Notre-Dame de Boulogne

What Notre-Dame de Boulogne does

Notre-Dame de Boulogne is a Catholic parish basilica located in Boulogne-Billancourt, a commune in the western suburbs of Paris, France. On 12 January 2025 it was elevated to the status of minor basilica by the Diocese of Nanterre, a formal canonical designation that materially elevates its institutional standing. The parish serves a local Catholic population with a full liturgical and pastoral offering: regular Mass, the seven sacraments (including marriage preparation and baptisms), youth groups, children's catechism, adult faith formation, prayer communities, pilgrimages, retreats, and concerts. It is staffed by a team of 28, including ordained clergy (curates Père Martin and Père Roger Villegas, returnees Frère Mario and Père Jean-Claude prior to his September 2025 retirement) and seminarian Jaroslav, with pastoral support from members of the Mouvement Regnum Christi.

The parish's core "products" are sacramental services and religious programming, delivered through a mix of physical infrastructure (the basilica, a newly inaugurated Oratoire Carlo Acutis opened on 7 September 2025) and digital channels including a WordPress website, YouTube for live-streamed Mass, SoundCloud for audio content, and active social media accounts. Technology is limited to commodity off-the-shelf platforms; there is no proprietary technology, custom software, or AI/ML infrastructure disclosed.

The operating model is a non-profit, donation-funded structure. Revenue is generated primarily through the annual Denier de l'Église parish collection, supplemented by registration fees for sacramental preparation, voluntary offerings, and limited ancillary income from concerts, retreats, and hall usage. There is no commercial pricing model; the parish operates an open-door ministry model with no paid customer relationships.

Name

Notre-Dame de Boulogne

Legal name

Paroisse Notre-Dame de Boulogne

Website

https://notredamedeboulogne.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Notre-Dame de Boulogne is a Catholic parish basilica in Boulogne-Billancourt, France, elevated to minor basilica status in January 2025. It serves local parishioners with Mass, sacraments, catechesis, youth and adult formation, and pilgrimages, funded primarily by donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic Parish and Basilica Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (813110), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Religious Organizations (81311)

akta.pro primary industry

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences) (BPAGAJAB)

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Liturgical worship
• Sacramental ministry
• Religious education
• Spiritual formation

Headquarters

HQ city

Boulogne-Billancourt

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Denier de l'Église (Church Tithe/Donation): The primary funding mechanism for the parish is the 'Denier de l'Église' — a voluntary donation collected from parishioners. Donations are accepted via online credit card, bank transfer (IBAN provided), standing order, and physical checks. Donors can request tax receipts for French tax deduction purposes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Notre-Dame de Boulogne operates a Catholic parish basilica providing daily and Sunday Masses, administration of the seven sacraments (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage, Confession, Anointing of the Sick, Funerals), age-based religious formation (catechism for children 0-12, aumônerie/ECyD/EVEN for youth and young adults, Alpha and Zachée courses for adults), spiritual retreats (Emmaüs), pilgrimages (Rome, Lourdes, Boulogne-sur-Mer), organ and choral concerts, and pastoral care services. All activities are delivered at the basilica in Boulogne-Billancourt, with select programs also held at off-site retreat venues and extended digitally via live-streamed Masses, podcasts, and newsletters.

Product overview

Notre-Dame de Boulogne is a Catholic basilica and parish offering a comprehensive range of religious services and spiritual programs. The core offering centers on daily and Sunday Mass celebrations, administration of sacraments (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage, Confession, Anointing of the Sick, Funerals), and diverse prayer/celebration opportunities. The parish serves all age groups through structured programs: spiritual awakening and catechism for children (ages 0-12), youth groups including EVEN and ECyD for young adults (ages 10-30), and formation programs for adults including Bible school, Alpha courses, and retreats. Additional offerings include patronage activities for children, pilgrimage programs, concerts featuring the basilica's organ, and community events. A newly inaugurated oratory (Carlo Acutis) provides dedicated youth and community space.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Liturgical Masses and Celebrations

Quantifiable outcome

• The basilica was elevated to the rank of minor basilica on 12 January 2025, marking a significant milestone in its religious and historical importance.
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diocese of Nanterre (Diocèse de Nanterre, Diocese 92)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 January 2025Notre-Dame de Boulogne is a parish and minor basilica within the Diocese of Nanterre. The diocese provides episcopal oversight through Bishop Mgr Matthieu Rougé, who issued a pastoral letter specifically referencing the basilica as one of the diocese's key sanctuaries. The parish participates in diocesan-wide initiatives including the biblical pilgrimage, Lourdes pilgrimage, provincial council, and the annual Denier de l'Église campaign administered through the diocese.
• Association des Amis de Notre-Dame (Friends of Notre-Dame Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA volunteer-led association of enthusiasts who provide free guided tours of the basilica, sharing its history and architectural treasures with visitors. They also publish commemorative materials such as the anniversary album for the basilica's elevation.
• Scouts et Guides de France (SGDF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe parish hosts a local troop of Scouts et Guides de France (ages 6–18), which is part of the national Catholic scouting movement. The troop meets and operates through the parish, enriching the youth programming offering.
• Mouvement Regnum ChristiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegnum Christi is a Catholic movement active within the parish. The parish hosts the annual feast of Christ the King as the movement's patron feast, with Mass presided by a Regnum Christi priest and youth from the ECyD movement assisting.
• Maison des Familles Saint François (MSFS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Maison des Familles Saint François is referenced as a linked organization on the parish website, indicating a partnership or affiliation within the Catholic charitable ecosystem of the diocese.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Communauté de l'Emmanuel: A major Catholic community active across France, with a presence in the Paris area, that runs formation programs, retreats, and youth events similar to those offered at Notre-Dame de Boulogne (Alpha, EVEN-style formation). Comparable as an organization offering faith formation and community programming at scale.

Direct peers

• Paroisse Saint-François-Xavier: An active Catholic parish in the affluent 7th arrondissement of Paris, with a comparable demographic profile (educated, professional families) and a similar offering of youth programs, adult formation, and community outreach. Comparable as a parish serving a similar urban professional community.
• Paroisse Saint-Pierre de Boulogne-Billancourt: The other main Catholic parish in Boulogne-Billancourt, directly serving the same city population. Directly comparable as a peer Catholic parish competing for the same congregation, with a similar mix of Masses, sacrament preparation, youth programs, and community outreach.
• Église de la Madeleine: A major Catholic parish church in central Paris with an active program of Masses, sacraments, concerts, and cultural events. Comparable as a high-profile urban Parisian parish that combines active worship with heritage tourism and a notable musical program.
• Église Saint-Sulpice: A major Catholic parish church in central Paris with a comparable offering of daily Masses, sacraments, catechism, adult formation, and a notable musical program including the famous organ. Comparable as a large, well-resourced urban parish with deep community programming.
• Basilique Cathédrale de Saint-Denis: A historic Catholic basilica-cathedral in the northern Paris suburbs (Seine-Saint-Denis), also operating as an active parish and diocesan sanctuary. Highly comparable as a Parisian-region Catholic parish with heritage status, diocesan backing, and a similar mix of worship, formation, and cultural tourism.
• Église Saint-Étienne-du-Mont: A historic Catholic parish church in central Paris with an active community, known for its heritage status and youth programming. Comparable as a well-established urban parish mixing heritage tourism with active community outreach.

Broad incumbents

• Sanctuaire Notre-Dame de Lourdes: The major Marian pilgrimage sanctuary in France, which Notre-Dame de Boulogne pilgrims travel to. Comparable as a diocesan/national Catholic sanctuary with a mix of worship, pilgrimage, and heritage tourism — though at a vastly larger scale.
• Basilique du Sacré-Cœur (Montmartre): One of the most prominent Catholic basilicas in Paris, drawing millions of pilgrims and tourists annually. Comparable as a heritage-class basilica with active worship, perpetual adoration, and a programming mix of liturgy and cultural events — though significantly larger in scale.
• Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris: The most iconic Catholic cathedral in France, currently undergoing post-2024 restoration and reopening. Comparable as a heritage Catholic site in the Paris area that combines worship with significant tourism and cultural programming, though at a vastly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/92notredame
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCQwC47YuATbGZ-A_8k77Lzw
• Facebookfacebook.com/paroissenotredamedeboulogne
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/notre-dame-de-boulogne
• Instagraminstagram.com/notredamedeboulogne

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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