ASCEND Eucharistic Revival

What ASCEND Eucharistic Revival does

ASCEND Eucharistic Revival is a non-profit Catholic organization that produced a single one-day Eucharistic conference and revival event on May 16, 2026, at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, Washington. Founded in 2025 by parishioners of the Eastside Deanery of the Archdiocese of Seattle who were inspired by the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, the event serves Pacific Northwest Catholics seeking renewed devotion to the Eucharist, with a particular focus on faith formation, sacramental participation (Holy Mass, Confession, Eucharistic Adoration), veneration of saint relics, and outreach to lapsed and young adult Catholics.

The core product is a curated one-day program featuring talks by nationally known Catholic speakers (Chris Stefanick, Dr. Tim Gray, Dr. Andrew and Sarah Swafford, Deacon Charlie Echeverry), sacred music by Floriani and Marie Miller, Holy Mass celebrated by Archbishop Paul Etienne, an outdoor Eucharistic procession, veneration of over 50 holy relics via The Relic Project partnership, and dedicated youth breakout sessions. There is no proprietary technology platform; event operations run on Cvent for ticketed registration, a WordPress-based website built by 86 Creative, and Kearns Media for promotional services.

Revenue is generated through tiered attendee registration fees (Single $25, Two $50, Family 3+ $60, plus group and clergy/religious options) and donations from individuals and supporting foundations (St. Joseph Foundation, Ferry Foundation). Marketing leverages parish-distributed promotional toolkits, Catholic media partners (EWTN, Sacred Heart Radio), PRNewswire press releases, and organic social channels. Governance rests with an Executive Committee co-chaired by Julie and Mike Rice, advised by Fr. Nicholas Wichert and Fr. Kurt Nagel, with no outside equity, venture, or private investment involvement.

Name

ASCEND Eucharistic Revival

Legal name

ASCEND Eucharistic Revival

Website

https://ascendeucharisticrevival.church

Company type

Private

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ASCEND Eucharistic Revival is a non-profit Catholic organization that ran a one-day Eucharistic conference on May 16, 2026, at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, WA, drawing 3,300+ Pacific Northwest attendees for Mass, talks, Adoration, relic veneration, and formation, funded by tiered ticket fees and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Conference Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAGAEAC

Religious & Spiritual Festivals/Observances (Public Events)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Cultural Festivals & Community Events

SECONDARYTHAHAJAO

Nonprofit, Social Services & Community Development Congresses

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Association, Government & Academic Congresses

Keywords

• Catholic conference events
• Eucharistic revival gatherings
• Faith formation programs
• Religious event management
• Sacramental worship services

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Event Registration Fees: Ticketed event with tiered pricing: Single attendee $25, Two attendees $50, Family 3+ $60, group rates, clergy and religious registration options.
2. Donations: Financial support from individuals and organizations to fund speaker honorariums, venue costs, musicians, and event operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ASCEND Eucharistic Revival organizes and delivers a one-day Catholic conference and Eucharistic revival event, featuring Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, outdoor procession, Reconciliation, veneration of holy relics from over 50 saints, and faith-formation talks by nationally recognized Catholic speakers. The flagship event was held on May 16, 2026 at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, WA, drawing over 3,300 registered attendees from across the Pacific Northwest. Access to the event is sold via tiered registration through the Cvent ticketing platform, with supplemental revenue from donations and Catholic foundation sponsorships.

Product overview

ASCEND Eucharistic Revival is a single, unified event/product — a one-day Catholic conference dedicated to renewing love and devotion to Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. The event encompasses multiple components: faith formation talks by Catholic speakers (Chris Stefanick, Dr. Tim Gray, Dr. Andrew & Sarah Swafford, Deacon Charlie Echeverry), live sacred music performances (Floriani vocal ensemble, Marie Miller singer-songwriter), sacramental opportunities (Holy Mass celebrated by Archbishop Paul Etienne, Reconciliation, Eucharistic Adoration), an outdoor Eucharistic procession through downtown Bellevue, veneration of over 50 holy relics from The Relic Project, and a youth breakout session. Registration is handled through Cvent, an external ticketing platform. The event is organized by an Executive Committee of Seattle-area Catholic parishes and sponsored by organizations including St. Joseph Foundation, Ferry Foundation, Napa Institute, St. Martin's University, EWTN, and the Augustine Institute.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ASCEND Eucharistic Revival Event A one-day Catholic conference and Eucharistic revival event held at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, Washington, featuring Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, outdoor procession, confession opportunities, veneration of relics of over 50 saints, praise and worship music, and talks by nationally known Catholic speakers. Designed for individual Catholics, families, parish groups, young adults, clergy, and religious in the Pacific Northwest.
• Donation Program Financial support program for individuals and organizations to fund speaker honorariums, venue costs, musicians, and event operations of the ASCEND Eucharistic Revival.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• St. Joseph FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 January 2026Mission partner providing financial and organizational support for the ASCEND Eucharistic Revival. Part of the St. Joseph Foundation associated with the Archdiocese of Seattle.
• Napa InstitutemajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 January 2026Premier partner and founding partner of the event, bringing Catholic leadership network support and promotional resources.
• St. Martin's UniversitymajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 January 2026Premier partner providing academic Catholic network support for the event.
• EWTNmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 January 2026Premier partner and media sponsor. EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network) provides Catholic media coverage and promotional support.
• National Eucharistic CongresscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 January 2026Founding partner and inspiration source for ASCEND. The 2024 National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis inspired local Catholics to create this regional revival. Jason Shanks, NEC President, serves as Walk with One Speaker.
• Augustine InstitutemajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 January 2026Premier partner. Dr. Tim Gray, President of Augustine Institute, is a featured keynote speaker. Augustine Institute provides institutional support and alignment.
• Sacred Heart RadiominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 January 2026Supporting partner providing radio ministry support and hosting Eucharistic Miracle Exhibits of St. Carlo Acutis in the Chapel of Holy Relics.
• The Relic ProjectmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 January 2026Supporting partner hosting the Chapel of Holy Relics with over 50 saint relics available for veneration. Team members present to guide attendees in prayer with the saints.
• Kearns MediaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting partner providing media and promotional services.
• Archdiocese of SeattlecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParishes of the Eastside Deanery united to host the event. Archbishop Paul Etienne serves as celebrant of the concluding Holy Mass. Fr. Nicholas Wichert and Fr. Kurt Nagel serve as Ecclesiastical Advisors.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• EWTN: Largest Catholic media network globally and ASCEND's media sponsor; hosts its own conferences, telethons, and ministry events. Overlapping audience and content mission at much larger scale.
• Augustine Institute: Major Catholic content/formation organization and ASCEND's premier partner; produces events, conferences, and digital formation (FORMED). A broader institutional incumbent that overlaps content/speaker ecosystem with ASCEND.

Direct peers

• SEEK Conference (FOCUS): A large annual Catholic conference for college-aged Catholics featuring nationally recognized speakers, sacraments, and worship music. Comparable format, attendee profile, and parish-based GTM, but oriented to young adults rather than all parishioners.
• National Eucharistic Congress: The national-scale Eucharistic revival conference that directly inspired ASCEND; runs large multi-day Catholic events focused on Eucharistic devotion and is a founding partner of ASCEND. Most directly comparable operating model and mission.
• World Meeting of Families: International Catholic family event organized around Holy Mass, catechesis, and family formation. Comparable mission (family-focused Catholic renewal), speaker model, and sacramental content.
• Steubenville Conferences: Network of regional Catholic youth conferences featuring dynamic speakers, sacramental opportunities, and praise/worship music. Closely comparable event model, scale, and content mix to ASCEND.
• Napa Institute: Catholic leadership conferences and formation programs for lay leaders; ASCEND's premier founding partner with shared speaker/leadership ecosystem. Comparable Catholic conference model targeting engaged lay Catholics.

Emerging players

• Catholic Answers Events: Catholic apologetics and evangelization organization hosting conferences and live events; comparable audience of catechetically engaged lay Catholics, smaller in event scale than ASCEND.
• Ave Maria University Conferences: Catholic university that hosts faith conferences and conferences for young adults, drawing on similar speaker networks (e.g., Ascension Presents, Dr. Tim Gray). Comparable niche conference programming.
• Catholic Men's Conferences: Network of regional Catholic men's conferences with similar parish-based promotion, speaker-driven format, and Eucharistic focus; smaller-scale and demographically narrower than ASCEND.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ASCENDEucharisticRevival
• Facebookfacebook.com/ascendeucharisticrevival
• Instagraminstagram.com/ascendeucharisticrevival

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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