About Us

Publishers of Traditional Catholic Books
Some 1400 years after St. Augustine first brought hope to the English, the true faith that he preached still inspires young hearts and minds.

Reviving Traditional Catholic Publishing in the British Isles

Since its founding in 1996 in Southampton, England, Saint Austin Press has published dozens of books spanning a wide array of subjects, including the Sacred Liturgy, literature, the arts, spirituality, and the lives of the saints.

The bookstore in Brockley, London circa 2000.

Some of our publications from our early days.

When the Jesuits announced in 2001 that they were ceasing to publish England’s oldest Catholic culture magazine, The Month, the Saint Austin Press made a request to take it over. Alas the Jesuits decided to close The Month, and so the Saint Austin Press started a new magazine of Catholic culture and ideas, called The Saint Austin Review (StAR). Although now published by another publisher, twenty years later, our editor, Robert Asch continues to co-edit this publication with Joseph Pearce.

The Saint Austin Press today.

In 2021, we revived our publishing program with a renewed commitment to producing and promoting significant Catholic works—books that attract discerning readers and are cherished by their owners, presented in enduring, beautifully crafted hardcover editions. Visit our page on how our titles are made to discover more about our dedication to quality and tradition.

Inspired by our patron, St. Augustine of Canterbury—the evangelizer of England—we remain devoted to restoring Catholic intellectual and cultural life. Our mission is to publish and promote the most important and influential works across a broad spectrum of disciplines by British and European Catholic thinkers, ensuring their legacy for generations to come.