Paul Turner

The annoucement from Liturgical Press states,

Paul Turner is pastor of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Kansas City, Missouri, and director of the Office of Divine Worship for the Diocese of Kansas City–St. Joseph. He holds a doctorate in sacred theology from Sant’Anselmo in Rome.

Turner is the author of numerous books published by Liturgical Press and a contributor to Give Us This Day. Most recently, he is the recipient of four awards from the 2025 Catholic Media Association Book Awards, including First Place for Author of the Year.

My co-author Kent and I are blessed that this distinguished author and scholar was kind enough to read an early copy of our manuscript and provide one of the “book blurbs” on the back cover of Journey to Jesus. Paul wrote,

With firsthand experience of privileged accompaniment that church leaders offer individuals exploring faith, the authors provide a clear, engaging guide through the spheres of evangelization, catechesis, and worship. Roman Catholics like me who engage in similar ministry will find much to inspect, ponder, and celebrate while reading about newfound faith through a Lutheran lens.

Congratulations, Paul, on the Author of the Year Award from Catholic Media Association, and thank you for your support of our work on adult faith formation.