Your Message Deserves to Be Heard

Reaching your people now takes more than just clicking Send.

Your mission matters and so does your message. With changing email and texting regulations, many Catholic organizations unknowingly send communications that never reach their audience.

Whether it’s a parish update, ministry reminder, or event announcement, your communication is only effective if it’s delivered – and these days, delivery isn’t guaranteed without the right tools and protections in place.

You Can't Evangelize from the Spam Folder

Right now, inboxes are more crowded and more heavily guarded than ever. With Connect, we take care of setting up and managing security tools so your message is recognized, trusted, and delivered. 

You focus on your ministry—we’ll handle the inbox.

In 2024, major providers like Google and Yahoo began requiring all bulk email senders (including churches and nonprofits) to meet stricter authentication standards; Microsoft followed in early 2025.And this isn’t just about email! Text messaging has new rules, too. U.S. carriers now require churches and nonprofits to register their sender information before they can send messages from a local number. It’s called A2P 10DLC, and it’s required as of February 2025.

eCatholic’s Connect was Built for Exactly This Moment

We designed Connect to help Catholic organizations communicate with confidence…no technical expertise required!

Here’s how Connect helps ensure your message gets delivered:

• Send emails from your own domain name (e.g., [email protected] instead of [email protected])
• SPF, DKIM, and DMARC setup is handled for you
• Send text messages from your own dedicated, local phone number
• Automatic compliance with email and texting regulations
• Hands-on help from our Onboarding and Support teams

Text Messaging that Builds Trust

Texting is a powerful tool for Catholic outreach—and with Connect, you can reach your members via email, SMS, or both. Messages sent via SMS include a direct link to the full message, making it easier than ever for people to stay connected without missing important information.

Connect supports text messaging through a Twilio-powered add-on, which includes:

• A dedicated 10-digit phone number (local to your area, within the U.S.)
• Required A2P 10DLC registration handled for you
• Improved message delivery and speed
• Lower risk of filtering or blocks from carriers

If your Catholic organization is a registered nonprofit, you may be eligible for reduced carrier fees, discounted Twilio rates, and other delivery advantages through Twilio's Impact Access Program. These include improved deliverability, higher throughput, and even a one-time credit. Learn more!

Note: Twilio is a trusted third-party provider that powers text delivery in Connect, which helps ensure your number is properly registered and your texts get delivered.

Your Mission is Too Important to be Missed

Your Catholic organization’s digital presence is more than just a website: it’s a tool for evangelization. 

Through your bundle (which includes your eCatholic Website, Online Giving, Connect, and more!), you’re equipped with everything you need to communicate clearly, build trust, and reach people where they are.

By helping ensure your messages are authenticated, compliant, and actually delivered, Connect protects your voice in a noisy digital world. Now your team can make every message more impactful—whether that’s a parish update, school reminder, or stewardship appeal.

At its heart, the Church’s mission is to proclaim the Gospel. Today, that means making sure important messages don’t just leave your outbox, they reach inboxes and hearts. Connect helps your ministry stay visible, trustworthy, and connected in this new era of digital communication.

Ready to make sure your message gets delivered, every time?
Contact our team to learn how to include or activate Connect as part of your eCatholic bundle.
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