OUR LADY OF PROVIDENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH

What OUR LADY OF PROVIDENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH does

Our Lady of Providence Catholic Church, operating jointly as Annunciation & Our Lady of Providence Catholic Parishes, is a faith-based religious institution under the Archdiocese of St. Louis serving two Catholic communities in Webster Groves and Saint Louis, Missouri. The dual-parish structure combines Annunciation Parish (established at 12 West Glendale, Webster Groves) and Our Lady of Providence Parish (8866 Pardee Road, Saint Louis), which together deliver the full Catholic sacramental and devotional portfolio — Mass services across multiple weekly timeslots, Reconciliation, Baptism, Marriage preparation, Anointing of the Sick, Funeral rites, Eucharistic Adoration, and prayer ministries (Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Marian Meditations, Email Prayer Ministry). The parishes share resources and jointly support Holy Cross Academy as their parish school, creating an integrated cradle-to-grave formation pathway spanning RCIA (for newcomers), children's liturgy, PSR, youth ministry programs (Encounter, Totus Tuus, Scouts), and adult formation (Bible Study, Bootcamp/Soulcore, Men/Women's groups).

The underlying technology stack is modest and consumer-facing: a unified website at annolp.org serving as the digital front door for both parishes, livestream capability for remote Mass participation, a Flocknote email newsletter for ongoing parishioner communications, social media presence across Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram for both parish brands, and a digital online giving portal for tithes and offerings. The parishes operate on a voluntary-contribution revenue model — all Masses, sacraments, and ministries are provided free of charge — supplemented by donations collected in service, online giving, and recurring fundraising events (Annual Catholic Appeal, Plant Sale, Golf Tournament, Fish Fry).

Operationally the entity is community-led rather than commercially go-to-market: growth depends on word-of-mouth, parish welcome programs for newcomers ("I'm New" resources), and family formation through Holy Cross Academy. Spiritual leadership is provided by two priests, Fr. Mike Esswein and Fr. Paul Niemann, supported by a small staff of approximately 6 employees across both locations. The organization has functioned under the patronage of Our Lady for over sixty years, embedding substantial institutional and community continuity as its primary structural asset.

Name

OUR LADY OF PROVIDENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH

Legal name

Annunciation & Our Lady of Providence Parishes

Website

https://olpstl.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Our Lady of Providence Catholic Church operates jointly with Annunciation Parish as a dual-parish Catholic institution in the St. Louis area, delivering Mass, sacraments, faith formation, and community ministries free of charge to local parishioners, families, and seekers under the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services (Catholic Parish)

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG), Campus Spiritual & Religious Life (EDALAHAI)

Keywords

• Catholic worship services
• Religious sacraments
• Faith formation programs
• Parish community ministries
• Youth religious education

Headquarters

HQ city

Webster Groves

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings (Giving): Voluntary donations and tithes from parishioners collected during services and through online giving portal. The parish operates on voluntary contributions from its faith community.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Our Lady of Providence Catholic Church operates jointly with Annunciation Parish as a dual-parish Catholic faith community serving Webster Groves and Saint Louis, MO. Its core offering consists of regularly scheduled Mass services, the seven Catholic sacraments (Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders), Eucharistic Adoration, faith formation for all ages (RCIA, youth ministry, adult education, Holy Cross Academy parish school), and outreach/service ministries. All services are provided free of charge to parishioners and visitors, supported by voluntary donations and tithes.

Product overview

Our Lady of Providence Catholic Church, operating in partnership with Annunciation Parish, is a faith-based organization offering a unified portfolio of Catholic worship, sacraments, formation, and community service programs. The core offerings include scheduled Mass services and livestream capabilities for remote participation, the sacraments (Baptism, Reconciliation, Marriage, Funeral rites), and daily devotional practices such as Eucharistic Adoration and prayer group ministries. Formation programs span all ages through Holy Cross Academy (shared parish school), Youth Ministry (including PSR, Encounter, Totus Tuus), and Adult Education (Bible Study, Bootcamp/Soulcore). Service is delivered through various outreach ministries (St. Vincent de Paul, Catholic Charities, Pro-Life). Communications and community engagement are facilitated via parish bulletins and Flocknote email signup, while online giving supports parish operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mass Services Regular Catholic Mass services held at multiple times across two parish locations (Annunciation in Webster Groves and Our Lady of Providence in Saint Louis, MO), serving the Catholic faithful in worship.
• Eucharistic Adoration Communal and personal prayer devotion with exposure of the Eucharist for worship, including scheduled adoration times (9:00 am - 4:00 pm every Tuesday at Annunciation; 8:00 am - 2:30 pm on 4th Tuesday of month at OLP).
• Sacramental Services (Baptism, Reconciliation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick) Catholic sacramental preparation and celebration including Baptism for infants and adults, the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) at scheduled Saturday times, and Anointing of the Sick, provided to parishioners and seekers.
• Livestream Mass Services

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Holy Cross AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShared parish school supported by both Annunciation and Our Lady of Providence parishes. Families grow in faith, friendship, and purpose at the academy. The parishes provide ongoing support for the school's operations and community engagement.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Archdiocese of St. Louis: Ecclesiastical governing body overseeing all Catholic parishes in the St. Louis region, including Our Lady of Providence. Provides clergy assignments, administrative oversight, and shared programs that directly affect parish operations.

Others

• St. Vincent de Paul Society: National Catholic lay organization operating a conference at this parish. Functions as an embedded service ministry within the parish structure, providing direct comparability on faith-based community outreach programs.
• Knights of Columbus: Catholic fraternal organization with a council at this parish. Comparable in faith-based community structure, member-driven governance, and fundraising activity (e.g., Fish Fry events, Golf Tournaments).
• Catholic Charities of St. Louis: Faith-based social services organization with which the parish has an ambassador program. Operates as an ecosystem partner enabling parish outreach but is structured as a larger nonprofit agency rather than a parish.

Direct peers

• Holy Trinity Catholic Parish: Nearby Catholic parish in the St. Louis metropolitan area providing Mass, sacraments, religious education, and parish school programs. Closely comparable in operational model, congregation type, and community footprint.
• St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Parish: Suburban St. Louis Catholic parish with similar demographics, school support, ministry programs, and donation-based funding model. Directly comparable size and operational scope.
• Holy Cross Academy (school): Shared parish school operated jointly by Annunciation and Our Lady of Providence parishes. Comparable as a faith-based educational institution with overlapping administration and shared resources.
• St. Clement Catholic Parish: Another Catholic parish in the St. Louis area offering similar Mass schedules, sacraments, faith formation, and community outreach programs. Directly comparable in service mix, revenue model (tithes/offerings), and target congregation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@annunciationcatholicchurch3513
• Facebookfacebook.com/AnnunciationCatholicParish
• Instagraminstagram.com/anncatholicchurch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/our-lady-of-providence-catholic-church

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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Investments

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