Apr 16, 2026
Liturgical Press celebrates 100 years of publishing! Therese Ratliff, director, Tara Durheim, marketing director, and Margaret Nuzzolese Conway, development manager, reflect on the press’s Benedictine roots, Father Virgil Michel’s role in the Liturgical Movement leading to Vatican II and how the mission has consistently centered stewardship, community and welcoming diverse voices, including women.
The conversation highlights centennial initiatives: an eight-episode video series, an October 24 celebration tied to the Abbey Church dedication anniversary and the launch of a development office.
Looking ahead to the next 100 years, they discuss Catholic publishing as “mission territory,” with their plans to develop a prayer app, expand their outreach and strengthen their efforts to grow Spanish-language resources.
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