HarperCollins Christian Publishing has launched Harper Catholic, an imprint serving Catholic readers, authors, booksellers, parishes, and institutions. Harper Catholic will be led by Kristi McDonald, who joins HCCP as associate publisher of the new imprint.
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Harper Catholic will publish "accessible, faithful, relevant, and intellectually substantial books for Catholic readers across generations and stages of spiritual life, including works in spirituality, theology, prayer, devotional reading, biography, culture, and practical Christian living," the publisher said. The imprint is now considering proposals from authors and literary agents and will announce its first acquisitions and publishing plans in the coming months.
"Catholic Bible Press, with its rapid growth and success over the past six years, has demonstrated the strength of HCCP's commitment to serving Catholic readers with excellence, care, and purpose," said Mark Schoenwald, president and CEO of HarperCollins Christian Publishing. "With Harper Catholic, we are extending that mission into a broader publishing program, building on a strong foundation while creating new opportunities to serve the Church and reach readers around the world."
McDonald has more than 15 years of experience in Catholic publishing, acquisitions, editorial development, and author relationship management. Most recently, she served as content editor at Hallow. Previously, she spent 14 years at Ave Maria Press, advancing through a series of editorial and acquisitions roles before serving as executive editor of trade.