Awards
Liguori is the proud publisher of award-winning Catholic books and Liguorian magazine.
2026 Association of Catholic Publishers (ACP) Excellence in Publishing Awards
Liguori Books
Spanish, First Place: Papa León XIV, corazón inquieto, pastor fiel by Sor. Gemma Morató Sendra, OP
Children's Books: Young Readers, Second Place: Saintly Bites for Children by Shelby Siegfried, illustrated by Ted Schluenderfritz
2025 Association of Catholic Publishers (ACP) Excellence in Publishing Awards
Liguori Books
Biography: Third Place: Walk With My People: A Life in Migration Ministry by Fr. Michael McAndrew, CSsR
2023 Catholic Media Association (CMA) Book Awards
Liguori Books
Faith Formation: Second Place: For Real? Christ’s Presence in the Eucharist by Deacon Dennis Lambert
2020 Association of Catholic Publishers (ACP) Excellence in Publishing Awards
Liguori Books
Children’s Books: Young Readers, First Place: John the Baptist: Saint for Baptism by Barbara Yoffie, illustrated by Jeff Albrecht
Children’s Books: Young Readers, Third Place: Philip Neri: Saint for Confirmation by Barbara Yoffie, illustrated by Jeff Albrecht
2019 Association of Catholic Publishers (ACP) Excellence in Publishing Awards
Liguori Books
Children’s Books: Young Readers, First Place: Padre Pio: Saint for Reconciliation by Barbara Yoffie and illustrated by Jeff Albrecht
Children’s Books: Young Readers, Finalist: Teresa of Ávila: Saint for the Eucharist by Barbara Yoffie and illustrated by Jeff Albrecht
Children’s Books: Young Readers, Finalist: Louis and Zélie Martin: Saints for Matrimony by Barbara Yoffie and illustrated by Jeff Albrecht
Children’s Books: Young Readers, Finalist: John Vianney: Saint for Holy Orders by Barbara Yoffie and illustrated by Jeff Albrecht
Theology, Finalist: Marriage Annulments Under Pope Francis by Fr. William E. Young, Jr.
2019 Catholic Press Association (CPA) Award Winners
Liguorian Magazine
Magazine/Newsletter of the Year - National General Interest Magazines
Third Place: Liguorian Magazine-Includes February, March, and April 2018
Best Layout or Article Column - National General Interest Magazine
First Place: Irena's Jar by Nancy B. Martel; May-June 2018, p. 14
Best Cover for Color - Large (over 6 x 9 ½”)
Second Place: Liguorian Magazine, Awash in the Joy of Conversion; February 2018
Best Guest Column/Commentary
First Place: To Whom Shall We Go? By Fr. Patrick Keyes, CSsR; October 2018, p. 15
Best Coverage - Ecumenical/Interfaith Issues
First Place: Lighting the Way to Interfaith Peace series by Carole St. Laurent-January 2018; “The Heart of the Mystery,” [Just Live It column] by Barbara Hughes-March 2018; “Stories From the Field: Persevering for Peace,” by Carole St. Laurent-November 2018.
Explanation of Marriage-Consists of three entries of supporting content
Second Place: For Better or Worse: Embracing the Joys and Challenges of Marriage “For Better or Worse: Living With the Joys and Challenges of Marriage by Kathleen M. Basi-July-August 2018; “Supporting the Soloists,” by Jill Anderegg-March 2018 and “Marriage Prep: Start Young!” by Fr. Bruce Lewandowski, CSsR-September 2018.
Personality Profiles – Laity
Honorable Mention: Irena's Jar by Nancy B. Martel; May-June 2018, p. 14
Personality Profiles - Religious Leader
First Place: Blessed Stanley Francis Rother: The First American Martyr By María Ruiz Scaperlanda; October 2018, p. 20
Best Original Poetry
Honorable Mention: Open the Door by Bonnie LeMelle Abadie; September 2018, p. 7
Best Short Story
First Place: Bellyachers-Fiction by Jim Auer; January 2018, P. 30
Best Multiple Picture Package – News
First Place: Everyday Impunity by Jun Santiago, CSsR; April 2018, P. 20
2018 Association of Catholic Publishers (ACP) Excellence in Publishing Awards
Liguori Books
Spanish, First Place: Manual de los sacramentos para los católicos de hoy by Fr. Claudio Burgaleta, SJ
Resources for Liturgy: Guide for Altar Servers by Michael J. Ruszala
2018 Catholic Press Association (CPA) Award Winners
Liguorian Magazine
Best Seasonal Issue, First Place: “Christmas: A Season of Anticipation and Celebration” (December 2017)
Best Coverage of Ecumenical/Interfaith Issues, Second Place: “The Conversation Continues” by Dennis Emmons (July-August 2017); “San Damiano Retreat Center: A Place of Refuge and Retreat” by Kathy Coffey (July-August 2017); and “St. Benedict Institute: A Catholic Focus on Meeting Needs” by Elizabeth Herzing (December 2017)
Best Essay, National General Interest Magazine, Second Place: “Love Is an Inside Job: Recovering from Addiction” by Fr. Charles Wehrley, CSsR (October 2017)
2017 Association of Catholic Publishers (ACP) Excellence in Publishing Awards Finalists
Liguori Books
Red, White, Blue, and Catholic by Stephen P. White
Mother Teresa: A Life of Love by John Monette and illustrated by Marieta Monette
For Parish Ministry
Journey of Faith for Adults, a Redemptorist Pastoral Publication
Journey of Faith for Teens, a Redemptorist Pastoral Publication
Jornada de Fe para Adultos , a Redemptorist Pastoral Publication
Jornada de Fe para Adolescentes, a Redemptorist Pastoral Publication
2016 Catholic Press Association (CPA) Award Winners
Liguorian Magazine
Best Seasonal Issue, First Place: “The Greatest Gift” (December 2016
Best Seasonal Issue, Second Place: “The Romance of Lent (February 2016
Best Short Story, First Place: “Remoulade & Ramos” by Fr. Byron Miller, CSsR
Best Reporting of Social Justice Issues, Care of God’s Creation, First Place: “The Principles of Stewardship” (September 2016) by Fr. William J. Byron, SJ
Best Reporting of Social Justice Issues, Call to Family, Community and Participation, Third Place: “The Principles of Participation” (May-June 2016) by Fr. William J. Byron, SJ
Best Coverage of Immigration (consisting of three entries), Second Place: “Measuring a Crisis” (April 2016) by Fr. Bruce Lewandowski, CSsR; “Destiny and Destination” (September 2016) by Fr. Byron Miller, CSsR; and “West Michigan Refugee Education and Cultural Center (July-August 2016) by Elizabeth Herzing
Best Personality Profile, Religious Leader, Third Place: “Mother Teresa: It All Started with Prayer” (July-August 2016) by Anne Wilson
2016 Association of Catholic Publishers (ACP) Excellence in Publishing Awards Finalists
Liguori Inspirational Books
Family, the Church, and the Real World, a Redemptorist Pastoral Publication
The Catholic Drinkie's Guide to Homebrewed Evangelism by Sarah Vabulas
Liguori Children's Books
Francis, the Pope for Kids by John and Marieta Monette
Michael the Archangel: Protector of God's People by Barbara Yoffie, illustrated by Jeff Albrecht
2016 Catholic Press Association (CPA) Award Winners
Liguori Books
Popular Presentation of the Catholic Faith, First Place: Family, the Church, and the Real World
Family Life Category, Third Place: Family, the Church, and the Real World
Marriage Category, Second Place: Your Marriage sacrament-preparation program
Liguorian
General Excellence for a National General Interest Magazine, First Place
Best Seasonal Issue, First Place: “Savoring the Season: Moving through Advent” (December 2015)
Best Analysis Writing, Third Place: “Ferguson: Healing Amid Heartbreak” by Dave Luecking
Best Short Story, First Place: “Breaking Ground” by James Tipton
Best Short Story, Second Place: “The Keepsake” by Sarah Allison
Best Feature Article in a General Interest Magazine, Third Place: “Moving Beyond the Violence” by Mary Ellen Pellegrini
Best Coverage of the Year of Consecrated Life, Third Place: “Celebrating the Year of Consecrated Life” by Jeanne McNulty
Best Illustration, either with Art Work or Photography, Third Place: “The Catholic Response to Violence and Tragedy,” illustrated by He Qi
2015 Association of Catholic Publishers (ACP) Excellence in Publishing Awards Finalists
Liguori Books
Scripture, Third Place: Prophets II by William A. Anderson, DMin, PhD
2015 Catholic Press Association (CPA) Award Winners
Liguori Books
Design and Production, First Place: Meditations on Vatican Art: Angels by Mark Haydu, LC, STL
Coffee Table Book, First Place: Meditations On Vatican Art: Angels by Mark Haydu, LC, STL
Popular Presentation of the Catholic Faith, Third Place: Sexuality and Morality: Answers for Modern Catholics by Charles E. Bouchard, OP
Design and Production, Third Place: Around the Table with The Catholic Foodie: Middle Eastern Cuisine by Jeff Young
Books for Teens and Young Adults, Third Place: Real Life Faith: Bible Companions for Catholic Teens by Mary Elizabeth Sperry
Liguorian
Best Short Story, First Place: “The Statue” by Kerry Sloan
Best Coverage of Immigration, First Place: “Plain Talk” by Fr. Bruce Lewandowski, CSsR; “Many Faces, One Church” by vanThanh Nguyen, SVD; “Immigration, the Church’s Position” by Victor Carmona
Best Personality Profile, Second Place: “Dorothy Day and Her Little Way” by Robert Ellsberg
Best Short Story, Third Place: “The Sunshine Kids” by Jim Auer
Best In-Depth Writing, Third Place: “An Alternative Rite of Passage” by Allan Weinert, CSsR
2014 Association of Catholic Publishers (ACP) Excellence in Publishing Awards Finalists
Liguori Books
Book of the Year: Meditations on Vatican Art by Mark Haydu, LC, STL
Prayer and Spirituality, First Place: Meditations on Vatican Art by Mark Haydu, LC, STL
General Interest Category, First Place: Faith Meets World: The Gift and Challenge of Catholic Social Teaching by Barry Hudock
2014 Catholic Press Association (CPA) Award Winners
Liguori Books
Teen and Young Adult, First Place: Prayers, Papers, and Play: Devotions for Every College Student by Barbara Canale
Spirituality – Hardcover, First Place: Meditations on Vatican Art by Mark Haydu, LC, STL
Design and Production, First Place: Meditations on Vatican Art by Mark Haydu, LC, STL
First-Time Authors, Second Place: Meditations on Vatican Art by Mark Haydu, LC, STL
Popular Presentation of Catholic Faith, Third Place: Faith Meets World: The Gift and Challenge of Catholic Social Teaching by Barry Hudock
Children’s Books, Third Place: Francis of Assisi: Keeper of Creation by Barbara Yoffie and Katherine A. Borgatti
Immigration, Third Place: El vía Crucis: The Migrant’s Way of the Cross compiled by Fr. Simon C. Kim, PhD
Teen and Young Adult, Fourth Place: Your College Faith: Own IT! by Matt and Colleen Swaim
Liguorian
Best Short Story, Second Place: "Language Lessons" by Donna M. Hurley
Best Coverage of the 50th Anniversary of Vatican II, Third Place: "Vatican II Meets Modern Life" by Massimo Faggioli PhD; "What's Down the Road? The Past, Present and Future Church" by Margaret O'Brien Steinfels; "The Renewal of Liturgy: 50 Years Later" by Rita Ferrone
Best Coverage of the Year of Faith, Honorable Mention: "Life as a Christian Disciple: What's the Right Thing to Do?" by Stephen T. Rehrauer, CSsR; "It Still Begins With the Word: Evangelization in the Digital Age" by Michael Brehl, CSsR; "Fully Formed: Catechesis for Life" by Mary Birmingham