Posted on March 7, 2008
Saint Mary's Press
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Carol Hunger
Saint Mary's Press
Phone: 800-533-8095 ext. 7926
E-mail: chunger@smp.org
Zellmer Joins Saint Mary's Press
(WINONA, MN--February 27, 2008) James Zellmer has joined Saint Mary's Press as development editor.
A Milwaukee native, Zellmer is a graduate of Marquette University. He has a Master's degree from St. Francis Seminary in St. Francis, Wisconsin. He comes to Saint Mary's Press with ten years' experience in teaching religious studies at the high school level. Additionally, he has worked in parish youth ministry and college campus ministry.
Saint Mary's Press is an international Catholic publisher and service provider to schools, parishes, and families. For more information about Saint Mary's Press, visit http://www.smp.org. |
Submitted by Saint Mary's Press on February 28, 2008.
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December 3, 2007
RCL Benziger Hires Daniel S. Mulhall as Director of Consultant Services
CINCINNATI, December 3, 2007—CFM Religion Publishing Group announced today the hiring of Daniel S. Mulhall (effective January 2, 2008) as the Director of Consultant Services for RCL Benziger, its Catholic Religion Publishing Division. Mr. Mulhall, who comes to RCL Benziger after serving as the Assistant Secretary for Catechesis and Inculturation for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) since 1998, will report directly to the president of RCL Benziger, Maryann Nead.
In his new role, Mr. Mulhall will be responsible for scheduling and coordinating the work of RCL Benziger’s excellent team of professional speakers and consultants, and will himself be available for speaking engagements on a limited basis. He will work closely with diocesan offices and will become the primary contact between RCL Benziger and the many national organizations that have an interest in the Church’s evangelizing and catechizing mission.
In announcing this hiring, CFM Religion Publishing Group’s CEO and President Matthew Thibeau said, “Dan brings to RCL Benziger a national understanding of the Catholic religious education market and a well-respected reputation in the field of catechesis and evangelization. He makes an excellent RCL Benziger publishing team even better. I look forward to working closely with him on matters of corporate importance.”
RCL Benziger President, Maryann Nead commented, “I’m delighted to have Dan join the RCL Benziger team. He brings to the company a unique perspective on the Catholic market, along with a wonderful reputation as a consultant, speaker, and writer in the field of Catholic religious education. He will play an important role in helping us to develop future catechetical and faith formation product for the entire Catholic community.”
Mr. Mulhall offered these remarks, “RCL Benziger aims to reshape the field of Catholic catechetical publishing for the future of catechesis. I’m eager to be a part of that future.”
After January 1st, Mr. Mulhall can be reached at dmulhall@rclbenziger.com.
Maryann Nead Matthew Thibeau
President President & CEO
RCL Benziger CFM Religion Publishing Group
Posted by: RCL Benziger, a division of CFM Religion Publishing Group, LLC.
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October 17, 2007
St. Anthony Messenger Press is proud to announce that Mark Lombard will be joining the Franciscan, Catholic publisher as Managing Editor/Director of Web Business Development. This position represents an expansion of AmericanCatholic.org and its related Web publishing ventures at the 114-year-old organization.
Lombard is a veteran of Catholic publishing, known widely for his work at the U.S. bishops’ Catholic News Service (CNS) from 1989-2005. Most recently, he was Editor-in-Chief/Director of News Operations at Bakersfield, California-based Catholic Online. Prior to his tenure at CNS, he was editor of The Catholic Observer, in Springfield, Massachusetts, and, before that, editor of The Vermont Catholic Tribune in Burlington.
Lombard is currently on the Board of Directors of the Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada, which he has served in various capacities over the years. He was a two-time finalist for the prestigious St. Francis de Sales Award, and has been a key developer of the Catholic Press Leadership Institute.
Lombard will be working from his office off-site. “That’s not new for St. Anthony Messenger,” says COO Thomas Shumate. “We have had people selling our magazine in various states for decades, and we operate with staff in Ann Arbor, Michigan, for our Servant Books line.”
AmericanCatholic.org editor John Feister sees this as a key opportunity for St. Anthony Messenger. “Our pioneering web sites, now in their second decade, are ready to go to the next level. Lombard will be helping us to tighten the integration of our established Web efforts and develop new, revenue-generating digital media.”
“The Web is a place of tremendous opportunities and tremendous challenges,” comments Lombard. “I’m excited to be part of an organization that has already brought resources to the Internet but is committed to expanding its presence to serve the Church and people of goodwill around the world.”
“St. Francis of Assisi was not afraid to try new ways to preach the gospel,” says Father Daniel Kroger, O.F.M., the CEO for St. Anthony Messenger Press. “Lombard’s joining our staff keeps us moving in the right direction.”
Submitted by: Barbara Beckwith, 513-241-5615, ext. 170 bbeckwith@americancatholic.org
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Bayard Inc - CEO and leadership team announced
NEW LONDON, Conn. — Hubert Chicou, Vice Chairman of Bayard Inc., announced today the promotion of Bret D. Thomas as CEO. Thomas was hired as president of Bayard Inc. in February. He will assume his new position later this month.
"We are very pleased to expand Bret's role as CEO of Bayard Inc.," Chicou said. "During the last several months, we've shared the same vision for Bayard in the U.S. — a mission that is shared by the Augustinians of the Assumption, who own this publishing company. He brings a wealth of experience, along with superb leadership and management skills to the religious publishing market." Thomas will lead all U.S. operations — Creative Communications for the Parish (Rick Johnson was appointed president of Creative in February), Twenty-Third Publications, and the Bayard Magazine Group.
Thomas joined Bayard Inc. last February, as president of both Twenty-Third Publications and the Bayard Magazine Group, both in New London, CT. Previously, he was president and CEO of Peter Li Inc., a publisher of religious education materials and magazines based in Dayton, Ohio.
Thomas, a former Catholic high school teacher, currently serves on the advisory council for the University of Dayton's School of Education and Allied Professions, the board of trustees for the Bergamo Retreat and Conference Center, the board of directors for the Catholic Book Publishers Association (CBPA), and as president of the National Catholic Educational Exhibitors (NCEE) association.
He obtained a B.S. in Biological Science from the University of Dayton and a M.S. in Science Education from the University of Pittsburgh.
Bayard Inc. is part of an international publishing entity based in Paris, France. Bayard's operations in the U.S. include Creative Communications for the Parish in St Louis, MO, and both Twenty-Third Publications and the Bayard Magazine Group in New London, CT. The company's imprints include Catholic Digest, Living Faith, Living with Christ, God's Word Today, Religion Teacher's Journal, Today's Parish Minister, and others. Twenty-Third Publications is a leading book publisher of materials for adult faith formation and lifelong catechesis through the Growing Faith Project and Into the Fields programs. With a readership in excess of 2.5 million, Catholic Digest is the largest circulated general interest magazine marketed to Catholics. Living Faith, which has a circulation of more than 700,000, is a magazine of daily Catholic devotions published in English and Spanish.
Bayard Inc. senior management team:
Bret Thomas, President and Chief Executive Officer
Rick Johnson, President, Creative Communications for the Parish
Chris Strahan, Chief Operations Officer, Creative Communications for the Parish
Kathleen Stauffer, President, Bayard Magazine Group
Dan Smart, Vice President, Twenty-Third Publications
Dan Connors, Editorial Director, Bayard Magazine Group and Twenty-Third Publications
Cathy Mastrofino, Controller
Submitted by Bayard Inc- Posted on 7/6/2007
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Destination: Washington, D.C. (from the SAMP employee newsletter)
Father Jeremy Harrington has been named commissary and guardian of the Franciscan Holy Land Monastery in Washington, D.C., for a three-year term. His appointment was officially announced July 28 by Father Pierbattista Pizzaballa, OFM, the Custos of the Holy Land, who is based in Jerusalem. Jeremy leaves for Washington later this week for meetings with Father Pierbattista and others; he will return to Cincinnati in late August or early September to complete his move to Washington. He shared some of the background with InsideSAMP.
Q: This seems so sudden. Is it?
A: The move has been in process for some weeks but could not be announced until now. One reason for the quick transfer is that the present commissary’s term is up, and he is ill. I’m sorry that I don’t have more time to say good-bye to coworkers and friends. I’ve always said that I wanted to retire from SAMP because I thought it was good for SAMP to have a smooth transition, which has been accomplished. Father Dan Kroger and Tom Shumate and others are giving great leadership. I never intended to retire completely from ministry. The position in Washington was not even on my radar screen. The call from Father Pierbattista came as a complete surprise, but if I can serve there I am willing to try.
Q: Can you give some details about your new ministry?
A: The Franciscans serve as custodians of the Holy Places in the Holy Land at the request of Rome (www.custodia.org). The 300 friars from various countries who serve there are called a Custody, similar to a province. The head of the custody, known as the Custos, is Father Pierbattista. The Custody has a friary in Washington called the Franciscan Holy Land Monastery (www.myfranciscan.org). It is also called the Commissariat of the Holy Land. It recruits friars to serve in the Custody and collects money to finance the care of shrines, welcoming of pilgrims and pastoral and educational ministries. The friar in charge of the Commissariat is called the Commissary.
Q: How do you feel about the appointment?
A: I’m a little scared and apprehensive, but also willing and excited. It is an honor to be asked to serve in such an important ministry. The friars who work in the Holy Land need support; the Christians who live there need even more. This position will be challenging for me. Maybe it will keep my brain working! I am happy to serve the approximately 20 friars who live at the Monastery in Washington and to welcome many guests from various parts of the world. A number of diocesan priests and others who study at nearby Catholic University of America also live at the Monastery. The Monastery has beautiful replicas of the shrines of the Holy Land and gives many tours to school groups and others. Masses are celebrated for the public and the Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered throughout the day.
Q: Does this mean your brief sabbatical has already come to an end?
A: I have already completed the St. Bonaventure/Blessed John Duns Scotus study tour in Europe. It was wonderful! I still intend to take the Pilgrimage in the Steps of St. Paul that SAMP has generously provided me, but I don’t have it scheduled yet. I’ll also be going to the Holy Land. And at some point in the coming months I will get away for a period of prayer. I do miss my relationships with everyone at SAMP! I am very grateful for my years with you and the spectacular sendoff you gave me!
Submitted by: Lisa Biedenbach, SAMP- Posted on 8/7/2007
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Jerry Ruff Joins Saint Mary's Press
(WINONA, MN--June 27, 2007) Jerry Ruff has joined Saint Mary's Press as the editorial director of the College Division.
Ruff resides in La Crosse, WI, and is a graduate
of Saint John's University and Moorhead State University. He has a Master's degree from the University of Minnesota. Before joining Saint Mary's Press, he worked as editorial group manager at
Red Brick Learning, a K-8 curriculum publisher with headquarters in Mankato and Bloomington, MN.
Saint Mary's Press is an international Catholic publisher and service provider to schools, parishes, and families. For more information about Saint Mary's Press, visit http://www.smp.org.
Submitted by: Carol Hunger, SMP- Posted on: 07/07/2007
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Liguori Publications Hires Two New Directors
May 21, 2007 --Liguori Publications has filled two director level positions. Suann Fields has been appointed the Director of Finance/Business Operations and Pamela Brown is the new Director of Marketing/Sales.
Suann Fields comes to Liguori with extensive experience in the nonprofit sector, most recently as Chief Financial Officer of the Missionary Association of Mary Immaculate in Belleville, Illinois. She started her career in public accounting transitioning into the nonprofit sector. Fields held numerous positions with the Missionary Oblates gaining responsibility and experience including comprehensive financial, mailroom, and donor services. Fields received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Illinois-Champaign and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Pam Brown has served in a variety of marketing roles in Christian publishing over the past nineteen years. Brown began her career as a children’s book product manager, served as director of consumer products, and, most recently, as an officer of the company and as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Christian Board of Publication/Chalice Press. Brown received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Missouri-Columbia, and an MBA from the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
Liguori Publications is located 24 miles south of St. Louis, Missouri. The Redemptorists in the Midwest began their publishing venture in 1913. Liguori Publications itself dates to 1947, when the Redemptorists moved its headquarters to south suburban St. Louis. Among its products is Liguorian magazine, one of America’s leading Catholic periodicals. Other products include parish Sunday bulletins, youth and adult catechetical materials for parishes and religious-education programs, devotional and educational pamphlets, and trade books. Materials are sold throughout North America. Liguori Publications has more than ninety full-time employees.
Submitted by: Julie Miller, Liguori Publications, on May 21, 2007
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ST. ANTHONY MESSENGER PRESS AND SERVANT BOOKS ANNOUNCE APPOINTMENTS
John Koize has been appointed as the Director of Marketing and Sales. John took over this position on April 2nd. John has been with the company since 1984, starting in shipping and receiving and later moving into the customer service department. In 1997 John moved into the marketing department as the National Sales Consultant. In 1999 John became the Associate Director of Marketing and Sales. John received a BA and also an MBA from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. John is a current board member of the Catholic Book Publishing Association.
The newest face at SAMP belongs to Matt Wielgos, electronic media producer. Matt comes to us from Relevant Radio (a network of 17 stations with 15 affiliates) based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. For the past two years he served as lead producer of The Drew Mariani Show, a popular daily three-hour drive-time talk show. Matt’s duties at SAMP will expand in time, but for now he is focusing on leading the Franciscan Radio team that produces American Catholic Radio and other radio products.
Wielgos believes this is “a unique time for radio within the world of Catholic media,” with great opportunities for content providers such as SAMP. While Protestants have long seen the potential for radio ministry, “Catholics are now becoming educated about radio as never before,” Matt says. He is eager to help SAMP produce more quality content that can be made available for syndicated programming, internet application and beyond.
Posted by the CBPA Office: April 2007
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SR. DONNA GIAIMO, FSP, LEAVES PAULINE BOOKS & MEDIA.
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
I am writing to let you know that after eight wonderful years here at Pauline Books & Media, publishing house of the Daughters of St. Paul, I am moving on soon to a new apostolic assignment within our province.
As of February 12, our new publisher, Sr. Mary Mark Wickenhiser, will be assuming this office. Sr. Mary Mark, who served as Editorial Director for Pauline Books & Media from 1987–2001, recently carried out the roles of superior and manager of the Pauline Books & Media Center in Metairie, Louisiana. She returns to the publishing house with valuable pastoral experience that will assist her greatly in her new office.
I am being reassigned to our newest community in Redwood City, California. There I look forward to updating my studies in theology while joining my sisters in the various apostolic communication ministries we perform through our Pauline Center in that beautiful city! (And I won’t mind the change in weather, either!) As I prepare to leave, I would just like to tell you how much I have enjoyed working with you—collaborating together in the beautiful mission God has entrusted to us of communicating his love to all—and how grateful I am for your many kindnesses to me. Be assured that I will remember you in my prayers of thanksgiving to the Master!
Sr. Mary Mark’s email address is: mwickenhiser@PAULINEMEDIA.com. Anyone who wishes to contact me in future may do so at: Sdonna@paulinemedia.com.
Again, many thanks for your friendship and collaboration over the years, and blessings in abundance on you and your loved ones.
Sincerely in Christ,
Sr. Donna Giaimo, FSP
Pauline Books and Media
50 St. Paul’s Avenue
Boston, MA 02130
Posted by the CBPA Office: 2-20-07
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BRET D. THOMAS IS APPOINTED AS NEW PRESIDENT OF BAYARD, INC.
Hubert Chicou, CEO of Bayard, Inc., announced today the appointment of Bret D. Thomas as President of the Company. Mr. Thomas will assume his position later this month.
“We are very pleased to have Bret Thomas join our senior management team,” said Chicou. “He brings a wealth of experience, superb skills, and management leadership in the publishing of religious materials for the Parish and parishioners.”
Bret Thomas comes to Bayard from his position as President and CEO of Peter Li Incorporated, a publisher of religious materials and magazines based in Columbus, Ohio. Bret became CEO of Peter Li, Inc., in April 2003, following a series of promotions at that Company, including Publishing Director (1998), Group Publisher (2001), and Vice President-Group Publisher (2002).
Bret Thomas is a former high school Biology teacher and was involved in moderating extracurricular activities, including Student Government, Athletics, Drama, and Youth Ministry.
He has authored a chapter on "The Catholic School Market" in The Expert's Guide to the K-12 School Market (2002, Internet Monitor) and "The Value of Catholic Education" in I Like Being a Catholic (2000, Doubleday). Bret currently serves on the advisory council for the University of Dayton's School of Education and Allied Professions, several boards and councils of the National School Supply & Equipment Association (NSSEA), the Board of Trustees for Bergamo Retreat and Conference Center, and as Executive Director of the National Catholic Educational Exhibitors (NCEE) association.
Bret obtained a Bachelor of Science (Biological Science) from the University of Dayton and a Master of Science in Science Education from the University of Pittsburgh.
Bayard, Inc. is part of an international publishing entity based in Paris, France. Bayard’s operations in the United States include Creative Communications for the Parish, based in St. Louis, MO, and Twenty-Third Publications and the Bayard Magazine group based in New London, CT. The Company’s imprints include Catholic Digest, Living Faith, Living with Christ, God’s Word Today, Religion Teachers Journal (RTJ: The Magazine for Catechist Formation), Today’s Parish Minister and others. Bayard is a leading publisher of materials for Adult Faith Formation and Whole Community Catechesis through the Growing Faith and Into the Fields programs, both published through Twenty-Third Publications. With a readership in excess of 2.5 million, Catholic Digest is the largest paid-circulation general interest magazine marketed to Catholics. Living Faith, which has a circulation of more than 700,000, is a magazine of daily Catholic devotions published in English and Spanish. Based on the daily lectionary of the Church, it is the most widely read devotional for Catholics in the world.
Posted by the CBPA Office: 1-24-2007
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PAIGE STOLTENBERG LEAVES LITURGY TRAINING PUBLICATIONS.
JEANNE LAZZAROTTO JOINS LITURGY TRAINING PUBLICATIONS.
After seven years, Paige Stoltenberg is leaving her position as Exhibits and Advertising Coordinator for Liturgy Training Publications. Although she will miss the wonderful people at LTP and all the warm welcoming faces from the conferences over the years, she is ready for new challenges. Jeanne Lazzarotto will follow Paige as the new Exhibits and Advertising Coordinator. She can be reached via phone at 773-527-3564 and via email at jlazzaratto@ltp.org.
Posted by the CBPA Office: 1-24-2007
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HANS CHRISTOFFERSEN, S.T.L., JOINS LITURGICAL PRESS AS NEW EDITORIAL DIRECTOR
Collegeville, Minnesota—Peter Dwyer, director of Liturgical Press, Collegeville, Minnesota, announced that effective December 11, 2006, Hans Christoffersen, S.T.L., will serve as its new Editorial Director.
In joining Liturgical Press, Mr. Christoffersen is leaving Liguori Publications, Liguori, Missouri, where he has worked for over seven years in publishing, and has served as Editorial Director for the last three years.
Christoffersen holds a Licentiate in Dogmatic Theology (S.T.L.), from the Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome. He is fluent in Danish and English and has served as a director of retreats, conferences, and workshops on various aspects of faith, human development, and values clarification in the United States, Italy, Denmark, and Sweden from 1990 to the present.
“Hans brings a great combination of theological training, pastoral experience, and editorial leadership to this position” says Peter Dwyer, Director of Liturgical Press.
Liturgical Press is a Catholic Publisher recognized around the world for publications both in the popular and academic market on topics such as liturgy, Scripture, theology, spirituality, ministry and prayer.
Posted by the CBPA Office: 1-24-2007
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SR. MARY MARK WICKENHISER IS NAMED PAULINE BOOKS & MEDIA’S NEW PUBLISHER/EDITORIAL DIRECTOR submitted by Sr. Donna Giaimo
Boston, MA—Pauline Books & Media, the publishing house of the Daughters of St. Paul, is pleased to announce that Sr. Mary Mark Wickenhiser, FSP, will assume the role of Publisher/Editorial Director effective February 10, 2007. She will be replacing Sr. Donna Giaimo, who has held the office since 1999.
Sr. Wickenhiser, who served as Editorial Director for Pauline Books & Media from 1987–2001, had been carrying out the roles of superior and manager of the Pauline Books & Media Center in Metairie, Louisiana, when she was assigned to this new position. She returns to the PBM publishing house with valuable pastoral experience that will assist her in her new office.
A professed member of the Daughters of St. Paul for over forty years, Sr. Wickenhiser has a BA in Catechetics and an MA in Religious Education from the Notre Dame Institute, Arlington, VA. She also completed studies for the Graduate Program in Christian Spirituality at Creighton University (Omaha, NE).
The Daughters of St. Paul, an international community of women religious who work in the field of communication to make the Gospel more widely known, have been involved in publishing in the U.S. since shortly after their arrival in 1932. Besides producing a wide variety of religious titles for children and adults, they own and operate sixteen Pauline Books & Media Centers throughout the U.S. and Toronto.
For more information about Pauline Books & Media, visit www.pauline.org.
Posted by the CBPA Office: 1-24-2007
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MARY CAROL KENDZIA RESIGNS FROM CBPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS AFTER LEAVING TWENTY-THIRD PUBLICATIONS/BAYARD Dear Colleagues,
I have resigned from the board of directors of the CBPA because I am no longer working for Twenty-Third Publications/Bayard. This move came about because of organizational changes taking place within the company, and was made by mutual agreement.
Thank you for your support during the recent election. I had been eagerly anticipating a second term on the board. We have so much positive work ahead, especially with incorporating the interests of all members of CBPA in a more prominent and active way, and meeting the challenges of the publishing industry today as a united membership organization, strengthened by shared resolve and
varied talents.
I have enjoyed working with each of you, and it has been an honor to be counted among such exceptional religious publishing professionals. Please know that my thoughts and prayers will be with the CBPA in the months and years to come.
Mary Carol Kendzia
mckendzia@yahoo.com
Posted by the CBPA Office: 1-24-2007
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