About the press
A nod to where we began.
Free Priests Press is the publishing imprint of FCM. Its name looks back to our origins; its books look forward to expansive ministry.
Why “Free Priests”?
The name.
The name refers to FCM’s early origins and the effort by Roman Catholic priests to advocate for less restrictive orders during the development of Vatican II. Many early FCM members know our original name, the Society of Priests for a Free Ministry.
Today our membership is ecumenical, with spiritual and religious connections across the spectrum. For this major initiative, a nod to our early days felt right. Read our history.
A long tradition
A long history of publishing.
FCM has long published its members’ writing, through blogs and newsletters. Through Free Priests Press, FCM now publishes academic, theological and other ministry-focused books.
What we publish
Three kinds of books.
Academic Theology
Ministerial Writing
Devotional and Inspirational