Parousya-Adalo Case Study

Revitalizing a Melbourne Parish with the Parousya-Adalo Solution

Background: Father Vic, a Catholic Priest from an inner-city parish in Melbourne, Australia, was facing post-COVID challenges in his community. He had two distinct groups of parishioners: office workers attending daily Mass and a diverse group of young people attending Sunday services. Both groups were seeking a seamless and secure way to donate and engage with the Church.

Problem: Father Vic needed a solution to tackle the challenges of restarting the donation program, eliminating paper pew sheets, and providing a "tap and go" experience for his parishioners, while ensuring their privacy.

Solution: Parousya, using their patented Connected Commerce technology, partnered with Adalo's no-code platform to create a custom parish app for Father Vic within 24 hours. This app offered the following features:

1. Personalized notifications upon entering the church

2. Information about the church and its history

3. Access to daily Mass readings without paper

4. Secure, anonymous donations via Apple Pay or Google Pay

Outcome: The Parousya-Adalo solution revitalized Father Vic's parish by providing a user-friendly app that catered to the needs of his diverse community. It not only simplified and secured the donation process but also allowed parishioners to focus on their spiritual journey. The app also enabled engagement with parishioners who couldn't attend Mass in person, allowing them to access daily readings and donate remotely. With their privacy protected, parishioners can now enjoy a seamless and modern church experience.