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Ave Maria Press

Ave Maria Press

Book and Periodical Publishing

Notre Dame, IN 6,610 followers

A leader in Catholic book publishing and a ministry of the United States Province of Holy Cross.

About us

Ave Maria Press has been in continuous business since 1865, when the visionary Holy Cross priest Edward Sorin, who had founded the University of Notre Dame twenty-three years earlier, started the Ave Maria magazine. Father Sorin’s goal was to produce a magazine honoring Mary, focusing on Catholic families, and showcasing the best American Catholic writing. Despite discouragement from naysayers who didn't believe it could be done, Sorin launched his magazine. In a daring move for his era, he soon turned the reins over to a woman, Sister Angela Gilespie, a nurse veteran of the Civil War. The Ave Maria grew quickly, and by the turn of the twentieth century, it was the most popular English-language Catholic magazine in the world. During the 105-year run of the Ave Maria, the Press also published books and pamphlets, a program it began to develop more fully in the 1960s. When declining circulation forced the magazine to cease publication in 1970, book publishing was pushed into high gear. Over the years, Ave Maria Press has published such important Catholic authors as Joseph Champlin, Tom Corcoran, Thomas Green, Edward Hays, Lisa Hendey, Francis MacNutt, Thomas Merton, Henri Nouwen, Christine Valters Paintner, Michael Pennock, Joyce Rupp, Mother Teresa, Michael White, Robert Wicks, and Macrina Wiederkehr. Now established as a major Catholic book publisher and still under the ownership of the United States Province of the Congregation of Holy Cross, Ave Maria Press is home to Sorin Books, Forest of Peace, Christian Classics, and Spiritual Book Associates, a book club. It perpetuates Fr. Sorin's vision to honor Mary and provides an important outlet for good Catholic writing. Ave Maria is also recognized as a leader in publishing Catholic high school religion textbooks, parish resources, and books on prayer and spirituality.

Industry
Book and Periodical Publishing
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Notre Dame, IN
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
1865
Specialties
Catholic Textbooks, Catholic Books, Spiritual Books, Prayer Books, and Catholic Publishing

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  • Discover the Timeless Wisdom of Thomas Merton This freshly designed, beautifully curated collection draws from Thomas Merton’s most lyrical and prayerful writings, offering a rich resource for daily prayer and contemplation that embraces the ancient monastic tradition of “praying the hours.” A Book of Hours draws from Thomas Merton’s rich writings and blends elements of Christian liturgy to guide both personal and communal prayer, including: ◾ Verses, hymns, and antiphons ◾ Psalms, canticles, and litanies ◾ Readings and responsories for lectio divina ◾ Exhortations and meditations Take 10% OFF with code MERTON10. Order now at avemariapress.com.

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  • NEW! How to Interpret Your Desires and Hear God’s Voice ⛰️ In Adventure Awaits, speaker, television personality, and host of the Called and Caffeinated podcast Stacy Sumereau takes readers on an eye-opening journey beyond the glitz and glamor of the stage. Through her candid reflections and personal stories, Stacey reveals how her deepest dreams, once thought to be the pinnacle of fulfillment and success, actually led her to a far richer discovery: a relationship with God. This book provides transformative tools for growth. You’ll learn about: 🙏 Letting God’s work break in 🙏 Discovering how God speaks through current opportunities. 🙏 Seeing God in your story 🙏 Letting go in trust Perfect for young adults, new moms, discerning adults, youth groups, book clubs, and more! ORDER now at avemariapress.com.

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  • 🚨 HUGE GIVEAWAY! 🚨 We’re SO excited to share that we have a NEW website complete with one-step checkout, product wishlists, customer reviews, and more! To celebrate, we've curated a gift basket full of amazing prizes, including: 🎉 Stanley Iceflow Bottle 16 oz. 🎉 Kindle Gen 11/ 16 GB 🎉 Ave Catholic Notetaking Bible (Imitation Leather) 🎉 15+ bestselling books from Ave Maria Press! TO ENTER: ⚪️ Follow @avemariapress on Instagram. ⚪️ Fill out the entry form by 11:59 ET on April 8. 🛑 Giveaway closes April 8 at 11:59 PM ET. TERMS & CONDITIONS: Only open to legal residents of the continental United States ages 18 or older. Please visit the entry link in @avemariapress bio to read our terms & conditions in full. ENTER NOW: https://buff.ly/eJEsY3S . #catholicchurch #newwebsite #catholicjobs #christianjobs #christianmarketing #catholic #catholiclife #catholicnews #christiannews #giveaway #catholicgiveaway #christiangiveaway #catholicbooks #christianbooks

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  • NEW! 7 Meditations on Mary, Mother of God In A Fierce and Tender Love, bestselling author, speaker, and theologian Timothy P. O’Malley invites us to contemplate Mary, as a model of tenderness, hope, and renewal, and as the Church’s first and preeminent disciple. You’ll reflect on seven thoughtful meditations on Mary’s life: ✨ The Immaculate Conception as a model of true freedom ✨ The Annunciation as the wisdom to trust God ✨ The Visitation as a source of enduring hope ✨ The Incarnation as the revolution of tenderness ✨The Seven Sorrows, showing us how she walks with us in suffering ✨ Mary’s motherhood of the Church, calling us to deeper discipleship ✨ The Assumption as a glimpse of our own future victory in Christ Take 10% OFF with code FIERCE10. Order now at avemariapress.com.

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  • 👨👩👦 NEW EPISODE 🙏 Join host Oscar Rivera as he sits down with Catholic author and media evangelist, Allison Gingras, to talk about marriage, family, and the boldness of saying "yes" when God calls you into the unexpected. Allison shares her powerful journey of surrender and trust, which led her all the way to China to adopt a specific child. We also explore the beauty of the Sacrament of Marriage, how God guides couples, and the importance of open communication in following his lead! . 🎧 LISTEN NOW: https://lnkd.in/gWWtHap3

  • ❤️🔥 The wounds we carry can leave us feeling fractured, but God’s love has the power to restore and heal. In this new podcast episode, Brya Hanan, author and licensed marriage and family therapist, shares how Lent invites us to pause, reflect, and tend to the weeds in the garden of our hearts. Discover how embracing vulnerability before the Lord can open the door to his abundant and limitless love. LISTEN NOW: https://lnkd.in/gWG7Y5b7

  • Lent: Week Four 🌿 In the Fourth Week of Lent, Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN, invites us to reflect on the subtle but powerful temptation to let our busy lives crowd out our relationship with God. This is a common challenge, yet one we are called to resist with vigilance. Amid the distractions and demands of daily life, we must remember a profound truth—Christ’s heart burns with longing for us. He desires nothing more than to: 🕊️ draw close to us 🕊️ walk with us 🕊️ fill our lives with his peace and presence As Christians, our faith calls us beyond intellectual assent—it calls us to genuine love and care for Christ! 🎥 WATCH the full video now on the Ave Maria Press YouTube Channel. https://buff.ly/7euSM82 . #Catholic #catholicchurch #catholicism #christianity #christian #catholicbooks #lent #christian #catholicbooks #lent #christianbooks #catholiclife #catholicfamily #Lent #relationships

  • Join us in our mission to set hearts on fire for Christ! ❤️🔥 We’re looking for amazing people who want to bring their talents and passion to an incredible mission. Is that you? 👀 We’re looking for skilled and motivated professionals for the following open positions: ❤️🔥 eCommerce Specialist ❤️🔥 Part-Time Executive Assistant Learn more and apply now: https://buff.ly/EjIkygH . #werehiring #companyculture #catholicjobs #christianjobs #catholic #catholicchurch #christian #christianchurch #catholiclife #christianlife #catholicism

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  • 🚨 HUGE GIVEAWAY! 🚨 We’re SO excited to share that we have a NEW website complete with one-step checkout, product wishlists, customer reviews, and more! To celebrate, we've curated a gift basket full of amazing prizes, including: 🎉 Stanley Iceflow Bottle 16 oz. 🎉 Kindle Gen 11/ 16 GB 🎉 Ave Catholic Notetaking Bible (Imitation Leather) 🎉 15+ bestselling books from Ave Maria Press! TO ENTER: ⚪️ Follow @avemariapress on Instagram. ⚪️ Fill out the entry form by 11:59 EDT on April 8. 🛑 Giveaway closes April 8 at 11:59 PM EDT. TERMS & CONDITIONS: Only open to legal residents of the continental United States ages 18 or older. Please visit the entry link to read our terms & conditions in full. ENTER NOW: https://lnkd.in/gPfBzAev . #catholicchurch #newwebsite #catholicjobs #christianjobs #christianmarketing #catholic #catholiclife #catholicnews #christiannews #giveaway #catholicgiveaway #christiangiveaway #catholicbooks #christianbooks

  • NEW EPISODE! Brokenness Meets Mercy: A Raw Lenten Chat with Fr. Josh Johnson and Katie McGrady In this new Ave Explores episode, Fr. Josh sits down with Katie to discuss: 🙏 the value of making a good confession in Lent 🙏 spending time praying about conversion and brokenness 🙏 what it’s like to hear confessions as a priest, in the confessional LISTEN now: https://lnkd.in/gpgQ9jCF

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