St Charles Catholic Church

What St Charles Catholic Church does

St. Charles Borromeo Parish (operating as St. Charles Catholic Church) is a non-profit Catholic parish located at 3304 Washington Blvd, Arlington, Virginia, within the Diocese of Arlington under the leadership of Pastor Fr. Don Planty, Jr. and Parochial Vicar Rev. David Dufresne. It serves the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor and George Mason University at Mason Square, offering a comprehensive slate of Catholic services including daily and weekend Mass (in English and Spanish), Confession, all seven Sacraments, K-12 Religious Education, Youth Ministry, Adult Faith Formation, OCIA, Bible studies, and a parish podcast. The parish is supported by a small paid staff of 5 and a large volunteer base, with governance from a Pastoral Council and Finance Council.

The parish operates a multi-channel engagement model combining in-person worship at the church and chapel (open 6am-9pm weekdays) with a digital surface built on ParishStaq/CCB Church for parishioner management, Pushpay for online giving, Squarespace for its website, and distribution of podcasts and livestreamed Masses via YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Marketing and outreach center on community events, small groups, the annual WorkCamp (nearly 800 teens), a 35+ year sister-parish partnership with two parishes in Cavaillon, Haiti (sending $92,000 annually), and a portfolio of social-justice ministries including a Food Pantry, Dinner for All, ESL classes, Jail and Homebound Ministry, and a forming multi-parish St. Vincent de Paul conference.

Revenue is derived entirely from voluntary donations: recurring and one-time offertory through Pushpay, periodic second collections for specific purposes, planned giving and bequests, and designated charitable donations (e.g., Haiti Committee, St. Vincent de Paul, food pantry). Financial figures are not publicly disclosed. The parish raises supplemental funds through occasional paid programs (e.g., a $15 Walking with Purpose Bible study registration fee) and partner-driven collections. Its customer base comprises registered parishioners, young adults, K-12 youth, individuals and families in need served through outreach, and the immigrant/ESL community — all served on a donation-funded, non-commercial basis.

Name

St Charles Catholic Church

Legal name

St. Charles Borromeo Parish

Website

https://stcharleschurch.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

St. Charles Borromeo Parish is a Catholic parish in Arlington, Virginia, serving the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor and George Mason University with daily Mass, sacraments, faith formation, youth ministry, and charitable outreach funded entirely by voluntary donations from its parishioner community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Parish Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (813110)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Sacramental celebrations
• Faith formation programs
• Parish charitable outreach
• Community fellowship ministries

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

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, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings (Offertory): Regular weekly and monthly donations from parishioners through offertory collections during Mass and through Pushpay online giving platform. These form the primary operational funding for parish functions.
2. Special and Second Collections: Periodic collections for specific needs including local Religious Education programs, Building Maintenance fund, retired Diocesan Priests and Religious, Disaster Relief, and Mission work globally.
3. Planned Giving and Bequests: Long-term giving strategies including estate planning, wills, and planned gifts that provide benefit to both donors and parish.
4. Donations to Parish Charities: Financial contributions specifically designated for charitable outreach including St. Vincent de Paul, Haiti Committee, food pantry, and other social justice initiatives.
5. One-Time and Extraordinary Gifts: Special gifts for specific purposes such as memorial donations, sacred art, vestments, or assistance to the poor.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

St. Charles Catholic Church is a Catholic parish in Arlington, Virginia that delivers weekly Mass and the seven sacraments, comprehensive faith formation from K-12 through adult, small-group fellowship communities, and charitable outreach programs locally and internationally. It is funded by voluntary parishioner donations through collections and the Pushpay online giving platform, and operates digitally through a podcast, livestreamed Mass, and a ParishStaq parishioner portal.

Product overview

St. Charles Catholic Church is a parish ministry offering a comprehensive suite of spiritual, educational, and charitable programs. The core offering centers on Catholic sacramental celebrations (Mass, Confession, Sacraments) supplemented by faith formation (Religious Education, Bible Studies, OCIA, Adult Formation), fellowship groups (Men's, Women's, Couples, Young Adults), and outreach ministries. The parish operates digital platforms including Pushpay for online giving, ParishStaq for parish management, and distributes content via podcast platforms and social media. Charitable initiatives include local outreach (Food Pantry, SVdP, Dinner for All), international aid through the Haiti Committee, and support services for expectant mothers, grief support, and mental health referrals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sacraments (Mass, Confession, Baptism, Confirmation, Matrimony, Anointing of the Sick) Catholic sacramental celebrations including daily and weekend Mass in English and Spanish, scheduled Confession times, and preparation programs for Baptism, Confirmation, Marriage, and Anointing of the Sick. Offered to registered parishioners and walk-in community members.
• Faith Formation Programs Religious education and spiritual development programs including K-12 Religious Education, Youth Ministry, Bible Studies, OCIA (formerly RCIA) for adult converts, Adult Faith Formation, and a parish podcast. Targeted at parishioners, prospective converts, and youth/children of registered families.
• Fellowship Small Groups Small group ministry including Men's Groups (Borromeo Brothers, Fourth Watch, Joseph's Group), Women's Groups (Walking with Purpose), Couples Groups (Teams of Our Lady), Mothers' Group, and purity groups. Targets adult parishioners seeking community and spiritual formation.
• Young Adults Ministry (P3) Ministry for young adults including P3 (Prayer, Penance and Pub), Friday Mass and breakfast, small groups, and sports activities. Targeted at parishioners in their 20s and 30s, including George Mason University students.
• WorkCamp Diocesan youth service program providing teens with an intensive conversion experience through service projects, community living, and prayer. Brings together nearly 800 teens annually from across the Arlington Diocese for a week of service.
• Parish Charities & Social Justice Outreach ministries including St. Vincent de Paul financial assistance conference, Dinner for All monthly lunch program, Food Pantry, Thanksgiving meals, ESL classes, Homebound Outreach, Jail Ministry, and Respect Life Committee advocacy. Targeted at individuals and families in need in the Arlington community.
• Haiti Committee International charitable program supporting sister parishes in Cavaillon, Haiti through education funding ($40,000/year), school lunch nutrition ($20,000/year), parish and disaster relief support ($32,000/year), and health initiatives including water wells. Total annual remittance of $92,000.
• GriefShare Ministry

Quantifiable outcome

• Provides spiritual formation and community to approximately 250+ families with 250+ children served through Christmas Giving Tree alone
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diocese of ArlingtoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Charles is a parish within the Diocese of Arlington, led by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge. The diocese provides priestly formation, liturgical guidelines, Canon Law oversight, and connection to broader diocesan programs including WorkCamp (800 teens), Catholic Charities, and Respect Life initiatives.
• Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington (CCDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCDA provides professional counseling services (including bilingual), crisis support, and social services referrals to parish members. St. Charles promotes CCDA services and refers parishioners in need.
• Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Charles is forming a multi-parish SVdP conference to serve individuals and families facing urgent financial hardship in Arlington County with rent, utilities, and other critical needs. The parish provides volunteer support and fundraising.
• Porto CharitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization formed by Arlington Diocese families to help children with intellectual and developmental disabilities receive Catholic education. St. Charles conducts second collections to support Porto Charities.
• United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational bishops' conference providing Catholic social teaching resources, Faithful Citizenship materials, and political responsibility guidance. St. Charles distributes USCCB resources and participates in national advocacy campaigns.
• Virginia Catholic Conference (VCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level advocacy organization led by Arlington and Richmond bishops advocating for respect life initiatives, social justice, religious liberty, and family life. St. Charles participates in VCC action alerts and advocacy.
• Arlington Public Schools (APS)minorOthersSt. Charles follows Arlington Public Schools for delays, closures, and cancellations of parish office and preschool activities due to inclement weather.
• George Mason UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParish serves the George Mason University at Mason Square area, providing spiritual services and community for university students, faculty, and staff.
• Our Lady of Perpetual Help and St. Joseph Parishes, Cavaillon, HaiticoreStrategic or Co-development Partner35+ year sister parish relationship providing educational subsidies ($40,000), school lunch nutrition ($20,000), and parish/disaster relief support ($32,000) totaling $92,000 annually. Monsignor Ignace Coissy leads these parishes serving families in greater Cavaillon, Haiti.
• PushpaycoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party eGiving platform enabling online and mobile giving for offertory, second collections, special donations, and planned giving. Used as primary online donation channel.
• Gabriel Project Arlington MinistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiocesan post-abortion healing ministry offering confidential help, counseling referrals, and spiritual support. St. Charles Gabriel Project group connects pregnant women in crisis with material, physical, and spiritual assistance.
• Courage & EnCourageminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiocesan apostolate providing pastoral support for individuals with same-sex attractions and their families. St. Charles shares information about Courage (for those with SSA) and EnCourage (for families) resources.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception: Large Catholic worship and ministry site within the Archdiocese of Washington, also serving the DMV Catholic community. Operates at materially larger scale but with overlapping sacramental, formation, and pilgrimage offerings relevant to benchmarking.
• Diocese of Arlington: The Catholic diocese that canonically and administratively oversees St. Charles. Operates broadly across Northern Virginia with shared governance, priestly formation, and diocesan programs (WorkCamp, Catholic Charities) that directly support the parish — making it the natural umbrella incumbent for comparison.

Direct peers

• St. Mary Catholic Church (Arlington, VA): Fellow Catholic parish within the Diocese of Arlington serving an Arlington neighborhood with similar Mass schedules, faith formation, and outreach ministries. Operates the same sacramental, faith-formation, and offertory-funded model, making it the closest local direct peer.
• Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (Arlington, VA): Catholic parish within the Diocese of Arlington serving the Ballston/Arlington corridor with Mass, sacraments, religious education, and outreach. Directly comparable in geography, congregational base, and ministry mix.
• Holy Trinity Catholic Church (Georgetown, DC): Established Catholic parish in nearby Georgetown with similar faith formation, small groups, and outreach programs. Comparable in scale, programming breadth, and urban-corridor location, making it a relevant direct peer in the broader DMV Catholic market.
• Cathedral of St. Thomas More: Diocesan cathedral for the Diocese of Arlington located in Arlington, VA. Comparable Catholic parish operation with full sacramental and formation ministries; slightly larger role as the seat of the bishop, but otherwise operates the same parish ministry model.
• St. Agnes Catholic Church (Arlington, VA): Diocesan Catholic parish in Arlington offering Mass, sacraments, faith formation, and community outreach. Highly comparable operating model and geographic catchment, serving as a direct peer for member engagement and offertory dynamics.

Others

• Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington (CCDA): Diocesan social services arm that provides counseling, refugee/immigrant services, and crisis support to which St. Charles refers parishioners. An ecosystem partner — not a direct competitor — but relevant for understanding the broader Catholic service delivery architecture in the region.
• Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Arlington Council: Lay Catholic charitable organization forming a multi-parish conference that St. Charles is supporting. Operates adjacent financial-assistance and food-aid programming to the parish's own outreach, making it a complementary ecosystem peer.

Regional players

• St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (Front Royal, VA): Catholic parish within the Diocese of Arlington but located in a more rural/suburban exurb. Comparable in sacramental offering and Diocesan affiliation, but does not directly overlap with St. Charles' urban-corridor catchment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/stcharleschurch
• Instagraminstagram.com/stcharleschurch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/charles-church-va

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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