Ascension Welcomes Bishop Kornél Fábry, Auxiliary Bishop of Esztergom-Budapest

November 10, 2025

New collaboration with Saint Bartholomew Bells Media Mission Foundation in Hungary to be announced for 2026

[Exton, PA - November 7, 2025] Ascension was honored to welcome The Most Reverend Dr. Kornél Fábry, Auxiliary Bishop of Esztergom-Budapest in Hungary, to the faith formation leader's headquarters in Exton, Pennsylvania.

The visit underscored Bishop Fábry’s leadership in Catholic media evangelization in Hungary—particularly through his widely viewed YouTube channel, Misevlog Fábry Kornéllal—and celebrates how Ascension’s content has inspired Catholic publishers in Hungary to bring the Gospel to new audiences.

The Most Reverend Dr. Kornél Fábry (left) and Ascension President & CEO Jonathan Strate (right) stand beside Ascension’s media awards display at the company’s office.

“We are deeply grateful for Bishop Fábry’s encouragement and vision,” said Jonathan Strate, Preisdent and CEO of Ascension. “His support for our partnership with the Saint Bartholomew Bells Media Mission Foundation is a great blessing. We look forward to sharing more about this exciting collaboration soon.”

During his visit, Bishop Fábry celebrated Holy Mass in Ascension’s chapel, offering thanksgiving for Ascension’s mission and its role in spreading the Good News through creative and faithful media. In his homily, he gave thanks for the global witness of Catholic evangelization and encouraged continued collaboration between the Church and media ministries worldwide.

Following Mass, Bishop Fábry and Strate discussed how Catholic publishers in Hungary can adapt Ascension's faith formation resources to serve Hungarian Catholics. Their conversation is part of ongoing dialogue between Ascension and the Saint Bartholomew Bells Media Mission Foundation, a Catholic media organization that operates the popular Hungarian site Zarándok.ma.

Bishop Fábry expressed his gratitude for the collaboration, emphasizing the shared mission to use modern media to foster authentic encounters with Christ. Details of the partnership will be announced before the new year, with a planned launch in 2026.

About Bishop Kornél Fábry

Bishop Kornél Fábry serves as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Esztergom-Budapest in Hungary. He previously served as Secretary General and chief organizer of the 52nd International Eucharistic Congress held in Budapest in 2021. His YouTube channel, Misevlog Fábry Kornéllal, offers homilies and reflections to make the beauty of the liturgy accessible to all: www.youtube.com/c/MisevlogFábryKornéllal.

About the Catholic Church in Hungary

The Latin Catholic Church in Hungary includes 12 dioceses and 4 archdioceses, serving approximately 2.9 million Catholics according to the 2022 Hungarian Central Statistical Office. A 2022 CARA survey from Georgetown University reports that around 24 percent of Catholics attend weekly Mass, reflecting a similar level of weekly mass attendance as the United States.

About Saint Bartholomew Bells Media Mission Foundation and Zarándok.ma

The Saint Bartholomew Bells Media Mission Foundation operates Zarándok.ma (Pilgrim.today), a Hungarian Catholic online magazine and media apostolate dedicated to helping people deepen their faith and live it authentically in daily life. Through articles, podcasts, videos, and live events, Zarándok.ma inspires spiritual growth and strengthens Christian communities across Hungary and beyond. Learn more at www.zarandok.ma.

About Ascension

Ascension is the world’s leading Catholic faith formation and digital media company. For over 25 years, Ascension has helped more than 20 million Catholics grow closer to Christ through award-winning books, the chart-topping The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)® podcast, over 50 formation programs, and the global Ascension Presents media network.