Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State of Texas
Filing #: 806402778 01/21/2026
Document #: 1551388830002
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Certificate of Formation — Nonprofit Corporation
Form 202 — Secretary of State, P.O. Box 13697, Austin, TX 78711-3697
Article 1 — Corporate Name
The filing entity formed is a nonprofit corporation. The name of the entity is:
Catholic Digital Commons
Article 2 — Registered Agent and Registered Office
The initial registered agent is an individual resident of the state whose name is set forth below:
Name: Daniel Hennessy
The business address of the registered agent and the registered office address is:
Street Address: 2009 St Pierre Dr, Carrollton, TX 75006
Consent of Registered Agent: The consent of the registered agent is maintained by the entity.
Article 3 — Management
Management of the affairs of the corporation is to be vested in its board of directors. The number of directors, which must be a minimum of three, that constitutes the initial board of directors and the names and addresses of the persons who are to serve as directors until the first annual meeting or until their successors are elected and qualified are set forth below.
| Director | Address | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor Black | (elided) | Director |
| John R. D’Orazio | (elided) | Director |
| Andrew DeBerry | (elided) | Director |
| Eugenio Zucal | (elided) | Director |
Article 4 — Organization Structure
The corporation will not have members.
Article 5 — Purpose
The corporation is organized for the following purpose or purposes:
The nonprofit corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, educational, and religious purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law).
Specifically, the corporation’s purposes include, without limitation:
- Digital Evangelization and Ecclesiastical Technology: Coordinating the development and dissemination of open-source software, digital standards, and data platforms in support of the Catholic Church’s mission of evangelization and pastoral care.
- Collaboration with Church Institutions: Collaborating with the Holy See, Vatican Dicasteries, national and regional Bishops’ Conferences, dioceses, parishes, and other ecclesial institutions in the collection, structuring, and dissemination of ecclesiastical data, including liturgical, canonical, scriptural, sacramental, and historical information.
- Technology Ethics and Interoperability: Promoting interoperability, transparency, accessibility, and ethical use of technology consistent with Catholic social teaching, the dignity of the human person, and the common good.
- Research and Education: Supporting research, training, education, and community engagement in digital technologies serving the Church’s mission of evangelization, catechesis, and service to the poor and marginalized.
- All Lawful Charitable Purposes: Engaging in any and all other lawful activities permitted under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code that further the Catholic Church’s spiritual and temporal mission.
Supplemental Provisions / Information
A. No Private Inurement: No part of the net earnings of the corporation shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to, its members, directors, officers, or other private persons, except that the corporation shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth above.
B. Political Activity Prohibition: No substantial part of the activities of the corporation shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the corporation shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements), any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office.
C. Prohibited Activities: Notwithstanding any other provision of these articles, the corporation shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (i) by a corporation exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or (ii) by a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code.
D. Dissolution and Distribution of Assets: Upon the dissolution of the corporation, assets shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code. Specifically, upon dissolution, all assets shall be distributed exclusively to:
- The Roman Catholic Church through dioceses, parishes, or other ecclesial entities recognized by the Holy See;
- Catholic charitable organizations that qualify under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and are aligned with the Church’s mission; or
- Other organizations described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code that serve purposes consistent with the Catholic faith and this corporation’s mission.
- Or shall be distributed to the federal government, or to a state or local government, for a public purpose.
No assets shall be distributed to any private individual. Any such distribution shall be determined by the Board of Directors and approved by a court of competent jurisdiction.
Effectiveness of Filing
This document becomes effective when the document is filed by the secretary of state.
Initial Mailing Address
The initial mailing address of the filing entity is:
2009 St Pierre Dr
Carrollton, TX 75006
USA
Organizer
The name and address of the organizer are set forth below.
Daniel Hennessy — (elided)
Execution
The undersigned affirms that the person designated as registered agent has consented to the appointment. The undersigned signs this document subject to the penalties imposed by law for the submission of a materially false or fraudulent instrument and certifies under penalty of perjury that the undersigned is authorized under the provisions of law governing the entity to execute the filing instrument.
Daniel Hennessy
Signature of organizer.
Filed: January 21, 2026 — Office of the Secretary of State of Texas
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