Michael Leach

Michael Leach is the author of Why Stay Catholic? Unexpected Answers to a Life-Changing Question (Loyola Press). He is the publisher emeritus and editor-at-large of Orbis Books. Dubbed “the dean of Catholic publishing,” he has been a leader in Catholic publishing for more than 30 years. He has edited and published more than two thousand books and is the author or editor of seven books of his own, including the best seller I Like Being Catholic. His other books include I Like Being Married, I Like Being an American, The Maryknoll Book of Prayers, and The People’s Catechism. Leach lives in Connecticut with his wife of 42 years, Vickie. He blogs at www.WhyStayCatholic.com.