Anglican Diocese of Montreal

What Anglican Diocese of Montreal does

The Anglican Diocese of Montreal (legal name: Synod of the Diocese of Montreal) is a constituent diocese of the Anglican Church of Canada and the worldwide Anglican Communion, headquartered at 1444 Union Avenue in Montreal, Quebec, on the traditional territory of the Kanien'keha:ka (Mohawk) at Tio'tia:ke. The Diocese coordinates a network of 60+ parishes spanning the Greater Montreal area, Laval, Eastern Townships, Laurentians, and Montérégie region. It is led by Bishop Victor David Mbuyi Bipungu and an executive team including an Executive Archdeacon and Vicar General, regional Deans, and Archdeacons. The Synod Office staff comprises 13 employees who provide governance, communications, and administrative oversight to parishes.

The Diocese's core offering is the delivery of Anglican Christian worship, sacraments, and pastoral care across its parish network, plus life-event services (weddings, baptisms, funerals, blessings including same-gender unions), youth and family ministry programs, chaplaincy services at McGill University Health Centre and Concordia University, and social-justice initiatives. It operates the Montreal Diocesan Theological College for ordination training and publishes the bilingual Anglican Montreal newspaper as an insert to The Anglican Journal. Digital infrastructure is limited to a Squarespace website, Mailchimp-powered E-News, social channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), and Zeffy for online donations — no commercial technology products are offered.

The revenue model is donation- and contribution-based: income derives from individual donations via the Zeffy platform, the Bishop's Action Appeal annual campaign, parish apportionments and contributions, rental of parish spaces, and event-based fundraising (e.g., Bishop's Spring Dinner). There are no commercial product sales, no disclosed pricing for most services, and no enterprise customers. The Diocese is governed by clergy and elected lay delegates through the Diocesan Synod, with the Bishop serving as chief ecclesiastical officer. Strategic priorities include youth ministry renewal, Indigenous reconciliation, anti-racism work, LGBTQ2S+ inclusion, and active engagement on Quebec religious-freedom legislation.

Name

Anglican Diocese of Montreal

Legal name

Synod of the Diocese of Montreal

Website

https://montreal.anglican.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Anglican Diocese of Montreal is a nonprofit religious diocese within the Anglican Church of Canada, coordinating 60+ parishes across Quebec to deliver Anglican worship, sacraments, pastoral care, chaplaincy, and community programs to congregants under the leadership of Bishop Victor David Mbuyi Bipungu.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (813110), Religious Organizations (81311)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

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), Denominational & Community Periodicals (Church Magazines, Diocesan/Temple Newsletters) (MPAJAHAI), Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG)

Keywords

• Anglican worship services
• Religious sacraments
• Parish community programs
• Pastoral care services
• Christian ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Parish Contributions: The Diocese raises funds through the Bishop's Action Appeal annual campaign, individual donations via online platforms (Zeffy), and parish-based contributions. Additional revenue comes from rental spaces and various diocesan programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Anglican Diocese of Montreal delivers Anglican Christian worship, sacraments (baptism, marriage/including same-gender, funeral), pastoral care, and life-event services through a coordinated network of 60+ parishes across Quebec. It also operates community outreach programs (Supper Club, Bible Story Walk, youth ministry, anti-racism, social justice), chaplaincy at hospitals and universities, and theological education via Montreal Diocesan Theological College. The organization is funded by donations, parish contributions, and the Bishop's Action Appeal annual campaign rather than commercial sales.

Product overview

The Anglican Diocese of Montreal is a religious institution within the Anglican Church of Canada. Its website functions as a digital information and communication hub rather than a commercial product platform. The organization provides religious and community services including parish listings, life event services (weddings, baptisms, funerals), spiritual guidance, and various ministry programs. It publishes the Anglican Montreal newspaper and distributes news through e-newsletters. The Diocese operates community outreach programs including Supper Club, Bible Story Walk, youth ministry, and stewardship resources. No commercial products or technology services are offered for sale.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Anglican Montreal: Official newspaper of the Diocese of Montreal, published as an insert to the national newspaper The Anglican Journal

Products and services

• Sunday Worship Services Weekly Anglican worship services delivered through 60+ parishes across Greater Montreal, Laval, Eastern Townships, Laurentians, and Montérégie for congregants and seekers.
• Marriage Services Christian marriage celebrations and blessing of civil marriages including same-gender unions, offered through parishes with parish-set fees ranging from free to several hundred dollars.
• Baptism and Thanksgiving for the Gift of a Child Sacramental baptism services and Thanksgiving for the Gift of a Child services offered to families through parishes.
• Funeral Services Anglican funeral and memorial services offered through parishes to families and individuals across the Diocese.
• Hospital and University Chaplaincy Chaplaincy and spiritual care coordination delivered at McGill University Health Centre and Concordia University Multi Faith and Spirituality Centre.
• Youth and Family Ministry Programs Children and youth ministry programs including Sunday school, Messy Church, youth listening circles, and youth fund-supported ministry initiatives.
• Supper Club Community Program Community supper and fellowship program providing meals and gathering opportunities across diocesan parishes.
• Bible Story Walk Project Mobile Bible-story outdoor walk ministry installed at parishes such as St John the Baptist Pointe Claire for prayer and faith formation.
• Parish Rental Spaces Rental of diocesan and parish-owned physical spaces to outside groups for events and activities.
• Theological Education at Montreal Diocesan Theological College Education for ordained ministry in the Anglican Church of Canada delivered through the affiliated Montreal Diocesan Theological College.
• Spiritual Direction Spiritual direction and accompaniment services offered to individuals across the Diocese.
• Anglican Montreal Newspaper Bilingual diocesan newspaper published as an insert to The Anglican Journal with diocesan and parish news, ecumenical reports, commentary, book reviews and messages from the bishop.

Quantifiable outcome

• Bishop's Spring Dinner raised nearly $5,000 for youth ministry in 2026
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Messy ChurchminorOthers · 1 January 2007Ecumenical movement providing creative church experiences for families with children, referenced in youth ministry programming.
• PWRDF / Alongside HopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Diocese maintains a partnership with Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF), participating in the Alongside Hope initiative for humanitarian relief and development work.
• Montreal Diocesan Theological CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated theological college providing education for ordained ministry in the Anglican Church of Canada. The college is located at 3475 University, Montreal and its Principal serves as Canon Theologian of the Diocese.
• Companion DiocesesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Diocese maintains companion diocese relationships with Anglican dioceses internationally, part of the Anglican Communion's global fellowship.
• Ensemble Vocal GanymèdeminorOthersMusical ensemble that performed at the Pride Celebration Service at Christ Church Cathedral.
• The Anglican Church of CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Diocese is a constituent diocese of the Anglican Church of Canada, part of the global Anglican Communion. Affiliated newspaper Anglican Montreal is published as an insert to The Anglican Journal.
• Anglican CommunioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Diocese participates in the Anglican Communion Cycle of Prayer and Anglican-Lutheran Cycle of Prayer as part of the worldwide Anglican fellowship.
• Action RefugeesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard member from the Diocese serves on Action Refugees, supporting refugee resettlement and advocacy.
• Phoenix Community ProgramsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial services organization where vocational deacon Jessica Bickford serves, connecting Diocese with community support services.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Diocese of Ottawa: An Anglican diocese in eastern Ontario within the Anglican Church of Canada. Closely comparable in governance, parish network model, and bilingual ministry requirements.
• Anglican Diocese of Toronto: A significantly larger Anglican diocese within the Anglican Church of Canada. Comparable in governance structure (Bishop, Synod, parishes) and provides a benchmark for programming scale and diocesan operations.
• Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island: Anglican diocese within the Anglican Church of Canada with comparable provincial/multi-region parish structure and Anglican Church of Canada governance framework.
• Anglican Diocese of Quebec: Another Anglican diocese within the Anglican Church of Canada operating in Quebec, also multi-parish and bilingual. Directly comparable in denominational structure, scale, and secularism-legislation exposure to the Diocese of Montreal.
• Diocese of Huron: Anglican diocese within the Anglican Church of Canada, comparable in size, governance structure, and parish-network operating model.
• Diocese of Niagara: Anglican diocese within the Anglican Church of Canada with similar mid-sized parish network structure and diocesan governance through a Bishop and Synod.

Broad incumbents

• United Church of Canada: Largest mainline Protestant denomination in Canada with regional presbyteries equivalent to diocesan structures. Comparable in mainline Protestant identity, social justice posture, and progressive stances on inclusion.
• Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Montreal: The dominant Catholic ecclesiastical body in Montreal. Comparable as a diocesan ecclesiastical governance structure covering the same geography, with overlapping chaplaincy (hospitals, universities) and parish functions.
• Anglican Church of Canada: The national parent body of the Diocese of Montreal. Extends the Anglican Montreal newspaper as an insert to The Anglican Journal and provides governance, communication, and mission infrastructure to the Diocese.
• Presbyterian Church in Canada: Another mainline Protestant denomination in Canada with presbytery-based regional governance. Comparable in reform-minded Protestant identity and parish-network structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/anglican-diocese-of-montreal

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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