St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church

What St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church does

St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church is a Catholic parish operating from a single campus at 11330 Woodstock Road in Roswell, Georgia, under the governance of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Established around 2001, the parish offers five Sunday Masses, weekday Masses, Saturday Vigil, Confession, and Anointing of the Sick, supported by a roster of ordained clergy (one Monsignor/pastor, two parochial vicars) and five deacons. The parish portfolio extends well beyond core worship into pastoral care (Stephen Ministry, Grief Support, Holy Family Counseling on-site, Job Seekers), youth and family programming (Preschool for ages 18 months through PreK, Family Faith Formation, Youth Ministry for middle/high school, OCIA for adults), community ministries (St. Vincent de Paul food assistance, Springs of Love adoption/foster support, Marriage Course), and scouting (Cub Scout Pack 1134 and Scout Troop 1134).

The operating model relies on voluntary tithes and offerings as the primary revenue stream, supplemented by preschool tuition (nine monthly payments plus a $150 one-time registration fee), Archdiocese-wide fundraising participation, and designated charitable donations. Digital infrastructure includes the SimpleParish platform for parish management, the Church Center platform for event registration and online giving, YouTube livestreaming for the Saturday Vigil Mass, the "The Narthex SPC" weekly podcast, and active Facebook and Instagram presences. Marketing and outreach are primarily word-of-mouth, community-driven, and parish-event-based.

The entity is a private nonprofit religious organization with no parent company, no funding rounds, no subsidiaries, and no public financial disclosure. Parish governance is led by Monsignor Peter Rau as pastor, with a Director of Operations, Director of Facilities, Director of Mission, Director of Worship, Preschool Director, and approximately 30-40 total clergy, staff, and ministry coordinators. The parish sits within the Catholic Church's hierarchical structure and is subject to Archdiocesan oversight, including preschool Quality Assurance visits and participation in the Archbishop's Annual Appeal.

Name

St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church

Legal name

St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church

Website

https://stpeterchanel.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church is a Catholic parish in Roswell, Georgia, serving parishioners through worship, sacraments, preschool education, youth and family ministries, and pastoral care, operating under the Archdiocese of Atlanta since 2001.

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Product category

Religious Parish Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF), Catholic Broadcasting (MPABALAB), Religious Education, Kids & Family Faith Programming (MPABALAM)

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Religious worship services
• Faith formation programs
• Preschool education services
• Pastoral care ministries

Headquarters

HQ city

Roswell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary donations from parishioners during weekly Mass services and through online giving platforms.
2. Preschool Tuition: Monthly tuition payments from families enrolled in the preschool program. E-tuition payment system used.
3. Archbishop's Annual Appeal: Parish participates in Archdiocese-wide annual fundraising campaign.
4. St. Vincent de Paul Donations: Charitable donations designated for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul ministry supporting community assistance programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church operates as a Catholic parish offering weekly Mass celebrations (Saturday Vigil, Sunday, and weekday services), the sacraments (Confession, Anointing of the Sick, Baptism, Marriage), and a faith formation program spanning all ages. The parish also runs a preschool program for children 18 months through PreK (established 2003), pastoral care services through SPC Cares, youth ministry, adult initiation (OCIA), marriage enrichment courses, scouting programs, Vacation Bible School, and digital faith resources through FORMED and "The Narthex SPC" podcast.

Product overview

St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church is a parish offering a unified portfolio of Catholic worship, faith formation, and community services. Core offerings center on Sunday and daily Mass celebrations, Confession, and Anointing of the Sick. Faith formation spans all ages through Preschool (established 2003), Family Faith Formation, OCIA for adults, Youth Ministry for middle and high school, and specialized programs like The Marriage Course. Pastoral care includes Stephen Ministry, Grief Support, Job Seekers Ministry, and Holy Family Counseling. The Digital Library provides FORMED content and Catholic resources. Community building encompasses ministries (prayer groups, liturgical, outreach), scouting programs, Vacation Bible School, and The Narthex SPC podcast. The church operates under Archdiocese of Atlanta supervision and holds a Certificate of Exemption from Georgia state licensure for its preschool.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mass & Confession Services Weekly and daily Catholic Mass celebrations including Saturday Vigil, Sunday services, weekday Masses, Confession availability, and Anointing of the Sick on first Fridays. Open to parishioners and visitors seeking Catholic worship.
• Preschool Program Parish preschool offering classes for children 18 months through young 5 years (PreK) in a Catholic environment. Operates under Archdiocese of Atlanta Office of Catholic Schools guidelines and holds a Certificate of Exemption from Georgia state licensure. Registration priority given to currently enrolled families, siblings, then parishioners.
• Ministry Programs Comprehensive ministry offerings including Prayer Groups, Liturgical Ministries, Outreach Ministries, and Community Building programs serving various parish demographics. Includes Springs of Love adoption/foster care support ministry.
• SPC Cares (Pastoral Care) Pastoral support services including Stephen Ministry, Grief Support (10-session program), Job Seekers Ministry, St. Vincent de Paul community assistance, Holy Family Counseling referral, and other community support resources.
• Youth Ministry Teen ministry programs including High School and Middle School youth groups, Confirmation preparation, Teen Missionaries, Core Team volunteers, and youth choir for middle and high school students.
• The Narthex SPC Podcast Weekly podcast featuring faith-related discussions, ministry spotlights, and community member testimonies available on major podcasting platforms.
• OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) Process for adults exploring or entering the Catholic faith, including preparation for baptism, confirmation, and first communion for catechumens and candidates.
• Eucharistic Adoration Ministry Perpetual Adoration program offering 24/7 access to the Blessed Sacrament, with weekly guardian commitments and substitute opportunities.
• Family Faith Formation Family-centered faith formation program partnering with parents to prepare children for sacraments including First Reconciliation, First Communion, and ongoing religious education.
• Digital Library Curated collection of Catholic digital resources including FORMED content from more than 60 organizations, podcasts, videos, books, apps, and faith formation materials for families and individuals.
• Cub Scout Pack 1134 & Scout Troop 1134 Faith-integrated scouting programs chartered by St. Peter Chanel, including Cub Scout Pack 1134 welcoming boys and girls K-5th grade and Boy Scout Troop 1134 for grades 6-12, with Catholic values-based programming.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 7 years, 140 people have participated in the 10-session Grief Support Program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Queen of Angels Catholic SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated Catholic school whose families often transition to St. Peter Chanel preschool and parish. Many families come to preschool and find a home at St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church.
• Archdiocese of AtlantacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParish operates under the supervision and guidance of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Participates in Archbishop's Annual Appeal. Preschool operates under Archdiocesan Office of Catholic Schools guidelines and receives Quality Assurance visits.
• Holy Family Counseling CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounseling services provided on-site for parishioners from a Catholic perspective, honoring the dignity of every individual while promoting the sanctity of marriage and family life.
• Springs of LoveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParish chapter of national adoption and foster care support ministry. Provides discernment resources, connects families with agencies, and offers support for those called to foster or adopt.
• Boy Scouts of America (Troop 1134)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScout Troop 1134 chartered by St. Peter Chanel for over 25 years, guiding over 100 Scouts to Eagle rank. Faith-integrated scouting program.
• Cub Scouts (Pack 1134)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCub Scout Pack chartered by St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church welcoming boys and girls K-5th grade into Catholic values-based scouting program.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• FORMED.org: FORMED.org is a digital Catholic content platform partnered with St. Peter Chanel to provide movies, ebooks, and faith formation content to parishioners. Adjacent ecosystem enabler in Catholic faith delivery.
• Life Teen: Life Teen is a Catholic youth ministry organization that has missioned SPC staff and partners with parishes for youth ministry programming. Adjacent ecosystem participant offering comparable youth-focused services to other parishes.
• SimpleParish: SimpleParish is the parish management software platform powering St. Peter Chanel's digital presence, including Church Center integrations. Similar parish-tech vendors serve other Catholic parishes in comparable operational capacity.

Broad incumbents

• Archdiocese of Atlanta: The Archdiocese of Atlanta is the governing body overseeing St. Peter Chanel and other Catholic parishes in the region. It coordinates clergy assignments, school oversight, and archdiocesan giving appeals, acting as the broader institutional incumbent.
• Cathedral of Christ the King: Cathedral of Christ the King is the mother church of the Archdiocese of Atlanta and a significantly larger Catholic parish with broader scope and central administrative role across the metropolitan area.

Direct peers

• St. Ann Catholic Church: St. Ann is the parent parish from which St. Peter Chanel was originally established as a mission. It is a comparable Catholic parish in Marietta, GA within the Archdiocese of Atlanta with similar ministries, Mass scheduling, and faith formation programs.
• St. Joseph Catholic Church: St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marietta, GA is a similar-sized Catholic parish in the Archdiocese of Atlanta with comparable ministries and a Catholic school program, directly competing for parishioners in the northwest Atlanta region.
• All Saints Catholic Church: All Saints Catholic Church in Dunwoody, GA is a comparable Archdiocese of Atlanta parish offering Catholic worship, faith formation, preschool, and youth ministry in a similar suburban Atlanta context with overlapping congregational draw.
• St. Brigid Catholic Church: St. Brigid is a Catholic parish serving the northern Atlanta suburbs within the Archdiocese of Atlanta. It offers a comparable portfolio of Mass, faith formation, youth ministry, and pastoral care to families in a similar suburban context.

Regional players

• Queen of Angels Catholic School: Queen of Angels is a related Catholic school whose families often transition to St. Peter Chanel's preschool and parish. Operates within the Archdiocese of Atlanta system with comparable religious education offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/StPeterChanelCatholicChurch
• Facebookfacebook.com/St-Peter-Chanel-Catholic-Church-438409032918577
• Instagraminstagram.com/spcym
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st.-peter-chanel-catholic-church

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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