St. Pius V Catholic Church and Elementary School

What St. Pius V Catholic Church and Elementary School does

St. Pius V is a Catholic parish and elementary school in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, founded in 1874 by Jesuit missionaries to serve Irish immigrants and administered by the Dominican Order since 1925. The parish operates under the Archdiocese of Chicago with 64 employees and serves a predominantly Mexican immigrant population that has comprised the bulk of its congregation since the 1960s, when it became the first Pilsen parish to offer Mass in Spanish. Its service portfolio comprises St. Pius V School (PreK3 through 8th grade), religious education programs (First Communion, Confirmation, RCIA, and SPRED for persons with developmental disabilities), social services (soup kitchen serving 500 hot meals weekly, food pantry serving approximately 65 families weekly, low-cost immigration legal aid via the Chicago Legal Clinic, and HOPE domestic violence counseling), and liturgical services in Spanish and English anchored by the national Shrine of St. Jude Thaddeus.

Revenue is generated through Sunday offertory collections and recurring online donations via GiveCentral, school tuition (not publicly disclosed), religious education registration fees ($130/year for First Communion and RCIA, $180/year for Confirmation), one-time sacramental fees ($50 baptism donation, $100 non-refundable wedding deposit), and fundraising events including the annual La Kermes street festival. The parish operates without proprietary technology, relying on a WordPress website, Facebook page, and the bilingual Sunday bulletin "El Mensajero" for outreach, with all service delivery conducted directly through parish staff rather than through intermediaries.

The organization maintains deep community embeddedness through founding partnerships including The Resurrection Project (1989), a community development corporation with five other Pilsen parishes that has generated over $200 million in economic development, 149 new affordable homes, and 365 renovated rental units. Governance follows the traditional Catholic parish model, with the Archbishop of Chicago holding ultimate authority and the current pastor (Fr. Thomas Lynch, O.P., as listed in the staff directory) responsible for day-to-day operations, supported by a Director of Operations, Director of Development, Director of Religious Education, school principal, and Dominican associate pastors.

Name

St. Pius V Catholic Church and Elementary School

Legal name

St. Pius V Parish

Website

https://stpiusvparish.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1874

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

St. Pius V is a Catholic parish and PreK3-8 elementary school in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, serving a predominantly Mexican immigrant community with bilingual Mass, religious education, food assistance, legal aid, and domestic violence counseling through Dominican-administered operations.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

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, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offertory Donations: The primary revenue stream comes from Sunday offertory collections and ongoing parish donations. Parishioners can set up recurring weekly or monthly donations via GiveCentral online platform.
2. Tuition and School Fees: St. Pius V School generates revenue through tuition for PreK3 through 8th grade education. Specific tuition amounts not publicly disclosed.
3. Religious Education Registration Fees: Program fees: $130 per year for First Communion and RCIA programs, $180 per year for Confirmation program. These support sacramental preparation costs.
4. Sacrament Fees: Wedding ceremonies require a $100 non-refundable deposit. Baptism donations of $50 requested. Quinceañera preparation also incurs fees.
5. Fundraising Events: Annual events including La Kermes street festival (June), Un Nuevo Amanecer fall banquet, and regular food and clothing sales that contribute to parish budget.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

St. Pius V Catholic Church and Elementary School is a Catholic parish and elementary school serving the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. It provides liturgical and sacramental services (Mass, baptisms, weddings, quinceañeras, confessions), Catholic elementary education (PreK3 through 8th grade), religious education for all ages including persons with developmental disabilities (SPRED), and social services including a soup kitchen, food pantry, immigration legal assistance, and domestic violence counseling (HOPE).

Product overview

St. Pius V Catholic Church and Elementary School operates as a unified parish and school offering, comprising St. Pius V School (a PreK3-8th grade Catholic academy), Religious Education Programs (First Communion, Confirmation, RCIA, and SPRED for persons with disabilities), social services (emergency food assistance through soup kitchen and food pantry, legal assistance, and HOPE counseling for domestic violence), and liturgical/sacramental services (Mass celebrations in Spanish and English, confessions, baptisms, weddings, quinceañeras, and St. Jude Shrine devotions). The parish also provides an online giving platform via GiveCentral for donations and tithes. Together, these offerings serve the predominantly Mexican immigrant population of Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood through faith formation, community support, and social outreach programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• St. Pius V School: Award-winning Catholic elementary school serving Pre-K through 8th grade students in the Pilsen neighborhood.
• Shrine of St. Jude Thaddeus

Products and services

• St. Pius V School A Catholic elementary school operated by the parish, providing academic education for students in PreK3 through 8th grade in an environment of faith, peace, and non-violence. The school serves as a center of faith and learning with a focus on academic excellence. The school is described as award-winning.
• Religious Education Program (First Communion, Confirmation, RCIA) Sacramental preparation programs including First Communion (two-year program for ages 7-17, $130/year), Confirmation (two-year program for ages 13-17, $180/year), and RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) for adults seeking Baptism, Confirmation, and First Communion ($130/year). Designed for parishioners seeking Catholic sacramental preparation.
• SPRED (Special Religious Development) Program Religious education program for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, serving age groups 6-10, 11-16, 17-21, and 22+. The only parish in the area offering this service, helping participants develop awareness of God, personal dignity, and integral parish community membership through small faith communities.
• Emergency Food Assistance Program Social service comprising a soup kitchen serving 500 hot meals weekly (Monday, Friday, Saturday at 12:30 pm) and a food pantry serving approximately 65 families weekly (Tuesdays 2:00-4:00 pm), with weekly grocery assistance distribution to approximately 100 families. Operated in partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
• Legal Assistance Services Low-cost legal assistance provided through the Chicago Legal Clinic, with special focus on immigration issues. Services are available at the parish office location (1914 S. Ashland Ave) for local residents including immigrants.
• HOPE Counseling Services Domestic violence, family, and couples' counseling services provided through the HOPE program at St. Pius V. Services include crisis support, emergency shelter referrals, and ongoing counseling for parishioners and community members.
• Mass and Sacramental Celebrations Catholic liturgical services including Mass in Spanish and English (Sunday Masses at 9:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, and 6:30 pm; weekday Masses Monday-Friday at 8:00 am; Thursday 12 pm and 6:30 pm), Confessions (Saturdays 5:00-6:00 pm), Baptisms (Saturdays 1 pm), Weddings (requiring $100 non-refundable deposit, scheduled 6 months in advance), Quinceañeras, and the Dominican Shrine of St. Jude Thaddeus devotions. Baptism donations of $50 requested.
• Online Giving Platform Secure online donation system powered by GiveCentral, allowing parishioners to make one-time or recurring (weekly/monthly) tithes and contributions, access Sunday Offertory, and manage automatic giving preferences. Supports the parish's primary donation revenue stream.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500 hot meals served weekly to those facing hunger
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Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• WalgreensminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 September 2025Walgreens pharmacy staff administer free flu shots at St. Pius V Parish Hall on Sunday, September 28, 2025 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. No insurance required.
• The Resurrection ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1989Founded in 1989 by St. Pius V together with five other Pilsen parishes. A community organization and economic development corporation that has built 149 new affordable homes, renovated and manages 365 affordable rental units, and generated more than $200 million in economic development.
• Greater Chicago Food DepositorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Greater Chicago Food Depository enables the soup kitchen to serve 500 hot meals weekly (Monday, Friday, Saturday at 12:30pm) and provides food for the weekly food pantry serving 65 families on Tuesdays.
• Chicago Legal CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChicago Legal Clinic provides low-cost legal assistance for immigration and other matters at St. Pius V, with an office at 1914 S. Ashland Ave. Phone: 773-731-1762.
• Faith TableminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with St. Pius V to organize outdoor Mass celebrations (Misa en la Calle) in the Pilsen community during summer months.
• Archdiocese of ChicagocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Pius V is a parish within the Archdiocese of Chicago, following the directives of Cardinal Cupich and local church leadership.
• Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Albert the GreatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDominican friars have administered St. Pius V since 1925. Currently provide pastoral leadership including the pastor and associate pastors who are Dominicans (O.P.)

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Our Lady of the Angels Parish (Chicago): Historic Catholic parish on Chicago's west side with a school and faith formation programs. Operates within the Archdiocese of Chicago and serves a similar working-class immigrant community with comparable sacramental preparation and outreach services.
• St. Gertrude Parish (Chicago): Catholic parish on Chicago's north side with a school and faith formation programs. Operates within the Archdiocese of Chicago and provides comparable mix of sacramental, educational, and community services.
• St. Francis of Assisi Parish (Chicago): Catholic parish in Chicago with a school, faith formation programs, and community outreach. Comparable as a mid-sized Archdiocese of Chicago parish operating integrated educational and social services under a single parish governance structure.
• Holy Name Cathedral (Chicago): Mother church of the Archdiocese of Chicago, the seat of Cardinal Cupich. Operates a school and faith formation programs. Comparable as a major Archdiocese of Chicago parish with educational operations and full sacramental programming.
• Old St. Patrick's Church (Chicago): Historic Catholic parish in downtown Chicago with a school and active youth, faith formation, and social outreach ministries. Comparable in operating multiple integrated programs including sacraments, education, and community service under a single parish.
• St. Procopius Parish (Chicago): Catholic parish in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood with a school and active community outreach. Similar Mexican immigrant demographic and comparable mix of religious education and social services, making it a direct operational peer.
• St. Adalbert Parish (Chicago): Catholic parish also located in or near the Pilsen area of Chicago, serving a primarily Hispanic immigrant community. Operates a school and similar faith formation and social outreach programs, making it the closest geographic and demographic peer to St. Pius V.
• St. Sabina Parish (Chicago): Catholic parish in Chicago's Auburn Gresham neighborhood known for strong community programs, social justice activism, and serving a predominantly African American community. Operates a school and extensive social services, with a comparable model of integrated faith formation and community outreach.
• St. Mary of the Angels Parish (Chicago): Historic Catholic parish in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood that has undergone demographic transitions similar to St. Pius V. Operates a school and active parish ministries, comparable in combining faith services with community outreach.
• St. Clement Catholic Parish (Chicago): Catholic parish in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood operating a school and faith formation programs. Comparable in operating a parish-based school with religious education and sacramental preparation at scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/stpiusvparish
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st.-pius-v-catholic-church-and-elementary-school

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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