Catholic Connect vs Catholic Square

Most of us sit next to the same people at Mass every Sunday and never learn their names. Catholic Connect fixes that. It is a simple app for everyday Catholics to get better connected: know the Catholics in your parish, meet people in the same season of life, support Catholic-owned businesses, and show up for each other. The stronger we are together, the more our parishes prosper. MEET CATHOLICS NEAR YOU See a map of Catholics around you. Add your season of life, whether you are raising little ones, parenting teens, a young adult, newlywed, single, engaged, or new to the faith, and meet people who are where you are. YOUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY See what Catholics near you are posting. Share, comment, and pray for each other. Follow your parish, your friends, and Catholic voices worth following. CATHOLIC-OWNED BUSINESSES A directory of Catholic businesses in your city. Hire, shop, and refer within the community. Own a business? Claim your listing. GROUPS, MINISTRIES AND EVENTS Young adults, Bible studies, prayer groups, OCIA, music ministry, and more. Join one, or start the one you wish existed. PRAYER WALL Post an intention and your community prays. Pray for others in return. MASS, CONFESSION AND ADORATION TIMES 30,000+ parishes with Mass times, Confession and Adoration times, office hours, and directions. Find Mass wherever you are, and suggest a correction if something changed. DAILY MASS READINGS Today's readings, in text and audio, in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, and more. PRAYERS The Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, a guide to Confession, and the prayers every Catholic should know. CATHOLIC NEWS The Vatican, your diocese, and your parish, every day. CHAT Private messages and group chats with the people you meet. FOR PARISHES AND GROUP LEADERS Update your parish page, post announcements, invite members to events, and reach parishioners where they already are. Free. Made for Catholics, by Catholics. CATHOLIC CONNECT PRO Optional auto-renewing subscriptions (monthly or yearly) unlock Pro features. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Catholic Connect Terms & Conditions: https://catholicconnect.io/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://catholicconnect.io/privacy-policy/

A Catholic digital town square to discover, connect, and belong. Catholic Square is a new kind of platform: built for faithful community, designed for modern connection. In a noisy and divided world, Catholic Square offers something different — a digital town square where Catholics can rediscover the joy of shared life. Rooted in the richness of the Catholic tradition and built with modern simplicity, the app is structured around its core spaces: Home, Groups, Events, and Market. Home Your all-in-one Catholic community feed — open, inspiring, and always real. The Home tab is your digital parish piazza — a central feed where you can explore what's happening across Catholic Square in real time. Discover trending posts, meaningful reflections, and updates from groups you follow. See highlights from across the platform: groups, parishes, and events. Share your thoughts, photos, prayers, or questions with the broader Catholic community The more you engage, the more personalized your feed becomes. Bit unlike other platforms, Catholic Square doesn't manipulate your attention. The feed reflects authentic activity, not artificial trends. It's community, not control. Groups The heart of community. Join conversations and groups that speak to your life. Topic-based groups like: Faith & Culture Mom's Corner Young Adult Life Books, Podcasts & Resources Ask & Discuss Roommates / Housing / Jobs Works of Mercy Parish-specific groups (e.g. Immaculate Heart of Mary, Our Lady of Lourdes) Direct messaging for members This is where connection happens: daily, freely, and with purpose. Events From digital to real life — see what's happening near you. Browse and RSVP to local Catholic events Discover parish gatherings, young adult socials, speakers, retreats, and more Connect your events to groups, parishes, or causes Post your own events to invite others The Events tab makes it easy to show up, meet others, and grow together. Market Neighbors helping neighbors — post a Need or share an Offer. Post a Need when you're looking for help, prayer, or resources Post an Offer to share your gifts, services, or support Turn works of mercy into real connections nearby The Market makes it easy to give and receive within your community. Whether you're a young adult seeking authentic Catholic friendship, a parent looking for support, a parish leader trying to reach your community, or someone quietly exploring the Church — Catholic Square was built for you. Why now? Millions of Catholics feel disconnected — from their parishes, their peers, and their purpose. Catholic Square bridges that gap with a digital platform designed not to compete with parish life, but to strengthen it. We make it easier to live the Catholic life — together. Why us? Our team is made up of Catholic leaders, digital community builders, and tech professionals. We know how to create vibrant, safe, and meaningful platforms — and we believe the Church deserves one. No noise. No manipulation. Just real Catholic community. Launching in Denver. A local beginning with a big mission.