Parochie

What Parochie does

Parochie Heilige Suitbertus (Suitbertusparochie) is a Roman Catholic parish operating six churches across the West Betuwe region of the Netherlands, formed on January 1, 2010 from the merger of eight predecessor parishes (Buren/Geldermalsen, Culemborg, Beesd, Rumpt, Rhenoy/Gellicum, Maurik, Tiel, and Varik). The parish operates under the Archdiocese of Utrecht and serves the local Catholic population through sacramental ministry (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, Confession, and Ecclesiastical Funeral), regular liturgical celebrations, faith formation programs for children, youth, and adults, diaconal charitable work, and community-building activities. Headcount of approximately 94 includes pastoral and operational personnel, supported by a volunteer network of more than 100 individuals across multiple working groups (liturgy, visitation, choir, cemetery management, pastoral care, and diaconal outreach).

The parish's service portfolio centers on sacramental and liturgical core offerings delivered at six physical locations: H. Barbara in Culemborg (registered address, KvK 74838075), H. Dominicus in Tiel (central hub with weekly Sunday and feast-day Mass), H. Gregorius in Buren, O.L.V. Tenhemelopneming in Maurik, H.H. Petrus en Paulus in Varik, and H. Kruisverheffing/O.L.V. Maria Geboorte in the Linge community (Beesd and Gellicum). Complementary offerings include children's programs (Children's Word Services, communion preparation, altar server training, youth camps via Jong Aartsbisdom Utrecht), youth activities (Zondagschuur, confirmation preparation, Catholic Youth Day), and four choirs (Kinderkoor Doreminicus, Koor Soli Deo Gloria, Schola Cantorum Tiel, Walburgkoor). Charitable work is administered through the Parochiële Caritas Instelling (PCI), an independent legal entity accountable to the bishop that distributes emergency financial assistance. Recent program additions include the Bomen over Bomen discussion group, a new Bible Circle (Bijbelkring) launching in Culemborg in October 2026, and the Reboot & Rise personal development course launched in May 2026, modeled on Joanna Macy's spiral methodology and targeting adult parishioners facing burnout. Technology footprint is minimal: online donations processed via Mollie, anonymized visitor analytics via Google Analytics, and YouTube livestreaming of services through a shared channel with Parochie Paus Johannes XXIII. There are no proprietary software platforms, AI/ML systems, or substantive data assets.

The parish is a registered nonprofit religious organization (firm_type: nonprofit_organization) with no external shareholders or investors. Revenue is generated primarily through donations and offerings collected during services and via the website, supplemented by modest guideline fees for sacraments (€50 suggested baptism contribution, waivable), a paid newsletter subscription (€25 annually for Dominicus Nieuws Tiel, delivered ten times per year by volunteers), and program fees (€100 per person for Reboot & Rise including lunches; €14.99 early-bird rate for Catholic Youth Day 2026). The parish collaborates strategically with Parochie Paus Johannes XXIII in the Kromme Rijnstreek region, jointly administering confirmation ceremonies (Vormsel 2026–2027) and sharing livestreaming infrastructure. Distribution is regional and confined to West Betuwe, supported by the six physical church locations, the suitbertusparochie.nl website, a six-weekly email newsletter (HartSlag), and social media channels (Facebook, X/Twitter, YouTube).

Name

Parochie

Legal name

Parochie heilige Suitbertus

Website

https://suitbertusparochie.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Parochie Heilige Suitbertus is a Dutch Roman Catholic parish operating six churches in West Betuwe, providing sacramental services, liturgical celebrations, faith formation, and diaconal outreach to local parishioners. It was established in 2010 from a merger of eight predecessor parishes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic Parish and Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110), Religious Organizations (8131)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAJAB

Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences)

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

SECONDARYBPAGAJAH

Faith-Based Healthcare Ministries (Hospitals, Clinics, Medical Missions)

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

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Sacramental ministry
• Liturgical celebrations
• Faith formation programs
• Diaconal charity support

Headquarters

HQ city

Buren

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 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. Donations and offerings: The parish receives financial support through online donations via its website, as well as offerings collected during liturgical celebrations. Payments are managed through Mollie payment services.
2. Parochieblad / Newsletter subscription: The Dominicus Nieuws Tiel newsletter has an annual subscription fee of €25 for postal delivery.
3. Sacraments and rites fees: Baptism (doop) fee of €50 as a guideline contribution to cover expenses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Suitbertus Parochie is a Roman Catholic parish that administers the seven sacraments (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, Confession, Ecclesiastical Funeral) and hosts regular liturgical celebrations across six church locations in the West Betuwe region. It supplements sacramental ministry with faith formation programs for children, youth and adults, diaconal charity through the Parochiële Caritas Instelling (PCI), pastoral visitation, choir/music programs, pilgrimages, and faith-based discussion and personal development courses such as Reboot & Rise.

Product overview

The Suitbertus Parochie is a Roman Catholic parish in West Betuwe, Netherlands, formed from a 2010 merger of eight local parishes with six church buildings. The parish offers a comprehensive portfolio of religious and community services centered around its core sacramental ministry (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, Funeral) and regular liturgical celebrations (Eucharist and Word & Communion services). The parish maintains active children's and youth programs including choirs (Doreminicus, Soli Deo Gloria, Schola Cantorum, Walburgkoor), catechesis, and altar server training. Charitable work is delivered through the Parochiële Caritas Instelling (PCI), while grief support and funeral services are provided by dedicated working groups. The parish also fosters faith formation through discussion groups like Bomen over Bomen and Bijbelkring, and offers personal development courses such as Reboot & Rise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sacramental Services Administration of the seven Catholic sacraments for parishioners and families in the West Betuwe region: Baptism (Doop), First Holy Communion (Eerste Heilige Communie), Confirmation (Vormsel), Marriage (Huwelijk), Anointing of the Sick (Ziekenzalving), Confession (Biecht), and Ecclesiastical Funeral (Kerkelijke Uitvaart). Includes preparation programmes for each sacrament.
• Liturgical Celebrations (Vieringen) Regular Catholic worship services held across the six church locations, including weekly and feast-day Eucharist celebrations at H. Dominicuskerk in Tiel, Word and Communion services, family services, ecumenical services, and seasonal celebrations for Easter, Christmas, and Lent. Services are open to all without prior registration.
• Children's Faith Formation Programs Religious education and activities for children from approximately age 7, including Children's Word Services (Kinderwoorddienst) during Mass, First Communion preparation, altar server (misdienaar/acoliet) training, and youth camps organised through Jong Aarsbisdom Utrecht.
• Youth Ministry Programs Programmes and gatherings for young people aged approximately 12 to 30, including the Zondagschuur youth group, Confirmation preparation (Vormsel), and joint events such as the Katholieke Jongerendag (Catholic Youth Day) with neighbouring parishes.
• Parochiële Caritas Instelling (PCI) Diaconal Support Diaconal charity foundation that manages funds for supporting individual needs and diaconal causes, providing emergency financial assistance to community members and families experiencing hardship, with active Caritas working groups in each local community.
• Werkgroep Rouw en Uitvaart (Funeral and Mourning Support) Funeral and mourning support group providing liturgical farewell services for the deceased, including word and prayer services led by community members when a full eucharist is not appropriate, supporting bereaved families within the parish.
• Reboot & Rise Course

Quantifiable outcome

• Six churches providing regular Sunday and feast-day liturgical celebrations across the West Betuwe region
• +1 more outcomes

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

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Stichting Vrienden van de Petrus en Pauluskerk te VarikminorOthers · 24 November 2010A civil foundation established to support the maintenance of the church building, rectory, cemetery, and garden of the H.H. Petrus en Pauluskerk in Varik. The foundation holds ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) status. It raises funds through contributions, subsidies, donations, sponsorships, bequests, and legacies.
• Parochie Paus Johannes XXIIIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010The Suitbertus Parochie collaborates with the Paus Johannes XXIII parish located in the Kromme Rijnstreek region. This partnership includes joint activities such as the confirmation ceremony (Vormsel) for youth from both parishes in January 2027. The two parishes are jointly administered within the same ecclesiastical region.
• Parochiële Caritas Instelling (PCI)coreOthersThe PCI is an independent legal entity accountable to the bishop. It manages funds for supporting individual needs and diaconal goals. Three board members are appointed by the bishop. Each local community maintains an active Caritas working group.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Parochiecluster Tiel-West Betuwe: Alternative Roman Catholic parish organization in the same West Betuwe region. Comparable operating geography, congregation composition, and sacramental service model.
• Parochie Boven de Lek: Roman Catholic parish in a neighboring Dutch region that operates a multi-site parish structure with comparable sacramental services, faith formation programs, and diocesan oversight within the Archdiocese of Utrecht.
• Parochie Heilige Willibrord (Utrecht): Roman Catholic parish in Utrecht operating under the same Archdiocese. Comparable in sacramental services, faith formation programming, and multi-site service delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Protestantse Kerk in Nederland (PKN): Largest Protestant denomination in the Netherlands with similar community faith-services, volunteer-driven operations, and demographic challenges. The parish notes ecumenical collaboration with Protestant congregations, making this a comparable faith-based peer.
• Parochie Heilige Augustinus (Den Bosch): Multi-site Roman Catholic parish in the Netherlands offering similar sacramental services, faith formation programs, and diaconal outreach across a comparable regional Dutch parish structure.
• Parochie Heilige Maria Magdalena (Tilburg): A larger consolidated Roman Catholic parish in the Netherlands operating multiple church locations, comparable governance structure (multi-site parish), and similar sacramental service model across a regional geography.
• Katholiek Leven (Archdiocese of Utrecht): The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Utrecht that provides governance oversight for Suitbertus Parochie and other parishes in the region. Comparable as the institutional authority and resource network shaping parish operations.

Others

• Jong Aartsbisdom Utrecht: Youth ministry arm of the Archdiocese of Utrecht that Suitbertus Parochie children participate in. Comparable as a faith-based youth-formation organization serving the same demographics in the same region.

Direct peers

• Parochie Paus Johannes XXIII: Neighboring Roman Catholic parish in the Kromme Rijnstreek region that shares joint administration and confirmation ceremonies with Suitbertus Parochie. Closest direct operational peer given shared governance, clergy collaboration, and youth programs.

Emerging players

• Kerk in Actie (Protestantse Kerk diaconal arm): Dutch faith-based charitable organization structured similarly to the Parochiële Caritas Instelling (PCI). Comparable as a diaconal and charitable-funds organization with religious-affiliated origins.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@RKparochiepausJohannesXXIII/streams
• Facebookfacebook.com/suitbertusparochie
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/parochie

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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