PELHAM, N.H. — The premiere issue of a New England-based Catholic magazine dedicated to good news will be available at Christian bookstores in Massachusetts and New Hampshire on Friday, Aug. 25.

Elijah’s Mantle, according to publisher Jackie Picken of Pelham, N.H., will “show the positive ways Christians are working together.”

The bimonthly publication will address evangelism, ecumenism and catechism.

One year subscriptions are available by contacting Elijah’s Mantle, P.O. Box 179, Pelham, N.H., 03076-0179.