Press Releases

250th Anniversary of Amazing Grace by Mark Zimmermann

Creative Communications for the Parish commemorates the anniversary of one of the most well-known and beloved hymns in 2023. January 1, marks the 250th anniversary “Amazing Grace,” first sung in a church on January 1, 1773. Did you know? “Amazing Grace”: Tells...

How Can We Respond to Tragedy?

After the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, we are left asking again: How do we, particularly as Catholics, respond to tragedy? And how do we help children deal with the feelings they may have—fear, anger, or sadness? In “Peace...

Bayard Announces New Responsibility Structure

Worcester, April 14, 2022 - Jean-Marie Montel, CEO and Directeur General of the Bayard Group, announced today a new organizational structure with several people appointed to leadership roles with new responsibilities. This organizational structure is designed to address key strategic...

Patricia Fischer
Former CATECHIST Magazine Editor Dies

With great sadness, we announce the death of Patricia Fischer (Dayton, Ohio) on September 5, 2021 at the age of 94. As a gifted and creative writer, Pat worked as an editor of CATECHIST magazine at Pflaum Publishing, Peter Li Publishing, and...

ACP Announces Winners of 2021 Excellence in Publishing Awards

On June 7, The Association of Catholic Publishers (ACP) announced the winners of the 2021 Excellence in Publishing Awards. A record number of titles—almost 15% increase—were submitted during the pandemic-impacted publishing year. First, second, and third place honors were awarded to...