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'''Sophia Institute Press''' is a [[501(c) organization|non-profit]] conservative [[Catholic Church|Catholic]] publishing company based in [[Nashua, New Hampshire]], United States.
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'''Sophia Institute Press''' is a [[501(c) organization|non-profit]] publishing company based in [[Nashua, New Hampshire]], United States.


It publishes [[Catholic]] books, the online opinion journal ''Crisis Magazine'', the [[Traditionalist Catholicism|traditionalist Catholic]] website ''OnePeterFive'', the [[Tridentine Mass]] missalette ''Benedictus'', the website CatholicExchange.com, and [[catechesis|catechetical materials]] for teachers. It also operates a music division, Sophia Music Group, via its 2021 acquisition of the [[De Montfort Music]] and [[AimHigher Recordings]] labels.
It publishes Catholic books, the online opinion journal ''Crisis Magazine'', the [[Traditionalist Catholicism|traditionalist Catholic]] website ''OnePeterFive'', the [[Tridentine Mass]] missalette ''Benedictus'', the website ''CatholicExchange.com,'' and [[catechesis|catechetical materials]] for teachers. It also operates a music division, Sophia Music Group, via its 2021 acquisition of the [[De Montfort Music]] and [[AimHigher Recordings]] labels.


==History==
==History==
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==Sophia Institute for Teachers==
==Sophia Institute for Teachers==
In 2014, Sophia Institute began Sophia Institute for Teachers to aid Catholic religion teachers, offering lesson plans, instructional videos, and teacher formation workshops.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/sophia-institute-press-new-project-to-aid-catholic-teachers/ |title=Sophia Institute's New Project Aids Catholic Teachers | publisher=[[Catholic News Agency]]| date=Apr 29, 2014| accessdate=Feb 25, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.cardinalnewmansociety.org/CatholicEducationDaily/DetailsPage/tabid/102/ArticleID/3637/Sophia-Institute-Press-Helping-Catholics-‘Relearn-the-Importance-of-Catechesis’.aspx |title=Sophia Helping Catholics Relearn the Importance of Catechesis | publisher=[[Cardinal Newman Society]]| date=October 24, 2014| accessdate=February 25, 2016}}</ref>
In 2014, Sophia Institute began Sophia Institute for Teachers to aid Catholic religion teachers, offering lesson plans, instructional videos, and teacher formation workshops.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/29526/sophia-institute-press-new-project-to-aid-catholic-teachers |title=Sophia Institute's New Project Aids Catholic Teachers | publisher=[[Catholic News Agency]]| date=Apr 29, 2014| access-date=Feb 25, 2016}}</ref>


==Partnership with EWTN Global Catholic Network==
==Partnership with EWTN Global Catholic Network==
In 2015, Sophia Institute Press formed a joint venture with the international Catholic television service [[EWTN]] to establish EWTN Publishing, a new entity that publishes books by the network's foundress [[Mother Angelica]] and other hosts of EWTN programming.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/ewtn-forms-new-publishing-group-with-sophia-institute-press |title=EWTN Forms New Publishing Group with Sophia Institute Press| publisher=[[National Catholic Register]]| date=Nov 4, 2012| accessdate=June 4, 2013}}</ref>
In 2015, Sophia Institute Press formed a joint venture with the international Catholic television service [[EWTN]] to establish EWTN Publishing, a new entity that publishes books by the network's foundress [[Mother Angelica]] and other hosts of EWTN programming.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/ewtn-forms-new-publishing-group-with-sophia-institute-press |title=EWTN Forms New Publishing Group with Sophia Institute Press| publisher=[[National Catholic Register]]| date=Nov 4, 2012| accessdate=June 4, 2013}}</ref>


==''Crisis'' magazine==
=={{anchor|Crisis}}''Crisis'' magazine==
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In 1982 at [[University of Notre Dame|Notre Dame]], theologian [[Michael Novak]] and philosophy professor [[Ralph McInerny]] founded an opinion magazine under the title ''Catholicism in Crisis'', as a voice of Catholic [[neoconservative]] political and cultural thought.<ref>{{cite book
In 1982 at [[University of Notre Dame|Notre Dame]], theologian [[Michael Novak]] and philosophy professor [[Ralph McInerny]] founded an opinion magazine under the title ''Catholicism in Crisis'', as a voice of Catholic [[neoconservative]] political and cultural thought.<ref>{{cite book
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|accessdate=June 10, 2016
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}}</ref> In 1986 its title was changed to ''Crisis''. From 1995 to 2011 [[Deal W. Hudson|Deal Hudson]] was the magazine's publisher. In late 2007 the magazine ceased print publication, and its content moved to its companion website under the title "Inside Catholic". After Sophia Institute Press acquired the magazine in 2011, it resumed the name ''Crisis''.<ref>{{cite news
}}</ref> In 1986 its title was changed to ''Crisis''. From 1995 to 2011 [[Deal W. Hudson|Deal Hudson]] was the magazine's publisher. In late 2007 the magazine ceased print publication, and its content moved to its companion website under the title "Inside Catholic". After Sophia Institute Press acquired the magazine in 2011, it resumed the name ''Crisis''.<ref>{{cite news
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|title=After acquisition, Crisis Magazine re-launches website
|date=February 10, 2012
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|accessdate=June 10, 2016
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}}</ref> Eric Sammons was named the Editor-in-Chief in January 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-05|title=The Present Crisis|url=https://www.crisismagazine.com/2021/the-present-crisis-2|access-date=2021-10-13|website=Crisis Magazine|language=en-US}}</ref>
}}</ref> Eric Sammons was named the Editor-in-Chief in January 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-05|title=The Present Crisis|url=https://www.crisismagazine.com/2021/the-present-crisis-2|access-date=2021-10-13|website=Crisis Magazine|language=en-US}}</ref>
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===Crisis Publications===
===Crisis Publications===
In April 2019, the press began publishing books with Crisis Magazine branding. The new imprint, called Crisis Publications, is dedicated to books that examine social and cultural trends from a Roman Catholic perspective.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wenner |first1=Emma |title=Catholic Publishers Focus on Moving Forward |url=https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/religion/article/80709-catholic-publishers-focus-on-moving-forward.html |website=Publishers Weekly |accessdate=8 April 2020}}</ref>
In April 2019, the press began publishing books with Crisis Magazine branding. The new imprint, called Crisis Publications, is dedicated to books that examine social and cultural trends from a Roman Catholic perspective.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wenner |first1=Emma |title=Catholic Publishers Focus on Moving Forward |url=https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/religion/article/80709-catholic-publishers-focus-on-moving-forward.html |website=Publishers Weekly |accessdate=8 April 2020}}</ref>

In September 2020, the press began [[Catechism#Tradivox series|Tradivox series]], a multi-volume book series that restores and reprints historical Catholic catechisms.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Seng|first=Aaron|date=2 October 2020|title=How Tradivox is Restoring the Lost Riches of Catechesis|url=https://catholicexchange.com/how-tradivox-is-restoring-the-lost-riches-of-catechesis|website=Catholic Exchange}}</ref>


==References==
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Latest revision as of 10:09, 12 November 2024

Sophia Institute Press
StatusActive
Founded1983
FounderJohn Barger
SuccessorCharlie McKinney, President
Country of originUnited States
Headquarters locationNashua, New Hampshire
Publication typesBooks, magazines
Nonfiction topicsCatholicism, Christianity, religion
RevenueUS$10 million (2020)
No. of employees48
Official websitewww.sophiainstitute.com

Sophia Institute Press is a non-profit conservative Catholic publishing company based in Nashua, New Hampshire, United States.

It publishes Catholic books, the online opinion journal Crisis Magazine, the traditionalist Catholic website OnePeterFive, the Tridentine Mass missalette Benedictus, the website CatholicExchange.com, and catechetical materials for teachers. It also operates a music division, Sophia Music Group, via its 2021 acquisition of the De Montfort Music and AimHigher Recordings labels.

History

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Sophia Institute was founded in 1983 by John L. Barger, then a philosophy professor at Magdalen College in Bedford, New Hampshire, along with his student Paul DiIulio.[1] Under Barger's direction, the press published over 200 titles and 2.5 million books.[2] In 2011, while the press was the publishing division of Thomas More College of Liberal Arts and Holy Spirit College, Charlie McKinney was the publisher's chief operating officer.

In 2012, Barger retired from directing Sophia Institute, and the Institute's board selected Charlie McKinney as its new president.[2]

Sophia Institute for Teachers

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In 2014, Sophia Institute began Sophia Institute for Teachers to aid Catholic religion teachers, offering lesson plans, instructional videos, and teacher formation workshops.[3]

Partnership with EWTN Global Catholic Network

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In 2015, Sophia Institute Press formed a joint venture with the international Catholic television service EWTN to establish EWTN Publishing, a new entity that publishes books by the network's foundress Mother Angelica and other hosts of EWTN programming.[4]

Crisis magazine

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"Crisis Magazine" redirects here. For the NAACP publication, see The Crisis.

In 1982 at Notre Dame, theologian Michael Novak and philosophy professor Ralph McInerny founded an opinion magazine under the title Catholicism in Crisis, as a voice of Catholic neoconservative political and cultural thought.[5] In 1986 its title was changed to Crisis. From 1995 to 2011 Deal Hudson was the magazine's publisher. In late 2007 the magazine ceased print publication, and its content moved to its companion website under the title "Inside Catholic". After Sophia Institute Press acquired the magazine in 2011, it resumed the name Crisis.[6] The college transferred the magazine to Sophia Institute in 2012.[7][8] Eric Sammons was named the Editor-in-Chief in January 2021.[9]

Crisis Publications

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In April 2019, the press began publishing books with Crisis Magazine branding. The new imprint, called Crisis Publications, is dedicated to books that examine social and cultural trends from a Roman Catholic perspective.[10]

In September 2020, the press began Tradivox series, a multi-volume book series that restores and reprints historical Catholic catechisms.[11]

References

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  1. ^ David A. Bovenizer (April 1, 1994). "Sophia's Secret". Crisis. Retrieved June 13, 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Sophia Institute Press names new President". Catholic News Agency. November 14, 2012. Retrieved June 4, 2013.
  3. ^ "Sophia Institute's New Project Aids Catholic Teachers". Catholic News Agency. Apr 29, 2014. Retrieved Feb 25, 2016.
  4. ^ "EWTN Forms New Publishing Group with Sophia Institute Press". National Catholic Register. Nov 4, 2012. Retrieved June 4, 2013.
  5. ^ Todd Scribner (2015). A Partisan Church: American Catholicism and the Rise of Neoconservative Catholics. CUA Press. p. 216. ISBN 9780813227290. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
  6. ^ Michael Sean Winters (commentary) (May 10, 2011). "Crisis Magazine Returns". National Catholic Reporter. Retrieved June 13, 2016.
  7. ^ Charlie McKinney (December 9, 2013). "The Future of Crisis Magazine (fundraising article)". Crisis. Retrieved June 13, 2016.
  8. ^ "After acquisition, Crisis Magazine re-launches website". Catholic News Agency. February 10, 2012. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
  9. ^ "The Present Crisis". Crisis Magazine. 2021-01-05. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
  10. ^ Wenner, Emma. "Catholic Publishers Focus on Moving Forward". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  11. ^ Seng, Aaron (2 October 2020). "How Tradivox is Restoring the Lost Riches of Catechesis". Catholic Exchange.
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