Our Sunday Visitor Book Author Sites

Father Mitch Pacwa, S.J.
www.fathermitchpacwa.org

Fr. Mitchell Pacwa, S.J. is the founder and president of Ignatius Productions, a Catholic media production apostolate whose mission is to teach people the scriptures, educate Catholics about their Faith, and promote unity and understanding within the Mystical Body of Christ. Fr. Pacwa is a popular EWTN host, and bestselling author of OSV's St. Paul: A Bible Study Guide for Catholics as well as OSV's St. Paul on the Power of the Cross book.

Anne Neuberger
www.anneneuberger.com

Anne has written a number of books and products, for Our Sunday Visitor and other publishers, including Bible Stories that Stick and the Big Book for Catholic Customs and Traditions. She has a special interest in social justice.

Nancy Carpentier Brown
Flying Stars
Nancy Carpentier Brown is a married mother of two who writes regular reviews of children’s literature. She is an author, catechist, and former contributing editor for Heart & Mind magazine.

Mitch & Kathy Finley
www.mitchandkathyfinley.com
Mitch & Kathy Finley have been speaking and writing together and separately on topics of practical spirituality for over 25 years.

Rev. Joe Classen
http://www.huntingforgod.com
Author of the OSV book
"Hunting for God, Fishing for the Lord – Encountering the Sacred in The Great Outdoors"

CMJ Marian Publishers/ Soul Assurance Prayer Plan
http://www.cmjbooks.com

We print and distribute books with authors such as Wayne Weible, Fr. Albert Shamon, Rhonda Chervin, Fr. Daniel Mode. Titles include "The Grunt Padre", "The Final Harvest", "Of Moose and Miracles", and "The Holy Hour of Reparation".

Virginia Cyr: A Saint for our Times
http://homepages.ohiodominican.edu/~colganq

A companion web site for VIRGINIA CYR GOD'S LITTLE HOBO, published by OSV.

Karl A. Schultz
http://www.karlaschultz.com/

Karl A. Schultz is the director of Genesis Personal Development Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is an author, speaker, and retreat leader on motivational, gender relations, biblical spirituality, time and stress management, wellness, and organizational development topics.

Mike Aquilina
http://www.mikeaquilina.com

Mike is the author of many OSV books, including: The Fathers of the Church The How-To Book of Catholic Devotions The Mass of the Early Christians A Pocket Catechism for Kids Praying in the Presence of Our Lord with St. Thomas Aquinas Talking to Youth About Sexuality The Way of the Fathers Weapons of the Spirit What Catholics Believe Visit http://www.osvbooks.com to order.

Ann Ball
http://www.annball.com

Ann Ball is the author of many Our Sunday Visitor books, including The Catholic Book of the Dead, A Saint for Your Name (boys and girls), Catholic Traditions in the Garden, Catholic Traditions in Crafts, Catholic Traditions in Cooking, Faces of Holiness I, Faces of Holiness II, Prayers for Prisoners, and many more. Visit www.osvbooks.com to order.

Patrick Madrid
http://www.surprisedbytruth.com

Patrick Madrid is the publisher of Envoy magazine, an award-winning Catholic journal of apologetics and evangelization.Patrick is the best-selling author of several books including Surprised by Truth, Surprised by Truth 2, Pope Fiction, Any Friend of God’s Is a Friend of Mine, Where Is That In the Bible?, Search and Rescue, and Why Is That In Tradition? (March, 2002, Our Sunday Visitor). He is also a co-author of Not By Scripture Alone and is a contributor to the forthcoming Ignatius Press Encyclopedia of Catholic Apologetics. He's also produced many apologetics tape sets. His OSV books can be purchased at http://www.osvbooks.com.

Johnnette Benkovic
http://www.lhla.org

Johnnette Benkovic, well-know author and founder and director of Living His Life Abundantly, has written "Grace-Filled Moments" for Our Sunday Visitor. Visit www.osvbooks.com to order. On her site you'll also find information about her radio and TV programs.

Bill Dodds
http://www.billdodds.com

Bill is the author of many books, including two from Our Sunday Visitor: Your Grieving Child and Caring for Your Aging Parent.

Mike Dubruiel
http://dubruiel.tripod.com

Mike passed away in early 2009. His books include Mention Your Request Here and Praying in the Presence of Our Lord with Fulton J. Sheen, as well as the upcoming The How-To Book of the Mass.

Father Stan Fortuna
http://www.francescoproductions.com

Fr. Fortuna is the author of Our Sunday Visitor's U Got 2 Believe. His ministry to youth is internationally known, for his music as well as for his powerful preaching.

Father Benedict J. Groeschel
http://www.franciscanfriars.com

Fr. Groeschel, well-known author and speaker, has written many books for Our Sunday Visitor, including most recently, The Cross at Ground Zero. He is editor of the "Praying in the Presence" series of books on Eucharistic Adoration, and author of A Priest Forever.

Greg Popcak
http://www.exceptionalmarriages.com

Gregory K. Popcak (pronounced POP-chak) is a nationally recognized psychotherapist, speaker, and author of five books on marriage and family issues. His books for Our Sunday Visitor include Beyond the Birds and the Bees; For Better, Forever; and Parenting With Grace.

Amy Welborn
http://www.amywelborn.com

Amy Welborn is a well-known Catholic writer whose books for Our Sunday Visitor include Prove It! God and Prove It! Church as well as the international best seller DeCoding Da Vinci and DeCoding Mary Magdalen.

Eileen Bertanzetti
http://www.kcnet.org/~edbertan/

Eileen Dunn Bertanzetti's three books about Padre Pio include Padre Pio's Words of Hope from Our Sunday Visitor.

Mary Cunningham Agee
http://www.nurturingnetwork.org

Mary Cunningham Agee is the Founder and Executive Director of the Nurturing Network, an international charitable organization that has provided a positive alternative to abortion to more than 13,500 women facing the crisis of an unplanned pregnancy. She has been a contributor to two books from Our Sunday Visitor: Catholics in the Public Square and Public Catholicism.

William E. May
http://christendom-awake.org/pages/may/may.html

William E. May is the Michael J. McGivney Professor of Moral Theology at the John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family. He is the author of OSV's Catholic Bioethics and the Gift of Human Life and also An Introduction to Moral Theology.

Ronald J. Rychlak
http://Pius-XII.com/

Ronald J. Rychlak is Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. J.D., Vanderbilt. Rychlak clerked for Judge Harry W. Wellford of the 6th Circuit and practiced law in Chicago before joining the faculty in 1987. He teaches criminal law and procedure, trial practice, and environmental law. He serves on the executive committee of the Association of American Law Schools Section on Criminal Justice and is an adjunct fellow at the Heritage Foundation's Salvatori Center for Academic Leadership. His book Real and Demonstrative Evidence, Theory and Applications is published by the Miche Company. Purchase Hitler, the War, and the Pope at http://www.osvbooks.com.

Monica Dodds
http://www.YourAgingParent.com

Monica Dodds is the author of "Praying in the Presence of Our Lord with St. Therese of Lisieux." She and her husband, Bill, are the editors of My Daily Visitor magazine.

Susan Conroy Web Site
http://susanconroy.com/

Susan Conroy is the author of "Mother Teresa's Lessons of Love and Secrets of Sanctity." Her website offers information on the book, reprints of the artwork created for Mother Teresa (which is featured in the book), information on translations of books about Saint Therese of Lisieux, and a schedule of book signings and appearances by the author.

The Matthew Kelly Foundation
http://www.matthewkelly.org

The Matthew Kelly Foundation seeks to affirm the highest values of the human spirit, reminding us of our greater potential which is often shadowed by the distractions of our daily lives. Since 1993, Matthew Kelly has inspired and energized millions of people around the world. Through his speaking and writing, he has brought to life the disarmingly simple and practical principles inspired in him by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The Matthew Kelly Foundation works to provide administrative support for Matthew in his ministry, as well as to produce and distribute its fruits in five areas of focus: events, books, retreats, newsletter, Schools Project.

Star of the Sea Catholic Resources from Paul Thigpen
http://www.PaulThigpen.com

Personal website of Paul Thigpen, with numerous articles and essays on Catholic faith, practice and heritage.

David Scott
http://www.davidscottwritings.com/

David Scott is a writer and editor with a special interest in religion and culture. In a career that spans more than two decades, he has published hundreds of articles in journals and periodicals in the United States and abroad. His essays and reporting have appeared in the Vatican newspaper, L’Osservatore Romano, as well as in National Review, Commonweal, Crisis, Inside the Vatican, National Catholic Register, Washington Report on Middle East Affairs, Beliefnet.com, and elsewhere.

Maria Scaperlanda's Site
http://www.mymaria.net

Maria is an award-winning journalist, a frequent contributor to Our Sunday Visitor, and a regular columnist for Catholic Parent magazine. Her books include: EDITH STEIN: SAINT TERESA BENEDICTA OF THE CROSS (Our Sunday Visitor) and The Seeker’s Guide to Mary (Loyola Press). Her latest book, THE JOURNEY: A GUIDE FOR THE MODERN PILGRIM (Loyola 2004), is co-authored with her husband, Michael. Maria and Michael and their four children live in Norman, Oklahoma.

Dear Grace
http://deargrace.com

Grace MacKinbnon is the author of OSV's "Dear Grace: Answers to Questions About the Faith." Grace is a syndicated columnist/writer, public speaker and teacher, whose mission is to help adult Catholics and non-Catholics to come to better know and fully understand the beauty and richness of the truth found in the Catholic faith. Ms. MacKinnon holds a Master of Arts degree in theology and is an instructor in Catholic doctrine for adults. She teaches courses on a variety of Catholic topics and is a welcomed speaker at conferences, meetings, and workshops throughout the U.S.

Dwight Longenecker's site
http://www.dwightlongenecker.com

Dwight Longenecker's many articles, provides news on Dwight's activities and a catalogue of his books.

Donna Cooper O'Boyle
http://www.donnacooperoboyle.com

Site of OSV author Donna Cooper O'Boyle, who wrote Catholic Prayer Book for Mothers.

John F. Salza
http://www.scripturecatholic.com

Web site for OSV author John F. Salza, "Biblical Basis for the Catholic Faith."