In today’s Church, one of the most important — yet overlooked — responsibilities is ensuring that sacramental records are accurate, accessible, and secure. These records are not just paperwork; they are the living history of our faith journeys, marking baptisms, confirmations, marriages, and more.
Enter CaDRIS (Catholic Data and Records Information Systems), a cloud-based platform designed to help dioceses and parishes modernize the way they manage sacramental information.
Who Is CaDRIS?
CaDRIS was founded in New Jersey with a mission to help the Church better serve the faithful by improving how sacramental data is stored and shared. In a world where people frequently move between parishes, CaDRIS ensures that no matter where someone goes, their spiritual history follows.
With built-in tools for compliance, data protection, and cross-parish access, CaDRIS helps dioceses meet Canon Law obligations while preparing for the future.
The Power of a Network
What’s truly exciting is the growing interest from dioceses to form regional networks . By adopting a shared system, these dioceses can:
- Ensure consistency and compliance across parish offices
- Simplify sacramental research and verification
- Prevent duplicate or lost records
- Foster stronger collaboration between parishes
And in an age where digital transformation is reshaping nearly every other aspect of life, this collaborative approach ensures the Church isn’t left behind.
A Smarter Financial Approach
We believe transformation should never be cost-prohibitive. That’s why CaDRIS offers an innovative financial model: the more dioceses that join, the more the cost decreases for everyone. It’s our way of investing in the future of the Church and rewarding early adopters.
Why Now?
The time has come to move away from aging paper systems, spreadsheets, and siloed tools. By creating a unified digital system, dioceses can ensure they are faithfully recording and protecting each person’s spiritual legacy — from baptism to burial.
With CaDRIS, the Church has an opportunity to embrace a modern, mission-driven solution to one of its most essential responsibilities.
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