Publisher of Catholic books, for the greater glory of God. Founded in 1978 by Fr. Joseph Fessio, SJ. Publisher of Catholic books, for the greater glory of God. Founded in 1978 by Fr. Joseph Fessio, SJ. Ignatius Press began publishing Catholic books in 1978, beginning with translations of European authors such as Hans Urs von Balthsar, Joseph Ratzinger, Henri de Lubac, Louis Bouyer, Adrienne von Speyr. It has continued to grow, with more than 100 titles in print and 50 new titles per year. The mission is to serve Christ through his Church, faithful to Catholic teaching and tradition. We now produce and distribute audio and videocassettes, and CDs. We are a partner with Bethlehem Books, a Catholic publisher of children's books and with Theater of the Word, Incorporated, which tours and performs Catholic or family-friendly plays.