St. Maria Goretti

What St. Maria Goretti does

St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church is a Catholic parish headquartered at 1200 S. Davis Drive in Arlington, Texas, operating as a member parish of the Diocese of Fort Worth under the spiritual leadership of Bishop Michael Olson. The parish describes itself as the "Mother Parish of Arlington, Texas" and serves the local Catholic faithful through sacramental services, faith formation programs spanning PK4 through adult, and a parish-operated K-8 school (SMG School). Core offerings include Mass services (weekend and daily), Eucharistic Adoration, Confession, sacramental preparation (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage), and liturgical ministries such as altar servers, lectors, and music groups under Director Freda Breed.

The parish operates an integrated social outreach ministry anchored at the Padre Pio House (1301 Paxton Avenue), encompassing the Padre Pio Food Pantry and Padre Pio Baby's World, which distribute food, diapers, formula, and clothing to families in specified zip codes. The parish also partners with the adjacent UTA University Catholic Center to serve University of Texas at Arlington students. Technology infrastructure relies on commodity third-party platforms: eCatholic and YouTube for live streaming of daily and Sunday Mass, FaithDirect for recurring electronic giving, FORMED.org for online faith formation content, Flocknote for parish communications, Rotunda Software for liturgical scheduling, and VIRTUS for safe-environment training compliance.

The organization is a private nonprofit religious entity with 167 employees, funded through parish offertory donations, recurring FaithDirect contributions, Youth Formation registration fees ($30 per child, $90 maximum per family), school tuition, and periodic parish appeals. It does not have shareholders, venture funding, or publicly reported revenue. Operations are governed by Pastor Fr. Samuel Maul with a parochial vicar, two deacons, and functional directors covering Faith Formation, Music and Liturgy, Social Ministry/Communications, and Plant Maintenance.

Name

St. Maria Goretti

Legal name

Saint Maria Goretti Catholic Church

Website

https://smgparish.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

St. Maria Goretti is a Catholic parish in Arlington, Texas, part of the Diocese of Fort Worth, offering Mass, sacraments, faith formation, a parish K-8 school, and social outreach ministries to local Catholic families and community members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic Parish Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Faith formation programs
• Sacramental preparation
• Social outreach ministry
• Catholic k-8 school

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church provides Catholic worship services (daily and weekend Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, Confession), the seven sacraments, comprehensive faith formation for all ages (PK4 through adult), an on-campus K-8 Catholic school (SMG School), music and liturgical ministries, and social outreach programs including the Padre Pio Food Pantry and Baby's World. The parish serves Catholic faithful in the Arlington, Texas area and supports remote participation through live streaming and online formation platforms.

Product overview

St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church is a parish in Arlington, Texas, offering a comprehensive portfolio of spiritual services and community programs. The core offerings center on liturgical worship including Mass services (with live streaming), Eucharistic Adoration, Confession, and sacramental celebrations. Faith formation programs span all ages from PK4 through adults, including Youth Formation, High School Youth Group, OCIA, Adult Confirmation, and Vacation Bible School. The church operates a Catholic school (SMG School) and provides social outreach through the Padre Pio Food Pantry and Baby's World. Additional services include music and liturgical ministries, pastoral counseling, and various community organizations. The parish utilizes technology platforms including eCatholic for live streaming, Formed.org for online faith content, FaithDirect for online giving, Rotunda Software for ministry scheduling, and VIRTUS for safe environment training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Padre Pio Food Pantry and Baby's World: Food pantry and baby supplies distribution ministry serving the community
• Padre Pio Baby's World
• Sacred Heart Oratory
• Padre Pio House
• Holy Family Life Center
• SMG School

Products and services

• Live Stream Mass Services Live streaming of daily and Sunday Mass services via YouTube (channel UCckSapO0I9Xhgh1fUrh8uzw) and eCatholic platform. Daily Mass at 8:00 AM and Sunday Mass at 9:00 AM are broadcast live, with previous masses archived, enabling remote participation for homebound and traveling parishioners.
• Eucharistic Adoration Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration in the Oratory and Church with scheduled hours Monday through Sunday, including extended Thursday evening hours until 9:00 PM, available for parishioners seeking prayer and reflection.
• Confession (Sacrament of Reconciliation) Sacrament of Reconciliation offered Saturdays from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM, with extended hours on Thursday evenings during Lent.
• Sacramental Preparation Preparation programs for Baptism (children and adults), First Communion, Confirmation (youth and adult), Marriage including pre-Cana requirements, Anointing of the Sick, and Holy Orders vocation guidance.
• Faith Formation Programs Comprehensive faith formation for all ages including Youth Formation (PK4-12th grade), High School Youth Group, OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults), Adult Confirmation, Catholic Scripture Study, and Morning Joys senior program.
• Vacation Bible School (VBS) Annual week-long summer program for children ages 4 through 7th grade featuring Bible stories, games, crafts, and faith-based activities.
• SMG Catholic School Parish school providing Catholic education from early childhood through middle school (PK4 through 8th grade), with Principal Amy Utendorf overseeing school operations. School and parish share facilities and coordinate youth formation programs.
• Padre Pio Food Pantry Food assistance program (renamed from St. Anthony's Bread Food Pantry in December 2025) serving clients by appointment on Tuesdays and Saturdays to specific zip codes in Arlington, TX.
• Padre Pio Baby's World Baby supply assistance (renamed from St. Therese Baby's World in December 2024) providing diapers, wipes, baby food, formula, clothing, and maternity supplies to families.
• Music and Liturgy Programs Four music ministry groups including Angelus (Children's Choir ages 8-13), Children's Summer Choir Camp, Choro di pace (Adult Choir), and St. Cecilia Singers, with Director of Music and Liturgy Freda Breed leading worship.
• Community Organizations Parish organizations including Knights of Columbus (Council 14549), Serra Club, American Heritage Girls, Boy Scouts Troop 615, Cub Scouts Pack 15, Women's Guild, SMG Men's Group, SMG Mom's Group, Leisure Club (50+), and various ministry groups.
• UTA University Catholic Center Campus ministry adjacent to parish serving University of Texas at Arlington students with Mass times, praise and worship services, and fellowship programs, led by Campus Minister Jeff Hedglen.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Integration6 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diocese of Fort WorthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Maria Goretti is a member parish of the Diocese of Fort Worth under Bishop Michael Olson. The diocese provides Safe Environment programs, priestly vocations support, marriage tribunal services, and coordinates various parish ministries. The parish follows diocesan guidelines for sacraments and operations.
• UTA University Catholic CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated at 1010 Benge Street, directly across from SMG campus. Campus Minister Jeff Hedglen serves the Catholic student community at University of Texas at Arlington. SMG promotes the center to UTA students.
• Arlington Life ShelterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParish supports the Arlington Life Shelter through volunteer coordination. The shelter is the only shelter in the Metroplex with a work requirement. SMG provides 95,000 meals annually through 56 faith communities. Contact: Paul Smith, Director.
• SMG Catholic SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Maria Goretti Catholic School (PK4-8th grade) is housed on the same campus. Principal Amy Utendorf oversees school operations. School and parish share facilities and coordinate youth formation programs.
• Catholic Charities - Diocese of Fort WorthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiocesan-wide organization providing social services. SMG links parishioners to Catholic Charities resources and participates in Gabriel Project/ Crisis Pregnancy ministry overseen by Catholic Charities.
• Society of Saint Vincent de PaulminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSMG Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul provides home visits for those in hardship, offering food, utility, and rent assistance. Serves zip codes 76010, 76011, 76012, 76013. Meets 1st and 3rd Thursdays monthly.
• Knights of Columbus - Blessed Michael McGivney Council 14549minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic men's organization with quarterly Masses, fundraising events (tamales, baked potatoes, Goretti Fest booth), and community service. Officers include Grand Knight John McAnally III, Deputy Grand Knight Cary Register.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Knights of Columbus: Catholic fraternal organization operating council-based chapters at parishes (including Council 14549 at SMG); comparable as a parish-embedded Catholic organization with parallel fundraising, community service, and men's ministry model.
• Catholic Charities USA: National umbrella for Catholic social service agencies; comparable as a broader Catholic charitable counterpart with overlapping parish referral channels and similar funding models (donations, grants).
• Diocese of Fort Worth: The parent diocese overseeing SMG and 50+ other parishes in North Texas; comparable as the governing Catholic structure that shapes parish operations, sacramental standards, and shared ministries under Bishop Michael Olson.
• Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA: Catholic charitable organization operating parish-based 'conferences' that provide home visits, food, utility, and rent assistance - directly mirroring the SMG St. Vincent de Paul Conference ministry described in the data.

Broad incumbents

• Christ Cathedral (Garden Grove, CA): Large Catholic parish and former cathedral campus with multiple ministries, school, and outreach programs; comparable in scope and breadth of services but at materially larger scale than SMG.
• St. Patrick's Cathedral (New York, NY): Iconic Catholic parish in NYC offering daily Mass, sacraments, music ministries, and outreach; comparable in operational model and liturgical programming, though at materially larger scale and urban context.
• EWTN Global Catholic Network: The largest Catholic media network globally; comparable only at the level of Catholic content distribution via broadcast/streaming, but at vastly greater scale than SMG's YouTube live-stream Mass operation.

Direct peers

• Catholic Charities Fort Worth: Regional Catholic nonprofit providing social services in the same North Texas geography; comparable in mission (Catholic charitable outreach) and donor base, with overlapping programs like the Gabriel Project crisis pregnancy ministry referenced by SMG.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/smg1200S
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCckSapO0I9Xhgh1fUrh8uzw
• Facebookfacebook.com/smgchurch
• Instagraminstagram.com/smgcatholicchurch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st.-maria-goretti

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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