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Cathedral Letter Concepts to Focus on Serving the Diocesan, Church, Nonprofit Markets

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 17:27:56 GMT

Cathedral Letter Concepts to Focus on Serving the Diocesan, Church, Nonprofit Markets

Rome, NY – Marianne W. Gaige, Cathedral Corporation’s Chairman and CEO, has announced that Cathedral’s Diocesan, Church and Nonprofit Division, including its headquarters and production facility in Rome, New York, and Letter Concepts facility in Berlin, Connecticut, will now be known as Cathedral Letter Concepts.

The organization will continue to serve its nearly 4,000 customers, including more than 40 dioceses, archdioceses and religious orders, more than 3,800 churches of all denominations and a range of nonprofits including higher education institutions, police benefit organizations and social ministries. “We remain committed to serve our foundational diocesan, church and nonprofit customers with print, mail and a range of electronic products and services,” Gaige emphasized.

“Our commitment to serving the Church with cost-efficient, practical solutions as well as excellence in data management, print production and mailing is the foundation of everything we do, and that will continue as we move into a new era with Cathedral Letter Concepts,” said Thomas M. Wilson, Executive Vice President and General Manager.

Cathedral Corporation began in 1916 as a manufacturer of corrugated boxes. Over time, management saw the need to diversify the business, acquiring a company that produced offering envelopes, managed parishioner lists and mailed these offering envelopes directly to parishioners’ homes. Eventually, the paper-board part of the business was sold, and the print and mail business became the strategic focus of the company, which expanded to offer data management services and other kinds of direct mail.

For example, a church mailing of offering envelopes commonly went to only a partial list of parishioners. A personalized direct mail letter to the remainder allowed the church to stay in touch with all parishioners. This strategy helps the church become more financially fit by providing other ways to receive offerings and, just as important, to stay in touch with all parishioners and increase parishioner involvement in the church. This stewardship direct mail program for churches became a proven and effective approach.

As a natural evolution of managing customer data and focusing on member-type groups, Cathedral Corporation started to diversify into other industry segments while still focusing on core competencies including personalized direct mail programs, high-quality production control and exceptional customer service. In so doing, Cathedral acquired companies in Lincoln, Rhode Island, in 1995; Rome, New York, in 1999 and in Orlando, Florida, in 2014, with facilities tailored to produce business communications for member-based organizations such as banks, credit unions, insurance companies, government agencies, healthcare and tolling services.

And in 2021, eager to grow its market share in the church space, Cathedral had acquired Letter Concepts, a Berlin, Connecticut, firm that specialized in personalized direct mail fundraising to Catholic dioceses, archdioceses and parishes nationwide. Co-founded in 1989 by brothers John & Tom Wilson, the firm emphasized cost-effective, error-free production in serving some of the largest dioceses and archdioceses in the country with (arch)bishop’s appeals, capital campaigns and special collections.

With the addition of the Letter Concepts team, Cathedral grew to more than 280 employees at four locations including its Rome headquarters and plants in Rhode Island, Florida and Connecticut. The acquisition of Letter Concepts by Cathedral enabled the corporation to provide all clients with a wider range of communication channel opportunities including:

Database creation by the LC programming department, including housing and updating of client databases.
Personalized, targeted and segmented direct mail, lockbox and data processing services including data entry, check depositing and credit card entry of all campaign returns, including supplying import files to be uploaded daily into each client’s CRM software.
Robust email communications and follow-ups, social media advertising to enhance program results, tracking of mailings to see actual in-home delivery dates, and a thorough analysis of mailing results to allow adjustments during the campaign.

The Cathedral Business Division was acquired in June 2025 by FSSI, a leading California-based provider of print, mail and electronic document outsourcing services. This strategic move allowed change to Cathedral Letter Concepts, still headquartered in Rome, with a concentrated focus on church and nonprofit service. Cathedral Letter Concepts’ strategy remains focused on managing customer data to produce customized direct marketing programs, delivering appeals and campaigns as well as envelope and electronic services, and featuring high-quality production control and exceptional customer service.

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FSSI Acquires Cathedral Business Services Division

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:50:51 GMT

FSSI Acquires Cathedral Business Services Division

Rome, NY - Marianne W. Gaige, Cathedral Corporation’s chairman and CEO, has announced an agreement under which Cathedral’s Business Services Division, encompassing several lines of business including financial services, government, healthcare and tolling services, will be acquired by FSSI, a leading California-based provider of print, mail and electronic document outsourcing services.

“I am delighted that FSSI also has a client-focused culture ingrained in each and every employee. The strategic choice to make our two very similar business organizations one will continue to provide service excellence to our existing customers while offering opportunities for further growth,” Gaige said.

Cathedral Corporation has grown over its nearly 110-year lifespan from a church envelope provider to serve an array of industries, particularly community- and membership-based organizations such as banks, credit unions, healthcare companies, insurance providers, government services and tolling services. Cathedral’s production plants in Lincoln, Rhode Island, and Orlando, Florida, will complement FSSI’s existing facilities in Santa Ana, California, and Coppell, Texas, increasing FSSI’s capacity and geographic reach while strengthening organizational redundancy.

“We're tremendously pleased with this acquisition, which perfectly aligns with FSSI’s long-term vision to expand our presence to the East Coast while delivering enhanced services and support that will benefit both companies’ loyal clients as well as new customers,” said Jennifer Dietz, the CEO of FSSI, adding that clients across the country will gain access to trusted automation and reporting tools and client-facing technologies.

“We're excited to join forces with the talented Cathedral team and share with them the opportunity of employee-ownership,” Dietz added. “FSSI is poised to continue providing innovative print and mail and e-presentment solutions while propelling our business into a new chapter of growth and success.”

Gaige added that Cathedral Corporation’s Diocesan, Church and Nonprofit Division, including its headquarters and production facility in Rome, New York, and Letter Concepts facility in Berlin, Connecticut, will continue to serve its approximately 4,000 customers in the nonprofit arena, including more than 40 dioceses, archdioceses and religious orders, more than 3,800 churches of all denominations and a range of nonprofits including higher education institutions, police benefit organizations and social ministries.

“We remain committed to serve our foundational diocesan, church and nonprofit customers with print, mail and a range of electronic products and services,” Gaige emphasized.

About Cathedral Corporation

Creating opportunity from technological innovation has always been an important part of Cathedral Corporation’s strategy. From its beginnings in 1916, working with the U.S. Postal to supply mailed offering envelopes to its church customers, to today, the company has evolved to meet the changing needs of community- and member-based organizations. Known for providing a personalized experience focused on superior customer service, tailored products and commitment to quality assurance, Cathedral continually excels at positioning its clients for growth.

About FSSI

FSSI is an employee-owned, WBE-certified document outsourcing company that helps businesses maximize their impact and strategic value through highly customizable print, mail, digital and direct mail solutions. Serving the financial, insurance, healthcare and other regulated industries, FSSI is well-versed in the security and data practices necessary to manage confidential customer information and remain compliant. Learn more about FSSI’s capabilities at fssi-ca.com .

Mike Velasquez Named VP for Business, Government Sales for Cathedral

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 20:37:54 GMT

Mike Velasquez Named VP for Business, Government Sales for Cathedral

Rome, NY – Marianne W. Gaige, Cathedral Corporation’s chairman and CEO, has announced that Mike Velasquez, formerly vice president for channel sales for OSG, has been named vice president for business and government sales for Cathedral Corporation.

Velasquez has more than 20 years of progressive experience in direct sales, channel sales and sales management. In 21 years with OSG, he compiled a track record of success in complex solution sales including print and digital services in all areas of customer engagement management.

As part of his responsibilities at OSG, he directed the establishment of an indirect channel sales program in 2009, growing it from zero to more than $12 million, consistently exceeding sales quota objectives and establishing 12 new channel relationships. Prior to his role in developing channel sales, Velasquez served as manager of major accounts, supervising a department responsible for the management of more than 100 existing client relationships and representing $14 million in annual revenue. He previously was a major accounts manager, responsible for managing a base of 25 existing client relationships that generated more than $2.5 million in annual revenues. He began his career with OSG as district sales manager in 2014, a position he held for three years prior to being promoted to major accounts manager. During his tenure with the company, annual revenues grew from $5 million to $650 million.

“Mike’s experience in both direct sales and development of new opportunities for indirect sales is key to his success – as well as Cathedral’s continued success in providing outsourced business communications for both industry and government agencies,” Gaige said. “We welcome his contributions as well as his support of the growth of sales by our team in these areas.”

Velasquez is adept at developing, maintaining and expanding corporate client relationships, particularly in complex solution sales including print and digital services. He is accomplished in new business development strategy, forecasting, budgeting and team leadership.

Velasquez holds a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Indiana University at Indianapolis. He resides in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, and enjoys spending time with his family, the beach, and playing golf when he can find the time.

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Hancock Joins Letter Concepts as Diocesan VP of Sales

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 20:22:57 GMT

Hancock Joins Letter Concepts as Diocesan Vice President of Sales

Berlin, CT – Letter Concepts, a division of Cathedral Corporation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rebecca Hancock as Vice President of Diocesan Sales. In this role, she will focus on expanding archdiocesan and diocesan sales across the United States, as well as growing parish sales in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont. Her responsibilities will include managing sales of annual appeals, capital campaigns, programming services and reporting, gift processing and lockbox services, and increasing offertory and annual collections within dioceses and individual parishes.

Hancock brings nearly 25 years of experience in development, integrated marketing, and communications. Most recently, she served as Director of Annual Giving and Stewardship at the Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts. There, she oversaw an annual giving program that raised over $5 million annually in support of the ministries, programs and apostolates of the Diocese of Fall River, as well as its individual parishes.

"My experience at the Catholic Foundation and serving those in their moments of greatest need across my home diocese, the Diocese of Fall River, instilled in me a deep understanding and appreciation of fundraising within the Catholic Church," Hancock said. "I look forward to continuing this work at Letter Concepts and helping to advance the missions of dioceses and parishes across the nation."

“We are thrilled to welcome Rebecca to our Letter Concepts family. She brings decades of experience as a fundraising and marketing professional, and we look forward to her sharing her talents with all of our clients,” said Executive Vice President Tom Wilson.

Before her tenure at the Catholic Foundation, Hancock managed marketing and development programs at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston Medical Center, Rhode Island Hospital and Brown University. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Regis College and a Master’s degree from Marquette University.

About Letter Concepts

Letter Concepts, a division of Cathedral Corporation, is a leader in providing innovative printing solutions. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has made us a trusted partner for businesses seeking excellence in print communications. For further inquiries, please visit our official website: www.letterconcepts.com

About Cathedral Corporation

Creating opportunities from technological innovation has always been an essential part of Cathedral Corporation’s strategy. Cathedral began working with the U.S. Postal Service in 1916, supplying mailed offering envelopes to its church customers. Throughout its history, the company has grown and evolved to meet the changing needs of member and community-based organizations in the financial services, healthcare, higher education, municipalities and authorities, non-profit organizations, telco and utilities fields with a collection of services including data management, direct mail, print production, digital solutions and fulfillment services. Cathedral prides itself both on the quality of its products and the quality of its relationships. Known for providing a personalized experience focused on superior customer service, tailored products and commitment to quality assurance, Cathedral continually excels at positioning its clients for growth. The company employs more than 280 people and is headquartered in a 60,000-square-foot facility at Griffiss Business and Technology Park in Rome, New York, with additional facilities in Kensington, Connecticut; Holbrook, New York; Lincoln, Rhode Island; and Orlando, Florida. For more information on Cathedral Corporation, please contact Suzanne English at (724) 787-8172 or email her at senglish@cathedralcorporation.com .

Letter Concepts Receives Award of Excellence from Printing Industries of New England

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 17:02:50 GMT

Letter Concepts Receives Award of Excellence from Printing Industries of New England

Berlin, CT - Letter Concepts, a Cathedral company, is proud to announce the receipt of a prestigious “PINE Award of Excellence,” recognizing quality and innovation in the printing industry.

The design prowess of Letter Concepts Creative Director and Art Coordinator, Joann Giambalvo, was instrumental in securing this award. Joann designed the Diocese of Brooklyn’s Court of Honor presentation folder, containing materials designed to share information about the impact of the annual diocesan appeal and the ministries it benefits throughout the diocese, as well as a prayer card. The folder, featuring strong colors and a bold sans serif font, was printed four-color offset. Joann represented Letter Concepts/Cathedral Corporation at the esteemed Printing Industries of New England (PINE) Awards, where Letter Concepts’ work with the Diocese of Brooklyn was recognized.

“Our team’s hard work and creativity were crucial in achieving this milestone,” said Marianne Gaige, chairman and CEO of Cathedral Corporation. “We are incredibly proud of Joann and all our dedicated team members who continue to push the boundaries of excellence in our industry.”

Key Highlights

Award Winner : Recipient along with our client, the Diocese of Brooklyn, of the PINE Award of Excellence.
Talent Acknowledgment : Special recognition for Creative Director and Art Coordinator, Joann Giambalvo.
Industry Recognition : Celebrated at the Printing Industries of New England (PINE) Awards.

About Letter Concepts

Letter Concepts, a division of Cathedral Corporation, is a leader in providing innovative printing solutions. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has made us a trusted partner for businesses seeking excellence in print communications. For further inquiries, please visit our official website: www.letterconcepts.com .

Cathedral Corporation Earns Bronze Award in Sterling Manufacturing Business Excellence Awards in Florida

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 17:02:45 GMT

Cathedral Corporation Earns Bronze Award in Sterling Manufacturing Business Excellence Awards in Florida

Rome, NY – Cathedral Corporation is pleased to announce that the corporation’s Florida location has received a Bronze Award in the Sterling Manufacturing Business Excellence (SMBE) Awards.

The Sterling Council and FloridaMakes collaborate on the SMBE awards to recognize the state's high-performing manufacturers. Companies are judged on several criteria including leadership; strategy; customer engagement; measurement, analysis and knowledge management; workforce empowerment; and effective, efficient operations.

Cathedral was one of only four manufacturers in Florida and Georgia to win an excellence award, selected from among 80 nominees, while two others received a nod for high performance and innovation in operations.

“It is an honor for the Sterling Council to highlight and recognize these six manufacturers. Every day they demonstrated high performance in the Florida and Georgia manufacturing sectors,” said Roland Martinez, chairman of the Sterling Council. “These companies have each undergone an intensive and demanding process assessing their ability to address strategic challenges and align company resources to achieve their mission for enduring success. They represent the best of regional manufacturing. On behalf of The Sterling Council and our regional partners, I congratulate each company for these awards.”

"We are honored to be recognized along with these other impressive manufacturing companies. Our goal at Cathedral is to meet and exceed our customers' expectations. We appreciate the effort of Hillsborough County Tax Collector's Office in nominating us for this distinction," said Marianne W. Gaige, Chairman and CEO, Cathedral Corporation. "We also appreciate the support and resources that FloridaMakes and the Sterling Council continue to offer to the Florida manufacturing sector."

In its nomination, the Hillsborough County Tax Collector's Office said, “As proud partners with Cathedral for seven years, we were honored to nominate them for the 2024 Sterling Manufacturing Business Excellence (SMBE) Award as a high-performing Florida manufacturing company. We chose to nominate Cathedral because they align with our core values of making services more accessible to our customers and the innovative solutions they provide.”

Cathedral’s team accepted the award at the 32nd Annual Sterling Awards Banquet on May 31 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando. To qualify for the award, the Cathedral team welcomed Sterling Council-trained examiners and manufacturing community representatives, who contributed their time and expertise to evaluate all the nominees, including virtual site visits and on-site interviews with managers and employees of each manufacturing finalist.

The Sterling Council celebrated and showcased these companies as they received their awards at the 32nd Annual Sterling Awards Banquet on May 31, at the Hyatt Regency Orlando. They will be featured in plant tours and other activities for sharing best practices to benefit Florida’s manufacturing sector. For more information about the SMBE Award, please visit https://www.floridasterling.com/smbea/ or contact the Sterling Council at SMBEA@thesterlingcouncil.org .

About Cathedral Corporation

Creating opportunities from technological innovation has always been an essential part of Cathedral Corporation’s strategy. Cathedral began working with the U.S. Postal Service in 1916, supplying mailed offering envelopes to its church customers. Throughout its history, the company has grown and evolved to meet the changing needs of member and community-based organizations in the financial services, healthcare, higher education, municipalities and authorities, non-profit organizations, telco and utilities fields with a collection of services including data management, direct mail, print production, digital solutions and fulfillment services. Cathedral prides itself both on the quality of its products and the quality of its relationships. Known for providing a personalized experience focused on superior customer service, tailored products and commitment to quality assurance, Cathedral continually excels at positioning its clients for growth. The company employs more than 280 people and is headquartered in a 60,000-square-foot facility at Griffiss Business and Technology Park in Rome, New York, with additional facilities in Kensington, Connecticut; Holbrook, New York; Lincoln, Rhode Island; and Orlando, Florida. For more information on Cathedral Corporation, please contact Suzanne English at (724) 787-8172 or email her at senglish@cathedralcorporation.com.

Fred Van Alstyne Named Chief Operating Officer of Cathedral Corporation

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 16:02:52 GMT

Fred Van Alstyne Named Chief Operating Officer of Cathedral Corporation

Rome, NY – Marianne W. Gaige, Cathedral Corporation’s chairman and CEO, has announced that Fred Van Alstyne, formerly chief operating officer of Content Critical Solutions, has been named chief operating officer (COO) of Cathedral Corporation.

Skilled in operations management, budgeting, sales and marketing, as well as business development and customer communications, Van Alstyne will be responsible for leadership and oversight of all aspects of production and technology for the corporation, which operates printing plants in four states and serves a wide range of industries, including the arenas of financial services, health care, governmental and utilities, as well as religious and nonprofit organizations.

“Fred brings a wealth of experience in the document outsourcing industry, along with strong leadership skills and a history of embracing innovation,” Gaige said, adding, “I am confident he will guide Cathedral well as we continue our journey through our second century.”

Van Alstyne is also a member of the board of trustees and immediate past president of Imaging Network Group (INg), an international association of service bureaus that provide data management, printing and mailing, and electronic billing and presentment.

“I am excited to join a Company with such a rich history. I am confident that my experience will allow me to set Cathedral Corporation on a strategic path for another 100 years of delivering superior solutions to its customers,” said Van Alstyne.
At Content Critical, Van Alstyne served as a key architect of the company, a provider of technology solutions, process outsourcing and transactional document production services, from the time of its inception in 2010.

A certified public accountant, Van Alstyne previously served as a turnaround consultant for Marotta Gund Budd & Dzera in New York City, prior to the formation of CCS. His previous experience included roles in both mergers and acquisitions consulting and auditing for Arthur Andersen, Ernst & Young, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Deloitte & Touche.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

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Headquartered at its production facility in Rome, New York, Cathedral Corporation also operates production facilities in Holbrook, New York; Orlando, Florida; Lincoln, Rhode Island; and Kensington, Connecticut. Creating opportunity from technological innovation has always been an important part of Cathedral’s strategy. Cathedral began working with the U.S. Postal Service in 1916 supplying mailed offering envelopes to its church customers. Throughout its history, the company has grown and evolved to meet the changing needs of community- and member-based organizations with a collection of services including but not limited to the following: The Essentials® Suite (a specialized set of services developed to handle critical communication needs), data management, direct mail, print production, digital solutions and fulfillment services. Cathedral prides itself not only on the quality of its products, but also the quality of its relationships. Known for providing a personalized experience focused on superior customer service, tailored products and commitment to quality assurance, Cathedral continually excels at positioning its clients for growth.

John Slaney named Chief Technology Officer for Cathedral

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 16:02:45 GMT

John Slaney named Chief Technology Officer for Cathedral

Rome, NY – Marianne W. Gaige, Cathedral Corporation’s chairman and CEO, has announced that John Slaney, formerly chief technology officer of Content Critical Solutions, has been named chief technology officer (CTO) of Cathedral Corporation.

Innovative and goal-driven, Slaney has developed a track record of success in leading technology systems and content management solution organizations, with success in delivering product development and systems integration solutions across multiple business sectors. He serves as a partner to improve business processes, expand market capabilities and drive revenue growth across organizations.

“John has the knowledge and experience to oversee technology innovation and development across the range of industries in which Cathedral competes and among all five operating locations,” Gaige said. “We look forward to his leadership contributions as Cathedral continues to invest in the rapidly changing world of document management and outsourced print and electronic communications.”

At Content Critical, Slaney held responsibility for all aspects of technology infrastructure and programming development. Focused on developing and implementing automated platforms, he provided clients access to user-friendly production controls and custom reporting. His experience will guide the process as Cathedral implements a new corporate-wide enterprise system.

“I look forward to working with the technology teams at Cathedral as we continue to build our product and messaging solutions for the ever-changing needs of markets we serve,” said Slaney, who is based at the Holbrook, New York, facility.

Prior to joining Content Critical, Slaney held a range of roles at Global Document Solutions, where he led the development of innovative document imaging and distribution workflows for major customers, with a focus on leveraging technology and automation to drive efficiency and platform growth.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics and computer science from SUNY Maritime College. He is the proud father of two daughters and enjoys golf and fly fishing with his wife.

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CATHEDRAL PLANS JOB FAIR WEDNESDAY, OCT. 18

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:21:13 GMT

Cathedral Corporation Plans Job Fair Wednesday, Oct. 18

Rome, NY – Cathedral Corporation in the Griffiss Business and Technology Park is offering a one-day Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, at the company’s location, 632 Ellsworth Road, Rome.

Cathedral is hiring for immediate openings for production positions including:

Pitney Bowes Inserter Operators 1 ^st & 2 ^nd Shifts
Laser Print Operators 1 ^st & 2 ^nd Shifts
Inkjet Operators 1 ^st & 2 ^nd Shifts
Offset Print Operator 1 ^st Shift
Envelope Adjuster 2 ^nd Shift

These positions start at $17-plus per hour, depending on experience, with a sign-on bonus and benefits including paid holidays, insurances and a 401 (k) plan. Contact the company at 315-338-0021 or walk in to the fair! Additional position information is at www.Indeed.com/cmp/Cathedral-Corporation/jobs

About Cathedral Corporation

Cathedral Corporation is a trusted provider of marketing, fundraising and financial communications for churches, dioceses, colleges and universities, governmental and nonprofit organizations, healthcare, credit unions and banks. Cathedral prides itself on the quality of its products and the quality of its relationships. Known for providing a personalized experience focused on superior customer service, tailored products, and commitment to quality assurance, Cathedral continually excels at positioning its clients for growth. The company employs more than 265 people and is headquartered in a 60,000 square-foot facility at Griffiss Business and Technology Park in Rome, New York, with additional facilities in Kensington, Connecticut; Holbrook, New York; Lincoln, Rhode Island; and Orlando, Florida.

WALTZ TO CO-HOST BOSTON EVENT WITH PMG

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 16:09:27 GMT

Cathedral’s Waltz and USPS District Manager Rakes Co-Host Boston Event with Postmaster General DeJoy

Rome, NY – Kimberley J. Waltz, vice president for client relations and postal affairs at Cathedral Corporation and a 2023 Postal Customer Council (PCC) Leadership Award winner, will co-host with USPS Massachusetts/Rhode Island District Manager Michael Rakes, the regional PCC Day meeting and celebration featuring the U.S. 75 ^th Postmaster General, Louis DeJoy, as keynote speaker.

DeJoy was appointed Postmaster General and CEO of the United States Postal Service (USPS) in June 2020. He is leading “Delivering for America,” an effort to allow the USPS to fulfill its public service mission and maintain financial sustainability into the future. The event will allow DeJoy to provide an update on his and his management team’s transformation of and vision for the USPS.

“I am honored to have the opportunity to co-host this event representing multiple award winning PCCs. This is a team effort and we are delighted to feature Postmaster General DeJoy as the keynote speaker,” Waltz said. “Our PCC events are a terrific resource, allowing information to be shared between the USPS and its customers, especially business organizations who are the largest users of the postal service. We encourage all postal customers in the region to consider taking advantage of this opportunity to learn more about USPS efforts and provide feedback.”

The meeting, hosted by the Greater Boston, Providence, Western Massachusetts, Southern Connecticut and Northern Connecticut Postal Customer Councils, will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, at the Boston General Mail Facility, 25 Dorchester Ave., Boston, MA 02205.

Also speaking will be industry-leading Postal Center International (PCI) president & CEO Ismael Diaz and Chris Wrenn of local favorite, Sully’s Brand. Information will be provided on USPS Ground Advantage and how this new shipping platform may benefit attendees’ operations.

National and local PCC Leadership Awards will be presented at a recognition ceremony, with vendor resources, networking opportunities and prize giveaways also available. PCC Leadership Awards are presented each year by the Postal Service in recognition of exemplary work to strengthen and grow the PCC network. More than 220 nominations were submitted this year.

Waltz was named the Bronze winner of the PCC Industry Member of the Year in late June. She is the only person ever to have received the honor twice.

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Creating opportunity from technological innovation has always been an important part of Cathedral Corporation’s strategy. Cathedral began working with the U.S. Postal Service in 1916 supplying mailed offering envelopes to its church customers. Throughout its history, the company has grown and evolved to meet the changing needs of community and member-based organizations with a collection of services including but not limited to the following: The Essentials® Suite (specialized set of services developed to handle critical communication needs), data management, direct mail, print production, digital solutions and fulfillment services. Cathedral prides itself not only on the quality of its products, but also the quality of its relationships. Known for providing a personalized experience focused on superior customer service, tailored products and commitment to quality assurance, Cathedral continually excels at positioning its clients for growth.

WALTZ NAMED POSTAL INDUSTRY LEADER FOR 2023

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 18:24:50 GMT

Cathedral Corporation VP for Client Relations and Postal Affairs
Named Postal Customer Council Industry Leader for 2023

Rome, NY – Kimberley J. Waltz, vice president for client relations and postal affairs at Cathedral Corporation, has been named the Postal Customer Council (PCC) Industry Leader Bronze Winner for 2023, according to the United States Postal Service.

On June 29, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) recognized Postal Customer Councils (PCCs) throughout the nation for their outstanding achievements and innovations in 2023, and announced winners of the PCC Leadership Awards during an event held at Postal Service Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

“Kim’s extensive experience and expertise in the mailing industry has been invaluable not only to Cathedral, but also to other postal service customers through her service on the Postmaster General’s Mailers Technical Advisory Committee (MTAC) and on the Coalition for a 21st Century Postal Service,” known as C21, said Marianne Gaige, chairwoman and CEO of Cathedral Corporation. “We are grateful for her continued service throughout the postal community.”

PCCs are a grassroots network that provide a local channel for USPS business mailers and the Postal Service to continue building upon their relationships so they can increase the use of mail and work on solving concerns and challenges together. These relationships provide a means to share best mailing and shipping practices, as well as give PCCs around the country opportunities to connect and learn from each other.

PCC Leadership Awards are presented each year by the Postal Service in recognition of exemplary work to strengthen and grow the PCC network. More than 220 nominations were submitted this year.
Waltz, representing the Postal Customer Council of Providence, Rhode Island, was honored with the PCC Industry Leader Bronze Award. She is the only person ever to twice receive the honor.

Waltz, who has held her current position at Cathedral for the past 14 years, has amassed more than 35 years’ experience in the mailing industry. She has been nationally recognized by the United States Postal Service (USPS) for her leadership within the mailing community and is the current National Industry Co-Chair of the AIM (Areas Inspiring Mail) Group. She is a member of the Postmaster General’s Mailers Technical Advisory Committee and on the Executive Committee for the Providence, R.I. Postal Customer Council. She is the postal liaison for the Imaging Network Group (ING), representing the organization at MTAC and on the Coalition for a 21 ^st Century Postal Service (C21).

Waltz has been a key supporter of the Postal Customer Council Program, serving on the USPS National PCCAC Advisory Committee for several years, including holding the position as National Industry Co-Chair from 2006-2008. She is a member of CISA’s EISCC ballot paper workgroup helping support seamless election mail throughout the country, and has been a frequent presenter at the National Postal Forum and numerous Postal Customer Councils around the country, along with presenting at national business organizations and conferences. She is one of the three founding members of the Leaders Connect program, a mentoring platform for identifying and educating new leadership for the Industry. She is the former president of the Offering Envelope Association and has received several achievement awards.

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Cathedral Corporation Employees Donate to Local Charities

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 23:18:14 GMT

The employees of Cathedral Corporation headquartered in Rome, NY, dress down during Jeans Day with the additional motivation of giving back to their community. Every Friday, the workers at the company located at Griffiss Business Park participate by donating to the Jeans Day Fund with the incentive of being able to dress down for the day. In addition, local non-profit organizations benefit from the donated funds.

Since the beginning of the Jeans Day campaign in 2014, the employees have given away nearly $9,000 dollars to local non-profit organizations. Some organizations that have benefitted include Mercy Flight Central, Spring Farm Cares, Feed Our Vets, and Abraham House, which Cathedral employees choose.

Cathedral Corporation in Rome is Hiring Numerous New Positions

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 15:17:40 GMT

Cathedral Corporation in the Griffiss Business and Technology Park in Rome, New York, is seeking to fill six positions. The positions range from production jobs and shift supervisor to client relations manager. In addition, training is available for some immediate positions that urgently need to be filled.

The company offers extensive benefits packages to its employees, including health and life insurance plans, retirement plans with 401(k) matching, and generous paid time off. Additionally, there is a signing bonus being offered.

To apply for a position, please get in touch with George Mierek, Director of Human Resources, Cathedral Corporation, 632 Ellsworth Road, Rome, NY 13441. The email address for Human Resources is hrdept@cathedralcorporation.com .

About Cathedral Corporation

Creating opportunities from technological innovation has been an essential part of Cathedral Corporation’s strategy. Cathedral began working with the U.S. Postal Service in 1916, supplying mailed offering envelopes to its church customers. The company has grown and evolved to meet the changing needs of member and community-based organizations in a collection of services including but not limited to the following: The Essentials® Suite (specialized set of services developed to handle critical communication needs), data management, direct mail, print production, digital solutions, and fulfillment services. Cathedral prides itself on the quality of its products and the quality of its relationships. The company employs more than 265 people and is headquartered in a 60,000-square-foot facility at Griffiss Business and Technology Park in Rome, New York, with additional facilities in Connecticut, Holbrook, New York, Rhode Island, and Florida.

Cathedral Corporation is an equal-opportunity employer.

Cathedral Corporation is Finalist for 2022 Sterling Manufacturing Business Excellence Awards in Florida

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 20:38:06 GMT

Cathedral Corporation is pleased to announce that they are one of 23 manufacturing companies in a field of over 160 nominees selected as finalists for the Sterling Manufacturing Business Excellence (SMBE) Awards.

The Sterling Council and FloridaMakes collaborate on the SMBE awards to recognize the state's high-performing manufacturers. Companies are judged in several criteria categories: leadership, strategy, customers, measurement, analysis and knowledge management, workforce, and operations. Cathedral's client, Hillsborough County Tax Collector's Office, nominated Cathedral, saying, "Cathedral is an invaluable supplier to us at the Hillsborough County Tax Collector's Office. Their ability to merge complex monthly data into our county template to create personalized registration renewals and parking permit applications is an important process and impacts our reputation. Cathedral's programming, data processing, printing and mailing services all help us meet and exceed our customer requirements. Cathedral also CASS certifies our data to obtain the lowest possible postage rates and increase deliverability. This increases our community members’ satisfaction and reduces tax dollar spending. In addition, Cathedral prepares Statistical Reports which support our continuous improvement processes in reducing waste and rejections and promoting change initiatives."

"We are honored to be a finalist along with these other impressive manufacturing companies. Our goal at Cathedral is to meet and exceed our customers' expectations. It is gratifying to have Hillsborough County Tax Collector's Office nominate us for this distinction," said Marianne W. Gaige, Chairman and CEO, Cathedral Corporation. "We also appreciate the support and resources that FloridaMakes and Sterling Council continue to offer to the Florida manufacturing sector."

About Cathedral Corporation

Creating opportunities from technological innovation has always been an essential part of Cathedral Corporation’s strategy. Cathedral began working with the U.S. Postal Service in 1916, supplying mailed offering envelopes to its church customers. Throughout its history, the company has grown and evolved to meet the changing needs of member and community-based organizations in Financial Services, Healthcare, Higher Education, Municipalities and Authorities, Non-profit Organizations, Telco, and Utilities with a collection of services including but not limited to the following: The Essentials® Suite (specialized set of services developed to handle critical communication needs), data management, direct mail, print production, digital solutions, and fulfillment services. Cathedral prides itself on the quality of its products and the quality of its relationships. Known for providing a personalized experience focused on superior customer service, tailored products, and commitment to quality assurance, Cathedral continually excels at positioning its clients for growth. The company employs more than 265 people and is headquartered in a 60,000 square-foot facility at Griffiss Business and Technology Park in Rome, New York, with additional facilities in Kensington, Connecticut; Holbrook, New York; Lincoln, Rhode Island; and Orlando, Florida. For more information on Cathedral Corporation

Cathedral Corporation Announces Promotion of Elizabeth Rousseau to VP of Human Resources

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 21:49:27 GMT

Cathedral Corporation is pleased to announce the promotion of Elizabeth (Liz) Rousseau to Vice President of Human Resources.

Rousseau will lead Cathedral’s human resources function, including talent acquisition and management, organizational effectiveness, compensation and benefits, and compliance. She will report to Cathedral’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Marianne W. Gaige and become a member of the leadership team which develops the company’s strategic and operating plans.

“People and culture are critical to the success of our team and our customers,” said Marianne W. Gaige, “Liz’s extensive industry experience and leadership skills will be invaluable as we continue to enhance and build our company, attract and retain top talent, and provide superior customer service and tailored products.”

Liz has served more than 10 years with Letter Concepts, which was acquired by Cathedral Corporation in June 2021. She brings experience in office management and employee relations and has been a licensed insurance agent for more than 25 years. Additionally, her responsibilities included the development, implementation, and administration of employee benefits as well as the commercial insurance needs of businesses.

Liz and her husband, Fran, reside in Wolcott, Connecticut, and together have three grown children and one granddaughter. Liz is very personable and easy to talk with. She prides herself on being accessible to employees and working to find solutions for better employee relations, benefits and communication.

About Cathedral Corporation

Recognized in the industry for on-time and error-free performance, Cathedral Corporation has more than 100 years of experience in providing Catholic churches and dioceses with stewardship support for their mission and ministry. The company employs more than 220 people and is headquartered in a 60,000-square-foot facility at Griffiss Business and Technology Park in Rome, New York, with additional facilities in Holbrook, New York, Lincoln, Rhode Island, Orlando, Florida, and now Kensington, Connecticut.

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