Paulist Fathers

The Paulist Fathers is a community of Catholic priests based in New York City. Founded in 1858, the community comprises 58 priests who are dedicated to serving in various ministries. The Paulist Fathers are renowned for their media ministries, which include Paulist Press, the first Catholic publishing firm established in the United States. They also operate Paulist Productions, an Emmy Award-winning creator of films and television programs. Additionally, they run Busted Halo, a website and radio program for those seeking spiritual guidance, as well as Paulist Evangelization Ministries, which develops webinars and parish-based programs. Beyond media, the Paulist Fathers actively engage in campus ministry, leading Catholic organizations at prestigious institutions such as the University of California at Berkeley, UCLA, the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. They also serve as parish leaders in numerous cities across the United States and internationally. For more information about the Paulist Fathers and their ministries, please visit their website at paulist.org.