Association of Catholic Publishers Awards

The Mission of the Association of Catholic Publishers

The Association of Catholic Publishers (ACP) supports a viable, vibrant, and diverse Catholic publishing environment throughout North America and beyond. It seeks to provide visibility to, advocacy for, and sustainability of published Catholic content.

In particular, the ACP provides leadership to, among, and on behalf of its members, who serve the Catholic market. ACP exists to advance the following aims:

  1. Create a greater awareness of the value and availability of Catholic content, Catholic reading, and Catholic publications.
  2. Address the professional development of its members.
  3. Build cooperative and informed relationships.
  4. Serve as a clearinghouse for best practices, resources, and fellowship among members.
  5. Develop the ability to take collective action on behalf of the common interests of the members.