Canada’s leading religious publisher
Founded in Ottawa in 1936 by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, Novalis publishes mainly religious and spiritual periodicals and books, in both English and French. Best known for its missalette Living with Christ (Prions en Église), Novalis is also a book publisher. Since October 1, 2008, Novalis has been a brand of Bayard Canada, owned by the Augustins de l’Assomption.
To complete its offer to believers and parishes, in 2023 Novalis integrated the Bertrand Foucher Bélanger boutique, specializing in religious and liturgical objects.
In a spirit of openness and dialogue, Novalis presents the Christian faith in the context of contemporary culture in an understandable and accessible way. As a publishing house, Novalis produces and distributes on various platforms original and affordable content that enables our contemporaries to explore their religious heritage and live their spiritual quest in a Christianity for today’s world.
Novalis also aims to help men and women face the challenges of everyday life by promoting their human growth and civic awareness. Novalis fulfills its mission not only with individuals, but also in the service of Christian communities.
