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This year, our nation marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence — a milestone that invites all of us to reflect on what it means to be both faithfully Catholic and authentically American. Few people embodied that union more fully than Father Isaac Hecker, the founder of the Paulist Fathers and of Paulist Press.

Hecker believed America's spirit of liberty and the Catholic faith were not in conflict, but in conversation. Born in New York in 1819, he came to believe that the United States — with its embrace of individual conscience, religious freedom, and the pursuit of truth — was fertile ground for the Gospel. Paulist Press grew directly out of that vision: the conviction that good, accessible books could carry the faith into American homes, parishes, and hearts.

That mission is the same one we carry forward today. Every book we publish, from theology and scripture study to spirituality and parish resources, exists because Father Hecker believed faith and freedom could grow together on American soil.

To celebrate 250 years of the United States and our own 160‐year‐old legacy — Paulist Press is offering 25% off all book purchases along with free shipping, now through July 14 using the promotional code: USA250

Whether you're building a parish library, deepening your own spiritual reading, or looking for a thoughtful gift, this is the moment to stock up. Every purchase also directly supports our nonprofit mission of publishing faithful, accessible Catholic resources for the next generation to carry Father Hecker's torch forward. Don't miss this limited‐time offer using code: USA250

For a deeper reflection on this milestone, read the statement by Fr. Rene Constanza, CSP, the President of the Paulist Fathers on America's 250th anniversary: https://paulist.org/the-conversation/paulist-fr-rene-constanzas-statement-on-americas-250th-anniversary/

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In faith and freedom,
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Isaac Hecker

An American Catholic

David J. O'Brien

This is the first full length comprehensive biography of Isaac Hecker, mystic, priest, journalist, missionary, and the most important person in 19th-century United States Catholicism.

Hardcover SKU: 0397-3 $25.00  >>  Add to Cart   >>

Jesuits, Theology, and the American Catholic Church

Daniel Kendall, SJ, and Gerald O'Collins, SJ

This book explores and evaluates the influence that Jesuits, both Americans and others, have exercised in the whole story of theology in the United States from the late eighteenth century until the present.

The authors aim to inspire Jesuits and others into becoming better theologians and philosophers, who will bring more and more people to be closer and more effective followers of Jesus Christ.

Paperback SKU: 5517-0 $24.95  >>  Add to Cart   >>

American Eastern Catholics

Fred Saato

Examines the long and often difficult history of the Eastern‐Church Catholics (e.g., Melkites, Maronites, Ruthenians, Copts, Ukrainians) and their relationship, often tenuous, with Rome.

Paperback SKU: 4378-8 $19.95  >>  Add to Cart   >>

Father Mychal Judge

An Authentic American Hero

Michael Ford

Now revised, with a new introduction and reflections on events since 9/11, this spiritual portrait of Father Mychal Judge is a remarkable testimony to the hope and courage that he brought to thousands of people, not only as the New York City fire chaplain during the attack on the World Trade Center, where he lost his life, but also to the wide‐ranging people to whom he ministered.

Father Mychal Judge: An Authentic American Hero has also been translated into braille by the Xavier Society for the Blind and can be found at this link.

Paperback SKU: 5308-4 $18.95  >>  Add to Cart   >>

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