Ascension (publisher)
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| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1998[1] |
| Founder | Matthew Pinto[1] |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Headquarters location | West Chester, Pennsylvania[2] |
| Owner(s) | Jonathan Strate[3] |
| No. of employees | 60 (as of 2021)[1] |
| Official website | ascensionpress |
Ascension (previously known as Ascension Press[2]) is a publisher of Catholic books and digital media. The company, founded in 1998, is based in West Chester, Pennsylvania.[1][2]
Authors published by Ascension include Edward Sri, Fr. Mike Schmitz, and Jeff Cavins.[1][3] 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.[4] Ascension is creating a "Catechism in a Year" podcast with the same hosts, slated to release on January 1, 2023.[5][6]
Ascension's YouTube channel is called Ascension Presents, which was the second-largest Catholic YouTube channel as of 2021.[2]
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References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e Joyce, Lauren (9 February 2021). "Ascension Founder and President Matthew Pinto passes torch to COO Jonathan Strate". Religion News Service. Ascension. RNS Press Release Distribution Service. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
- ^ a b c d Myers, Joseph (23 February 2021). "As CEO, Strate rises to lead faith formation mission of Ascension". Catholic Philly. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
- ^ a b "Ascension offers digital events to help Catholics celebrate Corpus Christi". Catholic Courier. 3 June 2021. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
- ^ Galioto, Katie (10 April 2021). "Hungry for the word: Priest creates popular 'Bible in a Year' podcast". Arkansas Online. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
- ^ Wilson, Peter (10 November 2021). "Bible podcast tops the Apple charts". www.catholicregister.org. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
- ^ Asher, Julie (11 November 2022). "New Ascension yearlong podcast starts Jan. 1, will present entire catechism". www.thecatholicspirit.com.
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YouTube channels