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Ave Maria Press to Publish The Ave Catholic Notetaking Bible in Two Editions in March 2021

First Foray into Bible Publishing for the Holy Cross Apostolate NOTRE DAME, Ind.—Ave Maria Press is thrilled to announce that it will publish The Ave Catholic Notetaking Bible in two editions in 2021. This will be the first Bible in Ave’s 155-year history and the only Bible on the market with comprehensive cross-references to the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Beautifully designed hardcover and imitation leather editions of The Ave Catholic Notetaking Bible will be available in March 2021. “The decision to publish a Bible stems from the heart of who we are as an apostolate of the Congregation of Holy Cross, United States Province of Priests and Brothers,” said Karey Circosta, publisher and CEO of Ave Maria Press. “Our mission is to be educators in the faith and to make God known, loved, and served in publishing Catholic resources for schools, parishes, and individuals. We are excited to share such an important resource with the faithful.” The Ave Catholic Notetaking Bible will use the trusted, elegant, and reliable Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition. The text will be clear and readable with wide margins for notetaking and journaling, making this a Bible that is perfect for both men and women. The Ave Catholic Notetaking Bible will include essays by Mark Hart, chief information officer and executive vice president of Life Teen; Sarah Christmyer, codeveloper and founding editor of The Great Adventure Catholic Bible study program; John Bergsma, theology professor at Franciscan University of Steubenville; Anthony Pagliarini, assistant professor of theology at the University of Notre Dame; and Bible Study Evangelista Sonja Corbitt. The engaging and useful features of The Ave Catholic Notetaking Bible will enrich the experience of reading and reflecting on the Word of God.   Ave Maria Press was founded by Fr. Edward Sorin, C.S.C., in 1865 and is recognized as a leader in publishing Catholic high school religion textbooks, parish resources, and books on prayer and spirituality. Ave Maria Press is a ministry of the Congregation of Holy Cross, United States Province of Priests and Brothers.   View this press release as a pdf.

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Circosta Named Publisher, CEO of Ave Maria Press

Karey Circosta has been named publisher and chief executive officer of Ave Maria Press, effective August 31, 2020. Circosta will succeed Tom Grady, who is retiring after fifteen years at Ave. Circosta is the eleventh publisher, third layperson, and first woman to serve in the role in the organization’s 155-year history. “The Board of Directors of Ave Maria Press is excited to have Karey Circosta take on the role of CEO and publisher. She has proven herself as a long-time member of the leadership team of Ave and as associate publisher and director of sales and marketing. In addition to her wide variety of skills and accomplishments, she brings a great devotion to Ave’s Catholic and Holy Cross mission of making God known, loved, and served,” said Rev. Anthony V. Szakaly, C.S.C., chairman of the board. Rev. William M. Lies, C.S.C., provincial superior of the Congregation of Holy Cross, United States Province of Priests and Brothers, also lauded Circosta’s experience and her commitment to the ministry of Holy Cross. “Karey brings talent and enthusiasm as well as vast knowledge and extensive experience to this important apostolate of the U.S. Province,” Lies said. “Ave is an integral part of Holy Cross's service to the Church and the life of faith and I know that Karey will help see that this important ministry continues to flourish. We look forward to Karey’s contributions for many years to come.” Circosta said she will continue the course set by Grady as Ave moves forward. “I am honored and extremely grateful to the Ave Maria Press board of directors, Fr. Lies, and the Holy Cross Provincial Council for selecting me as the next publisher at Ave,” she said. “I’ve been very fortunate to have worked for and been mentored by Tom Grady these last fifteen years, and while I have huge shoes to fill and we will all miss Tom tremendously, I am dedicated to making sure we continue the work and direction we have been under during Tom’s leadership as well as advancing the Press and our mission in the years to come.” Grady said Circosta has fearlessly tackled new challenges and responsibilities over the years. “I couldn’t be more delighted at the news that my long-time friend and colleague will become Ave Maria Press’s next publisher. I have known and worked with Karey for more than fifteen years, and I’ve watched in admiration as she has fearlessly tackled new challenges and embraced new responsibilities within the organization,” Grady said. “Karey’s wealth of knowledge and experience, as well as her impressive leadership skills, her strong commitment to Ave’s authors, and her dedication to its mission as a ministry of the Congregation of Holy Cross will be invaluable as she guides the Press into the future. Congratulations, Karey!” Lies and Szakaly also praised Grady’s leadership and contributions to Ave Maris Press. “The board wishes to thank Tom Grady for his many years of service as publisher, during which time Ave has thrived as a vibrant force in Catholic publishing. As Tom retires from Ave, we certainly ask God’s blessing on him and his wife Mary,” Szakaly said. “We are ever so grateful for Tom Grady’s leadership over the last fifteen years,” Lies added. Circosta joined Ave in 2003 as institutional marketing coordinator, responsible for Ave’s high school textbook marketing and sales. She was promoted to manager, director, and in 2010 to vice president and director of sales and marketing. She added associate publisher to her role in 2018. Circosta earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Saint Mary’s College and an MBA from Bethel University. She received an executive education certificate in book publishing from the Yale School of Management. Circosta is a member of the board of directors of the Association of Catholic Publishers and serves with several community organizations, including the Junior League of South Bend, where she was president. She was a 2008 “40 Under 40” award recipient from the St. Joseph County Chamber of Commerce. Circosta and her husband Nic have two children and live in the South Bend, Indiana, area, where they are parishioners at St. Joseph Parish.

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Five Ave Authors Win First-Place Awards from CPA

Five Ave Maria Press authors were recently honored with first-place awards by the Catholic Press Association. Fourteen authors were given awards overall. Former University of Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz took top honors in the hardcover spirituality books category for Three Rules for Living a Good Life. The Reclaiming Catholic History series was honored in the best new religious books series category. The series includes published books by James L. Papandrea, The Early Church (33-313), and the series editor Mike Aquilina, The Church and the Roman Empire (301-490). Haley Stewart was awarded first place in the backlist beauty category for The Grace of Enough. Taking top honors in the anthology category was Avery Dulles: Essential Writings from America Magazine, which was edited by James T. Keane, a senior editor at America magazine. Other winners include: Claire Swinarski, Girl, Arise!, gender issues, second place Marge Steinhage Fenelon, My Queen, My Mother, pilgrimages/Catholic travel, second place Michael O’Neill and Robert L. Fastiggi, Virgin, Mother, Queen, theology—Morality, Ethics, Christology, Mariology, and Redemption, second place Roy Petitfils, Helping Teens with Stress, Anxiety, and Depression, family life, second place Kathryn Whitaker, Live Big, Love Bigger, first-time author, third place Katie Prejean McGrady and Tommy McGrady, Lent, books for teens, third place Sarah Christmyer, Becoming Women of the Word, scripture, third place Maria Morera Johnson, My Badass Book of Saints, backlist beauty, honorable mention The awards were announced July 2 at the conclusion of the annual Catholic Media Conference, which was held virtually this year. To see the entire list of award-winning books and media, check out the CPA website, where you also can see a gallery of covers of the winning books.

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What Catholics Can Do to End Racism in America, a Powerful New Edition of the Ave Explores Podcast

Fr. Joshua Johnson and Sr. Josephine Garrett, C.S.F.N., are guests on Friday’s Ave Explores podcast. The two have a candid discussion with host Katie Prejean McGrady on their experiences as black Catholics, why racism is sinful, and how Catholics are called to advocate for change. Johnson and Garrett define racism, prejudice, discrimination, and institutional racism. They also emphasize that saying “I don’t see color,” is not a good thing—we need to see color to identify who is participating in discussions and who is in a position of influence. The two talk about their personal experience of discrimination. A parishioner once thanked Johnson for all that he was bringing to their church and then said, “but you better not bring the hood to our church!” Johnson and Garrett also offer practical suggestions for every Catholic to help combat racism, especially expanding the image of holiness so that it reflects more than white people. Ave Explores: Faith in Action, which runs through July 3, is examining how Catholics can live out the Church’s social teaching in their everyday lives. Sign up to receive emails with new content on the Ave Maria Press website. All content is free. The Ave Explores podcast is available on your favorite platform.

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The Rosary Priest Featured on EWTN's 'They Might Be Saints'

Venerable Patrick Peyton, C.S.C., will be featured on this week’s episode of EWTN’s They Might Be Saints. The program, hosted by “Miracle Hunter” and Ave Maria Press author Michael O’Neill, will premiere at 1:30 p.m. ET June 3—the anniversary of Peyton’s death—with an encore presentation at 11 p.m. June 4. The popular TV series examines the lives of people on the path to sainthood. O’Neill explores Peyton’s miraculous healing from tuberculosis, his remarkable life inspiring millions of families around the world to pray together, and his ongoing cause toward sainthood. Peyton is best known for his message, “The family that prays together stays together,” and for his Rosary rallies throughout the world. He also brought the message of the Rosary and family prayer to radio and television with Hollywood stars such as Bing Crosby and Lucille Ball. Meanwhile, Family Theater Productions, an apostolate of the Congregation of Holy Cross, United States Province of Priests and Brothers and a ministry of Holy Cross Family Ministries, will release the documentary Pray: The Story of Patrick Peyton in October 2020. You can see the trailer here. Find out more about Peyton here.

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Ave Author New National Director of the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network

Fr. Joseph Laramie, SJ, has been named the US national director of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network (formerly The Apostleship of Prayer). Laramie is the author of Abide in the Heart of Christ. He served as campus minister at Saint Louis University and has been a spiritual director at White House Retreat, as well as a teacher and director of pastoral ministry at Rockhurst High School in Kansas City, Missouri. Laramie replaces Fr. William Blazek, S.J., who had been the director since 2017. When the pandemic passes, Blazek will move to the phase of Jesuit formation known as tertianship, a time of renewal and spiritual training. The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network is an international ecclesial ministry served by the Jesuits that reaches more than 50 million participants worldwide through its popular website, talks, conferences, radio outreach, publications, and retreats. Each year the Holy Father asks that Christians and non-Christians alike join in praying for his particular intentions on the challenges facing humanity. The regional US–Canadian office can be found at popesprayerusa.net and popesprayercanada.net.

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Charles de Foucauld a Step Closer to Sainthood

On May 26, 2020, Pope Francis officially attributed a miracle to the intercession of Blessed Charles de Foucauld, advancing the priest's path to sainthood. Foucauld was born in what is now France in 1858 and died in present-day Algeria in 1916. A former Trappist monk, he was a hermit who evangelized the North African ethnic group the Berbers, learning both their language and culture. Foucauld was killed at his hermitage. According to Vatican News, the official acceptance of the miracle means that Foucauld can be canonized.

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Four Ave Authors Win Excellence in Publishing Awards

Four Ave Maria Press authors earned honors in the 2020 Excellence in Publishing Awards from the Association of Catholic Publishers. Macrina Wiederkehr was given second place in the prayer category for her final book, The Flowing Grace of Now. She died in April. In the resources for ministry category, Roy Petitfils was awarded second place for his book Helping Teens with Stress, Anxiety, and Depression. Mary E. Lenaburg won third place in the spirituality category for Be Brave in the Scared. Andres Arango earned third place honors in the Spanish category for Renovacíon Carismática Católica, which is part of the Recursos para el ministerio hispano series. See the complete list of winners on the ACP website.  

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