Justin Press president John Gay introduces our two authors at St. Patrick's Basilica in Ottawa Nov. 3.

Authors Michael O'Brien and Fr. Robert Wild sign books at the launch of their two new titles published by Justin Press.

Father Robert Wild talks about the friendships of Catherine Doherty, the foundress of Madonna House. Fr. Wild notes that it was Doherty's influence that helped Jean Vanier launch his vocation to serve the mentally challenged.

The executive of Justin Press with the authors Fr. Robert Wild and Michael O'Brien. Justin Press executive from left: Richard Bastien, John Gay (to right of two authors), advisory board member Mark Woermke, and Patrick Meagher.

Michael O'Brien talks about his new book and how he and his wife, in their early days, wrestled with his gift to paint and his need to earn a living.

Michael O'Brien has written his fourth book for Justin Press entitled Father at Night, essays on fatherhood.

Justin Press' Richard Bastien

Justin Press' John Gay

Richard Bastien, Fr. Wild, Michael O'Brien, John Gay, and Mark Woermke

Michael O'Brien

Fr. Wild

Justin Press president John Gay speaks to a crowd at St. Patrick's Basilica in downtown Ottawa on Nov. 16, 2010, at the book launch of two new Justin Press titles.

Artist and author Michael O'Brien signs a copy of his new book Waiting: Stories for Advent.

O'Brien, who lives near Ottawa, became well-known in the United States for his paintings and later for his novel writing. His first novel, Father Elijah, is published by Ignatius Press, has sold more than 40,000 copies in hardcover and has been translated into nine languages. He tells the audience at St. Patrick's that it took years before he first got published.

Jacek Bacz, author of By Reason Alone, grew up in a Catholic family but was an atheist for about 15 years. An engineer and retired university professor, Bacz teases his audience with the story of his life; his long, thoughtful return home.

Justin Press held its first book launch at St. Patrick's Basilica in Ottawa on November 3, 2009 in a crowded hall of about one hundred people, including Ottawa Archbishop Terrence Prendergast.

Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Jason Kenney also attended. Here he speaks with National Post columnist Fr. Raymond DeSouza, the evening's guest speaker.

Justin Press publisher John Gay speaks with Fr. Raymond DeSouza, who wrote the introduction to Catholic Converts.

Fr. Raymond DeSouza and Ottawa Archbishop Terrence Prendergast join Justin Press publishers Richard Bastien, John Gay and Patrick Meagher. Justin Press's Bill Craig was in England.