St.Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church

What St.Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church does

St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, operating under the Diocese of Green Bay. Originally established in 1972 as Good Samaritan Catholic Community and renamed in 1978, the parish currently serves approximately 1,800 registered families — down from a peak of roughly 2,800 households in 2003. Its core service offering encompasses the full sacramental and pastoral ministry of a Catholic parish: weekend and daily Mass, weddings, baptisms, funerals, anointing of the sick, K-8 faith formation, youth ministry, adult small groups, pastoral care, and community outreach.

The parish's operational platform combines in-person worship with multi-channel digital engagement, including livestream Mass, broadcast distribution via radio and TV, the FORMED digital content platform, a parish podcast, and online giving systems. Revenue is generated through voluntary donations diversified across weekly collections, online giving (MyVanco, GiveCentral), automatic withdrawal, memorial donations, planned giving, and an endowment fund. The parish employs 39 staff and is supported by ordained clergy (Pastor Fr. Tom Long, in role since 2017, and Parochial Vicar Fr. Nathan Budde, ordained May 2026) and three deacons.

The parish maintains institutional partnerships within the diocese, including co-sponsorship of Lourdes Academy (a K-12 system that completed a $10 million expansion in 2022) and a Sister Parish relationship with Holy Cross in Jackson, Kentucky, formalized in 2017. It also partners with multiple local social service organizations — Day by Day Warming Shelter, Fr. Carr's Place 2B, Vida Medical Clinic, Oshkosh Area Community Pantry, and St. Vincent de Paul — to deliver community outreach. As a non-profit religious organization, the parish does not raise external funding rounds or pursue acquisitions; financial sustainability is entirely donation-driven.

Name

St.Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church

Legal name

St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church

Website

https://raphael.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Raphael the Archangel is a Catholic parish in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, under the Diocese of Green Bay, serving approximately 1,800 registered families with worship, sacraments, faith formation, youth ministry, and community outreach funded by voluntary donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic Parish Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311)

akta.pro primary industry

Religious Orders & Monastic Communities (Monasteries, Convents) (BPAGAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Catholic Broadcasting (MPABALAB), Religious Radio Broadcasting (MPAIAEAF), Christian Broadcasting (TV & Radio) (MPABALAA)

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Religious education programs
• Sacramental ministry services
• Adult faith formation
• Pastoral care ministries

Headquarters

HQ city

Oshkosh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Weekly Collections: Regular financial contributions collected during weekend and special Mass services from parish families
2. Online Donations: Secure online giving platform via myvanco.com with customizable recurring weekly donations and one-time giving options to specified parish areas
3. Automatic Bank Withdrawal: Regular automatic withdrawal through parishioners' banking accounts for consistent giving
4. Memorial and Honorarium Donations: One-time special donations made as memorials or honorariums for special causes
5. Planned Giving (Will & Testament): Parishioners including St. Raphael in their will and last testament
6. Parish Endowment Fund: Supporting the St. Raphael Parish Endowment Fund for long-term parish growth and sustainability

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church is a Catholic parish that provides liturgical worship (weekend and weekday Mass, Reconciliation, Eucharistic Adoration), the seven sacraments, a Religious Education program for PreK-12 youth, adult faith formation, youth ministry, Vacation Bible School, pastoral care and homebound ministry, grief support, community outreach, and mission trips. The parish also distributes digital content through a FORMED subscription, livestreamed Mass, a podcast, and social media channels.

Product overview

St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church is a parish offering a comprehensive portfolio of faith formation, liturgical, and pastoral services to approximately 1,800 registered families in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The core offerings include Weekend and Weekday Mass Services, the Religious Education Program (RE) for grades PK-12 with multiple tracks (Families of Faith, weekday sessions, Sunday School, EDGE, and high school confirmation), and all Seven Sacraments. Digital offerings include a FORMED subscription for video-based Catholic content, the St. Raphael Oshkosh Podcast (available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music), and livestream services. The church provides Adult Faith Formation through Catholicism 101, Bible studies, and various small groups. Pastoral outreach includes Care Ministry, homebound communion, grief support, Human Concerns partnerships with community organizations, and mission outreach through sister parish relationships and international mission trips. Financial services include online giving via MyVanco and GiveCentral. The parish operates with a full-time staff including priests, permanent deacons, and various ministry coordinators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Weekend and Weekday Mass Services Regular Catholic Mass services including Saturday vigil (5pm), Sunday mornings (8am, 10am), Sunday evening (5pm, Labor Day-Memorial Day), and weekday Masses (Mon-Thu 8am, Fri 7:30am at St. Jude-Sacred Heart Church) for registered parish families and visitors.
• Seven Sacraments Administration of all seven Catholic sacraments including Baptism, Holy Communion, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Confirmation, Marriage, and Holy Orders, each with associated preparation programs for parish members.
• Religious Education Program Comprehensive religious education program for children and youth in grades PK-12, including Families of Faith whole-family catechesis, weekday class sessions, Sunday School, EDGE middle school ministry, and high school confirmation preparation.
• Vacation Bible School

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration21 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Holy Cross Catholic Church (Sister Parish)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2017St. Raphael signed a covenant with Holy Cross Catholic Church in Jackson, Kentucky (Diocese of Lexington) in September 2017. Holy Cross is the only Catholic church in Breathitt County. The partnership includes promises to pray for each other, visit each other, and offer mutual support. St. Raphael organizes mission trips to help Holy Cross serve the Appalachian community.
• Day by Day Warming SheltercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDay by Day Warming Shelter provides temporary shelter, individualized services, and opportunities for self-sufficiency for vulnerable adults. The Human Concerns Committee facilitates volunteer opportunities for parishioners to support this organization.
• Fr. Carr's Place 2BcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA Life Enrichment Center that ministers to the poor with community center, free medical clinic, food bank, retreat center, dining rooms, chapel, and homeless housing. Supported by St. Raphael volunteers and donations. Hosts various parish programs including That Man Is You and Bible studies.
• Vida Medical CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVida (formerly Bella Medical Clinic) provides free, confidential medical care, parent support services, material support, and maternity housing. Founded in 1983 and based in Appleton, Wisconsin, serving the Fox Valley area.
• Oshkosh Area Community PantrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOshkosh Area Community Pantry works toward a community where no one goes hungry. The Human Concerns Committee facilitates parish food collections to support this organization.
• St. Vincent de Paul Society (Oshkosh)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic lay organization serving the Oshkosh, Omro, and Winneconne communities for 55 years, providing monetary assistance with rent/utilities, clothing vouchers, mentorship, and guidance to those in need.
• Lourdes AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic school (PreK-Grade 12) serving families from St. Raphael, St. Jude, and Most Blessed Sacrament parishes. More than 200 St. Raphael students enrolled. Supported by a $10 million capital campaign. Parish communities provide spiritual and financial support.
• Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green BayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiocesan Catholic Charities provides adoption, immigrant/refugee outreach, parenting support, pastoral care, counseling, and Hispanic programs. St. Raphael directs parishioners to these services.
• St. Gianna ClinicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic healthcare clinic providing services for men, women, and children from conception to natural death, including Women's Care, Infertility/Fertility Planning, Pediatrics, and Family Medicine.
• Diocese of Green BaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Raphael is part of the Diocese of Green Bay, covering 16 counties and serving more than 360,000 Catholics. Bishop David Ricken leads the diocese. The diocese provides resources, safe environment programs, and pastoral support.
• Knights of Columbus (Council 11305)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLay Catholic family fraternal service organization providing financial and volunteer support for parish, Lourdes Academy, and community charities through fundraising drives such as the Tootsie Roll drive.
• Catholic Youth Expeditions (CYE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutdoor adventure and dynamic spiritual experiences for teens and young adults. St. Raphael participates in CYE retreats in Door County.
• Jesuit Retreat HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilent, directed, Ignatian retreats on the shores of Lake Winnebago south of Oshkosh. Partners with OYA (Oshkosh Young Adults) ministry and hosts parish retreats.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Holy Cross Catholic Church (Jackson, KY): Sister parish under a 2017 covenant, co-organizes mission trips and shares mutual support programs. Operates as a Catholic parish with sacraments, RE, and community outreach, providing an apples-to-apples mission-target comparison.
• Cathedral of Saint Paul (St. Paul, MN): Mother-church cathedral parish in an Upper-Midwest Catholic archdiocese offering the full seven sacraments, RE K-12, adult formation, livestream Mass, and major gift/endowment programs — a high-comparable analog.
• Holy Name Cathedral (Chicago, IL): Large urban Catholic cathedral parish running comparable ministries (RE PreK-12, adult formation, pastoral care, broadcasting/livestream). Comparable in scale and ministry depth as a flagship parish model.
• Most Blessed Sacrament Parish (Oshkosh, WI): Sister parish within the Diocese of Green Bay, jointly supporting Lourdes Academy and sharing the same Oshkosh Catholic community. Operates the same Sacraments/RE/liturgical ministry model to a comparable family base.
• Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church (New Brighton, MN): Large Upper-Midwest Catholic parish operating a full PreK-12 RE program, adult formation, and broadcasting — directly comparable in geography, climate, and diocesan-parish operating model.
• St. Jude-Sacred Heart Parish (Oshkosh, WI): Adjacent Oshkosh parish also affiliated with Lourdes Academy where St. Raphael's parochial vicar serves as celebrant. Most direct operational peer given shared geography, diocesan affiliation, and school partnership.
• Old St. Patrick's Church (Chicago, IL): Mid-to-large size Catholic parish with comprehensive faith formation, young-adult ministry, and digital outreach — a comparable ministry portfolio serving a similar adult-parishioner demographic.

Broad incumbents

• EWTN (Irondale, AL): Global Catholic broadcasting network operating TV, radio, and digital Catholic content. Relevant as the broader incumbent in the Catholic broadcast/media category that St. Raphael participates in via 1490 WOSH, WFRV-Local 5, FORMED, and its podcast.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC6ivm7OeIaQWiK9TEw1bz_w
• Facebookfacebook.com/straphaelcatholicchurch
• Instagraminstagram.com/straphaeloshkosh
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st.raphael-the-archangel-catholic-church

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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