Paulist Fathers

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Paulist Fathers

A pioneering community of Catholic priests and brothers, this society was founded in the United States to share the Gospel in ways that speak to American culture. Their work has reached people through preaching, publishing, media, campus ministry, and parish life.

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Founded in 1858 by Isaac Hecker, the Missionary Society of St. Paul the Apostle is better known as the Paulist Fathers. It was the first national community of Catholic priests created in the United States, with a mission centered on evangelization and outreach.

Over time, the Paulists became known for meeting people where they are. Their ministries have included parish work, campus ministry, retreat and mission preaching, ecumenical and interfaith efforts, and work in print, film, and other media.

Their story is closely tied to Catholic life in the United States, especially in New York, where the community established St. Paul the Apostle Church in Manhattan as an important center of its work. The Paulist Fathers continue to be recognized for a style of ministry that is outward-looking, conversational, and engaged with the wider culture.