Catholic Periodical List
by Fr. Gary Coulter
Please send me updates and corrections, I don't claim to be comprehensive, and am probably missing many English language periodicals from outside the U.S.
Listings in gray are no longer in circulation. However, back issues are sometimes available.
The price for each periodical is the normal cost of a 1 year subscription. Most offer discounts for multiple year subscriptions and some have specials for new subscribers.
See what I left off the recommended list at the bottom.
Adoremus
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| Publisher: PO Box 300561; St. Louis MO 63130 |
| Phone: 314-863-8385 |
Web: www.adoremus.org |
| Freq: Monthly (10/year) |
Cost: $25 membership |
| Description: Dedicated to the liturgy and a proper implementation of the Vatican Council, it primarily combats abuses in the liturgy while promoting sacred music, architecture, etc. |
The Catholic Answer
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| Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor; 200 Noll Plaza; Huntington, IN 46750 |
| Phone: 800-348-2440 |
| Web: www.osv.com |
E-mail: OSVsales@osv.com |
| Freq: Bimonthly |
Cost: $20.95 |
| Description: An early pioneer in modern lay Catholic Apologetics, this magazine is known for its extensive, no-nonsense question and answer sections, as well as lively articles. |
Catholic Dossier
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| Publisher: Ignatius Press; PO Box 591120; San Francisco, CA 94159-1120 |
| Phone: 800-651-1531 |
www.ignatius.com |
| Freq: Bimonthly |
Cost: Out of Circulation |
| Description: Takes one theological topic of contemporary concern each issue and provides a thoughtful and thorough treatment. Classic and magisterial texts on the topic are included. |
The Catholic Faith
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| Publisher: Ignatius Press; PO Box 591090; San Francisco, CA 94159-1090 |
| Phone: 800-651-1531 |
www.ignatius.com |
| Freq: Bimonthly |
Cost: Out of Circulation |
| Description: Like an extended commentary on the catechism? This is a perfect accompaniment it explains the Catechism amidst concrete issues in the contemporary Church. |
Catholic Heritage
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| Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor; 200 Noll Plaza; Huntington, IN 46750
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| Phone: 800-348-2440
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| Web: www.osv.com
| E-mail: OSVsales@osv.com
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| Freq: Bimonthly
| Cost: Out of Circulation
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| Description: Captivating, colorful depictions of the treasures of Catholicism -- saints, icons, relics, shrines, the Vatican and more! |
Catholic Insight
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| Publisher: P.O. Box 625, Adelaide Station; 31 Adelaide St., East; Toronto, ON, M5C 2J8
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| Phone: 416-204-9601
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| Web: catholicinsight.com
| E-mail: admin@catholicinsight.com
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| Freq: Monthly (11 issues/year)
| Cost: $55
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| Description: faithful to the Magisterium, this feisty Canadian magazine provides thoughtful and incisive analyses of the political, cultural and religious issues. |
Catholic Parent
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| Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor; 200 Noll Plaza; Huntington IN 46750
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| Phone: 800-348-2440
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| Web: www.osv.com
| E-mail: OSVsales@osv.com
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| Freq: Bimonthly
| Cost: $24
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| Description: "Raising and Keeping Our Kid Catholic" A spiritual resource for parents of children of all ages. Focuses on important family values. |
Catholic World Report
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| Publisher: Ignatius Press; PO Box 591300; San Francisco CA 94159-1300
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| Phone: 800-651-1531
| www.ignatius.com
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| Freq: Monthly
| Cost: $39.95
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| Description: An international news magazine on what is happening in the Church around the world and in the U.S. Profiles, interviews, news bytes, and a variety of other features. |
Communio: International Catholic Review
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| Publisher: Communio; PO Box 4557; Washington DC 20017
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| Phone: 202-526-9695
| www.communio-icr.com
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| Freq: Quarterly
| Cost: $35 |
| Description: A substantial theological journal, orthodox and in depth, this is not light reading. Founded in the 70s by Joseph Ratzinger, Henri de Lubac, and Hans Urs von Balthasar. |
Crisis
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| Publisher: P.O. Box 10559; Riverton NJ 08076-0559
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| Phone: 800-852-9962
| Web: www.crisismagazine.com
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| Freq: Online
| Cost: Free (including print issues from 1982-2007)
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| Description: Commentary on the moral crisis in contemporary social issues, from an orthodox Catholic ("neo-conservative") perspective. A good review of our culture, American politics and Catholicism. Also includes coverage of music and the arts. |
Envoy
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| Publisher: Envoy Subscriber Services; New Hope KY 40052-9989
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| Phone: 800-553-6869
| Web: patrickmadrid.com/store/envoy-magazine/
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| Freq: Bimonthly
| Cost: $36.00 (Online-edition: $12.95)
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| Description: A journal of Catholic apologetics and evangelization that presents the orthodox truth in a contemporary and upbeat way. Articles by top Catholic writers on apologetics and catechesis. On indefinite hiatus since 2011. |
Faith & Family
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| Publisher: Circle Media, Inc
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| Closed in 2011: See wikipedia.org/wiki/Faith_%26_Family
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| Freq: Quarterly
| Cost: $11.95
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| Description: A glossy magazine for Catholic parents and families including traditions, spirituality and practical tips for marriage, parenting and incorporating Catholic faith into family life (plus many advertisements). |
First Things
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| Publisher: Institute on Religion and Public Life; P.O. Box 3000, Dept FT; Denville, NJ 07834
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| Phone: 800-783-4903
| Web: www.firstthings.com
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| Freq: 10/yr
| Cost: $34.00
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| Description: Neoconservative views with a very Catholic understanding of the relation of Church to society from both Christian and Jewish observers. A scholarly look at a vast array of phenomena on the cultural, political, and religious scene. Fr. Richard Neuhaus, RIP. |
Inside the Vatican
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| Publisher: 3050 Gap Knob Rd; New Hope KY 40052
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| Phone: 800-789-9494
| Web: www.insidethevatican.com (not working?) |
| Freq: 10/yr
| Cost: $49.95
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| Description: With news from the Vatican, this magazine covers a wide variety of issues concerning the Catholic Church. Incredible color photography attractive for all ages. |
Lay Witness
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| Publisher: Catholics United for the Faith; 827 N Fourth St; Steubenville OH 43952
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| Phone: 800-693-2484
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| E-mail: laywitnes@aol.com
| Web: www.CUF.org
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| Freq: Bimonthly
| Cost: $40 membership
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| Description: This magazine is packed with excellent articles and features that show forth the beauty and truth of the Catholic faith in areas of doctrine, society, and morals. A charitable yet strong voice for orthodoxy. Includes some apologetics. |
Liguorian
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| Publisher: Liguori Publications; Liguori Dr; Liguori, MO 63057
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| Phone: 314-464-2500
| Web: www.liguori.org
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| Freq: Monthly (10/year)
| Cost: $18
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| Description: Short articles offer encouragement and support on Christian life. Very light, easy reading. Published by the Redemptorists. |
Love One Another
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| Publisher: Society of Christ; 786 W Sunset Ave; Lombard, IL 60148
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| Phone: 630-424-0401
| Web: www.loamagazine.org
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| Freq: Quarterly (4/year)
| Cost: $25
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| Description: started in Poland, and now translated in numerous languages. Combines catechesis, personal witness of young Catholics, and lives of the saints. E-subscription available. |
Marriage
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| Publisher: International Marriage Encounter, Inc.; Marriage Magazine; 955 Lake Dr; St. Paul, MN 55120
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| Freq: Bimonthly
| Cost: $19.95
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| Description: "Enrich, Enhance and Enliven Your Relationship". A magazine to celebrate and strengthen marriage and everyday Catholic family life. Each issue focuses on a central theme. |
New Covenant
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| Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor; 200 Noll Plaza; Huntington IN 46750
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| Phone: 800-348-2440
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| Web: www.osv.com
| E-mail: OSVsales@osv.com
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| Freq: Monthly
| Cost: Out of Circulation
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| Description: A magazine to warm and invigorate the heart with solid and insightful spiritual wisdom on marriage, family life, and parish renewal. Articles by top Catholic writers. |
New Oxford Review
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| Publisher: 1069 Kains Ave; Berkeley CA 94706
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| Phone: 510-526-5374
| Fax: 510-526-3492
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| Web: www.newoxfordreview.org
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| Freq: Monthly
| Cost: $19
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| Description: Provides a diverse treatment of social issues from a conservative and critical viewpoint. Lively and ecumenical with a strong Catholic undercurrent. Impressive contributors. |
Origins
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| Publisher: Catholic News Service; USCC/NCCB; 3211 Fourth St. NE; Washington, DC 20017
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| Phone: 202-541-3250
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| Web: www.catholicnews.com
| E-mail: originsplus@catholicnews.com
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| Freq: Weekly
| Cost: $114 (Online: $99)
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| Description: The original source for all official church documents, pastoral letters, etc. of both the US bishops as well as Vatican and the Pope. |
The Pope Speaks
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| Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor; 200 Noll Plaza; Huntington, IN 46750
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| Phone: 800-348-2440
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| Web: www.osv.com
| E-mail: OSVsales@osv.com
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| Freq: Bimonthly
| Cost: $24.95
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| Description: Letters, addresses, sermons, homilies of the Pope and other major Church documents. |
spiritual life
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| Publisher: Discalced Carmelite Friars, 2131 Lincoln Rd NE, Washington DC 20002-1199
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| Phone: 888-616-1713
| Web: www.spiritual-life.co
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| Freq: Quarterly; Online only after Spring 2015
| Cost: Free
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| Description: "A Journal of Contemporary Spirituality" written for individuals wanting to deepen their spiritual life. Also features Carmelite spirituality, translating recognized masters of the spiritual life into a contemporary message. |
Catholic Answers Magazine (formerly This Rock)
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| Publisher: Catholic Answers; P.O. Box 17490; San Diego, CA 92177
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| Phone: 888-291-8000
| Fax: 619-387-0042
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| E-mail: orders@catholic.com
| Web: www.catholic.com
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| Freq: Bi-monthly (6/year)
| Cost: $29.95
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| Description: Good source for Catholic evangelization and apologetics. Features solid and practical articles. Includes features on patristics, as well as a section of current apologetics news. |
MAGNIFIKID!
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| PO Box 842; Yonkers, NY 10702
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| Phone: 1-866-273-5215
| Fax: 1-914-969-6446
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| Web: www.magnificat.net
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| Freq: Monthly
| Cost: $34.90
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| Description: A version of Magnificat for children ages 6 to 12. Every month includes a booklet of 16 color pages for each Sunday and major Feast: Mass readings, prayers, suggestions and activities to nourish their spiritual lives. |
St. Joseph Messenger
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| Publisher: PO Box 751143; Dayton OH 45475-1143
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| Phone: 800-242-9954
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| Freq: Monthly (9/year)
| Cost: $30
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| Description: A magazine for children (junior high) and families, featuring the Catholic faith in current events, art, architecture, literature, saints, history and more. |
St. Mary's Messenger
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| Publisher: New Hope Publications, PO Box 10, New Hope KY 40052
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| Phone: 270-325-3061
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| Web: stmarysmessenger.com |
| Freq: Quarterly
| Cost: $19.95
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| Description: A Catholic version of Highlights, for ages 7?12, provides children with a fun and entertaining way to learn more about their Catholic faith, Jesus, Mary and the saints. Colorful, interactive, faithful to Catholic teaching. |
You!
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| Publisher: Veritas Communications; You!; 29800 Agoura Rd., Suite 102; Agoura Hills, CA 91301-2569
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| Freq: Monthly (10/year)
| Cost: Out of Circulation
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| Description: For teenagers. "The goal of YOU! Magazine is to 'see pop culture through the eyes of faith.' In examining all of pop culture, we may cover difficult or controversial moral topics, though always in light of our Catholic faith." |
Give Us This Day
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| Publisher: Liturgical Press, PO Box 7500, Collegeville MN 56321-7500
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| Phone: 800-858-5450 |
| Website: giveusthisday.org | Email: sales@litpress.org |
| Freq: Monthly
| Cost: $44.95 (Digital only subscriptions: $19.99)
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| Description: A practical approach to daily prayer, with Mass readings, scripture reflections, and morning and evening prayers for each day. Includes articles about the saints and prayer. |
God's Word Today
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| Publisher: Bayard Publications; God's Word Today; 5615 West Cermak Road; Cicero, IL 60650-9849
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| Phone: 800-348-2440 | Last issue June 2010 |
| Freq: Monthly
| Cost: $19.95
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| Description: This is a daily Bible Study guide which help Catholics read and understand the Bible. Good for those who have not had much experience reading the Bible and the various commentaries. |
Living Faith
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| Publisher: Creative Communications for the Parish; 1564 Fencorp Drive; Fenton MO 63026
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| Phone: 636-305-9777
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| Web: www.livingfaith.com
| E-mail: info@livingfaith.com
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| Freq: Quarterly
| Cost: $7.95
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| Description: Self-titled as "Daily Catholic Devotions" this booklet provides a short and simple one-minute meditation on the day's Mass readings. Larger size and bulk discounts available. |
Magnificat
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| Publisher: PO BOX 822; YONKERS, NY 10702
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| Phone: 1-866-273-5215
| Fax: 1-914-969-6446
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| Web: www.magnificat.net
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| Freq: Monthly (14/year)
| Cost: 39.95
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| Description: This valuable booklet is a missal with the full text of the day's Mass readings and the Order of Mass. Includes a good meditation and excerpts of Morning and Evening Prayer for each day; plus other prayers, blessings, and hymns. [See also Magnifikid!] |
My Daily Visitor
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| Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor; 200 Noll Plaza; Huntington, IN 46750-9957
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| Phone: 800-348-2440
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| Web: www.osv.com
| E-mail: OSVsales@osv.com
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| Freq: Bimonthly
| Cost: $12.95
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| Description: Daily readings and reflections that promote a refreshing breath of inspiration. |
Share the Word
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| Publisher: Paulist Natl. Catholic Evangelization; Share The Word, PCNEA; 3031 Fourth St. N.E.; Washington, DC 20017
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| Phone: 800-435-7116
| Web: www.pemdc.org
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| Freq: Quarterly
| Cost: Out of Circulation
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| Description: Share the Word was a Catholic Bible study and sharing program with a special focus on the Sunday lectionary readings. Reliable and easy to understand. |
The Word Among Us
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| Publisher: 9636 Doctor Perry Road #126N; Ijamsville MD 21754
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| Phone: 800-775-9673
| Web: wau.org
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| Freq: Monthly
| Cost: $24.95 ($34.95 with Daily Mass Readings)
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| Description: A resource for daily meditation, prayer and reflection. Prayer and scripture reading based on the day's Mass readings. |
L'Osservatore Romano
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| English Edition: The Cathedral Foundation; PO Box 777; Baltimore MD 21203
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| Phone: 888-768-9555
| Fax: 443-524-3155
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| Web: www.osservatoreromano.va/en.html
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| Freq: Weekly in English edition
| $44 digital only
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| Description: "The pope's own newspaper." A gold mine of Official Vatican news, papal messages, the pope's schedule and more. |
National Catholic Register
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| Publisher: PO Box 373; Mt Morriss IL 61054
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| Phone: 800-421-3230
| Web: www.ncregister.com
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| Freq: Weekly
| Cost: $49.95
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| Description: Becoming the best Catholic weekly. Surveys national and international news of Catholic interest, plus politics, devotions, scripture, prayer, etc. A reliable, comprehensive and relevant paper with top Catholic writers, apologists and personalities each week. |
Our Sunday Visitor
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| Publisher: 200 Noll Plaza; Huntington, IN 46750
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| Phone: 800-348-2440
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| Web: www.osv.com
| E-mail: OSVsales@osv.com
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| Freq: Weekly
| Cost: $48.95
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| Description: This Catholic newspaper offers a relevant mix of news, articles, opinion, human interest, and more. A faithful view of the Church yet with challenging and hard-hitting journalism. |
The Catholic Servant
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| Publisher: P.O. Box 24142; Minneapolis MN 55424
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| Web: The Catholic Servant
| E-mail: Editor John Sondag jcsondag@mninter.net
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| Freq: Monthly
| Cost: $15
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| Description: A faithful, independent Catholic monthly on Evangelization, Catechesis and Apologetics. |
The Wanderer
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| Publisher: 201 Ohio St.; St. Paul, MN 55107
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| Phone: 612-224-5733
| Web: thewandererpress.com
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| Freq: Weekly
| Cost: $95 / Digital: $50
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| Description: Large Catholic newspaper, loyal to the Pope, extremely conservative, very pro-life, good source of all the latest events in the American Catholic Church. |
Homiletic & Pastoral Review
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| Publisher: Ignatius Press; PO Box 591810; San Francisco CA 94159-9812
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| Phone: 800-651-1531
| www.hprweb.com
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| Freq: Online only
| Cost: Free
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| Description: Directed to priests with its homily aids, this magazine covers a range of social, pastoral and theological topics that are easily readable, and includes some scholarly articles. |
The Priest
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| Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor; 200 Noll Plaza; Huntington, IN 46750
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| Phone: 800-348-2440
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| Web: www.osv.com
| E-mail: OSVsales@osv.com
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| Freq: Monthly
| Cost: $39.95
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| Description: A magazine for priests with homily aids and a very pastoral viewpoint. Easy to read articles which deal with many topics pertinent to contemporary Catholicism. |
Sacerdos
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| Publisher: Legionnaires of Christ; PO Box 162; Cheshire CT 06410
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| Phone: 888-881-0729
| Fax: 203-271-3845
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| Web: Sacerdos.org and new: ePriest.com
| E-mail: informations@sacerdos.org or ny@legionaries.org
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| Freq: Bimonthly
| Cost: Out of Print January 2007
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| Description: "A Magazine of On-Going Formation", a good publication for priests with homily aids. The scholarly articles cover all areas such as theology, ministry, and priestly spirituality. |
I left out "America", "Commonweal", "National Catholic Reporter", "St. Anthony Messenger", and others that unfortunately are 'solidly liberal' and frequently question or undermine the teachings of the Church and Holy Father.
I also left out "The Remnant", "New Triumph", "Latin Mass Magazine", "Crying in the Wilderness Newsletter" and others of the 'far right', as these magazines often promote specific agendas which do not always represent Catholicism. I did leave in "The Wanderer", as it often has news stories of interest that other periodicals do not.
Catholic Digest, A Reader's Digest for Catholics with humorous and inspirational columns, it teaches little about Catholic doctrine or specifically Catholic books, and sometimes supports liberal authors.