Paulist Community

Paulists seek to meet the contemporary culture on its own terms, to present the Gospel message in ways that are compelling but not diluted, so that the fullness of the Catholic faith may lead others to find Christ's deep peace and "unreachable quietness." Paulists do not condemn culture, nor do they try to conform the Gospel to it. Rather, they preach the Gospel in new ways and in new forms, so that the deep spiritual longings of the culture might find fulfillment in Jesus Christ. To this end, Paulists use printing presses, movie cameras, and web servers to give voice to the words of Christ to a new generation of Americans.

Today, the Paulist community (which boasts 150 priests joined in ministry by the Paulist Associates and lay collaborators in 16 foundations throughout North America) continues the legacy of its founder, Father Isaac Hecker, by seeking out those who desire healing and reconciliation with the church, working toward Christian unity and maintaining a positive dialogue with faiths outside the Christian tradition. Whether in a parish or college campus, producing a video or publishing a book, the Paulists give the Word of God a voice by meeting the needs of people today.