St. Jean Vianney Catholic Church

What St. Jean Vianney Catholic Church does

St. Jean Vianney Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish located at 16166 S. Harrell's Ferry Road in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, founded on November 10, 1975 under the Diocese of Baton Rouge. The parish operates from a 17.5-acre campus comprising a 900-seat, 15,000-square-foot award-winning church building (dedicated November 28, 1998, designed by Trahan Architects), a parish life center (Father Engels Hall), office and religious education facilities, a K-8 elementary school with approximately 535 students, and a preschool (the SJV Early Learning & Growth Center) serving children ages 2-5.

The parish delivers the seven Catholic sacraments (Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation, Matrimony, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders), regular and holy-day Mass services, the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA), the Parish School of Religion (PSR) for grades 1-8, and youth ministry (Life Teen). It is staffed by a pastor (Fr. Eric Gyan), four permanent deacons, an office manager, business manager, facilities manager, music director, director of religious education, and elementary school principal — approximately 13 paid staff in total — supported by an extensive volunteer ministry structure.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model: recurring stewardship tithes and offerings from parish families (weekly envelopes, automatic bank draft, and online giving via OsV Hub), episodic capital campaign contributions, tuition from the parish elementary school and preschool, modest PSR fees ($40 per child for grades 1 and 3-6; $70 per child for 2nd-grade sacrament prep and 7th-grade confirmation), and fundraising events. Distribution occurs primarily through in-person worship, supplemented since July 2022 by YouTube and Facebook live-streamed Masses and online registration and giving platforms. The parish has earned multiple architectural honors, including AIA Honor Awards and Faith and Form Religious Architecture Awards.

Name

St. Jean Vianney Catholic Church

Legal name

St. Jean Vianney Catholic Church

Website

https://stjeanvianney.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Jean Vianney Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, founded in 1975 under the Diocese of Baton Rouge, serving families through seven sacraments, a K-8 school (535 students), preschool, PSR religious education, and youth ministry.

Ownership category

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Product category

Religious Services (Catholic Parish)

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling)

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

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Religious education programs
• Catholic sacramental ministry
• Catholic elementary education
• Faith formation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Baton Rouge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Parishioners contribute through weekly envelopes, automatic bank draft, or online giving. Regular stewardship commitments can be weekly or monthly.
2. Capital Campaign / Building Fund: Additional contributions for building fund and capital campaigns above regular tithing.
3. Religious Education Fees: PSR (Parish School of Religion) fees: $40 per child for grades 1st, 3rd-6th; $70 per child for 2nd grade sacrament prep and 7th grade+ confirmation. Catholic school students in sacrament prep pay $40 per child.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St. Jean Vianney Catholic Church is a Catholic parish in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that provides the seven Catholic sacraments (Baptism, Reconciliation, Holy Eucharist, Confirmation, Matrimony, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders), Sunday and weekday Mass services, religious education programs (Parish School of Religion and OCIA for adult initiation), spiritual direction, and parish-based Catholic education including an on-site preschool and elementary school (K-8). It also runs youth ministry (Life Teen), pastoral counseling, and various community ministries. The parish serves registered Catholic families and individuals in the greater Baton Rouge area under the Diocese of Baton Rouge.

Product overview

St. Jean Vianney Catholic Church operates a comprehensive parish offering centered on Catholic sacraments, religious education, and community ministry. The core offerings include Mass services (in-person and live-streamed), seven sacraments (Baptism, Reconciliation, Holy Eucharist, Confirmation, Matrimony, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders), OCIA for adult faith initiation, Parish School of Religion (PSR) for grades 1st-8th, and an affiliated Catholic school with preschool through 8th grade. The church also provides youth ministry (Life Teen), spiritual direction, religious education classes, and various parish commissions covering spiritual life, social responsibility, community life, education, and administration. The parish is located at 16166 S. Harrell's Ferry Rd, Baton Rouge, LA and was founded on November 10, 1975.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SJV Early Learning & Growth Center: Preschool program serving children ages 2-5
• St. Jean Vianney School

Products and services

• Mass Services
• Baptism Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 535 students enrolled in parish school (K-8)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diocese of Baton RougecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent diocese governing the parish. Fr. Tom Ranzino serves as fourth pastor. Diocese issues Code of Ethics for ministers with minors and vulnerable adults. Child protection policies follow diocesan requirements. Parish participates in diocesan programs including vocational awareness.
• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton RougeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParish participates in the Baton Rouge Catholic Coalition for annual Habitat Home construction each spring. St. Jean Vianney has participated for almost a decade.
• Baton Rouge Catholic CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcumenical coalition of Catholic parishes collaborating to construct affordable Habitat homes for qualified low-income families.
• Knights of Columbus - Chapter 9247minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal chapter of worldwide Catholic men's fraternal organization. Active in parish and community life, hosting annual Parish Picnic with BBQ dinners and games for families.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• St. Thomas More Catholic Church: Catholic parish in Baton Rouge within the Diocese of Baton Rouge, similarly offering Mass services, religious education, and community ministries to local Catholic families. Directly comparable in mission, structure, and operational scope as a full-service diocesan parish.
• Holy Family Catholic Church: Large Catholic parish in Baton Rouge metro offering Mass, religious education, school ministries, and community outreach. Directly comparable parish operations within same diocese, competing for similar registered-parishioner demographics.
• Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church: Catholic parish within Diocese of Baton Rouge offering comprehensive sacramental, educational, and community services comparable to SJV's full-service parish model. Similar scale and ministry mix serving metro Baton Rouge Catholic families.
• Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church: Diocesan Catholic parish serving Baton Rouge Catholic families with Mass, sacraments, religious education, and parish ministries. Directly comparable parish operations within the same diocese, similar suburban footprint and ministry portfolio.
• St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church: Catholic parish in Baton Rouge operating similar ministries including Mass, sacramental preparation, religious education, and community outreach programs within the Diocese of Baton Rouge. Directly comparable parish operations and target demographics.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge: Diocesan governing body overseeing SJV and other parishes. Relevant as the parent entity that sets policy, allocates clergy, and shapes parish operating environment across all parishes in the diocese.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@st.jeanvianneycatholicchur6252/streams
• Facebookfacebook.com/StJeanVianney
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stjeanvianney

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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