Loyola Press is a Catholic publishing company that was founded in 1912 by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in Chicago, Illinois. The company was established as part of the Jesuits' mission to promote the Catholic faith and provide educational resources for Catholics.
In the early years, Loyola Press primarily published textbooks and educational materials for Catholic schools. Over time, the company expanded its focus to include resources for individuals, families, and parishes, as well as programs for Catholic educators and catechists.
In the 1950s and 1960s, Loyola Press began to focus more on spiritual growth and formation, publishing books on Ignatian spirituality, the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, and other spiritual classics. This focus on spiritual formation and growth continues to be a core part of the company's mission to this day.
In the 1970s and 1980s, Loyola Press began to expand its reach beyond the United States, publishing books and resources in Spanish, French, and other languages to serve the global Catholic community.
Throughout its history, Loyola Press has been committed to providing high-quality resources that help Catholics to deepen their understanding of the faith and grow in their relationship with God. Today, the company continues to publish books, programs, and resources for all ages and stages of life, from children to adults and from individual to community.
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