ST LUKE CATHOLIC CHURCH

What ST LUKE CATHOLIC CHURCH does

St. Luke Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish operating under the Archdiocese of San Antonio, Texas, established in 1959 with facilities dedicated in November 1960 and currently serving more than 2,630 registered families across a single campus at 4603 Manitou Drive. The parish delivers the full suite of Catholic religious services including bilingual Mass (English and Spanish), the seven sacraments (Baptism, Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation, Holy Matrimony, Anointing of the Sick), perpetual adoration at the Padre Pio Chapel, and tiered faith formation programs from preschool Catechesis of the Good Shepherd through adult RCIA. The parish operates a wholly-owned Catholic school (St. Luke School, PreK-8, 400+ students), the St. Vincent de Paul charitable society (delivering $100,000+ in annual aid across 200+ monthly client interactions), a portfolio of youth and young adult ministries (EDGE, LifeTeen, The Lighthouse), and a commercial event venue (The Venue at St. Luke) accommodating 200-300 guests.

The parish is staffed by priests and brothers from the Missionaries of the Holy Spirit (MSpS) religious order, the same order as the current Archbishop of San Antonio, with Fr. Joel Quezada, MSpS serving as Pastor. Its technology stack is built on third-party parish administration platforms — ParishSoft for online giving and fee collection, eCatholic for website content management, and Facebook/YouTube for Mass livestream — with no proprietary technology assets. Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of recurring Sunday tithes, online donations, faith formation registration fees ($50 first child, $35 additional), ACTS retreat fees ($235 per participant), Archdiocesan Appeal collections, and venue rental fees, with no publicly disclosed financials as a non-profit religious organization.

The organization employs 76 staff across pastoral, faith formation, school, facilities, and administrative functions, and has invested in facility expansion (2009 church renovation, 2011 gym complex dedication) to support program growth. As a parish within a hierarchical religious structure, St. Luke operates with operational autonomy for local ministry decisions but is subject to Archdiocesan authority and has no external private equity, venture, or corporate ownership.

Name

ST LUKE CATHOLIC CHURCH

Legal name

St. Luke Catholic Church

Website

https://saintlukeparish.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

St. Luke Catholic Church is a Catholic parish in San Antonio, Texas, serving 2,630+ families with bilingual Mass, sacraments, faith formation for all ages, a PreK-8 school, charitable outreach, and event venue rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Weekly Sunday collections from parishioners through traditional giving methods and online platform
2. Online Giving (ParishSoft): One-time and recurring donations through parish giving platform including maintenance funds, faith formation fees, and general donations
3. Faith Formation Registration Fees: $50 for first child, $35 for each additional child for religious education programs
4. ACTS Retreat Fees: $235 per retreatant for adult ACTS retreats with $100 non-refundable deposit required
5. Teen ACTS Retreat Fees: $235 total per teen retreatant with $20 deposit required for reservation
6. Parish Hall Venue Rental: The Venue at St. Luke available for weddings, quinceaneras, conferences, and events with rental fees
7. Archdiocesan Appeal Donations: Funds collected for Archbishop's Appeal for Ministries supporting 19-county Archdiocese of San Antonio

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

St. Luke Catholic Church is a Catholic parish offering weekly Mass services in English and Spanish, the seven Catholic sacraments (Baptism, Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation, Holy Matrimony, Anointing of the Sick), and faith formation programs for all ages from preschool through adulthood. The parish also operates St. Luke School (PreK-8th grade Catholic education), the St. Vincent de Paul charitable ministry, the Venue at St. Luke event rental facility, and numerous parish ministries serving over 2,630 registered families.

Product overview

St. Luke Catholic Church is a parish community offering a comprehensive portfolio of Catholic religious services and community programs. The core offerings include Mass celebrations in English and Spanish, the seven Catholic Sacraments (Baptism, Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation, Holy Matrimony, Anointing of the Sick, and Holy Orders), and extensive Faith Formation programs spanning all ages from preschool (Catechesis of the Good Shepherd) through adulthood (RCIA, Adult Formation). Supporting services include St. Luke School (PreK-8th grade Catholic education), the St. Vincent de Paul Society charitable ministry, The Venue at St. Luke (parish hall rental for events), and numerous parish ministries. The church also operates The Lighthouse Young Adult Ministry (ages 18-35), youth programs (EDGE, LifeTeen, Vacation Bible School), and maintains the Padre Pio Adoration Chapel for perpetual adoration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Venue at St. Luke: Parish hall rental facility available for weddings, anniversaries, quinceaneras, conferences, seminars, class reunions, private and public events. Accommodates 200-300 guests with large dance floor, stage, full kitchen, projector, screen, and WiFi.

Products and services

• Mass Services Regular Catholic Mass celebrations offered in English and Spanish at multiple times throughout the week, including Saturday vigil, Sunday services, and daily Mass.
• Sacraments Catholic sacraments including Baptism, Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation, Holy Matrimony, and Anointing of the Sick, with preparation programs for each.
• Faith Formation Programs Religious education programs for all ages including Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (ages 3-6), Elementary RE (grades 1-5), EDGE (middle school), LifeTeen (high school), and Adult Formation including RCIA.
• St. Luke School Catholic school offering PreK3 through 8th grade education with over 400 students enrolled.
• St. Vincent de Paul Society Charitable ministry providing food pantry, clothing room, utility assistance, and support services valued at over $100,000 annually to approximately 560 household members per month.
• The Venue at St. Luke (Parish Hall Rental) Parish hall rental venue for weddings, anniversaries, quinceañeras, conferences, and other events, accommodating 200-300 guests with full kitchen, stage, and event services.
• The Lighthouse Young Adult Ministry Young adult ministry for ages 18-35 offering weekly Bible study, music practice, service projects, and adoration sessions.
• Padre Pio Adoration Chapel Perpetual adoration chapel open daily from 6 AM to 10 PM, with bilingual Holy Hour on Thursdays and special Holy Hour on the 8th of each month.
• Online Giving Online donation platform enabling one-time and recurring contributions to the parish, including specific funds for maintenance and the Archbishop's Appeal.
• ACTS Retreats Adult faith retreats offered through the ACTS Community at $235 per retreatant, including a $100 non-refundable deposit.
• Teen ACTS Retreats Teen faith retreats for adolescents at $235 per retreatant with $20 deposit and scholarship availability, held at Cordi Marian Retreat Center.
• Vacation Bible School Week-long summer faith program for children entering kindergarten through 5th grade, featuring crafts, games, music, and faith activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving 2,630+ families with spiritual and social services
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Missionaries of the Holy Spirit (MSpS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe parish is staffed by priests and brothers from the Missionaries of the Holy Spirit religious order, the same order as the current Archbishop of San Antonio. This order provides pastoral leadership including the current Pastor Fr. Joel Quezada, MSpS.
• Archdiocese of San AntoniocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Luke operates under the Archdiocese of San Antonio which covers 19 counties. The parish participates in the Archbishop's Appeal for Ministries and follows archdiocesan guidelines for sacraments and safe environment.
• Cordi Marian Retreat CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Teen ACTS Retreat 2026 is held at Cordi Marian Retreat Center in San Antonio, TX. Retreatants are transported via volunteer transportation to and from the retreat.
• VIRTUS.orgcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe Archdiocese of San Antonio uses VIRTUS.org for mandatory volunteer training including Criminal Background Checks, Sexual Harassment Training, Vulnerable Adults Training, and Protecting God's Children Training. All training must be renewed every 3 years.
• St. Luke SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeparate Catholic school on campus serving PreK through 8th grade with 400+ students. School operates independently with its own principal and staff, providing Catholic education as part of the parish community.
• Society of St. Vincent de PaulcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe St. Luke conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul provides charitable assistance valued at over $100,000 annually to those in need, serving approximately 200 client interactions per month.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• St. Paul's Catholic Church: Catholic parish in San Antonio operating under the Archdiocese with similar ministries, school or formation programs, and community outreach functions.
• St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church: Catholic parish within the Archdiocese of San Antonio serving a comparable family-based congregation with Mass, sacraments, and faith formation services.
• St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church: Another large Catholic parish within the Archdiocese of San Antonio offering comparable Mass schedules, faith formation, and parish school programming to a similar San Antonio community.
• San Fernando Cathedral: The historic cathedral parish of the Archdiocese of San Antonio, serving a large Catholic congregation in the same metropolitan area with comparable Mass, sacrament, and formation programming.
• Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church: Catholic parish within the Archdiocese of San Antonio delivering Mass, sacraments, faith formation, and parish ministries to a comparable San Antonio-area congregation.

Others

• eCatholic: Catholic website and communications platform provider hosting saintlukeparish.com. Comparable church-specific digital infrastructure for websites, calendars, online forms, and donor communications.
• ParishSOFT: Catholic parish management and giving software vendor that powers St. Luke's online donation platform. Comparable operational infrastructure for parish administration, donations, and family directory management.
• Knights of Columbus (St. Luke Council): Catholic fraternal service organization with an active council at the parish. Comparable faith-based men's ministry and fundraising model hosted within the same parish ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities of San Antonio: Archdiocesan-affiliated charitable organization delivering social services across the same 19-county region. Overlaps with the parish's St. Vincent de Paul food pantry, clothing, and utility assistance programming at a broader geographic scale.
• Society of St. Vincent de Paul (National Council): National Catholic lay charitable organization of which St. Luke's conference is a local affiliate. Comparable operating model of parish-based food, clothing, and utility assistance delivered by trained volunteers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@stlukecatholicchurchsanantonio
• Facebookfacebook.com/STLUKESANANTONIO
• Instagraminstagram.com/st.lukeyalighthouse
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-luke-catholic-church

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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