Our Sunday Visitor

Our Sunday Visitor (OSV) is a Catholic publishing company that produces a range of print and digital resources for the faith community. Its flagship product is the national newspaper Our Sunday Visitor, which delivers news, commentary, and feature stories relevant to Catholics in the United States and abroad. In addition to the newspaper, OSV publishes magazines, books, catechetical curricula, and sacramental preparation materials. These offerings are designed to support parishes, schools, dioceses, and individual believers in their religious education and spiritual life.

The organization is headquartered in Huntington, Indiana, United States of America, from where it coordinates its editorial, production, and distribution activities. OSV’s publications reach a broad audience across the United States through subscriptions, parish distribution, and retail channels. Its online platform provides access to digital editions, news articles, and multimedia content that can be accessed internationally. While specific circulation figures are not disclosed in the available sources, the company describes its readership as broad.

OSV distinguishes itself by specializing in Catholic religious publishing, focusing on content that aligns with Church teaching and pastoral needs. The company has a long history of providing catechetical materials that are used in religious education programs throughout the country. It also maintains a reputation for combining journalistic standards with a Catholic perspective, offering news coverage that seeks to inform and engage the faithful. These competencies position OSV as a notable provider of both informational and formational resources within the Catholic media landscape.

Structurally, Our Sunday Visitor operates as a privately held company that is guided by Catholic principles and mission-oriented goals. It is not a subsidiary of a larger media conglomerate, allowing it to maintain editorial independence while serving its specific audience. The organization’s governance includes oversight by individuals with expertise in both publishing and Catholic ministry. This structure enables OSV to balance commercial operations with its commitment to supporting the Church’s communication and educational efforts.