Veritas is a leading religious publisher and retailer in Ireland, dedicated to promoting the Catholic faith through their publications and stores. They publish more than twenty books annually, covering a range of topics including theology, scripture, prayer, spirituality, parenting, counselling, children's issues, social commentary, and liturgical resources. The Beehive Books imprint features a selection of non-fiction and children's titles. Veritas is also a trusted publisher of religious education texts for primary and post-primary schools, which are widely used throughout Ireland. Veritas’ origins lie with the Catholic Truth Society of Ireland, which was founded in 1899 to publish and distribute a range of religious material to the Irish people. Veritas Publications came into existence in 1969, its first title being Patrick in His Own Words by Bishop Joseph Duffy.