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The price for each periodical is the normal cost of a 1 year subscription. Most offer discounts for multiple year subscriptions and some have specials for new subscribers.
See what I left off the recommended list at the bottom.
Magazines
Adoremus |
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| Publisher: PO Box 300561; St. Louis MO 63130 | |
| Phone: 314-863-8385 | Web: www.adoremus.org |
| Freq: Monthly (10/year) | Cost: $25 membership |
| Description: Dedicated to the liturgy and a proper implementation of the Vatican Council, it primarily combats abuses in the liturgy while promoting sacred music, architecture, etc. | |
The Catholic Answer |
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| Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor; 200 Noll Plaza; Huntington, IN 46750 | |
| Phone: 800-348-2440 | |
| Web: www.osv.com | E-mail: OSVsales@osv.com |
| Freq: Bimonthly | Cost: $20.95 |
| Description: An early pioneer in modern lay Catholic Apologetics, this magazine is known for its extensive, no-nonsense question and answer sections, as well as lively articles. | |
Catholic Parent |
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| Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor; 200 Noll Plaza; Huntington IN 46750 | |
| Phone: 800-348-2440 | |
| Web: www.osv.com | E-mail: OSVsales@osv.com |
| Freq: Bimonthly | Cost: $24 |
| Description: "Raising and Keeping Our Kid Catholic" A spiritual resource for parents of children of all ages. Focuses on important family values. | |
Catholic World Report |
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| Publisher: Ignatius Press; PO Box 591300; San Francisco CA 94159-1300 | |
| Phone: 800-651-1531 | www.ignatius.com |
| Freq: Monthly | Cost: $39.95 |
| Description: An international news magazine on what is happening in the Church around the world and in the U.S. Profiles, interviews, news bytes, and a variety of other features. | |
Commonweal |
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| Publisher: 15 Dutch St.; New York, NY 10038 | |
| Phone: 888-495-6755 | |
| Web: www.commonwealmagazine.org | E-mail: circulationmgr@commonwealmagazine.org |
| Freq: Biweekly | Cost $47 |
| Description: Independent biweekly edited by lay Catholics. Good review of public affairs, current events, religion, literature, movies and the arts. | |
Crisis |
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| Publisher: P.O. Box 10559; Riverton NJ 08076-0559 | |
| Phone: 800-852-9962 | Web: www.crisismagazine.com |
| Freq: Monthly | Cost: $24.97 |
| Description: Commentary on the moral crisis in contemporary social issues, from an orthodox Catholic ("neo-conservative") perspective. A good review of our culture, American politics and Catholicism. Also includes coverage of music and the arts. | |
Envoy |
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| Publisher: Envoy Subscriber Services; New Hope KY 40052-9989 | |
| Phone: 800-553-6869 | Web: www.envoymagazine.com |
| Freq: Bimonthly | Cost: $36.00 (Online-edition: $12.95) |
| Description: A journal of Catholic apologetics and evangelization that presents the orthodox truth in a contemporary and upbeat way. Articles by top Catholic writers on apologetics and catechesis. | |
Faith & Family |
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| Publisher: Circle Media, Inc | |
| E-mail: fafa@kable.com | Web: www.faithandfamilymag.com |
| Freq: Quarterly | Cost: $11.95 |
| Description: A glossy magazine for Catholic parents and families including traditions, spirituality and practical tips for marriage, parenting and incorporating Catholic faith into family life (plus many advertisements). | |
First Things |
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| Publisher: Institute on Religion and Public Life; P.O. Box 3000, Dept FT; Denville, NJ 07834 | |
| Phone: 800-783-4903 | Web: www.firstthings.com |
| Freq: 10/yr | Cost: $34.00 |
| Description: Neoconservative views with a very Catholic understanding of the relation of Church to society from both Christian and Jewish observers. A scholarly look at a vast array of phenomena on the cultural, political, and religious scene. Edited by Fr. Richard Neuhaus whose own massive column, The Public Square, is a great resource. | |
Inside the Vatican |
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| Publisher: 3050 Gap Knob Rd; New Hope KY 40052 | |
| Phone: 800-789-9494 | Web: www.insidethevatican.com |
| Freq: 10/yr | Cost: $49.95 |
| Description: With news from the Vatican, this magazine covers a wide variety of issues concerning the Catholic Church. Incredible color photography attractive for all ages. | |
Lay Witness |
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| Publisher: Catholics United for the Faith; 827 N Fourth St; Steubenville OH 43952 | |
| Phone: 800-693-2484 | |
| E-mail: laywitnes@aol.com | Web: www.CUF.org |
| Freq: Bimonthly | Cost: $40 membership |
| Description: This magazine is packed with excellent articles and features that show forth the beauty and truth of the Catholic faith in areas of doctrine, society, and morals. A charitable yet strong voice for orthodoxy. Includes some apologetics. | |
Liguorian |
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| Publisher: Liguori Publications; Liguori Dr; Liguori, MO 63057 | |
| Phone: 314-464-2500 | Web: www.liguori.org |
| Freq: Monthly (10/year) | Cost: $18 |
| Description: Short articles offer encouragement and support on Christian life. Very light, easy reading. Published by the Redemptorists. | |
Marriage |
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| Publisher: International Marriage Encounter, Inc.; Marriage Magazine; 955 Lake Dr; St. Paul, MN 55120 | |
| Phone: 800-MARRIAGE | Web: www.marriagemagazine.org |
| Freq: Bimonthly | Cost: $19.95 |
| Description: "Enrich, Enhance and Enliven Your Relationship". A magazine to celebrate and strengthen marriage and everyday Catholic family life. Each issue focuses on a central theme. Free sample issue. | |
New Oxford Review |
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| Publisher: 1069 Kains Ave; Berkeley CA 94706 | |
| Phone: 510-526-5374 | Fax: 510-526-3492 |
| Web: www.newoxfordreview.org | |
| Freq: Monthly | Cost: $19 |
| Description: Provides a diverse treatment of social issues from a conservative and critical viewpoint. Lively and ecumenical with a strong Catholic undercurrent. Impressive contributors. | |
Origins |
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| Publisher: Catholic News Service; USCC/NCCB; 3211 Fourth St. NE; Washington, DC 20017 | |
| Phone: 202-541-3290 | |
| Web: www.originsonline.com | E-mail: originsplus@catholicnews.com |
| Freq: Weekly | Cost: $104 |
| Description: The original source for all official church documents, pastoral letters, etc. of both the US bishops as well as Vatican and the Pope. | |
The Pope Speaks |
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| Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor; 200 Noll Plaza; Huntington, IN 46750 | |
| Phone: 800-348-2440 | |
| Web: www.osv.com | E-mail: OSVsales@osv.com |
| Freq: Bimonthly | Cost: $24.95 |
| Description: Letters, addresses, sermons, homilies of the Pope and other major Church documents. | |
This Rock |
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| Publisher: Catholic Answers; P.O. Box 17490; San Diego, CA 92177 | |
| Phone: 888-291-8000 | Fax: 619-387-0042 |
| E-mail: orders@catholic.com | Web: www.catholic.com |
| Freq: Monthly (10/year) | Cost: $29.95 |
| Description: Good source for Catholic evangelization and apologetics. Features solid and practical articles. Includes features on patristics, as well as a section of current apologetics news. | |
Youth and Teens
St. Joseph Messenger |
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| Publisher: PO Box 751143; Dayton OH 45475-1143 | |
| Phone: 800-242-9954 | |
| Web: www.stjosephmessenger.com | E-mail: marketing@stjosephmessenger.com |
| Freq: Monthly (9/year) | Cost: $30 |
| Description: A magazine for children (junior high) and families, featuring the Catholic faith in current events, art, architecture, literature, saints, history and more. | |
Daily Inspirationals
God's Word Today |
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| Publisher: Bayard Publications; God's Word Today; 5615 West Cermak Road; Cicero, IL 60650-9849 | |
| Phone: 800-348-2440 | |
| Freq: Monthly | Cost: $19.95 |
| Description: This is a daily Bible Study guide which help Catholics read and understand the Bible. Good for those who have not had much experience reading the Bible and the various commentaries. | |
Living Faith |
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| Publisher: Creative Communications for the Parish; 1564 Fencorp Drive; Fenton MO 63026 | |
| Phone: 636-305-9777 | |
| Web: www.livingfaith.com | E-mail: info@livingfaith.com |
| Freq: Quarterly | Cost: $7.95 |
| Description: Self-titled as "Daily Catholic Devotions" this booklet provides a short and simple one-minute meditation on the day's Mass readings. Larger size and bulk discounts available. | |
Magnificat |
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| Publisher: PO Box 91; Spencerville MD 20868-9978 | |
| Phone: 301-853-6600 | Web: www.magnificat.net |
| Freq: Monthly (14/year) | Cost: 39.95 |
| Description: This valuable booklet is a missal with the full text of the day's Mass readings and the Order of Mass. Includes a good meditation and excerpts of Morning and Evening Prayer for each day; plus other prayers, blessings, and hymns. | |
My Daily Visitor |
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| Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor; 200 Noll Plaza; Huntington, IN 46750-9957 | |
| Phone: 800-348-2440 | |
| Web: www.osv.com | E-mail: OSVsales@osv.com |
| Freq: Bimonthly | Cost: $12.95 |
| Description: Daily readings and reflections that promote a refreshing breath of inspiration. | |
One Bread, One Body |
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| Publisher: Presentation Ministries, Inc.; 3230 McHenry; Cincinnati OH 45211 | |
| Phone: 513-662-5378 | |
| Web: www.presentationministries.com | pubsandtapes@presentationministries.com |
| Freq: Bimonthly | Cost: Offering |
| Description: Daily reflections on the day's scripture readings written by the late Fr. Al Lauer. | |
Share the Word |
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| Publisher: Paulist Natl. Catholic Evangelization; Share The Word, PCNEA; 3031 Fourth St. N.E.; Washington, DC 20017 | |
| Phone: 800-435-7116 | Web: www.sharetheword.net |
| Freq: Quarterly | Cost: $22.75 |
| Description: Share the Word is the nation's largest Catholic Bible study and sharing program with a special focus on the Sunday lectionary readings. A reliable and easy to understand resource. | |
The Word Among Us |
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| Publisher: 9636 Doctor Perry Road #126N; Ijamsville MD 21754 | |
| Phone: 800-775-9673 | Web: www.wordamongus.org |
| Freq: Monthly | Cost: $22.95 |
| Description: A resource for daily meditation, prayer and reflection. Prayer and scripture reading based on the day's Mass readings. Family edition with extra articles available for the same price. | |
Newspapers
L'Osservatore Romano |
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| English Edition: The Cathedral Foundation; PO Box 777; Baltimore MD 21203 | ||
| Phone: 888-768-9555 | Fax: 443-524-3155 | |
| E-mail: pmedinger@catholicreview.org | Web: www.vatican.va/news_services/or/or_eng/index.html | |
| Freq: Weekly in English edition | $109 | |
| Description: "The pope's own newspaper." A gold mine of Official Vatican news, papal messages, the pope's schedule and more. | ||
National Catholic Register |
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| Publisher: PO Box 373; Mt Morriss IL 61054 | |
| Phone: 800-421-3230 | Web: www.ncregister.com/current |
| Freq: Weekly | Cost: $24.95 (half year) |
| Description: Becoming the best Catholic weekly. Surveys national and international news of Catholic interest, plus politics, devotions, scripture, prayer, etc. A reliable, comprehensive and relevant paper with top Catholic writers, apologists and personalities each week. | |
Our Sunday Visitor |
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| Publisher: 200 Noll Plaza; Huntington, IN 46750 | |
| Phone: 800-348-2440 | |
| Web: www.osv.com | E-mail: OSVsales@osv.com |
| Freq: Weekly | Cost: $37.95 |
| Description: This Catholic newspaper offers a relevant mix of news, articles, opinion, human interest, and more. A faithful view of the Church yet with challenging and hard-hitting journalism. | |
The Wanderer |
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| Publisher: 201 Ohio St.; St. Paul, MN 55107 | |
| Phone: 612-224-5733 | Web: www.thewandererpress.com |
| Freq: Weekly | Cost: $50 |
| Description: Large Catholic newspaper, loyal to the Pope, extremely conservative, very pro-life, good source of all the latest events in the American Catholic Church. | |
For Priests
Homiletic & Pastoral Review |
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| Publisher: Ignatius Press; PO Box 591810; San Francisco CA 94159-9812 | |
| Phone: 800-651-1531 | www.ignatius.com |
| Freq: Monthly | Cost: $26 |
| Description: Directed to priests with its homily aids, this magazine covers a range of social, pastoral and theological topics that are easily readable, and includes some scholarly articles. | |
The Priest |
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| Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor; 200 Noll Plaza; Huntington, IN 46750 | |
| Phone: 800-348-2440 | |
| Web: www.osv.com | E-mail: OSVsales@osv.com |
| Freq: Monthly | Cost: $39.95 |
| Description: A magazine for priests with homily aids and a very pastoral viewpoint. Easy to read articles which deal with many topics pertinent to contemporary Catholicism. | |
Sacerdos |
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| Publisher: Legionnaires of Christ; PO Box 162; Cheshire CT 06410 | |
| Phone: 888-881-0729 | Fax: 203-271-3845 |
| Web: www.sacerdos.org | E-mail: informations@sacerdos.org or ny@legionaries.org |
| Freq: Bimonthly | Cost: $30 |
| Description: "A Magazine of On-Going Formation", a good publication for priests with homily aids. The scholarly articles cover all areas such as theology, ministry, and priestly spirituality. | |
What did I leave off the recommended list?
I left out "America" and "National Catholic Reporter", and others that unfortunately are 'solidly liberal' and frequently question or undermine the teachings of the Church and Holy Father.I also left out "The Remnant", "New Triumph", "Latin Mass Magazine", "Crying in the Wilderness Newsletter" and others of the 'far right', as these magazines often promote specific agendas which do not always represent Catholicism. I did leave in "The Wanderer", as it often has news stories of interest that other periodicals do not.
Catholic Digest, A Reader's Digest for Catholics with humorous and inspirational columns. I do not recommended this as a Catholic periodical, because it teaches little about Catholic doctrine or specifically Catholic books, and sometimes supports liberal authors.