When did acs technologies buy parish data system? In 2004, ACS Technologies® purchased Parish Data System keeping it as a separate brand and continuing its development. For example, we introduced a couple new diocesan solutions: PDS DioOffice and PDS DioView.What is parish data system? Parish Data System™ (PDS) was founded in 1978 by Father Michael Boyle, Roseanne Trombley, and Joseph Gordon to meet the real-world needs of the Church. These were our DOS days. PDS expanded rapidly from just the original PDS Census/Contribution program. PDS Journal, PDS Facility Scheduler, PDS Ledger/Payables, and PDS Foccus programs were released.What is pds for parishes? For parishes, everyone is a part of the team: pastoral care, staff, parishioners, and volunteers. Offering ways to connect your parishioners, track the Sacraments, or help staff do their jobs better, PDS™ is a parish management software solution designed to help your community grow spiritually.How do i use the pds catholic directory? Use the PDS Catholic Directory feature to automatically compile all your facility’s information and statistical data to quickly generate your report for The Official Catholic Directory™ (with which PDS has no affiliation). Add the optional PDS Sacramental Register™ feature for a searchable electronic database of all your sacramental records.