The Bayard group is considered to be one of the jewels of the Catholic publishing world. Founded in France in the 19^th century, where it is the number one Catholic publisher, it now features an international presence, with over 150 magazines, journals, and reviews in more than 15 languages. In France its two flagship publications, the daily newspaper, La Croix, and the weekly, Le Pèlerin, have been in print for more than 125 years. Its publications span the chronological spectrum from early childhood to senior editions. In North America, Bayard publishes in English and French, with titles such as Catholic Digest, Living with Christ, Catechist, Living Faith, Chirp, Owl, and others. Over the years it has acquired such respected and well-known companies as Twenty-Third Publications, Catholic Digest, Novalis, Peter Li, and Christian Communications.

The Augustinians of the Assumption (Assumptonists) own and run Bayard. It is one of the largest Catholic publication houses/multi-media companies in the world. Most recently it has begun to expand in Asia and Africa. Its publications are intended to provide information that will help to form consciences and minds. In the midst of so many cultures and ideologies, it hopes to provide food for Catholics seeking a deeper faith.

For more information, go to http://www.bayardinc.com