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Founded in New York in 1858, this Catholic community of missionary priests was created to share the faith in a distinctly American setting. Its story is closely tied to outreach, preaching, media work, and dialogue beyond church walls.

by Paulist Fathers

by Paulist Fathers

by Paulist Fathers

by Paulist Fathers, N.Y.) Church of St. Paul the Apostle (New York
The Paulist Fathers, formally the Missionary Society of Saint Paul the Apostle, are a Catholic society of apostolic life for men. Their community began in 1858 under the leadership of Isaac Hecker, a convert to Catholicism whose vision helped shape a homegrown American missionary society.
From the start, the Paulists focused on evangelization in North America, especially reaching people outside the Church or on its edges. Their ministries have included parish missions, campus and parish work, publishing, and media outreach, reflecting a long-standing effort to speak to contemporary culture in a direct and welcoming way.
Their official history and public mission both emphasize that they exist to share the Gospel and accompany people in modern life. That combination of Catholic tradition and active engagement with the wider world has remained central to the Paulist identity.