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
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Regular Religious Worship Services 1 activity
- Hosting faith-based fellowship and discussion groupsHosts 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.
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Religious Media Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Production and distribution of Catholic educational resourcesCreates 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.
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Storytelling and Literacy Resource Development 1 activity
- Publishing annotated editions of classic Christian literatureEdits, 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.
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Religious Education and Instruction 1 activity
- Teaching and evangelization in Catholic faith formationOrganizes 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.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Offering public language and literacy educationProvides introductory Latin classes to the public during the summer and beyond, aimed at enabling participants to read original religious and literary texts in Latin.
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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
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| 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 Formationmethodology: Christ-centered_discipleshipBy 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 Engagementmethodology: classical-language-educationBy 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 Accountabilitymethodology: discipleship-and-accountabilityBy fostering regular prayer, fellowship, and mutual accountability, the organization advances spiritual growth because communal discipline strengthens personal commitment and faith formation.
- Ecumenical Reconciliation Through Dialoguemethodology: ecumenical_reconciliationBy 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 Discipleshipmethodology: historic-orthodox_discipleshipBy teaching the historic Christian faith and orthodox Catholic doctrine, the organization forms mature disciples because grounding in tradition fosters spiritual depth and theological coherence.