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College of St. Thomas More: 60 credit hours for ‘Great Books’ and theology courses SAN FRANCISCO, June 28, 2011 – Beginning Sept. 1 with the 2011 Fall term, Ignatius Press and the online Angelicum Academy will assist the College of St. Thomas More to provide the first comprehensive Great Books education offered online by any college. In addition to 48 credit hours in Great Books offerings, Ignatius Press Founder/Editor Fr. Joseph Fessio will teach 12 credit … [Read more...]
TOTOWA, N. J. — This year the Catholic Book Publishing Corporation is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its founding by John V. Cavalero on 12th Street in New York City in 1911. Orphaned through a tragic car accident and equipped with only a fifth-grade education, Cavalero grew the company with the help of many family members, including brothers George and Louis. Under their direction and hard work, Catholic Book Publishing prospered in the printing and … [Read more...]
To commemorate his beatification on May 1, New Catholic Books & Media looks at many of the new books on the life, ministry and papacy of Blessed John Paul II. Just released by Pauline Books & Media is "Blessed John Paul II: Be Not Afraid." Written for children ages 9-12, the book is from the Encounter the Saints Series and tells the story of the man whose message to the world throughout his pontificate was "Do not be afraid." As the publisher writes, this is a … [Read more...]
From the Publisher: Brother Jerome selected in the Books for Young People category Author Fr. Dominic Garramone, OSB, to accept award at 62nd annual Christopher Awards ceremony May 19 ST. LOUIS, MO- "Brother Jerome and the Angels in the Bakery," authored by Fr. Dominic Garramone, OSB, and illustrated by Richard Bernal, has been selected to receive a Christopher Award in the Books for Young People category. Fr. Dominic, as he is known from his public television … [Read more...]
SAN FRANCISCO, March 28, 2011 – After debuting as an instant bestseller, Jesus of Nazareth: Holy Week has moved to No. 5 on the April 3 New York Times bestseller list. The book also made the bestseller lists published by The Wall Street Journal and “Publisher’s Weekly.” Pope Benedict XVI’s second volume on Christ’s life was released worldwide March 10 and covers the last week of Jesus’ earthly life – from his entrance into Jerusalem to his resurrection … [Read more...]
NEW YORK, NY—Oxford University Press Inc. (OUP—USA) is proud to announce the publication of its Catholic resources in the Revised Edition of the New American Bible translation. The first major amendment to the New American Bible translation in twenty years, this long-awaited edition features the first update of the Old Testament since 1970 as well as a complete revision of the Psalter. “We are excited to be able to make the New American Bible Revised Edition … [Read more...]
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Here is a selection of recent releases that might be suitable for your spiritual reading during Lent: "Wondrous Encounters: Scripture for Lent" by Richard Rohr. St. Anthony Messenger Press (Cincinnati, 2011). 143 pp., $8.99. "The Hidden Gifts of Helping: How the Power of Giving, Compassion and Hope Can Get Us Through Hard Times" by Stephen G. Post. Jossey-Bass (San Francisco, 2011). 200 pp., $19.95. "Grace Abounds: A Call to Awaken and Renew … [Read more...]
Catholic book publishers are busy harvesting a new crop of spring books, shipping fresh products every week to your bookstore’s shelves. We hope you will visit your Catholic bookstore soon and take this publication along as your guide to new and best-selling books. In his new book “Jesus of Nazareth: Holy Week From the Entrance Into Jerusalem To The Resurrection,” (Ignatius Press, 315 pages, $24.95, available March 10) Pope Benedict XVI challenges readers to … [Read more...]
Your church is eligible to receive a free single subscription to New Catholic Books & Media. Each quarterly issue is filled with information about new books, author … [Read more...]
