St. Joseph Catholic Church and School

What St. Joseph Catholic Church and School does

St. Joseph Catholic Church and School is a Catholic parish established in 1873 in Bryan, Texas, operating under the governance of the Diocese of Austin and serving more than 1,800 registered families in the Bryan-College Station area. The parish delivers the full sacramental life of the Roman Catholic Church — including weekly Mass (Saturday Vigil and four Sunday Masses plus daily Mass), Reconciliation, Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, and the OCIA conversion program — alongside continuous 24-hour Eucharistic Adoration and an active liturgical ministry training program.

The parish operates a vertically integrated educational ecosystem consisting of St. Joseph Catholic School (PreK-12) and the St. Joseph Early Learning Center, supported by a comprehensive faith formation stack that includes Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (ages 3-5), Family Faith Formation (K-4th), youth ministry tracks (Pathways, EDGE, LifeTeen), and adult formation programs (Alpha, Foundations, Discipleship Quads, Life Groups, Men's, Women's, and Young Adults ministries, plus Marriage Enrichment and the Seasons of Hope grief support program). Digital distribution is handled through the eCatholic website platform, YouTube livestream of the Saturday Vigil Mass, Flocknote newsletters, the FORMED Catholic content platform, and the OnRealm online giving system; liturgical scheduling is managed via Ministry Scheduler Pro and tuition payments via Stripe.

Revenue mechanics are consistent with a parish of this scale: the primary income stream is weekly tithes and offerings collected at Mass, supplemented by school and ELC tuition, facility rental income, Knights of Columbus annual dues ($50 per member across ~200 Knights), donation-based programs (Door to Door Mission, $10 per participant), and a Clerical Endowment Fund offering tiered perpetual and individual enrollments ranging from $5 to $100. Outreach is delivered through St. Vincent de Paul (food pantry and furniture assistance), Respect Life ministry, and the annual Door to Door Mission evangelization initiative, all anchored to the parish campus at 600 E. 26th Street and the satellite Christ the Good Shepherd Chapel at 600 S. Coulter Drive.

Name

St. Joseph Catholic Church and School

Legal name

St. Joseph Catholic Church

Website

https://stjosephbcs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1873

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

St. Joseph Catholic Church and School is a 150-year-old Catholic parish in Bryan, Texas, serving 1,800+ families with sacramental worship, PreK-12 education, faith formation, charitable outreach, and youth and adult ministry programs under the Diocese of Austin.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC), Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF), Faith-Based Childcare Centers (EDACAAAN)

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Catholic faith formation
• Parochial education
• Religious sacraments
• Youth ministry programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bryan, Texas

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: The primary revenue source comes from weekly tithes and offerings collected during Mass services. Parishioners contribute financially to support church operations, ministries, and charitable works.
2. School Tuition: Revenue generated from St. Joseph Catholic School (PreK-12) and St. Joseph Early Learning Center enrollment.
3. Knights of Columbus Membership Dues: Knights of Columbus Council 11759 charges annual dues of $50 per member, payable on annual, semi-annual or quarterly basis.
4. Door to Door Mission Donations: Small donation of $10 per missionary (with family discounts) for participation in Door to Door Mission evangelization activities, including t-shirt, crucifix, supplies and lunch.
5. Facility Rental: Parish Activity Center and other facilities are available for rental for events. Rental pricing and policies documented separately.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

St. Joseph Catholic Church and School is a Catholic parish in Bryan, Texas providing worship services, the seven sacraments, comprehensive faith formation programs for all ages, youth and adult ministry programs, charitable outreach, and PreK-12 parochial education through its affiliated SJC Early Learning Center and SJC School. It serves over 1,800 registered families under the governance of the Diocese of Austin.

Product overview

St. Joseph Catholic Church and School is a parish with over 1,800 registered families offering comprehensive Catholic faith formation and worship services. The organization operates as a multi-service parish with programs organized across several domains: worship (Mass schedules, sacraments, adoration, reconciliation), faith formation (Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Family Faith Formation, Alpha, Foundations, Discipleship Quads), youth ministry (Pathways, EDGE, LifeTeen, retreats, camps), adult formation (Men's and Women's Ministry, Life Groups, Young Adults, Marriage Enrichment), charitable outreach (St. Vincent de Paul, Respect Life, Door to Door Mission), and educational institutions (SJC Early Learning Center and SJC School). The church provides digital services including livestreamed Mass, online registrations via Google Forms, FORMED Catholic content platform, Flocknote newsletters, and YouTube-based homilies and liturgical catechesis videos.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Worship Services (Mass) Weekly Sunday and daily Catholic Mass services for parishioners in Bryan, Texas, with multiple time slots and liturgical music programs at the main church and Christ the Good Shepherd Chapel.
• Reconciliation (Confession) Sacrament of Penance available Wednesday through Saturday 4:30-5:30 PM at the parish with appointment availability for extended guidance and first-time confessors.
• Baptism Preparation Pre-baptismal classes and preparation services for children under 7 and youth ages 7-18, including parent/godparent classes, documentation requirements, and scheduling.
• First Holy Communion Preparation Two-year faith formation combined with sacrament-specific classes preparing children for First Reconciliation and First Communion, including retreat experiences.
• Confirmation Preparation High school confirmation program requiring two consecutive years of faith formation plus confirmation preparation including classes, retreat, and faith chats with youth ministers.
• Marriage Preparation Comprehensive marriage preparation including inquiry form, meeting with pastor, Prepare & Enrich assessment, Witness to Love mentor program, Natural Family Planning, and Together in God's Love engaged retreat over 6-8 month minimum period.
• Anointing of the Sick Sacrament offered monthly on second Thursday at 6:00 PM Mass for those suffering serious illness, elderly, or preparing for surgery.
• OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) Two-semester journey for non-Catholics exploring entry into the Church, baptized Christians seeking full communion, and baptized Catholics seeking First Communion/Confirmation.
• Eucharistic Adoration Chapel Continuous adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 24 hours a day, with the exception of Saturday 5:30 PM to Sunday 2:00 PM. Features a keyed entrance and scheduled adorers for full-time coverage.
• Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) Montessori-based religious education program for children ages 3-5, conducted in a specially designed atrium space. Child-led model focusing on scripture and liturgy elements in a developmentally appropriate setting.
• Family Faith Formation Family-centered faith formation using monthly family sessions combined with two home group sessions per month. Includes guided family sessions option with catechist support for parents leading faith education at home.
• Pathways Youth Ministry Youth ministry for 5th and 6th graders using adapted Life Teen Edge curriculum, meeting Sundays 4:00-5:15pm. Focuses on foundational Catholic faith through interactive sessions, community building, and leadership opportunities.
• EDGE Youth Ministry Middle school ministry program for 7th and 8th graders using Life Teen Edge curriculum, meeting Sundays 4:00-5:15pm. Engages students in Catholic faith through interactive teachings, discussions, and activities.
• LifeTeen Youth Ministry High school ministry program for 9th-12th graders meeting Sundays 6:30-8:00pm. Features dynamic teachings, small group discussions, prayer and worship, and community building using Life Teen curriculum.
• Youth Events, Retreats & Camps Annual youth activities including Mission Trip to South Texas, Inspiration Six Flags trip, Diocesan Youth Conference, High School Spring Retreat, Vacation Bible School, and EDGE Summer Camp at Eagles Wings Retreat Center.
• Alpha Course 15-week introduction to Christianity exploring faith questions through video presentations, group discussions, and shared meals. Free for all participants and runs Tuesday evenings.
• Foundations Course 10-week course on basic Catholic teachings designed for new Catholics, returning Catholics, and lifelong Catholics seeking to revisit Church doctrine systematically.
• Discipleship Quads
• Women's Ministry
• Men's Ministry
• Life Groups
• Young Adults Ministry
• Marriage Enrichment
• Seasons of Hope Grief Support
• Respect Life Ministry
• St. Vincent de Paul Society
• Door to Door Mission
• Livestream Mass
• Liturgical Catechesis
• SJC Early Learning Center
• SJC School
• Liturgical Ministry Training
• Parish Nursery

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diocese of AustincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Joseph Catholic Church operates under the governance of the Diocese of Austin. The diocese provides priestly assignments, establishes policies on Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM), and sets standards for sacraments, faith formation, and church operations. The church follows all diocesan guidelines and priests report to the bishop.
• St. Joseph Early Learning CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeparate entity operating the Early Learning Center (ELC) for young children. The nursery is located in the ELC facility. Website: stjosephelcbcs.org
• St. Joseph Catholic SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeparate entity operating the Catholic school (PreK-12). Faith formation classes use the school facilities. Website: stjosephschoolbcs.org
• Society of St. Vincent de Paul (Bryan-College Station)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal conference of the international Catholic lay organization operating food pantry, furniture mission, and charitable assistance in the Bryan-College Station community. St. Joseph Parish hosts and supports the local SVdP chapter.
• Knights of ColumbuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCouncil 11759 founded April 1996 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Over 200 Knights supporting church charitable work, youth scholarships ($2000-$3000 per recipient), and community service in areas of Charity, Family, Church, Youth, and Community. Dues: $50/year.
• American Heritage GirlsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTroop TX1860 operating at St. Joseph Parish. Leadership development and adventure program for girls ages 5-18 focused on faith, service, and fun through badge work, camping, and activities across six frontiers: Heritage, Family Living, Arts, Outdoor Skills, Personal Well-being, and Science and Technology.
• KJZT Family LifeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTexas Fraternal Benefit Society operating as local Society KJZT No. 6 at St. Joseph Parish since November 1899. Supports Catholic traditions through life insurance and annuity products, with proceeds funding parish and community work projects and fundraisers.
• Cross Roads Retreat Center (Caldwell, TX)minorOthersLocal retreat center in Caldwell, TX used for High School Spring Retreats. Provides weekend of rest and reflection for teens through nature, games, talks, discussions and Sacraments.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Holy Family Catholic Church: Catholic parish in the Diocese of Austin offering Mass, sacraments, faith formation, and community ministries. Comparable to St. Joseph as a mid-sized parish under the same diocesan governance serving a Central Texas community.
• St. William Catholic Church: Catholic parish in Round Rock, TX, within the Diocese of Austin. Comparable as a growing suburban parish under the same diocesan governance offering Mass, sacraments, faith formation, and community ministries.
• St. Mary Catholic Church: Catholic parish in Temple, TX, within the Diocese of Austin that operates an associated parochial school. Comparable to St. Joseph as a mid-sized parish with an integrated K-12 Catholic school ministry under the same diocesan governance.
• St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church: Catholic parish in College Station, TX, within the Diocese of Austin and directly adjacent to St. Joseph's service area. Comparable as a mid-sized Catholic parish offering Mass, sacraments, and faith formation in the same regional market.
• St. Mary's Catholic Church: Catholic parish in College Station, TX, also under the Diocese of Austin and serving the same Bryan-College Station market as St. Joseph. Operates as a comparable community-focused parish with full sacramental and faith formation programming.
• St. Louis King of France Catholic Church: Catholic parish in Austin, TX, within the Diocese of Austin. Comparable as a mid-sized Diocese-of-Austin parish with full sacramental life, youth ministry, and adult formation programming similar to St. Joseph.

Broad incumbents

• San Jose Catholic Church: Catholic parish in Austin, TX, within the Diocese of Austin that operates an associated parochial school. Comparable as a larger Diocese-of-Austin parish combining worship, sacraments, and a faith-based K-12 school similar to St. Joseph.
• Diocese of Austin: Catholic diocese governing St. Joseph and coordinating parishes, schools, priestly assignments, EIM compliance, and diocesan-wide formation standards across Central Texas. Functions as the institutional umbrella and policy-setter that shapes St. Joseph's operations.
• Cathedral of the Sacred Heart: Mother church of the Diocese of Austin, located in Austin, TX. Comparable as a Diocese-of-Austin flagship parish with full sacramental, formation, and school-adjacent programming under the same governance structure as St. Joseph.
• St. Austin Catholic Parish: Established Catholic parish in Austin, TX, under the Diocese of Austin, operating a K-8 Catholic school. Comparable as a larger, urban Diocese-of-Austin parish with an integrated school and full sacramental/formation offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCadRkzTlvn_c53v6p1sUu7g
• Facebookfacebook.com/stjosephbcs
• Instagraminstagram.com/stjosephbcs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stjosephcatholicchurch-bcs

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries3 records

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