St. Dorothy Catholic Church

What St. Dorothy Catholic Church does

St. Dorothy Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish founded in the 1950s and located at 241 S. Valley Center Ave., Glendora, California, operating under the canonical jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles (a Corporation Sole). The parish serves registered parishioner families and the broader Glendora community through seven Catholic sacraments, daily and weekend Masses (in-person and YouTube livestreamed), faith formation programs spanning preschool through adult, youth ministries (EDGE for middle school, LIFE TEEN for high school, Confirmation preparation), Vacation Bible School, Perpetual Adoration Chapel, bereavement and prayer ministries, and outreach through St. Vincent de Paul, Knights of Columbus Council 5271, and Italian Catholic Federation Branch 179.

The church's product surface is built on a standard Edlio-hosted website (stdorothy.org), a ParishSoft online giving portal supporting one-time and recurring ACH, debit, and credit card donations, and a YouTube livestream channel managed by a Tech Ministry established in March 2020. Monetized ancillary programs include Vacation Bible School ($75/child), the two-year Youth Confirmation Program ($325/year), and spiritual retreats at partner facilities ($125/night). St. Dorothy Catholic School is affiliated with the parish and referenced as a separate entity.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through donations: Sunday tithes and offerings, ParishSoft online giving, the archdiocesan Together in Mission annual appeal, and the multi-year "Called to Renew" capital campaign targeting $7 million for sanctuary and campus renovation (with $4,619,027.20 pledged by 408 families as of Christmas 2024). The parish also accepts stock, IRA, and planned gifts, and operates under standard Catholic non-profit governance with no external shareholders. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on parish registration, weekly bulletins, social media (Facebook, Instagram), YouTube livestreams, and ministry-based word-of-mouth engagement.

Name

St. Dorothy Catholic Church

Legal name

St. Dorothy Catholic Church

Website

https://stdorothy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Dorothy Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Glendora, California, founded in the 1950s under the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. It serves registered parishioner families with sacraments, daily and livestreamed Masses, faith formation programs for all ages, youth ministries, and community outreach, funded primarily through tithes, online giving, and a multi-year capital campaign.

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
• Religious education programs
• Youth ministry programs
• Sacramental preparation services
• Faith formation ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Glendora, California

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Traditional Sunday collection through cash or check donations dropped in the Sunday collection basket or at the Parish Office. Registered members receive giving envelopes for weekly contributions.
2. Online Giving: One-time or recurring gifts through ParishSoft online platform accepting checking, savings, or credit card contributions. Supports recurring gift scheduling with various frequency options.
3. Called to Renew Capital Campaign: Major renovation campaign with goal of $7 million for church renewal. Current pledge total of $4,619,027.20 from 408 families as of Christmas 2024. Accepts stock, IRA, and planned giving.
4. Together in Mission: Annual appeal through Archdiocese of Los Angeles supporting parishes and schools, with tax-deductible donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

St. Dorothy Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish that delivers in-person and livestreamed Masses, the seven sacraments, multi-tier faith formation programming for children through adults, youth and young adult ministries, music and liturgy ministries, and community service outreach. Operations are supported by an online giving platform (ParishSoft), a Tech Ministry that manages remote worship access, and a Perpetual Adoration Chapel open 24 hours daily.

Product overview

St. Dorothy Catholic Church offers a comprehensive parish service ecosystem centered on its website platform. The church provides in-person and livestreamed Mass services, sacraments (Baptism, Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick), faith formation programs spanning from early childhood through adult education, and various ministry opportunities. Digital services include online giving through ParishSoft and YouTube livestreaming of Masses. The parish operates youth ministries (EDGE for middle school, LIFE TEEN for high school), Vacation Bible School, Religious Education for children, and Adult Faith Development sessions. A Tech Ministry supports streaming capabilities, and a Perpetual Adoration Chapel offers 24-hour daily worship. The Next Generation Parish initiative includes a capital campaign for church renovation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sacraments (Baptism, Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, RCIA) The seven Catholic sacraments offered to parishioners and their families, including Baptism, Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, and the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA).
• Daily and Sunday Mass Services Sunday Mass at 7:00 AM, 9:30 AM, and 12:00 PM; Saturday Vigil at 5:00 PM; and Daily Mass Monday–Saturday at 8:30 AM, with Confessions available Wednesdays 6:00–7:30 PM and Saturdays 3:00–4:30 PM.
• Livestream Mass Daily Mass and 9:30 AM Sunday Mass livestreamed via the parish YouTube channel, allowing remote participation for parishioners who cannot attend in person.
• Online Giving Platform ParishSoft-based online donation platform allowing parishioners to make one-time or recurring gifts via ACH, debit card, or credit card.
• Religious Education Programs Faith formation programs for children from TK through 5th grade, including sacramental preparation for First Communion and Reconciliation.
• EDGE Middle School Ministry Youth ministry program for middle school students focusing on building faith and community.
• LIFE TEEN High School Ministry High school youth ministry program including a Teen Center, Confirmation preparation, and parish involvement opportunities.
• Youth Confirmation Program Two-year Confirmation preparation program for high school students including sessions, retreats, community service, and parish life participation; $325 total Year 1 fee.
• Vacation Bible School Annual summer program for children ages 3+ featuring themed activities, music, crafts, stories, and snacks; priced at $75 per child with sibling discounts.
• Adult Faith Development Weekly Wednesday evening presentations from September to May aimed at deepening understanding of Catholic faith and tradition.
• Perpetual Adoration Chapel 24-hour daily adoration chapel with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament for continuous prayer and worship.
• Spiritual Retreats Silent retreats, individual private retreats, and parent-teen retreats hosted at Mater Dolorosa; private retreat rate of $125 per night includes room, three meals, and grounds access, with day options from $25.
• St. Dorothy Catholic School (referral/affiliated) Parish-affiliated Catholic grade school serving parish and community families, operated alongside parish ministries.

Quantifiable outcome

• 400+ families participating in capital campaign

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Archdiocese of Los AngelescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Dorothy is under the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The Archbishop Jose H. Gomez leads the archdiocese. Parish participates in archdiocesan programs including Together in Mission annual appeal, VIRTUS child protection certification, and adheres to archdiocesan policies and guidelines.
• Mater DolorosacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in the San Gabriel foothills, Mater Dolorosa provides retreat facilities for St. Dorothy's silent retreats, individual private retreats, and parent-teen retreats. Their grounds include Stations of the Cross, Garden of 7 Sorrows, and extensive gardens.
• Foothill Pregnancy Help CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPregnancy resource center in Duarte supported by the Life, Justice, and Peace Ministry through baby showers and donations.
• Pregnancy Help Center of San Gabriel ValleyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlhambra-based pregnancy help center referenced as a resource for expectant mothers in need.
• Los Angeles Archdiocese Office of Life, Justice and PeacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParish ministry aligns with archdiocesan office focusing on life, justice, and peace issues including abortion, immigration, human trafficking, and poverty.
• Knights of Columbus Council 5271coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCatholic men's organization with local council at St. Dorothy that supports parish activities, community service, and faith-based initiatives.
• Italian Catholic Federation Branch 179coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural heritage organization within the parish celebrating Italian Catholic identity, providing community fellowship, bocce games, and charitable giving to parish and school.
• Steier GroupcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDevelopment counsel firm engaged as development counsel for the Called to Renew Capital Campaign, providing fundraising expertise and campaign management.
• Harrison Design GroupcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDesign firm collaborating with the parish to create renderings for church environment enhancement and worship space renewal as part of the Next Generation Parish campaign.
• St. Andrew's Abbey (Valyermo, CA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBenedictine monastery serving as retreat location for Youth Confirmation program retreats.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Pasadena: Catholic parish in Pasadena, CA, within the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Comparable as a similarly sized parish community; notably, Fr. Ron Clark completed his pastoral internship here before his assignment to St. Dorothy.
• St. Catherine of Siena, Reseda: Catholic parish in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles. Directly comparable as another parish under the Archdiocese of Los Angeles; Deacon Phil Luevanos administered this parish before returning to St. Dorothy.
• Church of the Holy Angels, Arcadia: Catholic parish in Arcadia, CA, within the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Directly comparable suburban LA parish; Msgr. Norm Priebe previously served as Pastor here from 1991-2003 before later assignment to St. Dorothy as retired-in-residence.
• St. Denis, Diamond Bar: Catholic parish in Diamond Bar, CA, within the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Comparable as a similarly sized suburban LA-area parish; Deacon Phil Luevanos previously served here as Director of Stewardship and Development.
• Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Downey: Catholic parish in Downey, CA, within the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Comparable LA-area parish; parish receptionist Maria Ariza previously served as Administrator at this parish for ten years.
• Our Lady of the Assumption, Claremont: Catholic parish in Claremont, CA, in the same Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Directly comparable as a similarly sized parish community serving a San Gabriel Valley foothill city with comparable sacramental, formation, and youth ministry programs.
• St. Lucy's Priory High School: Catholic high school for young women in Glendora area. Directly comparable Catholic institution serving the same San Gabriel Valley community; Amanda Timko (St. Dorothy's Director of Youth Ministry) attended this school.
• St. Jerome Church, Los Angeles: Catholic parish in the Westchester neighborhood of Los Angeles. Comparable as another Archdiocese of Los Angeles parish; Msgr. Norm Priebe served as Pastor here from 2003-2015.

Regional players

• Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center: Catholic silent retreat center in the San Gabriel foothills. Adjacent peer serving the same Catholic community in the greater LA region; partner organization that hosts St. Dorothy's silent, individual private, and parent-teen retreats.

Broad incumbents

• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles: Large nonprofit community organization in the same Los Angeles geography. Comparable only as a faith-rooted or faith-adjacent 501(c)(3) nonprofit of much larger scale; included as a broad incumbent reference point for nonprofit operations in the LA region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCG6mLHu63eaCj3sFpCi6Cew
• Facebookfacebook.com/stdorothyglendora
• Instagraminstagram.com/stdorothyglendora
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st.-dorothy-catholic-church

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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