St. Joan of Arc Church & School

What St. Joan of Arc Church & School does

St. Joan of Arc Church & School is a Roman Catholic parish and K-8 elementary school located at 100 Willow Bend Road in Marlton, New Jersey, established in June 1961 and operating under the Diocese of Trenton. The parish serves over 5,000 registered households within part of Evesham Township, providing the full range of Catholic sacraments (Baptism, Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick), daily and Sunday Mass, religious education for children in grades 1-8, and a K-8 school founded in 1965 currently led by School Principal Sister Patricia Pycik, SSJ. The operation is governed by Pastor Monsignor Richard LaVerghetta (since March 2007), the third pastor in the parish's history, supported by a Parochial Vicar, Weekend Assistant, two Permanent Deacons, three Sisters of St. Joseph of Chestnut Hill in leadership roles, a Director of Religious Education, Youth Minister, Business Manager, and approximately 31 total staff per the firmographic record.

The parish operates a ministry ecosystem of more than 40 active programs spanning life stages and needs: youth programs (WINGS, BLAZE for middle school girls, TLC for young adults with special needs ages 18-39), adult formation (Walking With Purpose women's Bible study, That Man Is You men's ministry, OCIA for adult converts), pastoral care (hospital/homebound ministry, pastoral counseling via Sr. Barbara Gondek, SSC; LCSW), bereavement support, addiction recovery (AOA), mental health (Spirit and Mind), senior citizens ministry, and community outreach including food drives supporting Mount Holly Soup Kitchen and Catholic Charities, plus clothing drives for Catholic Relief Services across the Trenton and Camden dioceses. The annual carnival, now in its 54th year, serves as both the largest community event in Marlton and the primary fundraiser for St. Joan of Arc School.

The technology stack is built entirely on third-party SaaS platforms with no proprietary systems: BoxCast powers live and recorded Mass streaming, Parish Giving handles online donations and tuition payments, Flocknote manages email/text communications, Formed.org provides Catholic faith formation video content, Zoom supports hybrid ministry meetings, Google Forms handles registrations and operational requests, SignUpGenius coordinates carnival volunteers, and Canva produces parent meeting presentations. Revenue derives from weekly Sunday tithes and planned giving from 5,000+ households, K-8 school tuition, religious education fees, prayer garden memorial paver sales ($120 per 6x9 paver), carnival sponsorships and game revenue, and miscellaneous donations through Venmo and online channels. As a non-profit religious organization under the Diocese of Trenton, the parish does not publish financial statements and operates as a private exempt entity.

Name

St. Joan of Arc Church & School

Legal name

St. Joan of Arc Parish

Website

https://stjoans.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Joan of Arc Church & School is a Catholic parish and K-8 elementary school in Marlton, New Jersey, serving over 5,000 households within the Diocese of Trenton through sacramental services, religious education, and a 40+ ministry ecosystem including youth, senior, recovery, and special needs programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Organization / Catholic Parish Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC), Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Religious education programs
• K-8 Catholic school
• Sacrament preparation
• Youth ministry programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Marlton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Parish Tithes and Offerings: Weekly Sunday collections and planned giving from over 5,000 registered households supporting church operations and ministries.
2. School Tuition: Catholic school (K-8) tuition from enrolled families. St. Joan of Arc School serves students regardless of financial circumstances.
3. Religious Education Fees: Tuition payments for faith formation programs including sacrament preparation (First Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation).
4. Prayer Garden Pavers and Memorials: Sale of memorial pavers ($120 for 6x9 paver with optional cross for $5 additional) placed in the outdoor prayer garden.
5. Carnival Sponsorships: Annual parish carnival generates revenue through vendor fees, sponsorship sales, and carnival games to support St. Joan of Arc School.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

St. Joan of Arc Parish delivers Catholic worship and sacramental services (Mass, Baptism, Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, Anointing), K-8 Catholic schooling, religious education for grades 1-8, youth ministry, and more than 40 pastoral and outreach ministries (seniors, special needs, addiction recovery, bereavement, mental health, food and clothing drives) to over 5,000 registered households in Marlton, NJ. Funding flows from weekly tithes, school tuition, religious education fees, memorial paver purchases, and an annual carnival, with all sacraments provided at no charge.

Product overview

St. Joan of Arc Church & School is a Catholic parish in Marlton, NJ serving over 5,000 households. The church operates as a unified parish ministry with sacramental services (Mass, Baptism, Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage) at its core, supported by Religious Education and a K-8 school. The parish offers extensive ministry programs including youth ministry (WINGS), senior services, mental health support (Spirit and Mind), addiction recovery (AOA), and special needs inclusion (Caritas). Outreach services encompass food drives, clothing collections, and bereavement support. Worship ministries include Music Ministry, Altar Servers, Eucharistic Adoration, and various liturgical roles. The church utilizes BoxCast for live Mass streaming, Parish Giving for online donations, and maintains an active calendar and bulletin system for communication. The annual carnival serves as the primary school fundraiser.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sunday and Daily Mass Services Regularly scheduled Catholic Mass services including Sunday Mass, daily Mass, and holy day Masses, broadcast live via BoxCast for remote participation. Open to all parishioners and visitors in Marlton, NJ.
• Baptism Preparation (Bundle of Joy Ministry) Sacrament preparation program for infant baptism including required Bundle of Joy parent preparation session and sponsor forms. Baptisms are held on Sundays at 1:15pm.
• Sacrament of Reconciliation The Sacrament of Reconciliation (confession) available regularly on Saturdays at 4:00pm and by appointment, with preparation guides and video resources through Formed.org.
• First Reconciliation and First Communion Preparation Two-year sacramental preparation program for children receiving First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion, including parent meetings, retreat schedules, application deadlines, and communion banner kits.
• Confirmation Preparation Sacrament preparation program for Confirmation including application deadlines, sponsor certificates, preparation guide with service hours requirements, and letter to pastor.
• Marriage Preparation (Pre-Cana) Catholic marriage preparation program offered twice yearly covering communication, family, conflict resolution, intimacy, finance, couple prayer, and spirituality, led by the pastor and married couples from the parish.
• Religious Education Program Comprehensive faith formation program for children in grades 1-8 with weekly classes, sacrament preparation, family activity requirements, and home study options. Uses 'Alive in Christ' curriculum for grades 1-6 and 'Decision Point' for grades 7-8.
• WINGS Youth Ministry Youth ministry program for middle and high school students offering faith formation, social activities, retreats, service opportunities, and connections to Diocesan youth events and the National Catholic Youth Conference.
• St. Joan of Arc K-8 Catholic School Catholic elementary and middle school (K-8) established in 1965 serving parish families, managed by School Principal Sr. Patricia Pycik, SSJ, with education provided by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Chestnut Hill. Serves students regardless of financial circumstances.
• Pastoral Care Ministry Pastoral support including hospital ministry, Eucharistic ministry to homebound, and rosary making for shut-ins and nursing home patients, coordinated by Sister Peg Boyle, SSJ.
• Senior Citizens Ministry Monthly gatherings for senior parishioners held on the second Tuesday from September through June in Pedata Hall, featuring meals, socialization, prayer, and organized trips.
• Caritas Ministry for Special Needs Ministry serving individuals and families affected by special needs through advocacy, support, and full participation in parish life, including a sensory-friendly Caritas Mass, TLC social group for young adults ages 18-39, and Heart to Heart parent caregiver support.
• Food Drives and Outreach Programs Multiple food assistance programs including Mount Holly Soup Kitchen support, Bread Runners Ministry delivering to Catholic Charities and Macedonia Baptist Church, Easter Basket Drive, Paper Turkey Drive, and Thanksgiving Food Drive.
• Clothing Drive Ministry Annual clothing collection drives including a winter drive during Thanksgiving weekend and a summer drive in July, with donations distributed to Catholic Relief Services locations in the Trenton and Camden dioceses.
• Bereavement Support Groups Two monthly support groups — Journey Through Grief (Loss of a Child) meeting the third Tuesday, and Loss of a Loved One meeting the fourth Tuesday — providing grief support and funeral planning assistance.
• AOA Addiction Recovery Ministry Christ-centered ministry (Accompanying One Another) providing spiritual support for those journeying through addiction to recovery and for their loved ones, following the Twelve Steps with weekly Sunday evening meetings in the school cafeteria.
• Spirit and Mind Mental Health Ministry Ministry providing topical discussions relating to spirit and awareness with Scripture guidance for mental health issues, supporting parents, family members, and friends of those experiencing mental health challenges.
• Music Ministry Liturgical music program including cantors for weekend Masses, choir for selected Sunday Masses and special occasions, Rejoicing Heart Children's Choir (grades 3-8), and instrumental ensemble (grades 6-12), directed by Sister Stephanie Cymerman, SSJ.
• Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction Weekly contemplative prayer service held every Wednesday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM allowing parishioners to spend quiet time in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.
• OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) Process for adults seeking to become Catholic, including those never baptized, baptized in another Christian tradition, or baptized Catholic but never confirmed, with age-appropriate adaptations for children and teens.
• Walking With Purpose Women's Bible Study Women's Catholic Bible study program offering multiple series including Opening Your Heart, Keeping in Balance, Rooted and Radiant, Sisters of Strength, and BLAZE for middle school girls, with small-group discussions.
• That Man Is You (TMIY) Men's Ministry Men's Catholic ministry with small groups sharing faith and fellowship, meeting Friday mornings at 6am in Pedata Hall with speakers and group discussions during Fall and Spring sessions.
• Mass Card Request Service Service for requesting Mass cards, both announced and unannounced, to honor deceased loved ones. Cards are mailed to the specified address after submission.
• Annual Parish Carnival Annual community carnival serving as Marlton's largest community event and primary fundraiser for St. Joan of Arc School, featuring game booths, food vendors, dunk tank, and 50/50 raffle with community sponsor recognition.
• Prayer Garden and Memorial Pavers Prayer garden between rectory and church offering memorial paver purchases (6x9 inch at $120, with optional cross for $5 additional) for walkway installation honoring deceased loved ones or celebrating special events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving over 5,000 households and 60 years of continuous operation with only 3 pastors

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sisters of St. Joseph of Chestnut HillcoreOthers · 1 January 1965Sisters of St. Joseph have served in the school and parish ministries since the founding of St. Joan of Arc Elementary School in 1965. Currently Sr. Patricia Pycik, SSJ serves as School Principal, Sr. Peg Boyle, SSJ as Director of Pastoral Care, and Sr. Stephanie Cymerman, SSJ as Music Director.
• Diocese of TrentoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1961St. Joan of Arc Parish is one of 97 parishes in the four-county Roman Catholic Diocese of Trenton under Bishop David O'Connell, C.M. The diocese provides oversight, catechist certification programs, Pre-Cana registration, Virtus child protection training, and formation days for catechists.
• Mount Holly Soup KitchenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Joan of Arc provides regular food assistance to the Mount Holly Soup Kitchen through volunteer-made sandwiches and desserts, with drivers delivering donations weekly.
• Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Trenton (Burlington)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParish Bread Runners Ministry delivers bread and food items to Catholic Charities on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.
• Diocese of Trenton Pre-Cana ProgramminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParish participates in Diocese of Trenton Pre-Cana program for marriage preparation. Couples must complete Pre-Cana before marrying in the Catholic Church.
• Catholic Relief ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParish clothing drives distribute donations to multiple locations of Catholic Relief Services in both the Trenton and Camden dioceses.
• Diocese of Trenton Youth EventsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWINGS youth ministry participates in Diocese of Trenton youth events and National Catholic Youth Conference.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Parish: Catholic parish with attached school offering a directly comparable parish-with-school model. Provides sacramental preparation, religious education, youth ministry, and community outreach under similar Catholic governance structures in the Northeast.
• Church of St. Isaac Jogues: Catholic parish in Marlton, NJ within the Diocese of Trenton that was established in 1996 from St. Joan of Arc's territory. Operates the same parish model with sacraments, religious education, and community ministries, directly comparable in geography and governance structure.
• Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish: Catholic parish in the Diocese of Trenton area with similar sacramental and parish programming. Operates religious education, youth ministry, and community outreach serving Catholic households under the same regional Catholic structure.
• Holy Eucharist Parish: Catholic parish in the Diocese of Trenton and listed cohort partner with St. Joan of Arc. Offers similar sacramental preparation, religious education programs, and parish ministry structures under the same bishop and diocesan oversight.
• St. Andrew's Catholic School (Bordentown): Catholic K-8 school in the Diocese of Trenton serving parish families with a similar faith-centered academic model. Comparable in scale, tuition structure, and curricular approach as a sister Catholic elementary school.
• Resurrection Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in the Diocese of Camden serving families with comparable faith-centered education, sacramental preparation integration, and tuition model. Operates as a direct competitor for Catholic school families in South Jersey.
• Most Blessed Sacrament Parish: Catholic parish within the Diocese of Trenton offering the same sacramental, educational, and parish ministry portfolio. Operates under the same diocesan governance and faces identical demographic and operational dynamics in New Jersey.
• Saint Mary of the Lakes Parish: Catholic parish in the Diocese of Trenton explicitly named as a cohort partner with St. Joan of Arc in the Faith in Our Future initiative. Operates sacramental programs, religious education, and community ministries within the same diocesan governance structure.
• Saint John Neumann Parish: Catholic parish in Mount Laurel, NJ within the Diocese of Trenton and named cohort partner. Provides directly comparable sacramental, educational, and community ministry services to Catholic households in the Burlington County region.

Others

• Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton: Diocesan social services organization that receives bread and food donations from St. Joan of Arc and serves overlapping communities in Burlington County. Functions as a partner and ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/StJoanofArcReligiousEducationMarlton
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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