Pushpay Drives Digital Transformation Across Midwest Catholic Communities Through Partnership with the Archdiocese of Detroit

Pushpay sets a new standard for diocesan technology by consolidating legacy systems to strengthen data governance and deepen parishioner engagement

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pushpay, the leading provider of church management and engagement technology, today announced a pivotal partnership with the Archdiocese of Detroit. This strategic alliance marks a significant milestone in Catholic digital modernization, as the archdiocese moves to consolidate disparate legacy systems into a unified, enterprise-grade digital ecosystem.

By implementing ParishStaq, Pushpay’s comprehensive platform integrating giving, church management (ChMS), and mobile app solutions, the archdiocese is establishing a new standard for diocesan technology. The initiative is designed to balance standardized data governance with the unique autonomy of individual parishes, ensuring that pastors and staff have the tools necessary to foster vibrant, multigenerational faith communities.

“At Pushpay, we recognize that Catholic parish life is uniquely centered around sacraments, family, and community,” said BJ Ball, General Manager of the Pushpay Catholic Business. “Our collaboration with the Archdiocese of Detroit represents a shared vision to leverage innovative technology as a bridge across multiple generations. By establishing a unified, secure data foundation and delivering robust multilingual support, we are equipping pastors and parish staff with the tools they need to foster vibrant faith communities."

When setting out to identify its future technology partner, the archdiocese sought a solution capable of handling the complexities of large-scale Catholic governance and serving individual, unique communities. ParishStaq was uniquely positioned to meet the requirements of the diocese in several key areas:

• Catholic-Specific Product Design and Sacramental Tracking: ParishStaq provides native sacramental workflows, household-centric tracking, and official certificate generation — features specifically engineered for the unique requirements of Catholic liturgy and record-keeping.
• Enterprise-Grade Data Governance: As part of the migration, ParishStaq consolidates parishioner records across every parish into one system, resolving duplicates along the way. Role-based access gives staff the right level of visibility without compromising parish-level privacy.
• Comprehensive Multilingual Support: To serve the diverse populations of the Midwest, the platform offers user interfaces and mobile apps in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and Polish, supported by live staff training in English and Spanish.
• A Unified Parishioner Journey: Through custom-branded apps, parishioners in Detroit will be able to manage their profiles, register for religious education, and participate in secure online giving through a single, intuitive interface.

“We were looking for a secure, unified platform that would meet the needs of parish ministry, staff collaboration, and parishioner engagement,” said Fr. Timothy Birney, Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia, Archdiocese of Detroit. “This fall, we are happy to be introducing ParishStaq as the standard system for managing parishioner records and sacramental information across all parishes in the archdiocese, with the goal of ensuring greater consistency, accuracy, and security. This ongoing effort is about more than a systems change; it is about strengthening our ability to accompany and serve parishioners with clarity, care, and confidence.”

The Archdiocese of Detroit is the 7th-largest Catholic diocese in the United States by population, serving over 1 million Catholics across six counties and comprising 209 parishes and pastoral centers. The announcement comes on the heels of the Archdiocese of Chicago’s selection of ParishStaq for its 224 parishes and pastoral centers.

The shift toward unified technology reflects a broader trend identified in the 2026 State of Church Tech report, co-published by Barna and Pushpay. The report found that 96% of Catholic parishes surveyed have adopted online or mobile giving, and 77% say tech has improved congregational connection.

More than 1,200 parishes already trust ParishStaq to know their people, with over 5 million sacraments recorded and growing. In joining Chicago, Seattle, Springfield, Nashville, and Madison, the Archdiocese of Detroit is part of a growing movement — one that sets a new standard for diocesan technology and ensures parishes are equipped to foster thriving Catholic communities for generations to come.

To learn more about ParishStaq, visit https://pushpay.com/product/parishstaq/

About Pushpay
Pushpay provides a best-in-class church management system (ChMS), custom community app, and giving solutions to over 14,500 organizations, including more than 1,200 Catholic parishes and multiple dioceses. Committed to the unique needs of the Catholic Church, Pushpay’s ParishStaq platform helps parishes and dioceses connect, engage, and grow their communities. For more information, visit www.pushpay.com.

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