Liguori Publications

What Liguori Publications does

Liguori Publications is a nonprofit Catholic publishing ministry of the Redemptorists (Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer), headquartered at 200 Liguori Drive in Liguori, Missouri. The company produces and distributes catechetical curricula, sacrament preparation programs, devotional books, pamphlets, newsletters, and faith formation media for U.S. Catholic parishes, families, individual Catholics, Catholic schools, and Latino communities. Its core product lines include the Journey of Faith / Jornada de Fe OCIA/RCIA program (published since 1993), the Meet the Gentle Jesus First Communion curriculum (USCCB-reviewed), the Saints and Me! children's series, the Catholic Update newsletter (50+ years), The Living Word homily subscription, the Liguorian magazine, parish pamphlets, the Brother Francis DVD series, the Liguori Catholic Bible Study, the Truth Confirmation program, and the Wisdom Series — many carrying imprimatur for Church approval.

The company operates a direct e-commerce platform at liguori.org with tiered account types (Individual, Retailer, Trade Bookstore, Church/Parish, Parish Bookstore, Diocesan, School/Education, Redemptorists), a digital subscription platform at subscriptions.liguori.org for Journey of Faith and Jornada de Fe lessons, and a newly launched mobile application (Redemptio App, 2026) enabling read/watch/listen access to its content library. Distribution spans B2C direct, B2B institutional accounts, and trade bookstore resellers, with a dedicated En Español section hosting 107+ Spanish-language products. Pricing is a mix of low-cost pamphlet units ($1.09-$10), mid-range books and programs ($20-$70), and recurring annual subscriptions ($44 digital, $68 print). The publisher also serves as primary steward of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen's classic works, positioning it to benefit from Sheen's scheduled beatification on September 24, 2026 in St. Louis.

Revenue mechanics are diversified across one-time physical product sales, recurring periodical subscriptions, and digital learning subscriptions, supplemented by donations via the website. The company is private, nonprofit, owned by the Redemptorists, with no venture or private-equity ownership evidenced. Financial scale is not disclosed in source material, but operational footprint — hundreds of titles, multiple catalogs per year, a dedicated app, bilingual product development, and national U.S. parish distribution — indicates a mid-sized specialty publisher.

Name

Liguori Publications

Legal name

Liguori Publications

Website

https://liguori.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Liguori Publications is a nonprofit Catholic publishing ministry of the Redemptorists, headquartered in Liguori, Missouri, producing catechetical curricula, sacrament preparation programs, newsletters, and devotional media for U.S. parishes, families, individuals, and Latino Catholic communities via direct e-commerce, digital subscriptions, and a mobile app.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Publishing

NAICS

Book Publishers (513130), Periodical Publishers (513120), Religious Organizations (81311)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721), Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

Religious Education & Catechetical Publishing (Sunday School, Catechism, Study Guides) (MPAJAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Religious Nonfiction & Theology Publishing (Apologetics, Doctrine, Ethics) (MPAJAHAG), Sermon, Homiletics & Ministry Resource Publishing (Preaching Aids, Pastoral Resources) (MPAJAHAD), Devotional & Prayer Publishing (Devotionals, Prayer Books, Meditation Guides) (MPAJAHAB), Faith-Based Media, Publishing & Broadcasting (Radio, TV, Digital, Press) (BPAGAJAI)

Keywords

• Catholic publishing
• Faith formation
• Sacrament preparation
• Religious education
• Catholic resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Liguori

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Physical Product Sales: Sale of Catholic books, pamphlets, newsletters, DVDs, and faith formation materials through e-commerce platform. Products range from individual pamphlets ($1.09-$10) to comprehensive programs and books ($20-$70).
2. Subscription Publications: Annual subscriptions for periodicals including The Living Word (homily help newsletter delivered quarterly) and Catholic Update newsletters. Digital subscriptions available at $44.00/year; print editions at $68.00/year.
3. Digital Learning Programs: Journey of Faith and Jornada de Fe lessons available in digital format through subscriptions.liguori.org for OCIA/RCIA catechetical programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Publishes Catholic faith formation materials including sacrament preparation programs, religious education textbooks, parish pamphlets, spiritual magazines, and DVDs. Also operates a digital content platform delivering the Redemptio app, daily reflection emails, online Bible study, and digital subscriptions to magazines such as Liguorian and Catholic Update.

Product overview

Liguori Publications is a Catholic publishing ministry of the Redemptorists offering a diverse portfolio of faith formation resources for parishes and individuals. The core offerings include the Journey of Faith OCIA/RCIA program (published since 1993), the Meet the Gentle Jesus First Communion curriculum, and the Saints and Me! children's series. Supporting products include Catholic Update newsletters, The Living Word homily service, Liguorian Magazine, and extensive pamphlet offerings covering sacraments, prayer, and seasonal topics. The portfolio includes sub-brands like the Wisdom Series (wisdom from saints organized by season), the Brother Francis DVD series for children, Liguori Catholic Bible Study materials, and the Truth Confirmation Program. Digital offerings include the Redemptio App for mobile access to content, Breaking Open the Word lectionary-based guides, and Daybreaks daily meditation publications. Products are available in both English and Spanish, serving diverse audiences including parishes, families, children, teens, and Latino communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Catholic Update: Monthly newsletter series exploring Catholic teaching and tradition in an easy-to-read format
• Journey of Faith
• Jornada de Fe
• Meet the Gentle Jesus
• Saints and Me!
• Brother Francis
• Redemptio App
• Liguori Catholic Bible Study

Products and services

• Journey of Faith / Jornada de Fe
• Meet the Gentle Jesus First Communion Program
• Saints and Me! Series
• Catholic Update Newsletter
• The Living Word
• Liguorian Magazine
• Parish Pamphlets
• Breaking Open the Word
• Wisdom Series
• Brother Francis DVD Series
• Liguori Catholic Bible Study
• Truth Confirmation Program
• Redemptio App
• Daybreaks: Daily Reflections
• The Sunday Mass Adventures with Father Nate

Quantifiable outcome

• Journey of Faith has been published since 1993, serving as the company's longest-running program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Redemptorists (Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer)coreOthersLiguori Publications is a ministry of the Redemptorists. The company's efforts help sustain the Redemptorists' mission of reaching the poor and abandoned. The publisher offers affordable inspirational and educational publications to the Catholic community in support of the Redemptorist charism. St. Alphonsus Liguori is the founder of both the Redemptorist order and the publishing house.
• Diocese of PeoriaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Diocese of Peoria oversees the cause for Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen's beatification, announced for September 24, 2026 in St. Louis. Liguori Publications publishes classic works by Archbishop Sheen and participated in the Beatification Expo event. This partnership is significant as it positions Liguori as the primary publisher of Sheen's works ahead of his beatification.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Our Sunday Visitor: One of the largest U.S. Catholic publishers, offering parish resources, faith formation curricula, and periodicals that directly overlap with Liguori's parish and OCIA/RCIA catalog. Competes head-to-head for parish budgets and diocesan contracts.
• Loyola Press: A major Catholic publisher (a ministry of the Jesuits) producing faith formation programs, sacrament preparation materials, and children's resources that compete directly with Liguori's Journey of Faith and Meet the Gentle Jesus product lines.
• Ascension Press: Catholic publisher known for Bible study programs, sacramental prep, and the Ascension Presents media platform. Closely comparable to Liguori in OCIA/RCIA and adult faith formation, with a stronger digital/video footprint.
• Ave Maria Press: Catholic publisher (sponsored by the Congregation of Holy Cross) producing books, parish resources, and faith formation programs directly comparable to Liguori's parish and individual book offerings.
• Pauline Books and Media: Catholic publisher and media ministry run by the Daughters of St. Paul, producing books, DVDs, and digital resources for Catholic faith formation that overlap with Liguori's children's, devotional, and sacrament product lines.
• Sophia Institute Press: Catholic book publisher producing theology, devotionals, and Catholic nonfiction, comparable to Liguori's Wisdom Series and individual Catholic reading audience.

Emerging players

• Dynamic Catholic: Digitally focused Catholic content company producing parish programs and signature series like 'Best Lent Ever.' Overlaps with Liguori in parish and individual faith formation, with a stronger digital-marketing model.
• Word on Fire Catholic Ministries: Catholic media ministry producing Bishop Robert Barron's books, videos, and the Word on Fire Bible. Comparable to Liguori in reaching English-speaking Catholic audiences with high-quality doctrinal content, with a broader multimedia footprint.

Others

• USCCB Publishing: The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' publishing arm, which reviews and endorses Catholic catechetical materials (including Liguori's). An authoritative adjacent player whose imprimatur standards shape the competitive landscape Liguori operates in.
• Catholic Answers: Catholic apologetics and evangelization publisher producing books, tracts, and digital content comparable to Liguori's pamphlet and individual book offerings, though more focused on apologetics than catechesis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/liguori_pub

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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