St. Edmond Catholic Church

What St. Edmond Catholic Church does

St. Edmond Roman Catholic Church is a non-profit Catholic parish located in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, operating under the canonical authority of the Diocese of Wilmington (Bishop Koenig). Founded in 1940 on King Charles Avenue and tracing its mission-church origins to St. Agnes-by-the-Sea (1906), the parish serves approximately 3,500 registered parishioners in the coastal Delaware community, with additional seasonal attendance from summer visitors. Core services include daily and weekend Mass (Monday-Saturday 8:30 a.m., Saturday 4:00 p.m. & 5:30 p.m., Sunday 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., & 4:30 p.m.), the seven Catholic sacraments, faith formation programs for children (grades K-9, Finding God curriculum) and adults (Lectio Divina, Scripture Study, Bible Study), the OCIA initiation program, weddings, funerals, and over 20 liturgical and non-liturgical ministries. The parish operates three facilities on King Charles Avenue: the main church (401), the parish office (409), and an education/social center (407), with seasonal overflow Mass locations at Parish Hall and Rehoboth Elementary School during the summer months.

The parish's technology stack is intentionally basic. It runs on a parish website (stedmond.org), uses WeShare for electronic donations (since 2012), text-to-give, YouTube for live streaming of Mass and ceremonies, Constant Contact for email newsletters, and Ministry Scheduler Pro for scheduling liturgical ministers. Revenue is generated entirely through voluntary tithes and offerings from parishioners, collected via in-pew collections, online giving, and text-to-give; the parish does not charge fees for its core sacramental or faith-formation services. Go-to-market is community-led: the parish acquires members through community engagement, the OCIA process, and a "Come Home Inactive Catholics" outreach ministry, with new-member registration via the website. Distribution combines in-person worship (the dominant channel), seasonal overflow sites, and remote participation via YouTube. Pastor Fr. William Cocco (appointed June 2015, 12th pastor) leads the parish alongside Associate Pastor Fr. Emmanuel Dolphyne (joined 2024), Assisting Priest Fr. William Gore OSFS, four deacons, Business Manager Yvonne Bailey, Director of Religious Education Marie Kopf, and an administrative staff of approximately 15 paid employees, supported by an extensive volunteer base across parish ministries.

Name

St. Edmond Catholic Church

Legal name

St. Edmond Roman Catholic Church

Website

https://stedmond.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Edmond Roman Catholic Church is a non-profit Catholic parish in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, serving approximately 3,500 registered parishioners through daily and weekend Mass, sacraments, faith formation for children and adults, weddings, funerals, and community ministries, funded entirely by voluntary donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic Parish Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Religious Organizations (813110)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAJAA

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGAJAB

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

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Religious education
• Faith formation programs
• Sacramental preparation
• Worship services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rehoboth Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: The parish receives donations from parishioners through weekly collections during Mass, online giving via WeShare platform, and text-to-give options. The church has been accepting online donations since 2012.
2. Text-to-Give: Parishioners can set up one-time or recurring donations via text message to a dedicated phone number.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

St. Edmond Catholic Church is a Catholic parish that provides regular Mass services (daily and weekend), the seven sacraments (Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick), faith formation programs for children and adults, and pastoral and outreach ministries to approximately 3,500 registered parishioners in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. The parish also offers wedding coordination, funeral services, the OCIA initiation process, and online giving tools.

Product overview

St. Edmond Catholic Church offers a comprehensive portfolio of Catholic parish services centered around the celebration of the Eucharist and sacraments. Core offerings include daily and weekend Mass services with live streaming capabilities, the WeShare online giving platform for electronic donations, and structured faith formation programs for children (grades K-9 using the Finding God curriculum) and adults (including Lectio Divina, Scripture Study, and Book Club). The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) program welcomes those seeking to become Catholic. Additional services include sacrament preparation (Baptism, Reconciliation, First Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage), liturgical ministries (Music, Altar Servers, Ushers, Environment), and pastoral ministries (Pastoral Council, Building & Maintenance, Respect Life). Wedding coordination, funeral services, and Ministry Scheduler Pro for volunteer scheduling complete the service portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Weekend and Daily Mass Services Regular Catholic Mass services including daily Mass (Monday-Saturday 8:30 a.m.) and weekend Masses (Saturday 4:00 p.m. & 5:30 p.m., Sunday 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 4:30 p.m.), with additional summer schedule variations at Parish Hall and Rehoboth Elementary School.
• Faith Formation for Children Religious education program using the Finding God curriculum (Loyola Press) for grades K-9, including Sunday classes, family home school components, and Christian service requirements.
• Faith Formation for Adults Adult faith development programs including Lectio Divina, Scripture Study groups, Bible Study, Book Club, and a Parish Library.
• OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) Process for adults seeking to become Catholic or complete sacraments, with four stages: Inquiry, Catechumenate, Enlightenment/Purification, and Initiation.
• Sacrament Preparation Programs for Infant Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage, and Anointing of the Sick.
• Liturgical Ministries Worship coordination including Liturgy Committee, Altar Servers, Bereavement Ministry, Environmental Ministry, Music Ministry, and Ushers.
• Non-Liturgical Ministries Parish support services including Pastoral Council, Building and Maintenance, Respect Life Ministry, Finance Council, and Parish Family Life.
• Wedding Coordination Wedding rehearsal and Mass coordination ensuring compliance with diocesan procedures and creating a welcoming environment for wedding parties.
• Funeral Services Catholic funeral rites including funeral Masses, memorial Masses, funeral planning resources, and bereavement support.
• WeShare Online Giving Electronic giving platform for weekly tithes, offerings, and second collection contributions with one-time and recurring donation options, supporting credit/debit cards and automatic bank withdrawals.
• Ministry Scheduler Pro Web-based scheduling system for managing minister assignments and volunteer rotations across liturgical ministries.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and active.

• Diocese of WilmingtoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Edmond is a parish within the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington, which covers Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore. The Diocese provides governance, priestly assignments, and connects parishes to the larger Church. Bishop Koenig is the current bishop.
• Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic SchoolactiveStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe parish's elementary school for grades K-8, committed to a learning environment grounded in Catholic Faith. Located in the area and serves as an educational partner for parish families.
• Living Church of Rehoboth (ESL Program)activeStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Edmond promotes English as a Second Language classes offered by the Living Church of Rehoboth at locations in Rehoboth, Lewes, and Milford. Classes are low-cost with free childcare available.
• WeShare (Online Giving Platform)activeTechnology or IntegrationThird-party online giving platform used by the parish since 2012 for processing donations, including weekly giving and second collection contributions. Supports credit/debit cards and automatic bank withdrawals.
• Ministry Scheduler ProactiveTechnology or IntegrationSoftware platform used by the parish to schedule liturgical ministers (lectors, extraordinary ministers, altar servers, etc.) for weekly Mass services.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• WeShare (Ministry Brands): The third-party online giving platform St. Edmond has used since 2012 for electronic tithes, recurring donations, and second collections. A widely used technology enabler for Catholic parishes nationwide rather than a direct peer.
• Knights of Columbus (Star of the Sea Council): A fraternal Catholic service organization affiliated with St. Edmond through the local Star of the Sea Council. Supports parish events (parade floats, charity walks, March for Life) but is a member-driven nonprofit rather than a competing parish.
• Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School: The parish-affiliated K-8 Catholic school serving St. Edmond families. It is an educational partner rather than a competing parish, but operates within the same diocesan ecosystem and shares parish families.

Direct peers

• St. John the Beloved Parish (Wilmington, DE): A Catholic parish within the Diocese of Wilmington where Pastor Fr. William Cocco previously served as associate pastor for 5 years. Same denominational affiliation, governance structure, and operational model as St. Edmond.
• Cathedral of Saint Peter (Wilmington, DE): The mother church and cathedral of the Diocese of Wilmington. Operates the same Catholic parish model — Mass, sacraments, faith formation — under the same diocesan governance as St. Edmond.
• Christ Our King Parish (Wilmington, DE): Another Catholic parish within the Diocese of Wilmington previously led by Fr. William Cocco (2010). Same Mass schedule, faith formation, and donation-funded operating model as St. Edmond.
• St. Joseph on the Brandywine (Greenville, DE): A historic Catholic parish within the Diocese of Wilmington operating traditional Mass schedules, faith formation, and outreach ministries. Directly comparable parish-level operating model to St. Edmond.
• Holy Cross Church (Dover, DE): A Catholic parish within the Diocese of Wilmington serving central Delaware. Operates the same faith formation, sacramental, and donation-based funding model as St. Edmond.
• St. Mary of the Assumption (Hockessin, DE): A Catholic parish within the Diocese of Wilmington in northern Delaware. Comparable in structure — weekend and daily Mass, faith formation K-9, OCIA, online giving — and shares the same operational playbook as St. Edmond.

Broad incumbents

• Diocese of Wilmington: The Catholic diocese governing all parishes in Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore, including St. Edmond. It is the parent ecclesiastical authority providing governance, priestly assignments, and shared resources across the parish network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCKBkUj3Am_hZiVsHWAxlgWg
• Facebookfacebook.com/stedmond.org
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st.-edmond-catholic-church

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about St. Edmond Catholic Church