Diocèse de Rouen - Eglise catholique

What Diocèse de Rouen - Eglise catholique does

The Diocèse de Rouen (Diocese of Rouen) is a territorial division of the Roman Catholic Church in Normandy, France, operating as the Association diocésaine de Rouen (SIREN 78111808800017), a non-profit religious association under French law. Headed by Archbishop Mgr Dominique Lebrun since 2015, it serves as the metropolitan seat of the ecclesiastical Province de Normandie, encompassing six dioceses: Rouen, Bayeux et Lisieux, Coutances et Avranches, Évreux, Sées, and Le Havre. The diocese operates a network of 56 parishes delivered through curés, vicars, deacons, and lay ministers, providing sacramental services (baptism, eucharist, confirmation, marriage, reconciliation, anointing of the sick, funerals), catechesis, pilgrimages, Catholic education, and pastoral counseling. It reached global recognition following the 2016 assassination of Père Jacques Hamel at Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray, whose ongoing beatification cause is now validated by the Roman Congrégation pour les Causes des Saints.

The diocese's digital ecosystem is built on a WordPress-based website (rouen.catholique.fr) hosted by Spyrit Systèmes d'Information, integrating Enoria for parish and sacramental management, the ALTAREADE-powered online donation platform (donnons-rouen.catholique.fr), and the Axeptio cookie consent solution. Communication is multi-channel: a quarterly subscription review ('Église de Rouen'), the RCF Haute-Normandie radio station (part of a 63-station network reaching 500,000 daily listeners), and active presences on Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, YouTube, and Flickr. Partnerships include the Conférence des Évêques de France, the Province de Normandie, the Vatican/Holy See, KTO Television, Aleteia, Hozana, the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network, and GoMesse carpooling. The diocese is GDPR/RGPD-compliant, declared to the CNIL under dossier 1062017, with an external DPO.

The diocese operates as a non-profit with no equity, no shareholders, and no public funding disclosures. Revenue is generated involuntarily through donations: the denier de l'Eglise (Church tithe), quête collections, and a dedicated online donation site. Secondary revenue streams include the subscription-based 'Église de Rouen' quarterly review, the diocesan bookshop (Librairie diocésaine), and the Saint-Wandrille boutique partnership. Administrative headcount is 27 staff at the Archevêché headquarters; the broader operational workforce comprises parish priests, deacons, and lay ministers across the 56 parishes. The diocese owns significant historical and religious assets and is governed by canonical Church law, with no external investors or commercial enterprise behind it.

Name

Diocèse de Rouen - Eglise catholique

Legal name

Association diocésaine de Rouen

Website

https://rouen.catholique.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Diocese of Rouen is a French Catholic territorial jurisdiction led by Archbishop Mgr Dominique Lebrun, serving 56 parishes across Normandy with sacraments, pastoral care, Catholic education, and pilgrimage programs, funded by donations and the denier de l'Eglise.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311)

akta.pro primary industry

Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences) (BPAGAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Catholic Broadcasting (MPABALAB)

Keywords

• Catholic pastoral services
• Diocesan administration
• Sacramental services
• Religious education
• Church communications

Headquarters

HQ city

Rouen

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Tithes (Denier de l'Eglise): The diocese collects donations from the faithful through the 'denier de l'Eglise' (Church tithe), quêtes (collection during Mass), and general donations. A dedicated online donation platform is available at donnons-rouen.catholique.fr, managed by the sub-processor ALTAREADE.
2. Subscription to 'Église de Rouen' Review: Quarterly diocesan review 'Église de Rouen' distributed by subscription. Revenue from periodical subscriptions supports the communication function of the diocese.
3. Diocesan Bookshop (Librairie diocésaine): The diocese operates a diocesan bookshop selling religious books, guides, and related materials. Revenue from retail sales of religious literature and devotional items.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Diocese of Rouen provides Catholic pastoral care, the seven sacraments (baptism, eucharist, confirmation, marriage, reconciliation, anointing of the sick, funerals), catechesis, formation, pilgrimages, and community outreach through a network of 56 parishes. It also publishes the quarterly 'Église de Rouen' review, operates a diocesan bookshop and library, and runs the cause of beatification of Père Jacques Hamel.

Product overview

The Diocèse de Rouen operates a comprehensive digital ecosystem centered on its official website (rouen.catholique.fr) which serves as the primary digital media platform for the archdiocese. The core offering includes the main diocesan website providing news, pastoral services, sacrament information, and parish finder functionality. Supporting modules include the quarterly 'Église de Rouen' review magazine, RCF Haute-Normandie radio partnership for spiritual audio content, online donation services, baptism certificate requests, pilgrimage organization, diocesan bookstore and library services, and the Cause of Beatification of Father Jacques Hamel. The website functions as an aggregator for Catholic media including RCF radio, YouTube videos, and social media presence, while also providing access to formation programs and catechism registration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Donation Platform (Denier de l'Église) Online donation service enabling the Catholic faithful to make financial contributions to the Diocese of Rouen, including the 'denier de l'Église' (Church tithe), quête collections, and general donations. Processed securely via ALTAREADE.
• Église de Rouen (Quarterly Diocesan Review) Subscription-based quarterly diocesan review providing comprehensive coverage of diocese life, official texts, the Archbishop's agenda, parish life, portraits, and testimonies from the Province de Normandie.
• Diocesan Pilgrimages Organized spiritual pilgrimage services with information and registration provided for the Catholic faithful seeking communal spiritual journeys.
• Librairie diocéssaine (Diocesan Bookshop) Diocesan bookshop selling religious books, devotional materials, and publications for the Catholic faithful and the general public.
• RCF Haute-Normandie (Catholic Radio) Catholic radio programming including spiritual reflections, daily prayers, news, and cultural programming broadcast via RCF Haute-Normandie, a local affiliate of the national Radio Chrétienne Francophone network.
• Baptism Certificate Request Service Online service for requesting baptism certificates and sacramental acts, with downloadable request forms for the Catholic faithful.
• Diocesan Formation Programs Diocesan formation and education services for spiritual development, providing resources for faith formation programs for laity, catechists, and clergy.
• Bibliothèque diocéssaine (Diocesan Library) Diocesan library providing access to religious archives, theological collections, and reference materials for researchers, clergy, and the faithful.
• Sacramental Services Provision of the seven Catholic sacraments including baptism (children and adults), eucharist, confirmation, marriage, reconciliation, anointing of the sick, and funeral rites through the network of 56 parishes. Services are provided free of charge.
• Catechesis and Catechumenate Religious education programs for children through catechism enrollment and for adults through the catechumenate (preparation for baptism of unbaptized adults seeking to join the Catholic Church).

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RCF Haute-Normandie (Radio Chrétienne Francophone)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerRCF Haute-Normandie is a local radio station affiliated with the national RCF network (63 stations, 500,000 daily listeners). The diocese is a founding/promoting partner, using the station to broadcast spiritual content, news, and cultural programming. The station is located at 41 route de Neufchâtel, Rouen.
• Conférence des Evêques de France (CEF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Diocese of Rouen is a member of the French Bishops' Conference (CEF), the national body coordinating the Catholic Church in France. The CEF sets national pastoral orientations, manages relations with the Vatican and the French state, and coordinates inter-diocesan initiatives.
• Province de Normandie (Ecclesiastical Province)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Diocese of Rouen serves as the metropolitan seat of the Province de Normandie, an ecclesiastical province grouping six dioceses: Rouen, Bayeux et Lisieux, Coutances et Avranches, Evreux, Sées, and Le Havre. The archbishops cooperate on provincial matters.
• Vatican (Holy See)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Diocese of Rouen is part of the universal Roman Catholic Church under the governance of the Vatican/Holy See. The diocese participates in Vatican synods (e.g., Synod 2023) and operates under papal authority.
• KTO TelevisionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKTO is a Catholic television network in France broadcasting Mass, documentaries, and religious programming. The diocese is affiliated and shares content via this national Catholic media outlet.
• AleteiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAleteia is an international Catholic media platform providing news, spiritual content, and resources. The diocese maintains a link to Aleteia from its website.
• HozanaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHozana is an online platform for Catholic prayer and spiritual community. The diocese maintains a link to Hozana from its website footer.
• Réseau Mondial de Prière du Pape (Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network is a global Catholic movement for prayer and apostleship. The diocese is affiliated and shares resources via this platform.
• ALTAREADE (Online Donation Platform)coreTechnology or IntegrationALTAREADE is the sub-processor managing the online donation platform at donnons-rouen.catholique.fr. The diocese uses this third-party platform to securely process and manage donations and contributions from the faithful.
• Enoria (Parish Management Software)coreTechnology or IntegrationEnoria is the digital parish management platform used by the Diocese of Rouen to manage certain diocesan and parish activities, including identification and contact data, group memberships, sacraments, donations, and communications. Enoria acts as a data processor (sous-traitant) for these activities.
• Spyrit Systèmes d'Information (Web Hosting)coreTechnology or IntegrationSpyrit Systèmes d'Information provides hosting services for the diocesan website, operating on Planet Service infrastructure (SARL, RCS Paris B 430 031 351, 21 rue de Fécamp, 75012 Paris). The site is also referenced on hebergement.ecclesial.fr.
• GoMesse (Carpooling to Mass)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGoMesse is a carpooling service helping faithful reach Sunday Mass. The diocese is affiliated with GoMesse as a practical service facilitating physical attendance at worship.
• Vivre une retraite spirituelle (Retreat Platform)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Retreat platform (ritrit.fr) is referenced on the diocesan website as a resource for those seeking spiritual retreats, supporting the diocese's formation and spiritual propositions.
• Boutique Saint-WandrilleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Saint-Wandrille Benedictine Abbey boutique sells products from the monastic community. The diocese maintains a link to this partner, supporting the local religious community's economic activity.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Diocèse du Havre: Suffragan diocese within Rouen's Province de Normandie; operates with the same canonical, pastoral, and communications framework, making it a closely comparable territorial unit.
• Diocèse de Lyon: Metropolitan archdiocese of France with analogous parish network, diocesan media operations, and formation programs. Closely comparable as a French Catholic territorial governance body with similar regulatory and cultural environment.
• Diocèse de Paris: Another French Catholic archdiocese operating a similar territorial structure with parishes, sacraments, formation, communications, and a metropolitan role. Directly comparable in mission, governance, and revenue model (denier, donations) at larger scale in the Paris region.
• Diocèse de Coutances et Avranches: Another suffragan diocese of the Province de Normandie with similar parish-based sacramental services, donation-funded model, and provincial coordination through Rouen.
• Diocèse de Bayeux et Lisieux: A suffragan diocese within the Province de Normandie under Rouen's metropolitan authority. Directly comparable in operating model, scale, and regional context, and tightly linked through the provincial structure.

Broad incumbents

• Église protestante unie de France: Another major French religious organization with territorial structure, sacramental/community services, and a donation-based revenue model. Comparable as a non-profit religious body operating under similar French secular regulatory regime.
• Conférence des Évêques de France (CEF): National coordinating body of the French Catholic Church, of which the Diocese of Rouen is a member. Comparable as a governing/administrative religious organization at higher aggregation level, setting pastoral and media strategy for member dioceses.

Others

• Aleteia: International Catholic media platform linked from the Diocese of Rouen's website. Comparable as a digital faith-media ecosystem that distributes Catholic content and competes for the attention of the same faithful audience.
• RCF (Réseau Chrétien Francophone): National Catholic radio network of which RCF Haute-Normandie is a local affiliate. Comparable as a faith-based broadcasting peer and the diocese's principal media distribution partner.
• KTO (Catholic Television): National Catholic TV broadcaster in France affiliated with the Diocese of Rouen as a content/distribution partner. Comparable as a faith-based broadcasting outlet that amplifies diocesan content to a national audience.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DioceseRouen
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCBaPgwFjLsjeYH4CbEiD1gQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/DiocesedeRouen
• Instagraminstagram.com/diocesederouen/?hl=fr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dioc%C3%A8se-de-rouen-eglise-catholique

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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