Catholic Writers on Substack: Who to Follow Right Now

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When you “Google” “What is Substack?” The AI overview gives a great summary; it simply states:

Substack is an online platform that allows writers, podcasters, and creators to publish content directly to subscribers via email, combining newsletters, blogs, and subscription monetization.

Multi-million dollar earner and business owner Kelly Roach is talking non-stop about Substack and how great it is . . . but she is not the first person to embrace this platform for good reasons.

Long form content are where real people live and connect and where AI bots are not lurking exponentially.

If you are a fan of Substack and are looking for new Catholic content to consume there, you are in the right place.

Best Catholic Substack Writers Sharing Faith and Culture

This list has been put together by Amy Brooks.

Hi, my name is Amy Brooks (you can follow me on Substack here) and I am compiling this list for all who want to read more Catholic content on Substack.

I am the author of Be Yourself: a Journal for Catholic Girls and Be Yourself: a Journal for Catholic Boys

I want to help you connect with other Catholics and celebrate the power of cooperation and collaboration;

If you believe in building communities for Jesus, let’s connect and share the Light of Christ with the world!

Here are some Catholic authors and writers inspiring readers on Substack

Emerging Catholic Voices on Substack

Adalee Hude

Adalee is an amazing illustrator and has partnered with Catholic authors for years. She also designed fun Catholic stickers (see themhere!!)

Adalee and her husband are now launching their own publishing company and you can read more about that here at

Hail, Beautiful Lamb

The Goal of the Hail Beautiful Lamb Newsletter, according to Adalee:

” we will discuss cultivating wonder and cherishing beauty within the family. We’ll have conversations with those who have the same goal, along with updates from Ave Lamb Books, contests, freebies, etc.

A BRIGHTLY HUDE LIFE
My art, Catholic Children's Books, Family & Food

Maria Riley is the author of the chapter book series Adventures with the Saints

Maria is a popular content creator on Substack. Her In the Throes newsletter allows her to share how she is “trying to live in the world and not of the world, failing constantly, and grateful for his grace that gets me through.”

Maria also does a weekly video post!

Learn more about Maria by visiting her listing on our directory here.

Mandy Mazzawi

Mustard Seeds and Wildflowers

Mandy is a wife, homeschooling mom of three (one with special needs), Catholic writer and speaker.

She started writing four years ago, after one quiet night when I felt the Lord whisper in her heart:

“Love. Love is a choice. I am Love.”

Mandy describes more on her about page:

“It came after months of turmoil and doubt and those words felt like a balm. I’ll never forget it.

Since then, I’ve been writing about the everyday journey of faith, full of mess, beauty, struggle, and grace. Because while we’re all called to choose Love, it doesn’t always feel simple or clear.

This newsletter is where I share that journey with you.

I write about real life, faith, family, motherhood, the Catholic Church, and the quiet ways God meets us right where we are.

I also share the rich traditions and teachings that have shaped my faith since joining the Church 14 years ago. My hope is that these reflections encourage you, uplift you, and remind you that you’re not alone.“

Charlotee Foudy

Charlotte is a Catholic author exploring family life, the domestic church, and the transforming power of prayer and the sacraments. She is the author of “33 Days to Nazareth Joy” and “The Sacred Heart Confession Guide.”

Steve Pokorny

Freedom from the pornified culture. Enter into having your desires transformed and your vision redeemed, so you can live Jesus Christ’s best life for you.

Angie Wind

Kerygmatic Parenting

Last post: You don’t have to worry if you’ll miss it someday.

Chanelle Kirby: Dappled Glory

Every Tuesday you will get a “glory story” about encountering God in the day to day.
Every Saturday is dedicated to Catholic Social Doctrine, in hopes to encourage your conviction of faith in action.

Andrea Frey: Sparkle with Grace

Sparkle With Grace is your go-to space for faith-filled wellness beyond social media. Here, we grow, reflect, and say “yes” to healthier living—one newsletter at a time.

Heather Lebano: House of Love and Laughter

Heather describes her Substack space in the following way:

Mom · Writer · Creative · Shop Owner · Podcast Co-Host Where joy and grief meet, words tend hearts, beauty is created, and a soft place to land is offered— for the glory of God.

Moriah Garcia: Good, True, Chaos

Moriah is sharing Easter Inspiration daily over on her Substack!

Moriah describes her platform as Good, True, Chaos

Aspiring writer. Catholic (adult convert), adoptive & SAFE/foster mom, homesteader, sarcastic to a fault.

Tina Jost

Tina Jost is a Catholic author, speaker, and life coach inviting others into a prayer-centered life rooted in God’s presence through Eucharistic Adoration. Author of One Hour for My Priest, she writes on faith, family, and the quiet power of prayer.

JM Kraemer/Lego Church Project

Disability Advocacy w/ The Lego Church Project. A place were The Catholic faith, disability, and LEGO meet. A guy who lives in Saginaw Township, MI sharing the faith creatively.

William Hemsworth

Husband and father of four. Catholic convert and youtube dabbler.

William Hemsworth is just starting out on Substack, but he is very much established on YouTube (see his YouTube channel here)

Jen Lirette

Cradle Catholic in southeast Louisiana, wife to Logan, and mother to four sons on earth and one son in heaven. I read too many books.

Jen Lirette calls her Substack Melancholic Graces

Rose Folsom

Convert. Lay Dominican. Spiritual director. G K Chesterton groupie. I help Catholic women go from restlessness to resilience by guiding them to a closer connection with God in prayer.

Rose writes the Sacred Pause — inspiration and encouragement for women who barely have 5 minutes — delivered to your inbox.

Established Catholic Writers on Substack

Christina Semmens: The Catholic Leadership Puzzle

Read and hear about the key principles of why, what and how to go about forming leaders who help create communities

in the midst of our daily lives

as we are being who we are, what we are, exactly where we are in the Lord’s vineyard.

Kimberly Cook: Where Wildflowers Grow

Sharing insights to foster a community of deeper thought on women, family life, and the human person, inspired by faith and fueled by charity.

Kimberly has over 1,000 subscribers on Substack, including well-known Danielle Bean (Girlfriends Podcast)

More about Where Wildflowers Grow . .

” . . . All of our lives are a continual search for meaning and purpose. We wrestle to find peace in the restlessness of our hearts, and as St. Augustine reminds us, we cannot find this rest outside of God. The journey is as exciting as it is wearisome. In the end, it’s the wildflowers that teach us that simplicity bears the greatest fruit. Childlike surrender is rewarded with true joy and freedom. In this space, I hope to interact as a community as I share my journey of uncovering the maternal soul and the eternal purpose of woman. It is an exploration of life, particularly of women, inspired by faith and encouraged by the beauty of nature and the creative arts. . . “

Silas Mähner: Catholic Founders

Catholic Founders RUN YOUR BUSINESS LIKE A SAINT

Silas writes the Saintly CEO newsletter and this is one reason why he says you should subscribe:

Learn how to implement the teachings of The Church into your business.

The sheer amount of business advice on the internet can make anyone’s head spin—but how much of that advice accounts for the Catholic Church’s teachings? Okay, sure, there is some… but let’s be honest—most of it reads like a lecture on the merits of the Oxford comma 🥱

If you care about using your role as an entrepreneur to advance the kingdom of God, this is the place for you.

Silas currently has over 3,000 subscribers on Substack.

You can see Silas’ directory listing here.

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