St Adalbert Parish

What St Adalbert Parish does

St. Adalbert Parish is a Roman Catholic parish church located at 389 W. Bagley Road in Berea, Ohio, operating under the Diocese of Cleveland as a nonprofit religious organization. Founded in December 1873 by Fr. Victor Zareczny and 100 Polish immigrant families who came to Berea for sandstone cutting jobs, the parish is one of the oldest in the Berea area and serves its congregation through weekly and daily Mass schedules (4 weekend Masses plus daily Mass), six of the seven Catholic sacraments (Baptism, Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick), and an extensive ministry and faith formation program spanning preschool through adult.

The parish's service portfolio includes religious education programs (Faith Formation grades 1-8, Preschool Sunday School, OCIA for adults, Bible Study, That Man Is You! men's ministry), sacrament preparation tracks (First Reconciliation/Communion at grade 2, Confirmation at grade 8, Pre-Cana for engaged couples), liturgical ministries (Altar Servers, Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers, Ushers, Communion to the Homebound), affiliated charitable organizations (Knights of Columbus Council 15901 with 40+ members, Society of St. Vincent de Paul), and burial services via an on-site Catholic cemetery with priced grave plots and a 72-niche columbarium. Technology infrastructure is modest: a WordPress website at saintadalbertparish.org serves as the primary digital presence, with FORMED providing Catholic media streaming (parish-funded for parishioner use) and OSV Hub enabling online giving and digital registration.

Revenue is generated through a combination of recurring and one-time channels: voluntary online and in-person donations/tithes (the primary revenue stream), one-time fees for cemetery plots ($1,850-$4,000 depending on parishioner status and single vs. companion graves) and columbarium niches ($1,900-$2,900), annual registration fees for faith formation and sacrament preparation programs, and facility rentals at the Keller Center. Pricing of cemetery services is tiered with a parishioner discount versus non-parishioner rate, and ancillary interment fees ($1,300) are billed separately. The parish employs 10-15 staff members including a Pastor (Fr. Chuck Butkowski), Weekend Associate, Deacon, Business Manager, Communications Coordinator, Director of Family Faith Formation, Director of Music, Events/Rentals/Cemetery Manager, Facilities Manager, and Secretary. Customer segments are entirely horizontal within the local Catholic community — parishioner families, children/youth in formation, adults seeking faith formation or OCIA, and community members in need served through St. Vincent de Paul.

Name

St Adalbert Parish

Legal name

St. Adalbert Parish

Website

https://saintadalbertparish.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1873

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Adalbert Parish is a Roman Catholic parish in Berea, Ohio, founded in 1873, providing Mass, sacraments, faith formation from preschool through adult, ministries, and cemetery services to local parishioners and their families under the Diocese of Cleveland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services / Catholic Parish

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Religious education programs
• Sacrament preparation
• Catholic cemetery services
• Faith formation ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Berea

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Online Giving: Parishioners can make donations and tithes through online portal for recurring or one-time contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

St. Adalbert Parish is a Catholic parish that delivers weekly and daily Mass celebrations, the seven sacraments, multi-tiered faith formation programs for children and adults, liturgical and pastoral ministries, and burial services through its on-site cemetery and columbarium. It also provides parish facility rentals and sponsors a Catholic media streaming platform (FORMED) for its parishioners. The parish is supported financially through congregational donations, online giving, cemetery plot sales, and program registration fees.

Product overview

St Adalbert Parish is a Catholic parish church offering religious services, sacraments, and community programs. The organization provides a comprehensive portfolio of religious education programs (OCIA, Faith Formation, Preschool Sunday School, Bible Study, That Man Is You!), sacrament preparation (Baptism, First Reconciliation & Communion, Confirmation, Marriage/Wedding preparation), liturgical ministries (Altar Servers, Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers, Ushers, Communion to Homebound), charitable organizations (Knights of Columbus, Society of St. Vincent de Paul), cemetery and burial services, and parish facilities. The parish also sponsors FORMED, a Catholic media streaming subscription for parishioners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Weekly and Daily Mass Services Daily and weekend Catholic Mass celebrations at the parish church, including four Sunday Masses (8:30, 10:00, 11:30 AM, and 6:00 PM seasonal), Saturday Vigil at 4:30 PM, and weekday Masses Monday/Wednesday/Friday at 8:30 AM, Tuesday/Thursday at 6:30 PM, and First Saturdays at 9:00 AM. Available to all parishioners and visitors.
• Reconciliation (Confession) Sacrament of Reconciliation offered Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30-6:15 PM, Saturdays at 3:00-4:00 PM, or by appointment. Available for parishioners and visitors seeking the Catholic sacrament.
• Wedding Planning and Marriage Preparation Six-month Catholic marriage preparation process including an initial meeting with the priests and scheduling assistance for the wedding ceremony, alongside the Pre-Cana retreat. Available to engaged couples preparing for Catholic marriage.
• Pre-Cana Marriage Preparation Retreat Day-long Catholic marriage preparation retreat for engaged couples including prayer, presentations, discussion, and Mass. Offered to engaged couples as part of marriage preparation.
• Baptism Preparation Class Pre-baptism class required for parents who have not attended within the last 5 years, offered quarterly or individually at the parish. Required to prepare parents for the Catholic baptism of their child.
• First Reconciliation and First Communion Preparation Traditional Catholic sacrament preparation program for students going into 2nd grade (First Reconciliation and Communion), with annual registration fees. Available to parish families with children in the qualifying grade.
• Confirmation Preparation Traditional Catholic sacrament preparation program for students going into 8th grade (Confirmation), beginning in October with classes and confirmation in spring. Available to parish families with teens in the qualifying grade.
• Anointing of the Sick Sacrament administered by priests to those in danger of death from sickness or old age, available by appointment. Available to parishioners and visitors in need of Catholic pastoral care.
• Faith Formation (Grades 1-8) Family-based faith formation program for students in grades 1-8, combining in-person catechesis twice monthly with online sessions the third week, running fall through spring. Annual registration fees apply. Available to parish families seeking Catholic religious education for children.
• OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) Weekly program starting after Labor Day through Easter Vigil for individuals interested in learning about or becoming Catholic, or Catholics wishing to deepen their faith. Available to adults seeking Catholic initiation or adult faith formation.
• Preschool Sunday School Sunday school program for preschool and kindergarten aged children held on the first Sunday of each month during the 10 AM Mass from September through April. Available to parish families with young children.
• Bible Study (Book of Job) Six-week Bible study sessions exploring the Old Testament Book of Job, presented by Deacon Ed at 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM in the John Paul II room. Available to adult parishioners seeking scripture study.
• That Man Is You! Men's Ministry Program Spiritual development program for men focused on living as sons of God through abiding presence, joyful service, and living sacrifice, meeting Wednesday mornings at 6:00 AM. Available to adult male parishioners.
• FORMED Catholic Media Subscription Catholic faith formation content platform sponsored by the parish for all families and friends of St. Adalbert. The parish covers the subscription cost, making the platform available free of charge to the parish community. Provides streaming of Catholic movies, programs, and study resources on home, laptops, tablets, or smartphones.
• Cemetery and Columbarium Interment Services Catholic cemetery and columbarium with 72 niches (36 on each side, 12x12x12 inches) for cremated remains, offering grave plots, columbarium niches, and flower/decorations management. Differentiated pricing: single grave $1,850 parishioner / $2,250 non-parishioner; double grave $3,300 parishioner / $4,000 non-parishioner; columbarium niche $1,900-$2,700 parishioner / $2,900 non-parishioner. Interment fee $1,300 additional. Available to parishioners and non-parishioners.
• Funeral Mass Planning Funeral planning services including Mass of Christian Burial options, memorial services, and planning resources for music, readings, and order of Mass. Available to families of deceased parishioners.
• Online Giving and Registration Payments Online donation platform (OSV Hub) for parish contributions and registration fees for faith formation and sacrament preparation programs. Available to all parishioners and program registrants.
• Keller Center and Room Rentals Rental facilities including Keller Hall for parish events, meetings, and gatherings. Available to parishioners and outside groups for community events.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Knights of Columbus Council 15901coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Adalbert Council 15901 was established in 2014 with over 40 members who are active in parish life. The council supports seminarians with grants, provides scholarships for Catholic education, and offers spiritual and material support for members and community members in need. Grand Knight contact: Joe Vallowe. Meets monthly on the fourth Thursday after the 6:30 PM Mass.
• Society of St. Vincent de PaulcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer-run organization providing tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis, including food, consultation, intervention, or other in-kind donations. Aid is made available by donations from generous parishioners. Food donations may be left in the church lobby. Contact: Mike at 440-586-7127.
• Vocation Office of the Diocese of ClevelandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiocesan office that works with the parish to encourage and support those called to serve as priests or deacons. Parish encourages discernment and outreach to the vocation office for those feeling called to religious life.
• FORMEDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCatholic faith formation content platform sponsored by the parish for all families and friends of St. Adalbert. Parish covers the subscription cost, making the platform available free of charge to parish community. Provides streaming of Catholic movies, programs, and study resources.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• FORMED: Catholic digital media platform sponsored by St. Adalbert for parishioners. Comparable as a faith-formation content provider used by thousands of Catholic parishes across the U.S.
• Knights of Columbus: National Catholic fraternal organization with Council 15901 chartered at St. Adalbert. Comparable as the affiliated organization delivering charitable works, scholarships, and parish support.
• Our Sunday Visitor (OSV): Catholic publisher and parish services provider whose OSV Hub platform powers St. Adalbert's online giving. Comparable as a B2B service provider to Catholic parishes for giving, formation, and back-office tools.
• Society of St. Vincent de Paul: National Catholic charitable organization with a parish-based conference at St. Adalbert. Comparable as the parish's primary vehicle for person-to-person outreach to those in need.

Broad incumbents

• Diocese of Cleveland: Parent organization overseeing all Catholic parishes in the Cleveland region. Directly comparable as the broader institutional layer above St. Adalbert and operates shared services (vocation office, religious education support) used by the parish.

Direct peers

• St. Ambrose Parish: Catholic parish in neighboring Brunswick, Ohio within the Cleveland Diocese. Comparable in congregation size, faith formation scope, and use of FORMED and online giving platforms.
• St. Mary of the Falls: Catholic parish in the Cleveland Diocese serving the greater Berea/Olmsted Falls area. Comparable in size, sacraments offered, faith formation programs, and cemetery/funeral services.
• St. Columbkille Parish: Mid-sized Catholic parish in the Cleveland Diocese with similar Mass schedule, faith formation programs (Grades 1-8), and active Knights of Columbus council. Comparable scale and program mix.
• Catholic Cemeteries Association (Diocese of Cleveland): Diocesan operator of Catholic cemeteries in the Cleveland area. Directly comparable to St. Adalbert's cemetery and columbarium operations as a competitor and as a regional peer in Catholic burial services.
• St. John the Baptist Parish (Berea): Nearby Catholic parish in Berea, Ohio operating under the Diocese of Cleveland with similar Mass schedules, faith formation, and ministries typical of a parish this size.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-adalbert-parish

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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