Secure your Catholic website with trusted SSL encryption
Protect parishioners, online giving, school tuition payments, and family registrations with 256-bit SSL security from the world's most recognized certificate authorities.
Choose the Right Security Level for Your Organization
Transparent pricing with complete installation assistance included.
Free AutoSSL
INCLUDED FREEAutomated baseline SSL protection included with every Catholic Web Hosting cPanel & VerbumCMS plan.
- Domain Validation (DV)
- Automated 90-Day Auto-Renewals
- 256-Bit Encryption Padlock
- 99.9% Web Browser Compatibility
- Pre-installed on All Accounts
RapidSSL Standard
ESSENTIAL DVFast, affordable single-domain SSL for parish forms, blogs, and standalone ministry sites.
- Domain Validation (DV)
- Issued in 5 Minutes
- 256-Bit Industry Encryption
- $10,000 Warranty Guarantee
- Free Re-issues & Updates
- Free Expert Setup Assistance
GeoTrust Business SSL
RECOMMENDEDOrganization-validated SSL for growing parishes, Catholic schools, and diocesan charities.
- Organization Validation (OV)
- Verified Business Identity
- 256-Bit High-Grade Encryption
- $1,250,000 Warranty Coverage
- GeoTrust Dynamic Trust Seal
- 100% Free Managed Installation
- Priority Catholic Support
DigiCert Enterprise SSL
ENTERPRISEPremium high-assurance certificate for dioceses, health systems, and large Catholic institutions.
- Extended Validation (EV)
- Strict Organization Vetting
- Enterprise 256-Bit Encryption
- $1,500,000 Warranty Coverage
- DigiCert Smart Seal Badge
- Dedicated Security Onboarding
- 24/7 Priority Concierge Support
Essential Security for Catholic Ministries & Businesses
Security is not optional when collecting online donations, tuition, or parish registration data.
Protect Donor & Parishioner Trust
SSL encrypts online offertory, tithing, school tuition payments, and private counseling/prayer requests.
Boost Google & Search Engine Rankings
Google explicitly rewards SSL-encrypted websites with higher search positions and improved visibility.
Eliminate Scary Browser Warnings
Prevent browsers like Chrome, Safari, and Edge from displaying alarming 'Not Secure' warnings to your visitors.
100% Free Managed Installation
Our security team installs and verifies your SSL certificate for you with zero downtime or technical hassle.
Need Automated Free SSL Out-of-the-Box?
Every Catholic Web Hosting account includes 100% free automated SSL certificates for all your domain names, managed continuously with zero maintenance required.
Got Questions About SSL Encryption or Setup?
Do I need to buy an SSL certificate if I host with you?
All Catholic Web Hosting cPanel and VerbumCMS plans include free AutoSSL certificates out-of-the-box! Dedicated SSL certificates (like GeoTrust or DigiCert) are recommended if you require organization validation, warranty protection, or a custom trust seal.
Do you install the SSL certificate for us?
Yes! Our support team handles 100% of the CSR generation, validation, and installation to guarantee zero downtime for your parish or business website.
What is the difference between DV, OV, and EV SSL?
Domain Validation (DV) verifies domain ownership in minutes. Organization Validation (OV) verifies your legal Catholic organization or business entity. Extended Validation (EV) provides the highest level of vetting and warranty coverage.