The Challenge
St. Gabriel's old website had grown confusing over time, with scattered Mass times, outdated ministry pages, and important information buried in long menus and PDFs. Parish staff were fielding the same basic questions every week because people could not easily find answers online.
The Solution
Halo Forge Studio restructured the site around the core tasks parishioners actually come to the site for: Mass and confession times, sacraments, events, and giving. A simplified navigation, clear calls to action, and a calmer visual system made it easier to scan on mobile and desktop. Key sections like Mass times and directions moved to the homepage, while sacraments and ministries received dedicated, scannable pages.
"The digital interface needs to feel exactly like an invitation to prayer—calm, spacious, and completely intentional."
The Outcome
The new website gives St. Gabriel a welcoming, mission‑aligned online presence that feels consistent with the parish's liturgical life. Parishioners can now find Mass times, sacraments, and contact information within a couple of clicks, reducing repeat questions to the office and making it easier for newcomers to take their next step into parish life.