| Parent company | Congregation of Holy Cross |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1865 |
| Founder | Father Edward Sorin |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Headquarters location | Notre Dame, Indiana |
| Publication types | Books |
| Official website | http://www.avemariapress.com |
Ave Maria Press is a Roman Catholic publishing company which was founded in 1865 by Father Edward Sorin, a Holy Cross priest who had founded the University of Notre Dame.[1]
Sorin founded the company in order to publish the Ave Maria magazine, a magazine focused on Catholic families, honoring Mary, and showcasing Catholic writings.[1] Sorin then made Sister Angela Gilespie, a nurse veteran of the Civil War, in charge.[1] By 1900, Ave Maria was the largest English-language Catholic magazine worldwide.[1] The magazine was started in 1865 and continued until 1970 when it was dropped due to decline in circulation. Notable workers include Kvok of St. Edwards hall.[1] Ave Maria Press now focuses solely on the publishing of Catholic books.[1]