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ST IRENAEUS MINISTRIES INC

ROCHESTER, NY · EIN 161446112 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · Micro (<$100K) · siministries.org
revenue
$54K
expenses
$48K
net assets
$207K
employees
mission · from form 990

To promote and foster orthodox Catholic teaching

profile · synthesized from sources

St. Irenaeus Ministries Inc promotes orthodox Catholic teaching through Bible studies, theological podcasts, and published resources. Based in Rochester, NY, the organization produces extensive audio content from live events and in-person studies, distributes Catholic-themed books and study materials, and hosts educational programs on Scripture, doctrine, and spiritual life for local and global audiences.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Bible and Theological Studies
Offers in-person and recorded studies on books of the Bible, Catholic doctrine, and spiritual themes such as suffering, holiness, and discipleship
Christian Passover Seder
Distributes a booklet and guide for conducting a Christian Seder meal during Lent, integrating Paschal themes with biblical reflection
Lead Thou Me On
Publishes curated and annotated volumes of sermons by St. John Henry Newman for spiritual formation and study
Nissemand Press
Children's book imprint publishing illustrated Catholic-themed editions of classic literature such as The Princess and the Goblin
Podcast Ministry
Produces and distributes free audio recordings of Bible studies, theological reflections, and events, with over 600,000 downloads since 2006
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Regular Religious Worship Services 1 activity
    • Hosting faith-based fellowship and discussion groups
      Hosts regular prayer, fellowship, and discussion groups, including a monthly men’s group meeting on the second Saturday and Friday night forums at the St. Irenaeus Center starting at 7:30 PM. Also organizes a summer reading group on Flannery O’Connor and public book sales at the Center.
  • Religious Media Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Production and distribution of Catholic educational resources
      Creates and disseminates study materials, guides, and publications to support faith formation and spiritual direction, including a 50-page illustrated Lenten booklet on the Christian Passover Seder, devotional guides, and annotated thematic collections of sermons by St. John Henry Newman. Also produces and maintains a podcast with over 600,000 downloads since 2006, derived from recorded Bible studies and teachings.
  • Storytelling and Literacy Resource Development 1 activity
    • Publishing annotated editions of classic Christian literature
      Edits, illustrates, and publishes annotated editions of classic Christian literary works, including George MacDonald’s _The Princess and the Goblin_ (2018) and _The Princess and Curdie_ (2023), featuring historical illustrations, educational sidenotes explaining vocabulary and literary references, and premium print editions distributed via Amazon.
  • Religious Education and Instruction 1 activity
    • Teaching and evangelization in Catholic faith formation
      Organizes and delivers classes, seminars, Bible studies, and educational events to promote orthodox Catholic teaching, support spiritual renewal, and help individuals explore and deepen their relationship with God. Activities include seasonal Bible studies (e.g., Exodus, Galatians, Thessalonians), faith discussions for young adults through the St. Titus program, and Lenten reflection series on themes such as perseverance through suffering.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Offering public language and literacy education
      Provides introductory Latin classes to the public during the summer and beyond, aimed at enabling participants to read original religious and literary texts in Latin.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$54K
Contributions & grants$48K89%
Program service revenue$4K8%
Investment income$3K5%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$48K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$19K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$209K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$207K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -0.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Theodore Janiszewski Executive Director 60 $19K
board members · 9
  • Benjamin Horvath — Director
  • Denise Flanigen — Director
  • Edward Brannin — Director
  • Jeffrey Rembold — Director
  • John Fraysier — Director
  • Miguel Dominguez — Director
  • Patrick Brennan — Director
  • Robert Appleby — Director
  • Thomas Erdle — Director
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • Ann Marie Buonemani Partner — Artist who created cover art for both the 2018 edition of _The Princess and the Goblin_ and the 2023 edition of _The Princess and Curdie_
  • EWTN Partner — Featured on EWTN’s Life on the Rock in September 2008.
  • Nissemand Press Partner — Children's book imprint of St. Irenaeus Press responsible for publishing illustrated editions of George MacDonald's works
  • Peace of Christ Partner — Bible study on Galatians and 1–2 Thessalonians is hosted at Peace of Christ.
  • St. Irenaeus Center Partner — Host site for Latin classes offered by St. Irenaeus Ministries Inc.
  • orthodox apostolates Partner — Collaborates with other orthodox Catholic ministries in faith formation and outreach.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Christ-Centered Spiritual Formation
    methodology: Christ-centered_discipleship
    By centering discipleship on Christ and Scripture, the organization promotes spiritual development and societal renewal because biblical fidelity is believed to transform individuals and communities.
  • Classical Language Education for Textual Engagement
    methodology: classical-language-education
    By teaching classical and ecclesiastical Latin, the organization enables deeper engagement with foundational Western religious texts because access to original languages enhances theological understanding and historical continuity.
  • Discipleship Through Shared Practice and Accountability
    methodology: discipleship-and-accountability
    By fostering regular prayer, fellowship, and mutual accountability, the organization advances spiritual growth because communal discipline strengthens personal commitment and faith formation.
  • Ecumenical Reconciliation Through Dialogue
    methodology: ecumenical_reconciliation
    By engaging in ecumenical outreach and dialogue, the organization shares the Catholic faith with non-Catholics because reconciliation and respectful conversation are believed to open pathways to unity and conversion.
  • Historic-Faith Discipleship
    methodology: historic-orthodox_discipleship
    By teaching the historic Christian faith and orthodox Catholic doctrine, the organization forms mature disciples because grounding in tradition fosters spiritual depth and theological coherence.