About
Maris Stella Labs is a Catholic web and app studio serving religious communities— sisters, brothers, and priests (including convents and monasteries). I’m Duncan Haywood. I help communities increase donations, reduce administrative burdens, and honor their charism— through thoughtfully designed, fast, and secure websites and tools.
Approach
Clear scope, simple tools, and reliable care after launch.
Focus
Donation growth, stewardship, and respectful workflows.
Personal Why
I’m a Catholic benefactor who actively supports 25+ Catholic organizations—especially convents and monasteries. I want to help these communities receive more donations so they can meet their needs with dignity and peace.
Areas of Focus
- Donation-first websites
- Giving platform integrations (Stripe, Donorbox)
- Performance + accessibility
- Ecommerce for monastery goods
- Retreats & vocations flows
- Newsletters
- Custom software (on request)
Availability
Open for new projects and consultations.