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New York, NY

Supporting a digital and global expansion of one of the world’s oldest Catholic publications.

• 135-year legacy: Among the oldest continuously operating Catholic publications in the world.
• Modern digital strategy: Shifting from print to a fully digital-first media platform.
• Global faith audience: Positioned to serve over 1 billion Catholics worldwide.
• Experienced leadership team: Guided by leaders with decades of Catholic and media experience.
• Ongoing community engagement: Expanding distribution via Catholic colleges and communities.

The Catholic Herald is raising funds to support its global expansion and complete a digital transformation of its historic faith-based media brand. Established in 1888, the publication has remained one of the longest-standing voices in Catholic journalism and is now positioned to reach broader and younger audiences through modern formats like podcasts, video, and long-form digital content. With new ownership and leadership based in New York City, the organization is focused on building a trusted, digital-first platform for commentary, news, and opinion tailored to the global Catholic community.

Capital from this raise will support initiatives such as streamlining legacy print operations, improving digital infrastructure—including content creation, paywall systems, and analytics—and expanding audience reach in the U.S., Latin America, and other international Catholic markets. The Catholic Herald currently engages hundreds of thousands of readers monthly and has secured a solid revenue foundation, with active efforts underway to grow partnerships with colleges and Catholic institutions. With a leadership team experienced in Catholic media and organizational management, the publication aims to solidify its role as a central hub for faith-aligned news and discourse in an increasingly fragmented media landscape.

Company Info

The Catholic Herald is a historic faith-based media outlet transitioning to a modern digital-first platform to serve a global Catholic audience.

The Catholic Herald, established in 1888, is one of the world’s oldest Catholic media outlets and is currently undergoing a global expansion and full transition to digital. Now based in New York City under new ownership, the publication aims to modernize its operations and extend its reach to a global audience of over one billion Catholics. The platform plans to expand its content offerings through digital-first formats such as video, podcasts, and long-form journalism, targeting both traditional readers and a younger, broader faith-based audience.

With approximately 300,000 monthly website views, 35,000 newsletter subscribers, and 100,000 Twitter followers, The Catholic Herald is working to increase its digital engagement and streamline its operations by reducing legacy print costs. Recent efforts include paywall implementation, analytics upgrades, and U.S.-focused content expansion. The publication’s leadership includes experienced figures in both business and Catholic organizations, positioning it to scale effectively in a modern media environment while maintaining its commitment to faith-based journalism.