ST EDWARD CATHOLIC CHURCH

What ST EDWARD CATHOLIC CHURCH does

St. Edward Catholic Parish is a Roman Catholic parish located at 19000 Pines Boulevard in Pembroke Pines, Florida, operating as a nonprofit religious organization within the Archdiocese of Miami. Founded in 2001 and led by Pastor Rev. Albert Lahens, Jr. (installed September 2024), the parish serves approximately 35 staff and serves the Catholic community across all seven sacraments — Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Marriage, Holy Orders — and Funeral Masses. The parish operates five weekend Masses (including a Spanish-language service) plus weekday Masses, regular confession, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, daily Rosary, and over 20 active ministries spanning liturgical, faith formation, music, and outreach functions.

The parish's core products are its sacramental programs and faith formation offerings: a Youth CCD program for grades 1–12 with two-year sacramental preparation cycles ($200/$160/$140 per student annually), an OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) program, and returning-Catholic ministries. The parish supplements this with a Compass Catholic financial stewardship Bible study, Simply Catholic editorial content, parish ministries, and a weekly bulletin archive dating to 2021. Technology infrastructure is built on third-party platforms — ParishSoft (My Parish) for member/registration/education management, OSV Hub for online giving, PikMyKid for carline safety, Formed.org and Thinkific (Ascension Press) for curriculum, and Eventbrite for event registration — with livestreaming via YouTube and Facebook (@stedwardpines) for homebound parishioners.

Revenue is generated primarily through voluntary stewardship contributions (tithes and offerings), online giving via OSV Hub, CCD religious education tuition, ABCD (Archdiocese of Miami Development Corporation) campaign contributions, and targeted sacramental fees for weddings totaling $775 (parishioners) to $1,025 (non-parishioners). The parish is a private nonprofit with no public ticker, no venture funding, and no disclosed financials. It is governed by the Archdiocese of Miami and operates under the Archbishop's authority, with no ownership changes or external investment events.

Name

ST EDWARD CATHOLIC CHURCH

Legal name

St. Edward Catholic Parish in Pembroke Pines, Inc.

Website

https://stedward.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Edward Catholic Parish is a nonprofit Catholic parish in Pembroke Pines, Florida, under the Archdiocese of Miami, serving local families with seven sacraments, weekend and weekday Masses, and youth and adult religious education programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic Parish and Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Religious education programs
• Sacramental ministry
• Faith formation
• Stewardship and giving

Headquarters

HQ city

Pembroke Pines

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: Voluntary financial contributions from parish members during weekly Mass collections, typically through envelopes or digital giving
2. Online Giving: Digital donation platform allowing one-time and recurring contributions to parish funds with credit card options
3. Religious Education Tuition: Annual tuition fees for CCD (Confraternity of Christian Doctrine) youth religious education program: $200 per student for one child, $160 for two, $140 for three or more
4. Stewardship Donations: ABCD (Archdiocese of Miami Development Corporation) campaign contributions supporting broader diocesan initiatives
5. Marriage Preparation Fees: Stewardship fees for wedding sacrament preparation including deposit ($250), music director stipend ($125), vocalist/instrumentalist stipends ($125 each), and parish stewardship ($400-$650)

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St. Edward Catholic Parish delivers traditional Catholic worship, the seven sacraments, and faith formation in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Core services include daily and weekend Mass celebrations (with a Spanish-language service), sacramental administration (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Marriage, Holy Orders, and Funeral Masses), youth religious education (CCD) for grades 1-12, adult faith formation through OCIA, marriage preparation, and ongoing parish ministries supported by stewardship giving and online donations.

Product overview

St. Edward Catholic Parish operates a traditional parish church model with its core offering being weekend and weekday Mass services, the administration of seven Catholic sacraments, and faith formation programs. The parish's product portfolio centers on its religious education offerings: a Youth CCD Program for children grades 1-12 preparing for First Holy Communion and Confirmation (held weeknights), and an OCIA Adult Formation program for adults seeking sacraments or fuller communion with the Church (Wednesdays evenings). The parish supplements these with Online Giving powered by OSV Hub, ParishSoft-based account and registration management, a Compass Catholic financial ministry, Simply Catholic blog content, and various parish ministries. The church's livestreaming capability via YouTube and Facebook extends service access to homebound parishioners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mass Services Weekend Mass celebrations (Saturday 5:00pm vigil, Sunday 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am, and 1:00pm in Spanish) and weekday Mass (Monday-Friday 8:00am), with livestreaming available via YouTube and Facebook for homebound parishioners.
• Sacraments Ministry Administration of the seven Catholic sacraments including Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Penance (Reconciliation), Anointing of the Sick, Marriage, and Holy Orders, plus Funeral Masses for the deceased.
• Youth Religious Education (CCD Program) Faith formation program for children in grades 1 through 12 preparing them for the Sacraments of Baptism, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation. Includes two consecutive years of preparation for each sacrament with classes held weeknights at 5:30pm and 7:30pm. Annual tuition is $200 for one child, $160 for two, and $140 for three or more.
• OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) Adult faith formation program preparing adults for the Sacraments of Baptism, Holy Communion, and Confirmation, also welcoming baptized non-Catholics seeking full communion in the Catholic Church. Led by Deacon Carl Cramer with classes held Wednesday evenings September through May.
• Online Giving Digital tithing and donation platform powered by OSV Hub, enabling 24/7 contributions via credit card or bank transfer with recurring donation scheduling and tax statement generation.
• Compass Catholic Ministry Five-week Bible study and financial planning program teaching a Catholic-based approach to personal finances, including resources such as books, calculators, spreadsheets, financial coaching, podcasts, and a YouTube channel.
• Parish Ministries Collection of parish service ministries including Abide in His Love Prayer Ministry, Music Ministry (Adult and Youth), Altar Flowers and Garden, Baptism Preparation, Daily Rosary Group, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Lectors, Ministers of Hospitality, and Parish Evangelizing Cell Groups.
• Church Bulletin Weekly and archived church bulletins published online through Parishes Online covering parish news, activities, and events with archives from 2021 through 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• Four weekend Mass times (Saturday 5pm, Sunday 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm Spanish)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Our Sunday Visitor (OSV)coreTechnology or IntegrationOSV provides the parish website platform and content management system. The privacy policy references OSV as the company powering the church's digital presence and online giving infrastructure.
• ParishSoft (My Own Church)coreTechnology or IntegrationParishSoft provides the parish management software used for member registration, family records, Religious Education enrollment, envelope tracking, and online giving portal.
• Facebook/MetacoreTechnology or IntegrationFacebook is used for livestreaming Masses, event promotion, and social media engagement with the parish community.
• YouTube/GooglecoreTechnology or IntegrationYouTube channel for archived and live-streamed Mass services for homebound parishioners.
• Archdiocese of Miami Development Corporation (ABCD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiocesan development arm conducting annual fundraising campaigns for broader archdiocesan initiatives; St. Edward promotes ABCD giving alongside parish stewardship.
• Archdiocese of MiamicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent diocese providing oversight, policies, safe environment procedures, marriage preparation guidelines, and religious education curriculum standards. St. Edward operates under Archbishop Wenski's authority.
• Bricks R UsminorOthersProvider of dedication bricks for sale to parishioners wanting memorial or commemorative bricks at the parish.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Formed.org: Catholic on-demand video and faith formation platform used by St. Edward as a supplemental resource for CCD and OCIA families; comparable as a digital faith formation delivery model that complements parish programs.
• Ascension Press: Catholic publisher of faith formation curricula (Chosen for Confirmation, etc.) used by St. Edward's CCD program — a peer in the Catholic faith formation content and curriculum space.

Others

• Our Sunday Visitor (OSV): Catholic publishing and digital platform provider powering St. Edward's website, online giving (OSV Hub), and bulletin distribution; an enabling technology/ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor, but central to parish operations.
• ParishSoft (Ministry Brands): Parish management software vendor providing member registration, family records, religious education enrollment, and giving tracking infrastructure used by St. Edward — an enabling technology peer in the parish operations stack.

Broad incumbents

• Relevant Radio: Catholic talk radio network broadcasting faith content, catechesis, and Mass — comparable to St. Edward's livestream ministry as a Catholic media/reach channel targeting the same Catholic audience.
• EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network): Global Catholic broadcasting network offering religious programming, Mass livestreaming, and faith formation content — comparable in the faith-media/streaming dimension that St. Edward delivers at a local level via Facebook and YouTube.
• Archdiocese of Miami: Parent diocesan body overseeing all parishes in South Florida, setting policy, curriculum, safe environment standards, and stewardship allocation; directly comparable as the broader ecclesiastical organization St. Edward operates within.

Direct peers

• St. Louis Catholic Parish (Pembroke Pines, FL): Another Catholic parish operating under the Archdiocese of Miami in the same Pembroke Pines market, offering weekend Masses, sacraments, CCD youth religious education, and stewardship programs — the most direct geographic comparable to St. Edward.
• Nativity Catholic Parish (Hollywood, FL): Nearby Archdiocese of Miami Catholic parish serving the same Broward County Catholic population with comparable Mass schedule, CCD/OCIA faith formation, Spanish-language services, and stewardship-based funding model.
• St. Boniface Catholic Parish (Pembroke Pines, FL): Catholic parish operating within the same city and archdiocese, offering the standard sacramental/faith formation mix, sharing parishioner demographics and competing for stewardship contributions in Pembroke Pines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@stedwardpines
• Facebookfacebook.com/stedwardpines
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-edward-catholic-church

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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