Ascension (previously known as Ascension Press
) is a
publisher
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of
Catholic
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books and digital media. The company, founded in 1998, is based in
West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Authors published by Ascension include
Edward Sri,
Fr. Mike Schmitz, and
Jeff Cavins
Jeff Cavins (born November 8, 1957) is an American Catholic evangelist, author, and biblical scholar.
Overview
Cavins was a Protestant pastor before he rejoined the Catholic Church.
He is the creator of ''The Great Adventure Bible Study prog ...
.
Schmitz and Cavins produced Ascension's ''Bible in a Year'' podcast, which was
iTunes' most popular podcast for 17 consecutive days in early 2021, and for 5 days in early 2022.
Ascension is creating a "
Catechism in a Year" podcast with the same hosts, slated to release on January 1, 2023.
Ascension's
YouTube
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channel is called Ascension Presents, which was the second largest Catholic YouTube channel as of 2021.
See also
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Word on Fire
Word on Fire is a Catholic media organization founded by Bishop Robert Barron that uses digital and traditional media to introduce Catholicism to the broader world. It rose to prominence through Barron's work as a priest engaging with new media ...
References
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External links
Ascension websiteAscension Presents YouTube channel
1998 establishments in Pennsylvania
American companies established in 1998
Book publishing companies based in Pennsylvania
Companies based in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Publishing companies established in 1998
Catholic publishing companies
West Chester, Pennsylvania
Conservative media in the United States