divorcedcatholic.org

What divorcedcatholic.org does

Divorced Catholic is a founder-owned, privately operated content and program platform serving divorced Catholics in the United States and Canada. The company was founded in 2015 by Vince Frese following his personal experience with divorce and recovery through the Catholic faith, and operates from Roswell, Georgia. Its core offering is the Recovering from Divorce Program — a 13-session curriculum available in two delivery formats: an online self-study program (priced $79–$99) and a parish-based facilitator-led program (Facilitator Kit at $199, Participant Kit at $49–$59). The platform runs on a WordPress-based website with custom e-commerce and a learning management system for online course delivery, plus ClickFunnels for workshop delivery.

The portfolio extends beyond the core program into a catalog of authored books (the flagship 246-page 'Divorced. Catholic. Now What?' at $19.95, a companion workbook at $12.95, a prayer book at $13.95, and Daily Inspirations Top 30 compilations), a Voices of Hope DVD testimonial product at $79, and a series of online workshops on annulments, helping children cope with divorce, and facilitator training. A free Daily Inspirations email subscription serves as the top-of-funnel lead generator, feeding into book and program sales.

The business model is direct-to-consumer e-commerce combined with a parish-based channel: individual divorced Catholics purchase books and online programs directly through the website, while trained parish facilitators purchase kits and deliver the program locally across US and Canadian Catholic parishes and dioceses. Marketing is primarily content-driven via the blog, Daily Inspirations emails, organic social media, free and paid workshops, and earned media (EWTN, CNN, BBC appearances). The company operates as a sole proprietorship with no external funding, no M&A activity, and a single named executive.

Name

divorcedcatholic.org

Legal name

Divorced Catholic

Website

https://divorcedcatholic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Divorced Catholic is a founder-owned content and program platform that provides faith-based recovery books, an online 13-session divorce program, parish facilitator kits, and workshops for divorced Catholics across the United States and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-Based Divorce Recovery Programs

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAJAHAB

Devotional & Prayer Publishing (Devotionals, Prayer Books, Meditation Guides)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Publishing (Books, News, Magazines)/Religious & Spiritual Publishing

SECONDARYMPAJAHAF

Religious Fiction & Inspirational Literature Publishing

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Publishing (Books, News, Magazines)/Religious & Spiritual Publishing

SECONDARYMPAJAHAC

Religious Education & Catechetical Publishing (Sunday School, Catechism, Study Guides)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Publishing (Books, News, Magazines)/Religious & Spiritual Publishing

SECONDARYMPAJAHAD

Sermon, Homiletics & Ministry Resource Publishing (Preaching Aids, Pastoral Resources)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Publishing (Books, News, Magazines)/Religious & Spiritual Publishing

Keywords

• Catholic divorce recovery
• Faith-based counseling
• Parish support programs
• Divorce recovery books
• Online workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Roswell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Book Sales: Sale of books including Divorced. Catholic. Now What? ($19.95), Companion Workbook ($12.95), Prayers for Divorced Catholics ($13.95), and Daily Inspirations Top 30 Reader Favorites ($5.95 ebook, $8.95 print). Combos and packages offer discounts.
2. Online Program Subscriptions: The Recovering from Divorce Online Program is sold as a complete self-study option ($79-$99) with access to all sessions, videos, and materials. Includes optional live online group participation with certified facilitators.
3. Parish Program Materials: Sale of Parish Facilitator Kits ($199) and Parish Participant Kits ($49-$59) for parish-based divorce support groups. Facilitator kits include training, materials, DVD, and license to run groups.
4. Online Workshop Fees: Paid online workshops on specific topics like annulments and helping children cope with divorce, priced at $29-$39 with optional Power-Pak add-ons at $8.99-$9.99.
5. Daily Inspirations Email Subscription: Free email subscription delivering daily inspirational messages to subscribers. Generates revenue through book sales and program upsells to the engaged subscriber base.
6. DVD Sales: Sale of Voices of Hope DVD ($79) containing testimonials from divorced Catholics on topics including healing, anger, forgiveness, and dating.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Divorced Catholic sells faith-based divorce recovery resources, including the 13-session Recovering from Divorce Online Program (self-study), supporting books such as 'Divorced. Catholic. Now What?', companion workbooks, prayer books, a DVD testimonial set, online workshops (annulment, helping kids cope, 10 Keys to Recovery), parish facilitator kits, and a free Daily Inspirations email subscription. Offerings are sold direct-to-consumer online and licensed to Catholic parishes for group delivery.

Product overview

Divorced Catholic operates as a content and program platform offering faith-based recovery resources exclusively for divorced Catholics. The core offering is the Recovering from Divorce Program, available in three delivery formats: (1) an Online Self-Study Program providing 13 sessions with HD video, downloadable content, member community, and weekly Q&A; (2) a Parish-based Facilitator Kit for trained parish leaders to host group sessions; and (3) a Parish-based Participant Kit for individuals joining parish groups. Supporting the program are published books including the flagship 'Divorced. Catholic. Now What?' (available as standalone book, companion workbook, or combo bundle), 'Prayers for Divorced Catholics,' and 'Daily Inspirations Top 30 Reader Favorites' (in both print and ebook formats). A 'Voices of Hope DVD' provides testimonial video content. Free services include Daily Inspirations daily email subscriptions and free online workshops covering annulment guidance, children's coping strategies, 10 Keys to Recovery, and Facilitator Training. The portfolio is anchored in Catholic teaching and doctrine, with the founder Vince Frese having developed the resources over 17 years of personal and professional experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Recovering from Divorce Program: The core 13-session Catholic divorce recovery program available online and through parishes
• Daily Inspirations
• Divorced. Catholic. Now What?

Products and services

• Recovering from Divorce Online Program A 13-session self-study online program with over 36 lessons, HD video, downloadable content, Scripture selections, reflection questions, a member community, and weekly Q&A with a facilitator. Designed for individual divorced Catholics seeking faith-based recovery.
• Recovering from Divorce Facilitator Kit (Parish) A comprehensive kit for parish facilitators including Facilitator's Guide, book, companion workbook, Voices of Hope DVD, prayers book, sample Participant Kit, promotional materials, training, ongoing support, parish license, and a 25% discount on future products.
• Recovering from Divorce Participant Kit (Parish Only) Parish participant kit including admission to a parish group, Participant's Guide, Divorced. Catholic. Now What? book, companion workbook, Prayers for Divorced Catholics, Daily Inspirations subscription, and a rosary.
• Divorced. Catholic. Now What? Book A 246-page foundational book written to address core challenges Catholics experience with divorce from a Catholic faith perspective, covering 17 chapters including praying during distress, anger, Church teachings on divorce, annulments, sacraments, dealing with ex-spouse, children's needs, self-worth, suffering, forgiveness, dating, and hope for the future.
• Divorced. Catholic. Now What? Companion Workbook A 186-page companion workbook providing additional reflection questions, journaling pages for each chapter, and a variety of prayers specifically written for Catholics experiencing divorce.
• Divorced. Catholic. Now What? Combo A bundle combining the Divorced. Catholic. Now What? book and companion workbook, offering over 20% savings compared to purchasing separately.
• Prayers for Divorced Catholics A prayer book written exclusively for divorced Catholics containing rosary meditations, Stations of the Cross reflections, and an Examination of Conscience, offering strength, encouragement, and hope through Catholic devotional practice.
• Daily Inspirations for Divorced Catholics - Top 30 Reader Favorites (Print Book) A printed compilation of the top 30 most powerful and inspiring daily inspirations written by Vince Frese, presented in an easy-to-read and search format for encouragement and inspiration on the divorce recovery journey.
• Daily Inspirations for Divorced Catholics - Top 30 Reader Favorites (Ebook) An ebook version of the top 30 most powerful daily inspirations, offering encouragement and inspiration in a searchable digital format.
• Voices of Hope DVD A DVD containing real-life testimonials of divorced Catholics sharing how they overcame the tragedy of divorce through their Catholic faith. Topics include healing, anger, annulment, children's coping strategies, forgiveness, suffering, self-worth, dating, and hope.
• Daily Inspirations Email Subscription A free daily email service delivering inspirational messages to encourage and inspire divorced Catholics on their recovery journey. Subscribers receive a free ebook of Top 30 Daily Inspirations upon signup.
• Getting an Annulment Online Workshop A comprehensive online workshop covering annulment fundamentals: what an annulment is, Church teaching on marriage permanence, why Catholics need one, types of annulments, formal process steps, grounds for granting, recent Pope Francis changes, and how to begin the process.
• Helping Kids Cope with Divorce Online Workshop A two-hour online workshop providing essential strategies for helping children cope with divorce, covering single parenting challenges, raising kids Catholic after divorce, strategies for dealing with issues outside the divorce decree, introducing new relationships to children, and co-parenting with former spouse.
• The 10 Keys to Recovering from Divorce Workshop A free one-hour online workshop covering practical insights for divorce recovery including Catholic faith essentials, grief importance, key recovery habits, finding peace, dealing with former spouse, helping children cope, and essential do's and don'ts.
• Facilitator Training Workshop A free online workshop walking facilitators through starting and running a divorce support group at their parish or diocese, covering group launch, promotion, facilitator qualities, session structure, using Recovering from Divorce materials, participant readiness assessment, and essential do's and don'ts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thousands of divorced Catholics helped to recover from divorce and restore hope through the Recovering from Divorce program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Catholic Answers: Catholic Answers is a leading Catholic apologetics and media ministry publishing books, tracts, and online resources for Catholic audiences — directly comparable as a Catholic content publisher reaching the same denominational buyer base.
• Ave Maria Press: Ave Maria Press is a Catholic book publisher producing parish programs, faith-formation resources, and books for Catholic readers — closely comparable to Divorced Catholic's combination of publishing and parish-delivered program content.
• Ascension Press: Ascension Press produces Catholic study programs, books, and parish-based small-group materials with facilitator kits — directly comparable to Divorced Catholic's online-program-plus-parish-kit distribution model.
• Ignatius Press: Ignatius Press is a large Catholic book and media publisher offering faith-formation, theology, and devotional titles — comparable to Divorced Catholic as a Catholic publishing house targeting practicing Catholic readers.
• Franciscan Media: Franciscan Media (formerly St. Anthony Messenger Press) publishes Catholic books, magazines, and digital content — comparable as a Catholic devotional and inspirational content publisher serving parish and individual Catholic consumers.
• Our Sunday Visitor: Our Sunday Visitor is a Catholic publisher of books, parish resources, and curriculum serving dioceses and individual Catholics — closely comparable as a Catholic publisher with both parish-channel and direct-to-consumer reach.
• DivorceCare: DivorceCare operates the leading church-based divorce recovery program with facilitator-led groups at thousands of churches — directly comparable as a faith-based divorce recovery program delivered through parish/church facilitators, though Protestant rather than Catholic.
• Sophia Institute Press: Sophia Institute Press publishes Catholic books, devotionals, and parish resources including programs for adult faith formation — comparable as a Catholic publisher producing faith-formation and devotional content for individuals and parishes.
• Word Among Us Press: Word Among Us Press publishes Catholic devotionals, daily meditation booklets, and faith-formation content — directly comparable to Divorced Catholic's devotional/Daily Inspirations publishing angle targeting practicing Catholics.
• Pauline Books & Media: Pauline Books & Media is a Catholic publisher of books, prayer books, and devotional materials with both retail and parish distribution — comparable to Divorced Catholic's mix of book publishing, devotional content, and parish reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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M&A

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