St Ignatius Of Antioch Church

What St Ignatius Of Antioch Church does

St. Ignatius of Antioch is a Catholic parish in Antioch, California, founded on June 4, 1979 by Bishop John S. Cummins of the Diocese of Oakland and currently in its 45th year of operation. The parish delivers the full range of Roman Catholic liturgical and sacramental services — including Saturday vigil and Sunday Masses, daily weekday Masses in English, Reconciliation, Infant Baptism, First Eucharist, Confirmation (a two-year process requiring 72 hours of preparation), Marriage, and the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) — at its single campus at 3351 Contra Loma Blvd. Complementary programs include a faith formation curriculum for grades 1–8 using the Sophia Institute's "Family of Faith" materials, the SPRED program for persons with developmental disabilities, Adult Confirmation, and parish missions/retreats. Liturgical and worship support is provided through 11+ named ministry categories (Acolytes, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Sacristans, Ushers, Bereavement, Pastoral Care, Prayer Chain, Rosary Group, Social Justice Outreach) plus four affiliated organizations (Knights of Columbus Council 12587, Guadalupana Society, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, YLI #101).

The parish's technology footprint is modest and third-party: the eCatholic platform hosts the website, document repository, and online registration; Flocknote provides email/newsletter communications; YouTube streams live and archived Masses; and the Diocese of Oakland portal processes online donations. Musical assets are notable for a parish of this size — a Rodger's 958 Trillium Masterpiece Pipe/Digital Organ (16 ranks, 1,196 pipes, 58 digital voices), a Heissler Positiv Organ (7 ranks, 464 pipes, rebuilt 2015), and a Beth Dowdall Memorial Yamaha Concert Grand Piano donated in 2024 — making it one of only three parishes in the Diocese of Oakland with an organ as principal instrument.

The revenue model is voluntary contribution-based, not commercial. Donations flow through weekly contribution envelopes, Electronic Funds Transfer, bill-pay, mail-in gifts, the Diocese of Oakland online donation portal, and the annual Bishop's Ministries Appeal supporting over 70 diocesan ministries. There is no published fee schedule for sacraments or programs; tithing guidance references the biblical 10% standard without enforcement. The parish is funded entirely by its registered member families and operates as a nonprofit under the canonical authority of the Diocese of Oakland and the Holy See. Current pastor Fr. Robert Rien was installed in July 2016 as only the third pastor in parish history.

Name

St Ignatius Of Antioch Church

Legal name

St. Ignatius of Antioch Catholic Church

Website

https://stignatiusofantioch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

St. Ignatius of Antioch is a Catholic parish in Antioch, California, serving registered families in Contra Costa County with weekly Mass, full sacramental preparation, faith formation programs, and community outreach under the Diocese of Oakland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic Parish and Religious Services

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Liturgical celebrations
• Sacramental preparation
• Faith formation programs
• Parish community ministries

Headquarters

HQ city

Augusta, Georgia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Parish Contributions/Donations: Voluntary donations from registered parishioners through weekly contribution envelopes, with options for one-time or recurring gifts
2. Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT): Automated recurring donations set up through bank bill pay feature, with envelope number as account identifier
3. Online Donations via Diocese Portal: One-time or recurring gifts processed through the Oakland Diocese donation portal
4. Bishop's Ministries Appeal: Annual diocesan-wide fundraising campaign supporting over 70 ministries serving parishes and wider communities
5. Mail-in Donations: Parishioners may mail gifts to the rectory address

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

St. Ignatius of Antioch is a Catholic parish providing weekly and daily liturgical celebrations (Mass, Reconciliation), full sacramental preparation (Baptism, First Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage, RCIA), age-spanning faith formation (children grades 1-8, high school Confirmation, adult formation, SPRED for persons with developmental disabilities), music ministries, and social/outreach programs. The parish serves registered parishioners and the surrounding Antioch, California community under the Diocese of Oakland.

Product overview

St. Ignatius of Antioch Church is a Catholic parish in Antioch, California, established in 1979, offering a comprehensive portfolio of religious services and spiritual programs. The core offerings center on daily and weekend liturgical celebrations (Mass services in English, Reconciliation), faith formation programs (children's religious education using Family of Faith curriculum, SPRED for developmental disabilities, High School Confirmation, Adult Formation, Adult Confirmation), and full sacramental preparation (Infant Baptism, First Eucharist, First Reconciliation, Marriage, RCIA). The parish supports these with liturgical ministries (Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Servers, Music Ministry with a Rodger's Pipe/Digital Organ and Yamaha Grand Piano), worship and outreach ministries (Bereavement, Pastoral Care, Social Justice, Prayer Chain), and affiliated organizations (Knights of Columbus, Guadalupana Society, Catholic Daughters). Communication and donations are facilitated through Flocknote, online YouTube streaming for Mass, and an Oakland Diocese online donation portal. The parish operates under the Diocese of Oakland and serves the Oakland Diocese with over 70 supported ministries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mass Services
• Reconciliation (Confession)
• Faith Formation Programs
• Special Religious Education (SPRED)

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diocese of OaklandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Diocese of Oakland is the parent ecclesiastical authority over St. Ignatius of Antioch Parish. The diocese provides oversight, priestly assignments, the online donation portal for parish support, the Bishop's Ministries Appeal, safe environment policies, and access to diocesan-wide formation programs. The parish operates under the bishop's authority and participates in diocesan initiatives.
• St. Peter Martyr SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Peter Martyr School is a Catholic school in the area. The parish supports this Catholic education institution as part of its commitment to faith formation and Catholic education.
• Interfaith Council of Contra Costa CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe parish participates in the Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County, supporting the broader interfaith community through collaborative social justice and outreach efforts.
• Interfaith Peace ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe parish maintains ties with the Interfaith Peace Project for ecumenical and interfaith engagement.
• The Holy See (Vatican)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Vatican is the supreme governing body of the Roman Catholic Church. St. Ignatius of Antioch participates in Vatican-sponsored initiatives including the Synod on Synodality.
• St. Vincent de PaulcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe parish actively supports St. Vincent de Paul, a Catholic charitable organization that provides emergency assistance, food, and support services to those in need in the local community.
• Hope Solutions (formerly Contra Costa Interfaith Housing)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe parish partners with Hope Solutions to support affordable housing initiatives and services for families experiencing homelessness or housing instability in Contra Costa County.
• Contra Costa County Interfaith CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe parish participates in the Contra Costa County Interfaith Council, a coalition of faith communities working together on social justice issues.
• Winter Nights Emergency Family ShelterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe parish supports Winter Nights, which provides emergency shelter for families experiencing homelessness during the winter months.
• Relay for LifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe parish community participates in Relay for Life events supporting cancer research and patient support services.
• Catholic Charities of the East BayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe parish refers members to Catholic Charities of the East Bay for social services, immigration assistance, and community support programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• St. Philip Neri Parish (Alameda): Catholic parish in the Diocese of Oakland referenced directly in St. Ignatius's history (Fr. Vince Cotter transferred there as Pastor). Same diocesan governance structure, comparable scale, and similar Catholic sacramental and formation offerings.
• Queen of All Saints Parish (Concord): Nearby Catholic parish in Contra Costa County under the Diocese of Oakland, serving a similar East Bay suburban community. Comparable scale and sacramental/formation programming; useful benchmark for stewardship, attendance, and outreach capacity.
• Holy Cross Parish (Pleasant Hill): Catholic parish in Pleasant Hill within the Diocese of Oakland and Contra Costa County, with comparable size, weekly Mass schedule, faith formation, and diocesan-aligned ministry programming.
• St. Bonaventure Parish (Concord): Catholic parish in the Diocese of Oakland serving Concord, with comparable sacramental programming, faith formation, music ministry, and community outreach operations under the same diocesan umbrella.
• Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish (Walnut Creek): A Catholic parish within the Diocese of Oakland serving the East Bay community of Walnut Creek, comparable in size, mission, and sacramental/formation programming. Operates a similar mix of weekend Masses, faith formation, music ministry, and outreach ministries under diocesan oversight.
• St. Anne Parish (Union City): Catholic parish in the Diocese of Oakland named in St. Ignatius's history (Fr. Geoffrey Baraan was reassigned there as Pastor). Direct same-diocese peer with comparable Mass/formation program structure.
• Corpus Christi Parish (Oakland): Catholic parish in the Diocese of Oakland offering the standard diocesan structure of Masses, sacraments, faith formation, and music ministry. Comparable parish-level operating model with shared diocesan infrastructure for giving and formation.

Broad incumbents

• Diocese of Oakland: The parent ecclesiastical authority over St. Ignatius and ~50 other parishes; operates the centralized donation portal, Bishop's Ministries Appeal, priestly assignments, and safe-environment (VIRTUS) programs. Far larger in scale and budget, but directly relevant as the governance and resource umbrella for the parish.

Others

• St. Peter Martyr School: Catholic school in the area that the parish supports as part of its faith formation mission. Not a peer in services, but a closely affiliated institutional partner in Catholic education and sacramental preparation for parish children.
• Catholic Charities of the East Bay: Diocesan-affiliated nonprofit providing social services across the East Bay; St. Ignatius refers members to CCEB for immigration and community support. Not a direct competitor but a closely adjacent mission-aligned organization within the same Catholic ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCfqBr1T4VWHPUj26hnPQMKw/videos?view_as=public
• Facebookfacebook.com/stignatiusofantiochchurch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-ignatius-of-antioch-church

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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