NEW YORK – <em>The Catholic Herald</em>, one of the world's oldest Catholic publications, has announced new investors and a strategic partnership to drive its global expansion, digital development and the commercialization of its 137-year archive.
Award-winning filmmaker<strong> </strong>Tim Moriarty, founder and CEO of <a href="https://www.castletownmedia.com/">Castletown Media</a>, has joined <em>The Catholic Herald</em>’s mission-aligned investor group as a strategic advisor. Fresh from the release of <em>Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality,</em> Moriarty adds deep expertise in film, television and digital storytelling. Castletown Media will collaborate with <em>The Catholic Herald</em> on new digital initiatives and innovative content formats.
<a href="https://www.rerumnovarumpartners.com/">Rerum Novarum Partners</a>, a Canadian-based advisory, strategy, and finance firm focused on supporting Catholic-led businesses led by Travis Callaway, has also made a direct equity investment, adding further momentum to the <em>Herald</em>’s growth plans.
"<em>The Catholic Herald</em> is building for the future, and the support of these new partners positions us to meet the moment as global interest in faith and values-driven media continues to rise. We are excited to build on our 137-year foundation with new energy, new ideas, and global reach," said Mark Ackermann, CEO of <em>The Catholic Herald Institute</em>.
These investments and broader strategic alignment will support <em>The Catholic Herald’s</em> digital upgrades, expansion of global content partnerships, and the development of its unmatched 137-year archive – which includes contributions from GK Chesterton and JRR Tolkien – and in-depth reporting on major world events.
“<em>The Catholic Herald</em> is a treasure trove of Catholic history and culture, and its newsroom continues to deliver outstanding journalism,” said Tim Moriarty, CEO of Castletown Media. “We’re eager to help translate both the <em>Herald</em>’s rich archive and its current reporting into compelling, digital-first formats that will reach and inspire the next generation of Catholics worldwide.”
This announcement follows a series of major developments for <em>The Catholic Herald</em> since its acquisition by GEM Global Yield LLC SCS in 2022, including the opening of a New York office, a global expansion strategy and <a href="https://thecatholicherald.com/the-catholic-herald-enters-partnership-with-longbeard-creative-to-secure-historic-archives/">a landmark AI partnership to activate its archive</a>.
<strong>Media Contact:</strong> <a href="mailto:MarkAckermann@thecatholicheraldinstitute.org">MarkAckermann@thecatholicheraldinstitute.org</a>
<strong>About The Catholic Herald</strong><strong><br></strong>Founded in 1888, <em>The Catholic Herald</em> is one of the world’s oldest Catholic publications. With operations in London and New York, it delivers faith-driven journalism and multimedia content through a Catholic lens. <a href="https://thecatholicherald.com/">https://thecatholicherald.com/</a>
<strong>About Castletown Media</strong><strong><br></strong>Founded in 2017, Castletown Media is an award-winning film studio with its own marketing and PR division. Recent box-office standouts include <em>Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality</em> (2025),<em> Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist </em>(2024),and <em>Mother Teresa: No Greater Love </em>(2022) <a href="https://www.castletownmedia.com/">https://www.castletownmedia.com/</a>
<strong>About Rerum Novarum Partners</strong><br>Rerum Novarum Partners is a Canadian-based advisory, strategy, and finance firm focused on supporting Catholic-led businesses, startups, and mission-aligned ventures. <a href="https://www.rerumnovarumpartners.com/">https://www.rerumnovarumpartners.com/</a>
<em>Photo: Taken from www.castletownmedia.com</em>
