Eight Ave Books Finalists for ACP Awards

Winners, including the book of the year, will be announced in early June. Finalists and their category are: Abide in the Heart of Christ by Fr. Joseph Laramie, S.J., in the inspirational category The Flowing Grace of Now by Macrina Wiederkehr,…

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Phalan Appointed National Director of Family Rosary, Will Oversee CatholicMom.com

Fr. James Phalan, C.S.C., has been appointed national director of Family Rosary, which includes overseeing the day-to-day operations of CatholicMom.com, according to Fr. Willy Raymond, C.S.C., president of Holy Cross Family Ministries. Phalen has…

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Special Edition of Lift Up Your Heart Available at Bulk Cost, Free Shipping

Do you want to find an engaging way to reach “Christmas and Easter Catholics,” while strengthening the spirituality of parishioners who faithfully attend Mass each week? The Ave Maria Press Parish Book Program is a great opportunity to…

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Grady Honored with ACP Hall of Fame Award, Will Retire in Fall

Thomas Grady, chief executive officer and publisher of Ave Maria Press, is being honored with the Association of Catholic Publishers 2020 Hall of Fame Award for his contributions to Catholic publishing. “I cannot think of a person more…

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New Edition of Bestselling Baptism Preparation Book Now Available

The fourth edition of the bestselling booklet Together at Baptism includes texts from the new English translation of The Order of Baptism of Children, which must be used by parishes in the United States beginning on April 12, but may be used as…

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New Ave Explores Looks at Stress, Anxiety, and Mental Health from a Catholic Perspective

The new edition of Ave Explores takes an in-depth look at stress, anxiety, and mental health. In this multimedia series, clinical experts and those who have struggled with mental health issues will help everyday Catholics better understand…

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Ave Explores: Mary Kicks Off Oct. 15; Jeannie Gaffigan Among Contributors

Do you want to better understand Mary’s role in your Catholic faith? Sign up for Ave Explores: Mary. Ave Maria Press’s newest campaign to help everyday Catholics better understand their faith gets under way October 15. Each Tuesday…

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St. Teresa of Avila’s ‘Interior Castle’ to be Featured in Book Club

The Ave Maria Press edition of St. Teresa of Avila’s spiritual classic, Interior Castle: The Classic Text with a Spiritual Commentary, will be the featured book in the Renovaré Book Club from Feb. 3 to March 21, 2020. Interior Castle…

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Ave Maria Press Welcomes New Editorial Director, Director of Finance and Operations

NOTRE DAME, Ind.—Ave Maria Press is pleased to announce the hiring of two executives for its core management team. Daniel Marrs will become vice president and editorial director on August 19. Kyle Marscola is joining Ave as vice president and…

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Witbeck Retires After 30 Years at Ave Maria Press

Mark Witbeck, vice president and director of finance and operations, is retiring after 30 years at Ave Maria Press. Publisher Thomas Grady acknowledged that it was “impossible to summarize adequately the many contributions that Mark has made…

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