The Passionists Of Holy Cross Province

What The Passionists Of Holy Cross Province does

The Passionists of Holy Cross Province is a U.S.-based Catholic religious province headquartered at 660 Busse Highway, Park Ridge, Illinois, established in 1906 as part of the international Congregation of the Passion founded by St. Paul of the Cross in the 18th century. It operates a multi-site ministry portfolio spanning seven U.S. regional presences (Birmingham AL, Chicagoland, Louisville KY, Detroit MI, Houston TX, Northern California, Southern California) and seven identified operating subsidiaries. Its core offerings are (1) four physical retreat centers (Christ the King in Citrus Heights CA, Holy Name in Houston TX, Mater Dolorosa in Sierra Madre CA, St. Paul of the Cross in Detroit MI) plus the Passionist Earth & Spirit Center in Louisville KY, (2) parish ministries and parish mission preaching, (3) educational partnerships via Catholic Theological Union and Cristo Rey Birmingham, and (4) digital spiritual content led by Heart of the Passion Daily, daily scripture reflections, Sunday homilies, and the Fr. Cedric media ministry. Justice-oriented ministries address immigration, care for creation, and cultural/racial diversity. The organization identifies customer segments across Catholic parishes, individuals seeking spiritual growth, vocation seekers, marginalized communities, and Catholic education; its market approach is event-driven and community-led.

The underlying technology stack is essentially general-purpose: the technology block in the source data explicitly notes "No proprietary technology systems identified in available source data," with no documented proprietary features, APIs, SDKs, AI/ML modalities, or software integrations. Distribution is hybrid — physical retreat and parish presence for in-person formation, plus digital content delivery via the passionist.org website, an email newsletter, and active accounts on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Content is bilingual (English/Spanish), and there is no consumer mobile app.

The business model is donation-driven rather than commercial. Revenue streams identified are (a) Donations and Charitable Support from members of the Passionist Family and supporters, (b) Retreat and Event Fees from retreat center operations and event hosting, and (c) Ministry Support for specific ministries including education and social justice initiatives. No publicly disclosed pricing exists; retreat center pricing varies by location and program. The Province is governed within the Catholic Church structure, has no shareholders or outside investors, and is not a candidate for traditional PE/VC/M&A — strategic significance to outside capital lies in philanthropic or programmatic partnerships rather than equity investment.

Name

The Passionists Of Holy Cross Province

Legal name

The Passionists of Holy Cross Province

Website

https://passionist.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Passionists of Holy Cross Province is a 1906-founded U.S. Catholic religious province headquartered in Park Ridge, Illinois, operating four retreat centers, parish ministries, schools, and digital spiritual content serving Catholic parishes, individuals seeking spiritual growth, and marginalized communities across seven U.S. regions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious and Spiritual Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAJAC

Religious Orders & Monastic Communities (Monasteries, Convents)

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

SECONDARYBPAGAJAL

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

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

SECONDARYBPAGAJAE

Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International)

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

SECONDARYBPAGAJAG

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling)

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

Keywords

• Catholic retreat centers
• Spiritual direction formation
• Parish mission preaching
• Religious community ministry
• Faith formation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Park Ridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Support: The organization relies on donations from supporters, followers, and the Passionist Family to fund community life and outreach ministries to those most in need.
2. Retreat and Event Fees: Revenue generated from retreat center operations, event hosting, and spiritual direction services at their four main retreat centers.
3. Ministry Support: Support for specific ministries including education (Catholic Theological Union, schools), parish work, and social justice initiatives.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Passionists of Holy Cross Province is a Catholic religious non-profit that operates four retreat centers, multiple parish ministries, parish missions, justice-focused outreach (migration, creation care, diversity), Catholic education partnerships, and a spiritual direction formation program. Its core deliverable is spiritual ministry centered on the Passion of Jesus Christ, delivered through hospitality, preaching, prayer, formation, and service to marginalized communities across seven U.S. regions.

Product overview

The Passionists of Holy Cross Province offers a portfolio of spiritual ministries focused on the Passion of Jesus Christ. The organization operates primarily through four retreat centers (Christ the King in Citrus Heights CA, Holy Name in Houston TX, Mater Dolorosa in Sierra Madre CA, and St. Paul of the Cross in Detroit MI), plus the Earth & Spirit Center in Louisville KY. These are supported by parish ministries, parish missions, the Fr. Cedric media ministry, and various justice initiatives addressing migration, care for creation, and diversity. The Heart of the Passion Daily program provides daily scripture and reflection content. Educational partnerships include Catholic Theological Union, and vocational discernment programs guide those called to vowed Passionist life. The organization also offers Passionist Spiritual Direction training, with the first English-speaking cohort graduating in 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Christ the King Passionist Retreat Center Located in Citrus Heights, CA, this retreat center offers spiritual retreats and hospitality for individuals and groups seeking renewal and deeper faith.
• Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center Located in Houston, TX, this center provides hospitality, healing, compassion and opportunities for spiritual growth for all people.
• Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center Located in Sierra Madre, CA, this center serves as a sacred space for healing, rest and renewal with peaceful gardens and prayer environments.
• St. Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat & Conference Center Located in Detroit, MI, this center is a place of prayer, reflection and renewal that welcomes people to encounter hope and deepen their faith.
• Passionist Earth & Spirit Center Located in Louisville, KY, this center invites individuals to reconnect with themselves, creation, and the sacred through mindfulness, spirituality, and holistic well-being programs.
• Passionist Parish Ministries Parish-based ministries including pastoral care, worship, and community service at various locations.
• Parish Missions Mission preaching services that speak to today's culture with honesty, relevance and heart through storytelling, Scripture and humor.
• Fr. Cedric Ministries Preaching and media ministry led by Fr. Cedric Pisegna, featuring retreats and spiritual content.
• Care for Creation Ministry Justice ministry focused on environmental stewardship and care for creation based on Laudato Si principles.
• Migration Ministry Ministry in solidarity with immigrants and their families, supporting the Strangers No Longer coalition.
• Passionist Solidarity Network Network dedicated to solidarity with the marginalized and minoritized.
• Cultural & Racial Diversity Ministry Ministry committed to cultural and racial diversity and inclusion.
• Passionist International International ministry connecting Passionists globally in mission.
• Passionist Vocational Discernment Programs for those discerning a vocation as vowed Passionists, including stages of formation.
• Catholic Theological Union Partnership A partnership with Catholic Theological Union for theological education and formation of future ministers.
• Passionist Spiritual Direction Program Three-year formation program training spiritual directors, with the first English-speaking cohort graduating in 2026.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Brothers of the Sacred Heart: A Catholic religious institute that specifically operates Cristo Rey schools and retreat programs in the U.S., partially overlapping with Holy Cross Province's Cristo Rey Birmingham and retreat center ministries, with a more focused educational footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Society of Jesus (Jesuits USA): The largest U.S. Catholic men's religious order, running parishes, retreat houses, universities, and social justice ministries analogous to Holy Cross Province but at materially greater scale; serves as the broad incumbent in the same ministry categories.
• Brothers of the Christian Schools (La Salle): A Catholic religious institute heavily focused on Catholic K-12 and secondary education in the U.S., including Cristo Rey-style schools—a partial-but-meaningful overlap with Holy Cross Province's Cristo Rey Birmingham education ministry.

Direct peers

• Paulist Fathers: A Catholic society of apostolic life for men in the U.S. that runs parishes, retreat ministry, media outreach, and digital evangelization—directly overlapping with Holy Cross Province's parish, retreat, and digital content activities. Comparable scale and structure as a U.S.-focused Catholic men's religious community.
• Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers: A U.S. Catholic men's religious institute dedicated to foreign missions, social justice advocacy, and formation—parallel to Holy Cross Province's preaching, justice, and mission-oriented ministries, with comparable retreat and congregation structure.
• Glenmary Home Missioners: A Catholic mission society of priests and brothers serving underserved U.S. communities through parish ministry, social outreach, and pastoral care—closely aligned with Holy Cross Province's ministry to marginalized and immigrant communities.
• Capuchin Franciscan Friars (Province of St. Augustine): A Catholic men's religious order operating parishes, retreat houses, social service ministries, and formation programs across the U.S.—comparable scale and ministry mix to Holy Cross Province's retreat, parish, and justice ministries.
• Congregation of Holy Cross (Indiana Province): A U.S. Catholic religious congregation running parishes, schools, retreat ministries, and formation programs—directly comparable to Holy Cross Province along mission, structure, and operating model, including Cristo Rey schools and retreat houses.
• Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI): A Catholic men's religious congregation with U.S. provinces operating parishes, retreat ministry, formation programs, and justice/immigration ministries—a strong functional and structural parallel to Holy Cross Province, especially in migration ministry.
• Redemptorists (Baltimore Province): A Catholic men's religious congregation focused on parish missions, preaching, and retreat ministry—overlapping almost exactly with Holy Cross Province's preaching ministry and retreat center footprint in the eastern and central United States.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@passionistshcp
• Facebookfacebook.com/PassionistsHCP
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/passionistshcp
• Instagraminstagram.com/passionistshcp
• Xx.com/holycrossprov

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

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