OUR LADY OF PEACE PARISH

What OUR LADY OF PEACE PARISH does

Our Lady of Peace Parish is a Roman Catholic parish under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Camden, headquartered at 32 Carroll Avenue, Williamstown, New Jersey. It was formed on August 5, 2009 through the canonical merger of St. John Neumann Parish (Sicklerville, founded 1977) and St. Mary's Parish (Williamstown, founded 1909), consolidating two faith communities into a single operating entity that today spans both the Williamstown and Sicklerville campuses. Led by Pastor Rev. Sanjai Devis VC and Parochial Vicar Rev. Naveen Borlakunta VC, the parish employs approximately 50 staff including clergy, deacons, a business administrator, faith formation staff, youth ministry coordinators, music/outreach associates, and school personnel.

The parish delivers a comprehensive portfolio of Catholic religious services centered on the seven sacraments (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Matrimony, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders) and approximately 1,175 Masses per year across weekday, weekend, vigil, and Holy Day schedules, plus daily Eucharistic Adoration at the St. John Neumann Adoration Chapel. Adjacent offerings include K-8 Catholic education through St. Mary's School (smarys.org), a faith formation program (oloppreled.weebly.com), the OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) program for converts, the ChristLife evangelization series, and a Social Concerns Ministry operating a food pantry Wednesdays and Fridays. Core technology stack consists of a WordPress website (designed and hosted by John Patrick Publishing Company), Parish Giving electronic funds transfer for online donations, Facebook livestream of Masses, and standard parish mobile-app functionality; the parish does not employ AI/ML in its operations.

The parish generates revenue through voluntary parishioner tithes and offerings (in-person and recurring via Parish Giving), special collections, the diocesan Catholic Strong Campaign pledges, fundraising events (parish apparel, craft fairs, retreats), and ancillary programs such as youth ministry apparel sales. It operates as a 501(c)(3)-style non-profit under canon law rather than as a separate corporation, with all governance subject to the Bishop of Camden. Distribution is primarily in-person at parish facilities, supplemented by Facebook livestream for remote participation and a digital giving channel for parishioner contributions.

Name

OUR LADY OF PEACE PARISH

Legal name

Our Lady of Peace Parish

Website

https://olopp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Our Lady of Peace Parish is a Catholic parish in Williamstown, New Jersey serving its local community through daily and weekly Mass, all seven sacraments, faith formation, a Catholic primary school, a food pantry, and adult evangelization programs under the Diocese of Camden.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic Parish and Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Sacramental ministry
• Faith formation programs
• Religious worship services
• Parish community outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Williamstown

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, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Parishioners contribute through weekly/monthly tithes and offerings during Mass, with options for electronic giving through Parish Giving platform for recurring or one-time donations via credit card or bank transfer.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Parish receives donations for specific causes including the Catholic Strong Campaign (diocesan-wide fundraising for evangelization programs, faith formation, and social services), special collections, and youth ministry apparel sales.
3. Parish Activities and Events: Revenue from parish events, apparel sales (youth ministry merchandise), and retreat programs. The parish also conducts fundraising through activities such as craft fairs and social events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Our Lady of Peace Parish is a Catholic parish providing weekly and daily Mass services, all seven Catholic sacraments (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Matrimony, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders), faith formation for children and adults, youth and young adult ministry, social outreach (food pantry and charitable programs), Catholic K-8 education through St. Mary's School, and evangelization through the ChristLife Series and OCIA program. All services are offered free of charge to parishioners and the broader Williamstown, NJ community, with voluntary donations supporting operations.

Product overview

Our Lady of Peace Parish is a Catholic parish offering a comprehensive portfolio of spiritual services centered around the seven sacraments and Sunday/weekly Mass. Core offerings include daily and weekend Mass services, sacrament administration (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Matrimony, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders), and faith formation programs. The parish provides social outreach through its Food Pantry ministry and evangelization through the ChristLife Series and OCIA program. Additional services include Youth and Young Adult Ministry, electronic giving via Parish Giving platform, and various parish ministries for music, hospitality, and pastoral care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mass Services Weekly and daily Catholic Mass celebrations including Saturday Vigil (4:00pm), Sunday (7:45am, 9:30am, 11:30am, 6:00pm), weekday Masses Monday-Friday (6:45am and 8:00am), Thursday (6:30pm), Saturday (8:00am), and Holy Days of Obligation. Free of charge to all attendees; supported by voluntary donations.
• Catholic Sacraments Administration of all seven Catholic sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation (Confession), Matrimony, Anointing of the Sick, and Holy Orders. Free of charge; includes preparation programs for each sacrament.
• Social Concerns Ministry Food Pantry Charitable food distribution service operating Wednesdays and Fridays 9:00am-12pm at the parish. Distributes food, clothing, blankets, baby items, and hospital items to local community members in need and to parish member referrals. Free of charge.
• OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) Faith formation program (formerly RCIA) for adults seeking to convert to Catholicism, unbaptized adults, and Catholics seeking to complete sacraments. Walked through Christian initiation by Deacon Albert LaMonaca and parish team. Free of charge.
• ChristLife Series Three-step Catholic evangelization process (Discovering Christ, Following Christ, Sharing Christ) hosted at the parish. Discovering Christ is a seven-week experience with meal, prayer, video teaching, and small group discussion open to anyone seeking to encounter Jesus Christ.
• Faith Formation and Religious Education Religious education programs for children and adults led by Faith Formation Director Lisa Caso. Includes sacramental preparation for First Communion and Confirmation and ongoing faith development. Free of charge to parish families.
• Youth and Young Adult Ministry Ministry programs for parish youth and young adults coordinated by Catalina Morales and assistant Brooke Tell. Includes retreats, gatherings, faith formation activities, and youth ministry apparel sales supporting ministry operations.
• Parish Giving Electronic Giving Service Electronic funds transfer platform (Parish Giving) provided to parishioners for one-time and recurring donations via credit card or bank transfer. Offers end-of-year contribution reports and is free of charge to both parish and donors.
• St. Mary's School (Catholic K-8 Education) Catholic K-8 education operated by the parish under Principal Patricia Mancuso. Located adjacent to the church campus on Carroll Avenue in Williamstown, NJ. Provides faith-integrated education to parish children and area families.
• Mass Livestream via Facebook Remote access to parish Mass services via Facebook livestream on the OLOPPWilliamstown page. Enables participation for homebound parishioners and those exploring the Catholic faith.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diocese of CamdencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOur Lady of Peace Parish is under the authority of the Diocese of Camden. Bishop Dennis J. Sullivan leads the diocese and has initiated the Catholic Strong Campaign for all parishes. The parish operates within diocesan guidelines and participates in diocesan-wide initiatives including the South Jersey Catholic Ministries Appeal (Bishop's Annual Appeal) and Synod 2021-2023.
• Parish GivingcoreTechnology or IntegrationParish Giving provides electronic funds transfer services for the parish, enabling parishioners to make one-time or recurring donations via credit card or bank transfer. The platform offers end-of-year contribution reports and is provided free of charge to both the parish and donors.
• Catholic Strong CampaigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric diocesan-wide fundraising campaign led by Bishop Dennis J. Sullivan to invest in evangelization programs for youth and young adults, strengthen faith formation for families, encourage professional development of parish ministers, and expand social service efforts across South Jersey parishes.
• St. Mary's SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Mary's School (smarys.org) is a Catholic school operated by the parish, providing education for children. Principal Patricia Mancuso oversees the school located adjacent to the church campus. The school represents the parish's commitment to Catholic education.
• Embrace GraceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmbrace Grace is a nonprofit organization with chapters in churches worldwide that supports single women with unplanned pregnancies. The parish's Pro-Life/Embrace Grace Ministry connects women with this support network to provide physical, emotional, and spiritual assistance during pregnancy and beyond.
• ChristLifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristLife is a three-step evangelization process (Discovering Christ, Following Christ, Sharing Christ) that helps parishes share the Gospel message. Our Lady of Peace Parish hosts the ChristLife Series, a seven-week experience with meal, prayer, video teaching, and small group discussion.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Catholic Charities USA: National office supporting Catholic Charities diocesan agencies that operate social service programs such as food pantries, shelters, and emergency assistance — the same secondary charitable service line OLOPP pursues through its Social Concerns Ministry food pantry.
• Parish Giving: Third-party electronic funds transfer platform already integrated with OLOPP for recurring and one-time parish donations. Relevant ecosystem partner because adoption of (or migration to) such platforms shapes OLOPP's digital giving economics.

Broad incumbents

• Diocese of Camden: Parent diocesan authority that governs OLOPP and all parishes in South Jersey, including the Catholic Strong Campaign and Bishop's Annual Appeal. Relevant as the broader institutional context and funding ecosystem in which OLOPP operates.

Direct peers

• Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception: Diocesan cathedral parish in Camden, NJ, seat of the Diocese of Camden and operating full sacramental and ministry programs under Bishop Sullivan. Comparable to OLOPP as a fellow Diocese of Camden parish with similar governance and stewardship structures.
• Church of the Holy Family: Catholic parish in Sewell, NJ (Gloucester County) within the Diocese of Camden, offering sacramental programs, faith formation, and parish school operations. Comparable to OLOPP in mission footprint and surrounding demographics.
• St. Charles Borromeo Parish: Catholic parish in Cinnaminson, NJ within the Diocese of Camden, operating sacramental, educational, and parish ministry programs. Comparable to OLOPP as a multi-program South Jersey parish under shared diocesan governance.
• Holy Eucharist Parish: Large Catholic parish in Cherry Hill, NJ within the Diocese of Camden with comprehensive sacramental, educational, and community ministry programs. Comparable in operational scale and program breadth to OLOPP.
• Our Lady of Hope Parish: Catholic parish in Blackwood, NJ within the Diocese of Camden with a merged-parish history and full ministry structure. Directly comparable to OLOPP as a similarly merged South Jersey Catholic parish.
• St. Rose of Lima Parish: Catholic parish in Haddon Heights, NJ within the Diocese of Camden, offering the full set of sacraments, faith formation, and community ministries to a similar South Jersey congregation. Directly comparable to OLOPP in mission, structure, and diocesan oversight.
• St. Andrew the Apostle Parish: Catholic parish in Gibbsboro, NJ within the Diocese of Camden, providing weekly Masses, sacraments, faith formation, and community ministries. Directly comparable as a neighboring Diocese of Camden parish.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/OLOPPWilliamstown
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/our-lady-of-peace-parish

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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