With an estimated net worth of over 30 billion USD, The Catholic Church is a global organization affecting nearly 1.3 billion people worldwide. Given the scope of the Church’s reach and economic impact, this paper aims to identify the dominant business models and management practices of the Catholic Church. The paper opens with a review of academic business research on the Church. Next, a selective and critical evaluation of recent public information is presented. Last, this information is mapped onto contemporary management theories to identify dominant management practices and business models.  The paper concludes with a discussion of future business research on the Church and implications for Catholic Church’s management practitioners.