What Loyola Press does

Loyola Press is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Jesuit ministry and Catholic religious education publisher headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, operating for over 100 years. The organization produces comprehensive faith formation and sacramental preparation programs for the K-8 Catholic market, including its flagship Christ Our Life series (used in every U.S. diocese for 40+ years), Finding God, God's Gift, Confirmed in the Spirit, and Springs of Faith. The portfolio extends to diverse learner adaptations, early childhood curricula, child safety programs, language arts (Voyages in English), parenting resources, and a values-based children's imprint (4U2B Books & Media).

The technology platform centers on the LP Digital Library, a cloud-based multimedia environment providing digital textbooks, interactive activities, video, audio, and online samples, complemented by searchable Activity Finders for major programs. Bilingual Spanish-English versions cover most core products, and the IgnatianSpirituality.com platform extends reach into individual spirituality content (3-Minute Retreats, Daily Examen).

Revenue is generated through four streams: one-time curriculum and educational materials sales to schools and parishes (quote-based, multi-year contracts), trade book and Catholic publication sales via the online store, recurring digital subscriptions and e-learning revenue, and donations supporting the nonprofit mission. Go-to-market combines a distributed regional Educational Consultant network organized by state and diocese for institutional sales with direct-to-consumer e-commerce at store.loyolapress.com and phone support. The organization holds no parent company or external investor backing, with doctrinal alignment to USCCB guidelines functioning as both content standard and competitive moat.

Name

Loyola Press

Legal name

Loyola Press

Website

https://loyolapress.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Loyola Press is a Chicago-based 501(c)(3) Jesuit nonprofit publisher producing Catholic K-8 faith formation curricula, sacramental preparation programs, bilingual resources, and trade books, serving every U.S. diocese through Educational Consultants, e-commerce, and a digital library platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic Religious Education Publishing

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Religious Reference & Study Tools Publishing (Commentaries, Concordances, Lexicons) (MPAJAHAL), K–12 Textbook Publishing (Core Curriculum) (MPAJABAA), Children’s Religious & Values-Based Publishing (MPAJAFAL), Religious Children’s Publishing (Faith-Based Kids & YA) (MPAJAHAJ)

Keywords

• Religious education curricula
• Catholic publishing
• Sacramental preparation
• Faith formation programs
• Catechetical materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel

Revenue model

1. Curriculum and Educational Materials Sales: Sale of religious education programs including Christ Our Life, Finding God, and related catechetical materials to Catholic schools, parishes, and religious education programs. Products include student books, teacher guides, and supplementary materials sold as one-time purchases or as part of comprehensive program packages.
2. Trade Books and Catholic Publications: Sale of Catholic spirituality books, prayer resources, saints stories, and family faith materials through the Loyola Press store and trade catalogs. Includes titles like 2027: A Book of Grace-Filled Days, To Set the World on Fire, and children's books.
3. Digital Subscriptions and E-Learning: Revenue from digital libraries, online samples, and multimedia resources. E-book and audiobook catalog offerings through digital platform.
4. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Loyola Press accepts donations to support its mission of leading people to Jesus Christ and facilitating transformative experiences of God. Tax identification number 32-0477771.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Loyola Press is a Jesuit ministry that publishes comprehensive Catholic religious education curricula and faith formation programs for Pre-K through grade 8, including sacramental preparation, child safety, early childhood, religion readiness, parenting, and language arts materials. Products include student textbooks, teacher editions, bilingual Spanish-English versions, adaptive kits for diverse learners, and supporting digital library multimedia. They also publish trade books, prayer resources, and operate a values-based children's imprint (4U2B Books & Media) sold through their own e-commerce store and via a network of regional Educational Consultants.

Product overview

Loyola Press is a Jesuit ministry and Catholic religious education publisher offering a comprehensive portfolio of faith formation programs and educational resources. The portfolio includes core religious education programs (Christ Our Life for grades Pre-K through 8th, Finding God for grades K-8), sacramental preparation programs (God's Gift, Confirmed in the Spirit, Springs of Faith), diverse learner support (Adaptive Learning Kits, Adaptive Finding God), early childhood education (God Made Everything), and language arts programs (Voyages in English, Phonics in Action, Reading in Action). The company operates multiple bilingual Spanish-English versions of major programs including Encontrando a Dios, Don de Dios, Creciendo con DIOS, and Confirmados en el Espíritu. Additional offerings include child safety programs (Growing with God), parenting resources (Forming Ministers of God's Love), religion readiness programs (Called to be Catholic, Knowing Our Catholic Faith, Bridges to Faith), and the LP Digital Library platform for multimedia content. A values-based children's imprint called 4U2B Books & Media extends content beyond traditional Catholic settings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 4U2B Books & Media: A values-based children's imprint that extends Loyola Press's reach beyond parish walls and Catholic school desks into the hearts of all children

Products and services

• Christ Our Life Religious education program for grades Pre-K through 8 featuring original spiral curriculum authored by the Sisters of Notre Dame, leading children to Jesus Christ through authentic Catholic teaching and missionary discipleship. Used in every diocese in the United States for over 40 years.
• Finding God Faith formation program rooted in Scripture, Catholic doctrine, and Ignatian spirituality for grades K-8, built for today's learner with technology integration and encouragement to find God in all things.
• God's Gift Sacramental preparation program preparing students and families for the Sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation, including Primary, Intermediate, and Restored Order editions in English and bilingual formats.
• Confirmed in the Spirit Comprehensive bilingual Confirmation preparation program with flexible implementation options including one-year, two-year, half-year, summer intensive, and at-home study formats.
• Springs of Faith

Quantifiable outcome

• Used in every diocese in the United States
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sisters of Notre Dame of Chardon, OhiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Sisters of Notre Dame of Chardon, Ohio are the authors of the Christ Our Life religious education program. As both subject matter experts and practitioners, they share their knowledge and classroom expertise to help children recognize God's presence in their lives and respond to His call. This partnership has produced one of the most trusted Catholic religious education programs for over 40 years.
• US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLoyola Press programs align with USCCB guidelines and the National Directory for Catechesis. Programs like Springs of Faith are fully aligned to the USCCB's most recent changes to the rite of Baptism, ensuring doctrinal authenticity and Church approval.
• Catholic Relief ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic Relief Services Catholic Social Teaching Videos are integrated into the Finding God 2021 program, providing educational content on Catholic social teaching principles for grades 1-6.
• Dr. Dora TobarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Dora Tobar, Director of Family Life and Hispanic Ministry Office at the Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana, is the author of the Forming Ministers of God's Love Catholic parenting program. She holds a doctorate in Dogmatic Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome and has over 35 years of experience in theology and pastoral ministry.
• V EncuentrominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLoyola Press supports the V Encuentro process through the Forming Ministers of God's Love program, providing resources for Hispanic ministry and family pastoral programs at the diocesan level.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Franciscan Media (formerly St. Anthony Messenger): Franciscan Media publishes Catholic books, magazines, and digital content for parishes and individuals; it overlaps with Loyola Press in Catholic spirituality trade publishing and parish resource distribution.
• Pauline Books & Media: Pauline Books & Media is a Catholic publisher operated by the Daughters of St. Paul, producing Catholic trade books, children's resources, and faith formation materials that compete with Loyola Press in Catholic retail and parish markets.
• RCL Benziger: RCL Benziger publishes Catholic religious education programs including 'Be My Disciples' and 'Blest Are We,' directly competing with Loyola Press in the US Catholic school and parish catechetical curriculum market.
• William H. Sadlier: Sadlier is a long-established Catholic publisher producing catechetical textbooks (e.g., 'We Believe,' 'Christ in Us') that compete head-to-head with Loyola Press's Christ Our Life and Finding God in Catholic schools and parish religious education programs.
• Ave Maria Press: Ave Maria Press is a Catholic publishing ministry focused on Catholic trade books, spirituality resources, and pastoral materials, overlapping with Loyola Press's Ignatian spirituality publishing and Catholic book offerings.
• Our Sunday Visitor: Our Sunday Visitor is a Catholic publishing and catechetical resources company that directly competes with Loyola Press in religious education curricula, parish resources, and Catholic trade books for schools and parishes in the US market.
• Ignatius Press: Ignatius Press publishes Catholic theology, Scripture, and faith formation materials including catechetical resources that compete with Loyola Press in the Catholic trade and religious education publishing space.

Broad incumbents

• Savvas Learning Company: Savvas is a major K-12 education publisher with religion and language arts programs; while broader in scope, it competes with Loyola Press in language arts (vs. Voyages in English) at Catholic and private K-8 schools.

Others

• Catholic Relief Services: Catholic Relief Services is a partner (not competitor) of Loyola Press — CRS Catholic Social Teaching Videos are integrated into the Finding God 2021 program, making it a strategic content partner rather than a competing publisher.

Emerging players

• Ascension Press: Ascension Press offers Catholic Bible study and sacramental preparation programs (e.g., 'Chosen,' 'Beloved') that overlap with Loyola Press's sacramental preparation and faith formation offerings, with a growing digital and small-group focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/loyolapress
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/LoyolaPress
• Facebookfacebook.com/LoyolaPress
• Instagraminstagram.com/loyolapress
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/loyola-press

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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