parish collections, tithes, and donations from registered Catholic households across 60,000+ registered households in Southern Wisconsin.
2. Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA): Annual fundraising campaign to support diocesan-wide ministries, programs, and initiatives.
3. Diocesan and National Collections: Special collections for various causes including Bless Our Priests, Respect Life, Catholic Schools, Haiti Projects, Holy Land, and international missions.
4. Catholic Schools Tuition: 34 parochial schools charge tuition for students attending Catholic education institutions.
5. Facility Rentals: Holy Name Heights offers flexible room rentals for business meetings, charitable luncheons, church functions, and community events.

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Madison is a regional ecclesiastical jurisdiction that operates 132 Catholic parishes, 34 parochial schools, and various ministries across 11 counties in Southern Wisconsin. It delivers pastoral care, sacraments, Catholic education, marriage and family support, youth formation, charitable services, and sacramental preparation to over 60,000 registered Catholic households. The diocese also runs institutional programs including safe environment training, victim assistance, vocations promotion, Catholic cemeteries, and Hispanic ministry.

Product overview

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Madison operates a comprehensive ministry platform serving Southern Wisconsin with 132 churches, 34 parochial schools, and over 60,000 registered households across 11 counties. The diocese's digital presence is built on the eCatholic® platform and provides access to a diverse portfolio of spiritual, educational, and social service programs. Core offerings include Catholic Schools, Marriage and Family Ministry, Youth and Young Adult Formation, Safe Environment Programs, Victim Assistance Services, and the Tribunal. The diocese also operates Holy Name Heights as a multi-use facility and maintains media presence through the Things Visible and Invisible podcast and the Catholic Herald publication. Strategic initiatives include Into the Deep (parish restructuring) and Go Make Disciples (evangelization). Hispanic Ministry provides culturally-specific services, while specialized offices address Vocations, Cemeteries, Persons with Disabilities, and the Pontifical Mission Societies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Catholic Schools
• Marriage and Family Ministry
• Youth Formation
• Young Adult Formation
• Safe Environment Program
• Victim Assistance Services
• Holy Name Heights Facility Rentals
• Things Visible and Invisible Podcast
• Catholic Herald Newspaper
• Into the Deep Strategic Initiative
• Go Make Disciples Evangelization
• Catholic Cemetery Services
• Hispanic Ministry
• Tribunal
• Vocations Office
• Apostolate for Persons with Disabilities
• Pontifical Mission Societies
• Become Catholic (OCIA)

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Catholic Relief ServicescoreOthersBishop Donald J. Hying serves on the Board of Directors for Catholic Relief Services, the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic Church.
• Relevant RadiocoreOthersBishop Donald J. Hying serves on the Board of Directors for Relevant Radio, a Catholic radio network.
• Institute on Religious LifecoreOthersBishop Donald J. Hying serves as Chair of the Board for the Institute on Religious Life, which supports religious vocations.
• St. Paul Evangelization SocietycoreOthersBishop Donald J. Hying serves on the board of the St. Paul Evangelization Society.
• Diocese of Jacmel (Sister Diocese)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal sister diocese relationship with Diocese of Jacmel in Haiti, with dedicated page and Haiti Projects fundraising for support.
• Catholic CharitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Catholic Charities of Madison for social services and charitable outreach.
• Camp GraycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummer camp and retreat center serving youth and families in the diocese.
• Catholic Diocese of Madison FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation supporting long-term financial stability and major gifts for diocese.
• Catholic Mutual GroupcoreOthersCatholic insurance mutual providing coverage and risk management for diocese and parishes.
• United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)coreOthersDiocese participates in USCCB initiatives including annual audits for Charter compliance, and Bishop Hying serves on committees for Pro-Life Activities, Laity/Marriage/Family Life/Youth, and Catholic Education.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Diocese of Rockford: Catholic diocese in northern Illinois operating parishes, schools, and charitable ministries in a predominantly rural-suburban geography similar to southern Wisconsin. Functions under identical canonical authority and Safe Environment compliance regime.
• Diocese of La Crosse: Rural Catholic diocese in western Wisconsin with a parish-school-charities operating model that closely parallels Madison's structure, including Safe Environment programs, Catholic schools, and sacramental tribunals. Comparable scale and governance overhead.
• Diocese of Springfield in Illinois: Mid-sized Catholic diocese in central Illinois with comparable parish-school-charity configuration and an explicit strategic planning posture. Bishop Donald Hying previously served in the wider Midwest Catholic ecosystem and brings institutional familiarity with these peer sees.
• Diocese of Green Bay: Another Roman Catholic diocese serving a multi-county region in Wisconsin with a comparable mix of parishes, schools, and ministries. Operates under the same USCCB governance structure and faces the same regional demographic and secularization dynamics as the Diocese of Madison.
• Diocese of Joliet: Illinois Catholic diocese covering the southwest Chicago suburbs with 160+ parishes and a robust Catholic school system—the type of parish/school scale that Madison's consolidation could converge toward or against through the Into the Deep realignment.
• Archdiocese of Milwaukee: The metropolitan Catholic see covering southeastern Wisconsin, including the larger Madison-adjacent Archdiocese of Milwaukee footprint. Same-state direct peer with overlapping clergy pools, joint USCCB participation, and similar Into the Deep-style consolidation pressures.
• Diocese of Peoria: Central Illinois Catholic diocese operating a similar rural-suburban parish network, Catholic schools, tribunals, and charitable ministries. Comparable institutional footprint and comparable reliance on donations/tuition revenue streams.
• Diocese of Davenport: Eastern Iowa Catholic diocese sharing the same Upper-Midwest Catholic ecosystem as Madison, with overlapping clergy exchanges, USCCB committee representation, and a comparable regional response to secularization and priest shortages.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities USA: National umbrella body of which the Diocese of Madison's Catholic Charities agency is a direct diocesan affiliate. Comparable faith-based nonprofit scale and case-management/social-service operating model across the United States.

Others

• Evangelical Lutheran Church in America: Comparable Christian denomination organized into regional synods with parishes, schools, social-service arms, and a comparable governance-by-bishop/model-of-synods structure. Provides a useful benchmark on a different Catholic denomination's approach to parish consolidation and member engagement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/madisondiocese
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@DioceseofMadison
• Facebookfacebook.com/madisondiocese
• Instagraminstagram.com/madisondiocese
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/roman-catholic-diocese-of-madison

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Number of profiles

Profiles30 records

Subsidiaries5 records

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