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By Pat McCloskey, OFM which in 2014 included Any and all suggestions Vatican II, for example). Michael Alexander, Maria about categories for work Unlike a papal conclave Over the years, we have Ruiz Scaperlanda, J.D. done in 2014 are welcome! that announces its results drastically reduced the Long-Garcia, Diane Contact me or any other via white smoke and bells number of categories for Towalski, Rob committee member; we while banning the use of which hard copies are DeFrancesco, Penny will be in high gear by phones and Internet by its required. Online Wiegert, Charles Roth and mid-September. We do voters, the CPA awards submissions have made Tim Walter. We couldn’t do most of our work via e- committee has a pretty the work of CPA office our work without the help mail and conference calls, low-key system. staffers and judges of Elise Freed-Brown at prepared for by old- considerably easier. I chair this committee, the CPA office. fashioned homework between calls. We If you read these words sometimes bounce possible at CMC 2014, you will new categories off CPA have already experienced Welcome, new members! members from the five an awards banquet that main contest divisions: was considerably shorter The following have joined the Any and all newspapers, overall, but with a bit more celebration of the Catholic Press Association since April 2014: magazines/newsletters, st suggestions Spanish, books and all- General Excellence 1 - place winners. Edward Morrissey, Affiliate Member about membership. hotair.com, Eagan, MN Our first task each year Another change this categories for is to look at possible new year was deciding that the Morris J. LeBleu, Registered Representative work done in categories, usually recipient of the Bishop Catholic Calendar, Lake Charles, LA reflecting major events in John England award 2014 are the Church, the United should be notified Chris Pham, Staff Member States and the world at beforehand so that he or FAITH Saginaw, Saginaw, MI welcome! she could accept the award large. We eliminate Virgil Tipton, Registered Representative categories that drew too in person. Liguorian Magazine, Liguori, MO few entries to be judged or Congratulations to all that were specific to a 2014 award winners and Emma Welcher, Staff Member th single year (50 best wishes for next year’s Catholic Review, Baltimore, MD Pat McCloskey, OFM anniversary of opening of awards! June 2014 The Catholic Journalist Page 3 Magazine / Newsletter Award Winners

M01a: MI, “Faith, Family & Football” by Sarah Moore BEST COVER - 4 Color, Large Kuschell, Abby Wieber A fairly typical image of two people is transformed by (over 6x9.5) a cover blurb that is unexpected and compelling. The repeated use of color, clean use of type, alignment and First Place subtle contrast make this cover work. CHA Health Progress, St. Louis, MO, “Health Progress: Mental Health” by Jon Lezinsky Second Place A compelling image that conveys the pain, isolation Parable Magazine, Manchester, NH, “A Day in the Life and despair of mental illness. The symmetrical of a North Country Priest” by Matthew Lomanno, Abby layout, clean type work to focus the reader on the Feldpausch person behind the wall. Well done. The black and white photo draws the reader in and yet, tells a story all by itself. The use of clean type in Second Place the cover blurb does not distract from the image, yet Bayou Catholic, Schriever, LA, “Purgatory: Reality or draws the reader into the story. Good restraint on Myth?” by Lawrence Chatagnier additional color A simple, elegant image that conveys the idea that there is light and understanding behind the door. All one has to do is enter. The limited use of cover blurbs M02: BEST SHORT STORY keeps the focus on the story and the image. First Place Third Place Claretian Publications, Chicago, IL, “The Subtle Heart to Heart, Latrobe, PA, “Heart to Heart Saint Theater” by Brian Doyle Vincent Fire” by Jordan Hainsey The author does a wonderful job creating a sense of Great combination of graphics and images melding place, time and people. The brogue is felt as well as old images with new. The simplicity of the cover heard. The moral of the story is embedded throughout blurb and the clean design really pulls the reader in. M01a — Best cover - 4 color, large and the author carefully crafts the lesson in the end. I want to read the story! The story is well-written and developed. Honorable Mention CHA Health Progress, St. Louis, MO, “Health Progress: Second Place Women’s Health” by Andrea Eberbach Liguorian Magazine, Ligouri, MO, “Language Lessons” by Staff This cover avoids stereotypical displays of women and women’s health. The graphic design encourages the Emotion, confusion, love, caring and the promise of eye to move around the page and the reader to ponder rebirth are in this story. Fear of the unknown is the topics connected to the issue. Clean use of type, nicely conveyed as is a sense of place and culture. simple layout lets the art speak. Nicely written and told. M01b: Third Place St. Anthony Messenger, Cincinnati, OH, “Rescue Work” BEST COVER - 4 Color, Small by Kathleen O’Connor (up to 6x9.5) The pain, worry, fear of illness, especially in a loved one is conveyed nicely here. Similarly, the pitfalls of First Place thinking we know the thoughts and actions of others Maryknoll, Maryknoll, NY, “Our Missionary Pope” by are revealed. Trust and love comes through. Well Kimberly Garrett Done. The joy in this image and the physical connection between the Pope and dove make this a very compelling image. The decision to keep the cover M03a: blurbs to a single one, centered at the bottom in an elegant type was a wise one. BEST ESSAY - National general interest magazines Second Place Maryknoll, Maryknoll, NY, “Guatemala Crying for First Place Justice” by Sean Sprague, Kimberly Garrett U.S. Catholic, Chicago, IL, “We were called Sister” by Joan Sauro, C.S.J. The color surrounding the child’s tear stained face work effectively to visually reinforce the cover blurb. A poetic and moving essay that allows the reader The type contrast is nicely done — quiet but effective. M01b — Best cover - 4 color, small inside with a luminous transparency that is unselfconscious. Deftly written. Third Place Catholic Southwest: Journal, Baton Rouge, LA, “Cover depicting shrine of Virgin of San Juan THE CATHOLIC del Valle” by Kevin Duffy, Joseph Stearns, Richard Fossey JOURNALIST The picture of a church on fire as people walk by. No cover blurb. Just the image. The Executive Director: Timothy M. Walter back cover image tells us there is a story here. [email protected] Together they make the reader want to turn the page. That makes an effective cover! Editor: Bob Zyskowski [email protected] Honorable Mention Magnificat, Yonkers, NY, “Magnificat July Subscriptions Issue” by Fr. Peter John Cameron, O.P. US: $18 • Canada: US $24 Foreign: US $24 • Foreign Air: US $24 Simple, elegant, image. Playfulness with Cover logo location can backfire but it works The Catholic Journalist (USPS# 014-088, ISSN# 0008-8129) is here as the image pulls the eye down. Nicely published monthly, except the month of August, by the Catholic done Press Association of the United States and Canada, 205 West Monroe Street, Suite 470, Chicago, IL 60606. Nonprofit Periodical postage paid at Chicago, IL 60606 and additional mailing offices. M01c: Postmaster, send changes to: BEST COVER - 1, 2 or 3 Color, Catholic Press Association Any Size 205 West Monroe, Ste. 470, Chicago, IL 60606. M01c — Best cover - 1, 2 or 3 color, any size Ph: 312.380.6789; Fax: 312.361.0256. First Place [email protected] • www.catholicpress.org FAITH Magazine-Diocese of Saginaw, Saginaw, Page 4 The Catholic Journalist June 2014 Magazine / Newsletter Award Winners

Third Place Salesian Bulletin U.S.A., New Rochelle, NY, “Just Don’t Get Caught!” by Fr. Michael Mendl An important modern issue, cheating, is wrestled with here, with clarity and thoughtfulness. Intelligently written and conceived.

Honorable Mentions Salesian Bulletin U.S.A., New Rochelle, NY, “Holiness in Don Bosco’s Style” by Paula Rondon-Burgos, ANS Staff An inspiring examination of a level of busy-ness many readers can relate to, with pragmatic insights. Mrs. Rondon-Burgos; smile is as brilliant as her subject’s!

VISION Catholic Religious Vocation Discernment Guide, Chicago, IL, “Our service is our prayer” by Sister Pat Dowling, C.B.S. Clear writing that offers intimate insight into an important aspect of religious life. M03e: M06a — Best single photo, black and white BEST ESSAY - Professional & special-interest magazines, Second Place A classic holiday question addressed with wisdom St. Anthony Messenger, Cincinnati, OH, “Welcome and insight that surely was earned in years of dealing including clergy & religious Home, Soldier” by Richard B. Patterson, PhD with questions of faith. First Place Smart, compassionate advice from an insider HORIZON: Journal of the National Religious Vocation perspective, but the writing is a pleasure to read, too. M03c: Conference, Chicago, IL, “A loving gaze at religious life A strong, engaging lead and a narrator’s voice the realities” by Susan Francois reader can trust. BEST ESSAY - Mission magazines, A warmly written, clearly realized and well- overseas and home researched piece of persuasion. The examples support Third Place a well-formed argument and the conclusion offers America Magazine, New York, NY, “Everything I Can First Place hope and faith. Do” by Joey Kane, Matt Kane PIME Missionaries, Detroit, MI, “The Melancholy of the A fresh voice without self-pity or aggrandizement; Missionaries” by Fr. Gianni Criveller, PIME Second Place clear, direct, straightforward, compelling. An Here is an angle rarely engaged in writing about CHA Health Progress, St. Louis, MO, “Catholic arresting read. missionary life; this makes these lives more vivid and Tradition And Veterans’ Care” by Sr. Rosemary Donley human and is told with a believable vibrancy. A well-supported argument with vivid examples Honorable Mentions draws the link between the social justice mission of “Year of Faith: Faith Celebrated” by Maria Ruiz Second Place faith and the real-life world of recovering veterans. Scaperlanda One Magazine, New York, NY, “Letter From Syria: A rare thing: a personal story told in a way that is not Saving the Children of War” by Ziad Hilal Third Place self-absorbed and that allows the reader inside. Harrowing images of children coping with The Couple to Couple League, Cincinnati, OH, “On unimaginable terrors in war; the work these Pinterest and perfection” by Margaret Berns America Magazine, New York, NY, “The Root of Evil” by missionaries do is made real and compelling in these A warm, friendly, fun-to-read essay that makes smart William T. Cavanaugh images. use of examples and offers reflection. Intelligent writing about an important topic. Third Place Honorable Mentions Maryknoll, Maryknoll, NY, “A Matter of Kindness” by Ecumenical Trends - Graymoor, Garrison, NY, “What M03b: John Beeching, M.M. Does God Desire? Toward a Deeper Ecumenism and Interfaith Partnership” by William Burrows BEST ESSAY - Diocesan magazines A light is shown on the life of an inspiring woman, and in turn, on the life and faith of the writer. A A thoughtful, well-researched, thorough piece that First Place memorable read. employs clear examples. Persuasively written. FAITH Lansing, Lansing, MI, “Everyday Superheroes” by Lauren Dantonio Honorable Mention Ecumenical Trends - Graymoor, Garrison, NY, “Acknowledging Our Sins: A Protestant Confessional” by A heartfelt, cleanly written essay, without guile or Catholic Missions In Canada, Toronto, ON, “The Russell Huizing pretense, that tells a warm family story that inspires mystery continues” by Archbishop Murray Chatlain in a universal way. A delightful read. Impressively profound and unflinching reflection on a A heartfelt telling of a profound life change, with a thorny matter of theology is presented in a thoroughly Second Place sense of place. researched and detailed manner. North Texas Catholic, Fort Worth, TX, “Reframing the Christmas Season” by Sharon Perkins, Jeff Hensley M03d: Smooth, competent writing that handles a BEST ESSAY - Religious order M03f: sentimental topic without getting bogged down in BEST ESSAY - Scholarly magazines sentimentality. It delivers a personal, warm message. magazines First Place Third Place First Place American Catholic Studies, Villanova, PA, “Hearing the North Texas Catholic, Fort Worth, TX, “Remembering VISION Catholic Religious Vocation Discernment Guide, Silence: The University of Dayton, the Ku Klux Klan, and Valley View’s St. John Parish” by Elaine Schad, Tony Chicago, IL, “Chastity in real life” by Father Matthew Catholic Universitiesand Colleges in the 1920s” by William Gutierrez Kuczora, C.S.C. Vance Trollinger, Jr. Storytelling with a sense of memoir, laced with A delicate matter discussed with frankness and gentle A meticulously detailed, compellingly rendered evocative imagery. humor that reaffirms faith and this particular matter historical investigation. A good read, which is not of discernment. Deftly written. always the case in academic work. Honorable Mentions Faith Magazine-Diocese of Erie, Erie, PA, “I promise to Second Place Second Place pray for you” by Rev. Justin Pino VISION Catholic Religious Vocation Discernment Guide, American Catholic Studies, Villanova, PA, “An American An unforgettable historic moment retold from an Chicago, IL, “5 signs religious life may be right for you” Catholic Culture of Death and Dying, 1900-1955” by unexpected viewpoint. by Sister Colleen Smith, A.S.C.J. Sarah K. Nytroe This is so warmly told, in such a nurturing style, that Opens with a great story, an enthralling example that Parable Magazine, Manchester, NH, “Was Christ Born it feels like a long talk with a good friend. The writing illuminates the overall account, and walks on Christmas or Not?” by Father Michael Kerper is clear and direct, appropriate for this topic. methodically through its theme. June 2014 The Catholic Journalist Page 5 Magazine / Newsletter Award Winners

Third Place Catholic Southwest: Journal, Baton Rouge, LA, “‘To Make All Your People Saints:’ Mother Katharine’s Schools in Rural Louisiana” by Amanda Bresei Vivid examples and description make this an engaging read. Well-researched and detailed.

Honorable Mentions Catholic Southwest: Journal, Baton Rouge, LA, “’Every Day is a New Beginning:’ Lela Gordon Mouton and St. Katharine Drexel’s Rural School at Prairie Basse, Louisiana” by Richard Fossey, Nancy Autin Smart, well-written, clearly laid-out, and well- researched. Catholic Southwest: Journal, Baton Rouge, LA, “The Virgin of San Juan del Valle: Shifting Perceptions in the Borderlands” by Fr. Robert Wright, O.M.I. Strong examples and strong research; a readable account with a compelling argument. M03g: BEST ESSAY - Prayer & spirituality magazines First Place Magnificat, Yonkers, NY, “The Most Abandoned Soul” by Anthony Esolen A poetic, emotional, deeply reflexive essay that offers M06B — Best single photo, color clear examples to help the readers’ understanding. Legatus Magazine, Ave Maria, FL, “A grandmother’s Second Place Second Place faith” by Patrick Novecosky Bayou Catholic, Schriever, LA, “The pleasure of not Magnificat, Yonkers, NY, “How the Church Has Reaching back to ‘Grandma’ is a vibrant way to knowing why” by Claire Joller Changed the World: A Child Enthroned” by Anthony engage readers and make the point clear. Esolen A well constructed parable that is a pleasure to read. Evocative language, strong storytelling, and Third Place thoughtful reflection makes this a powerful essay. M05a: At Home with Our Faith, Chicago, IL, “The Examined BEST REGULAR COLUMN - Third Place Life Column” by Bryan Cones Magnificat, Yonkers, NY, “She Pondered These Things Spiritual life A quality examination of our Christian life through the view from the disabled. In Her Heart: Lamb of God” by Jennifer Hubbard First Place A heartbreakingly personal loss is used as a riveting “Ora Pro Nobis” by Elizabeth Scalia example in an essay the reflects upon redemption. A vibrant, well written, enthralling walk with God. Honorable Mentions America Magazine, New York, NY, “Opinion” by Bill Honorable Mentions Second Place McGarvey Magnificat, Yonkers, NY, “Beneath the Heavens and North Texas Catholic, Fort Worth, TX, “Growing as a Christians and music makes for lively and Behind the Door” by Anthony Esolen Christian by Jeff Hedglen” by Jeff Hedglen, Jeff Hensley informative reading. Storytelling examples and reflective language are Whether talking about the Pope or Jesus being born in used effectively. us the author’s style is a style the makes us America Magazine, New York, NY, “Column” by Michael comfortable, but still teaches. Magnificat, Yonkers, NY, “The Sacred Heart of Jesus” by Rossmann, Angela Alaimo O’Donnell, Raymond A. Heather King Schroth Third Place Michael Rossmann makes one want to walk a mile in Compelling story-telling is used to enhance Catholic St. Louis Magazine, St. Louis, MO, “Theology his shoes. An elegant and entertaining thought and understanding on the part of the reader. 101” by Ed Hogan piece of writing combination. Kind of like walking The author does a great job in examining our human and praying. M04: condition and helping us see our way in faith. BEST EDITORIAL Honorable Mentions M05c: First Place Columbia, New Haven, CT, “Learning the Faith, Living BEST REGULAR COLUMN - Magnificat, Yonkers, NY, “Editorial” by Fr. Peter John the Faith” by William Lori Cameron, O.P. Family life Three excellent homilies. And thatâ ™s a compliment The pain and suffering in Newton and the as they were being read, it would have been enjoyable First Place evangelizing message is a well written and glorious hearing them from the pew. North Texas Catholic, Fort Worth, TX, “Something message from Jenny Hubbard. gained, something lost; The pain of loving, loving’s cost”— “My childhood phantoms; Were gradually Second Place HORIZON: Journal of the National Religious replaced by images of Jesus” — “What is that geranium Bayou Catholic, Schriever, LA, “Why God?” by Louis Vocation Conference, Chicago, IL, “Feed Your Spirit” doing here?; Against all odds sometimes we continue to Aguirre by Carol Schuck Scheiber, Conall O’Cuinn, Melannie bloom” by Kathy Cribari Hamer Svoboda A murder and personal tragedy bring us back to God Finding wedding memories, childhood phantoms and in times when the world seems senseless. Three different authors make a fine collaboration and geraniums all make great stories. Written with life one voice. They even include bonus ideas from films and faith. Third Place and poetry. Columbia, New Haven, CT, “The Great Crisis of Today” Second Place by Alton Pelowski M05b: Catholic Connection, Shreveport, LA, “Domestic The ‘Unspeakable Crimes’ of slavery and abortion are BEST REGULAR COLUMN - General Church” by Katie Sciba compared concisely through the lens of the film commentary A great cross section of faith in life with paths to ‘Lincoln.’ guide the reader. First Place Honorable Mentions Lay Witness, Steubenville, OH, “The Art of Living by Third Place St. Anthony Messenger, Cincinnati, OH, “Women Edward P. Sri” by Edward P. Sri Claretian Publications, Chicago, IL, “Living Faith Leaders in the Church” by Pat McCloskey, OFM After reading Sri, he gets the greatest compliment you Column” by Catherine O’Connell-Cahill A well illustrated call for greater recognition of can give any writer. You want to sit down and have a Solid writing and solid advice about our Catholic women in the Church. cup of coffee with him. lives. 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Honorable Mentions Juan Guajardo, Jeff Hensley Columbia, New Haven, CT, “Fathers for Good” by Trent Great opportunity. Good selection of photos. Perhaps Beattie, Jason Godin, Tom Hoopes some could have been bigger. Fathers for Good is a fun and interesting read and the topics from baseball players to the bridge of the Third Place Enterprise pull you in. Bayou Catholic, Schriever, LA, “Shelton Fabre Fourth FAITH Lansing, Lansing, MI, “Your Marriage Matters” Bishop of Houma-Thibodaux” by Lawrence Chatagnier by Tom Fogle, JoAnne Fogle Nice opening photo. Too many “grip and grin” posed “He Says and She Says” is a fun and entertaining photos. read and process to think about our lives. Honorable Mention M06a: Soul - World Apostolate of Fatima, Washington, NJ, “Soul Magazine - Fatima statue travels to Rome for BEST SINGLE PHOTO - Marian Prayer Day” by Megan Pritchard, Vincent black & white Covello, David Carollo Good photos, but displayed way too small. First Place Parable Magazine, Manchester, NH, “A Day in the Life of a North Country Priest” by Matthew Lomanno M08b: A candid photo tells a story much better then a setup. BEST MULTIPLE PICTURE All these tell a story but this particular one seems to PACKAGE - Feature capture the emotional personality of the subject the best. First Place The Augustinian, Villanova, PA, “James T. O’Reilly, Second Place O.S.A.: A Life for God and Country” by Teddie Gallagher U.S. Catholic, Chicago, IL, “We were called Sister” by Excellent use of historic photos. Loved the colored Paul Conklin M09 — Best illustration, either with artwork or bunting on an otherwise B&W photo. Very well done. photography For a posed illustration this seems to fit the theme of the story. It is well composed, thoughtful and fits the Second Place Very well photographed very well put together. Really retrospective feel of the story. One Magazine, New York, NY, “Hungry to Learn” by felt the photographs communicated the theme of the Petterik Wiggers story very well and very economically. Not much Third Place wasted effort. Excellent photography and display. Made me want to Soul - World Apostolate of Fatima, Washington, NJ, see more. “Soul Magazine” by Megan Pritchard, Vincent Covello, David Carollo Second Place Parable Magazine, Manchester, NH, “A Day in the Life Third Place The photographer did a good job of capturing the of a North Country Priest” by Matthew Lomanno, Abby Columbia, New Haven, CT, “Rolling Out Hope” by historic feel of the story. Feldpausch Patrick Scalisi, Randy Hale Very much reminds me of stories of county doctors. Loved the fist-pumping kid. Very nice photo story M06b: Photos communicate the idea of the priest having to BEST SINGLE PHOTO - Color really do so much more to serve parish. Has that rural Honorable Mention feeling. Columbia, New Haven, CT, “A Journey of Faith and First Place Healing” by Michael Wojcik, Bob Mullen One Magazine, New York, NY, “ ‘Hungry to Learn,’ Boy Third Place Very nice photo of the church’s campus Great selection With Homework” by Petterik Wiggers Columbia, New Haven, CT, “A Charity that of photos. It is a shame this photograph was cropped so tight. Evangelizes” by Patrick Scalisi, John Suchocki, Randy There is so much information in this image. It made Anderson, Tom Serafin, Andrew Airriess me stop and study it. A strong image makes the Having seen similar stories many times what make M09: reader pay more attention to the message of the story. this stand out is the faces. The story is really told by BEST ILLUSTRATION - EITHER the emotion in the people involved. It is not just about Second Place the event but about the effort the people put in. WITH ART WORK OR One Magazine, New York, NY, “’Hungry to Learn,’ PHOTOGRAPHY Smiling Child With Biscuit” by Petterik Wiggers Honorable Mentions Sometimes the simplest photograph says it all. Well U.S. Catholic, Chicago, IL, “Hope included” by Ken Carl, First Place composed, well lit and a very nice moment. Jo McGowan CHA Health Progress, St. Louis, MO, “Can We Fix Story and the photographs keep reader going back. Mental Health Care?” by Jon Lezinsky Third Place They build as the story goes on the capture the essence Boxed in subject, surrounded by the hand written Maryknoll, Maryknoll, NY, “Going Forth in Faith” by of the program. The emotion and joy of the people notes forces the viewer to read the messages Sean Sprague, Kimberly Garrett involved comes though. surrounding the topic. Then forces your eye back to The joy and satisfaction this man receives in his the center subject. mission is obvious. North Texas Catholic, Fort Worth, TX, “Out of tornado’s chaos, St. Frances Cabrina Brings God’s love to life” by Second Place Honorable Mention Juan Guajardo, Jeff Hensley North Texas Catholic, Fort Worth, TX, “Out of tornado’s Maryknoll, Maryknoll, NY, “Compasión Misionera en Glad the photographs of the damage were mixed in chaos, St. Frances Cabrina Brings God’s love to life” by Anlong Knang” by Valentín Concha-Núñez, Sean with the relief efforts. It told the story both from the Juan Guajardo, Jeff Hensley Sprague damage side and the community that was stepping The positive things in the images stand out from the So much information layered in the image. It god forward to help. over all destruction caused by the tornado seen in the beyond the portrait it is on the surface. background. St. Anthony Messenger, Cincinnati, OH, “Jesus’ M08a: Third Place Command: ‘Give Them Some Food’ ” by John Feister BEST MULTIPLE PICTURE U.S. Catholic, Chicago, IL, “I hate to admit it” by Regan A compelling portrait. Made me want to know more PACKAGE - News Dunnick about what the message was. Simple, straight forward characters illustrating the First Place story. The character hiding behind the electronic M07: North Texas Catholic, Fort Worth, TX, “Cardinal tablet at the bottom will relate to younger viewers. O’Brien visits Arlington to invest new Knights and BEST PHOTO STORY Ladies of the Holy Sepulchre” by Donna Ryckaert, Jerry Honorable Mention ORIGINATING WITH A Circelli, Tony Gutierrez CHA Health Progress, St. Louis, MO, “The Mentally Ill MAGAZINE OR NEWSLETTER Interesting topic. Nice variety of photos. Great intro as Neighbor: Seeing the Christ Who Dwells Within” by photo. Jon Lezinsky First Place The complicated patchwork creating the image helps VISION Catholic Religious Vocation Discernment Guide, Second Place illustrate the complex makeup of the mentally ill. The Chicago, IL, “Silent preachers amid nature’s song” by North Texas Catholic, Fort Worth, TX, “Out of tornado’s face and harsh lighting help connect the story to the Anne Marie O’Kelley, Joel Schorn, Carol Schuck Scheiber chaos, St. Frances Cabrina Brings God’s love to life” by series done by the publication. June 2014 The Catholic Journalist Page 7 Magazine / Newsletter Award Winners

M10: Honorable Mentions America Magazine, New York, NY, “A Protected Rite?” BEST SPECIAL ISSUE, SECTION OR by Helen Costigane SUPPLEMENT The importance and need for the silence of the First Place confessional is illustrated through history. America Magazine, New York, NY, “Pope Francis — The Exclusive Interview” by Antonio Spadaro Columbia, New Haven, CT, “Religious Liberty Coverage” by Colleen Rouleau, William Lori What a “get,” as they say. Props for landing the interview, but further, for asking intelligent questions A fine article on the interaction of faith and and letting it roll. It’s not often that an interview of government in Canada. this magnitude receives such sprawling treatment, and clearly this one deserved it. M13b: Second Place BEST COVERAGE OF RELIGIOUS One Magazine, New York, NY, “Summer Issue — Spotlight: Children in Need” by Staff LIBERTY ISSUES - Multiple Very compelling, diverse section, wonderfully Picture Package presented. This thorough, compassionate work made Insufficient entries to be judged me proud of your publication.

Third Place U.S. Catholic, Chicago, IL, “Special Issue on M14: Homelessness and Poverty” by Paula Lomazzi, Meghan BEST COVERAGE OF THE YEAR OF Murphy-Gill, Laura Fletcher, Roberto Goizueta, Ronald Raab, C.S.C., U.S. Catholic Editors FAITH Tackled a difficult topic in an informative, interesting First Place way. Really liked the mix of stories. Well edited. FAITH Lansing, Lansing, MI, “Year of Faith coverage” M10 — Best special issue, section or supplement by Bishop Earl Boyea, Sister Ann Shields, Doug Culp Honorable Mention FAITH Lansing, Lansing, MI, “Teen Issue” by Staff Fine package. Lots of points of entry, yet focused. A movement through ‘Umbert the Unborn’ ” by Joan variety of information and voices. The effort put into Good job! This was an easy to read, fun, informative Kurkowski-Gillen, Tony Gutierrez this section was very apparent. package that didn’t talk down to teens and was not Inclusion of cartoons makes this a winner, along with too preachy. Yet the spiritual content flowed free. his approach to life. Second Place FAITH Lansing, Lansing, MI, “Year of Faith coverage” M11: Third Place by Bishop Earl Boyea, Sister Ann Shields, Doug Culp BEST INTERVIEW Maryknoll, Maryknoll, NY, “ ‘Heaven Sent’ ” by Sean This was a virtual tie for the top spot. Lots of voices, Sprague variety. Good writing, editing and presentation. First Place A story about a wonderful humanitarian told in a America Magazine, New York, NY, “Pope Francis — The way that will keep readers to the end. Third Place Exclusive Interview” by The Editors Bayou Catholic, Schriever, LA, “The Constitution on It’s the new Pope. It’s a fireside chat. It’s excellent. Honorable Mentions Divine Revelation” by Father Glenn LeCompte FAITH Lansing, Lansing, MI, “How Dan’s Faith Thoughtful. Personal voices. This publication knows Second Place Journey Led Him to the Catholic Church” by Michael its audience and serves it well. St. Anthony Messenger, Cincinnati, OH, “Between the Spath Lines with Nicholas Sparks” by Susan Hines-Brigger Well written article about a tough topic. And the Honorable Mention The interview delivers everything we want from article shows that Dan’s tough enough to handle the issue. Liguorian Magazine, Ligouri, MO, “1. Life as a author Sparks, plus more insights on his life and Christian Disciple: What’s the Right Thing to Do?; 2. It work and family. Still Begins with the Word: Evangilization in the Digital Columbia, New Haven, CT, “The Father Dowling Age; 3. Fully Formed: Catechesis for Life” by Staff Third Place Mystery” by Jeannette Cooperman Living City Magazine, Hyde Park, NY, “Living City Such a well written article about such a humble More narrowly focused than the others, but deserving Father G’s leaven of love” by Susanne Janssen, person. of recognition. Likable presentation. Christiane Ingenthron The insights into gangs and baking and Greg Boyle M13a: M15a: make a great article and portrait of a ministry. BEST COVERAGE OF RELIGIOUS BEST COVERAGE OF THE PAPAL Honorable Mentions LIBERTY ISSUES TRANSITION - from resignation FAITH Lansing, Lansing, MI, “Siobhan Gave Her Son Loving Parents” by Michael Spath First Place of Pope Benedict XVI through the A grand story of Siobhan Kava and the families she North Texas Catholic, Fort Worth, TX, “Catholics draw conclave shared her love and child with. Courage pours from line in sand over HHS mandate” by Jerry Circelli, Tony this well-crafted article. Gutierrez First Place St. Anthony Messenger, Cincinnati, OH, “Pope Benedict An engrossing story of Deacon Greg Hall standing up XVI: Legacy of a Gracious Pope; Pope Francis: From Living City Magazine, Hyde Park, NY, “Living City Give for what he believes. A brilliant idea, story and Argentina to the World; Pope Francis: Why the Name fully to find yourself fully” by Mary Cass concept executed perfectly. Fits” by Pat McCloskey, OFM, Christopher Heffron Getting people to talk about young love, true love and Natrual Family Planning isn’t easy. But, it is Second Place A comprehensive piece that puts Benedict XVI’s life on accomplished in this piece of work. One Magazine, New York, NY, “Faith Under Fire” by context of historical and religious events. Sarah Topol Second Place M12: A great article on freedom and faith featuring Egyptian Christians and the Coptic Orthodox church. America Magazine, New York, NY, “A Historic BEST PERSONALITY PROFILE Departure” by Drew Christiansen, James Martin, Vincent J. Miller, Sidney Callahan First Place Third Place FAITH Lansing, Lansing, MI, “Sister Helen Brings Legatus Magazine, Ave Maria, FL, “Overcoming the Eloquently written perspectives from multiple voices. 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reporting and research why illuminating several up TV reviewer. It’s all fun to watch. As long as your aspects and perspectives of traditional marriage. floor doesn’t squeak.

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Second Place Second Place North Texas Catholic, Fort Worth, TX, “Brotherly Love: American Catholic Studies, Villanova, PA, “Book Bronx-based Franciscan Friars of the Renewal bring Reviews Vol. 124, No.3 (Fall 2013)” by Multiple Catholic presence to the streets of Fort Worth” by Jerry Reviewers Circelli, Tony Gutierrez The audience of this publication would appreciate this Creative storytelling, a good eye for detail, and diverse collection of well written reviews. Authors will photography that shows an awareness of capturing vie to be published in this section as well. the telling moments make this story fun to read. Third Place Third Place Catholic Southwest: Journal, Baton Rouge, LA, “2013 VISION Catholic Religious Vocation Discernment Guide, Catholic Southwest Book Review Section” by Thomas Chicago, IL, “Know thyself: A priest finds his way” by Jodziewicz Pat Morrison Strong diversity of topics covered in this section. A well-organized narratives and strong photographs tell a compelling story. Honorable Mentions U.S. Catholic, Chicago, IL, “ ‘Human Conditions’ and Honorable Mentions ‘Reviews’ ” by Patrick McCormick, Molly Jo Rose, John North Texas Catholic, Fort Worth, TX, “Journey Home” Christman, S.S.S., Ann O’Connor, Bryan Cones by Jerry Circelli, Tony Gutierrez Nice mix of reviews. Good writing. This narrative foregrounds the recognizable humanity St. Anthony Messenger, Cincinnati, OH, “Channel of the subject of this story, making it approachable Surfing” by Christopher Heffron and memorable. M27b — General excellence, diocesan magazines

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N01a: Good local news coverage. Gave readers the “why this is important” added value. BEST FRONT PAGE - Broadsheet First Place The Observer, Rockford, IL, “School Vandals Inspire National Catholic Register, Irondale, Alabama, by Prayer” by Amanda Hudson Melissa Hartog, Jeanette De Melo, Tom McFeely, Amy Didn’t dwell on the damage; showed how some good Smith, Tom Wehner came out of this senseless vandalism. Excellent typography. Good selection of photos. It was easy to determine what the editors thought was the N02c: most important story. BEST NEWS WRITING Second Place ORIGINIATING WITH THE Catholic Standard, Washington, D.C., by Javier Diaz PAPER ON A LOCAL OR Compelling use of photography and typography. Very REGIONAL EVENT — clean. 40,001+ Diocesan paper Third Place Pittsburgh Catholic, Pittsburgh, PA, by Staff First Place The A.D. Times, Allentown, PA, “Coast to Coast for Good typography and pretty clean layout. Catholic Schools” by Tara Connolly Honorable Mention Nice cover of an unusual endeavor — a coast to coast The Catholic Miscellany, Charleston, SC, “Is your bike ride by a teacher to raise awareness of Catholic Sunday a day for the Lord?” by Deirdre Mays, Caroline schools. The stories “rode alone” with the teacher and Nelson accomplished many of the same goals. Good photography. Second Place Catholic Courier, Rochester, NY, “Fraud prevention N01b: emphasized” by Amy Kotlarz BEST FRONT PAGE — Tabloid A forward looking spin on a difficult topic after several instances of fraud. Stories offered positive First Place solutions without glossing over the harm that was The Monitor, Trenton, NJ, by Rayanne Bennett, Staff done. Great use of typography. Refers were very nicely done Third Place . . . they don’t compete with other, more important N01a — Best front page, broadsheet elements. Excellent photo selection. Arlington Catholic Herald, Arlington, VA, “Uprooted remains laid to rest” by Dave Borowski Third Place Second Place Catholic Anchor, Anchorage, AK, “Catholic dad fights A sensitive, informed approach to a difficult topic Catholic News Herald, Charlotte, NC, “Catholic News bear to save family” by Mario Bird Herald: Path to Peace?, Church is ‘field hospital after after graves were unexpectedly disturbed. Welcome battle,’ Celebrating the past, looking to the future” by What a harrowing tale. Nice details, good reporting. historical perspective and well written. Tim Faragher, Patricia Guilfoyle Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Great photography and typography. The Monitor, Trenton, NJ, “Going the Distance” by Arlington Catholic Herald, Arlington, VA, “How do we Rayanne Bennett keep schools safe?” by Gretchen R. 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The Cullen writer didn’t go overboard with the Mexico-Alaska N03b: move but used it as an opportunity to illuminate the Could have been a routine meeting coverage story. But lives of nuns. good use of quotes livened up a topic that can produce BEST NEWS WRITING flat writing. ORIGINIATING WITH THE Second Place Honorable Mention PAPER - International Event Arkansas Catholic, Little Rock, AR, “Diocesan hermits The Evangelist, Albany, NY, “Fort Plain struggles in seek solitude” by Malea Hargett wake of flooding/Floods damage Herkimer, Mohawk First Place Enjoyable and educational read. Nice, respectful parishes/Flood recovery proceeds slowly” by Angela National Catholic Reporter, Kansas City, MO, “Coverage coverage of a group that few know about. Cave of Guatemala genocide trial” by Mary Jo McConahay Page 14 The Catholic Journalist June 2014 Newspaper Award Winners

This timely series of heart wrenching stories are well Second Place told with deep and painful descriptions of atrocities National Catholic Reporter, Kansas City, MO, “Coverage endured by the people of Guatemala. The current of Vatican bank reform” by John L. Allen Jr., Joshua J. trials provide an important news peg, but the stories McElwee go far beyond the news peg to the pathos. A close second. Pieces are written with great authority, but also in a conversational, approachable Second Place way. Catholic New York, New York, NY, “TO FORGIVE: Two Decades After the Genocide in Rawanda” by Ron Lajoie Third Place Using the creative and compelling “hook” of the The Catholic Register, Toronto, ON, “Syria in Crisis” by Christian virtue of forgiveness, these two store capture Michael Swan the pathos of the 20 year old Rwandan genocide, the Exceptional writing, thorough and detailed reporting. extraordinary work being done today by CRS and other groups and the very personal quest for Honorable Mention forgiveness. The Leaven, Kansas City, KS, “Eye Opener” by Katie Hyde Third Place Detailed and thoughtful pieces. Arlington Catholic Herald, Arlington, VA, “Praying for peace in Korea” by Maria-Pia Negro Catholic Courier, Rochester, NY, “JFK broke ground for Vibrant quotes from the local Korean community lace Catholics” by Mike Latona the story of the drama unfolding in Korea along with A fresh topic, handled well. its historical origins. One learns a lot reading this story. N05: Honorable Mention BEST IN-DEPTH NEWS/SPECIAL Arlington Catholic Herald, Arlington, VA, “Crisis in a REPORTING forgotten country” by Katie Collins First Place This article portrays one of the many untold stories of The Catholic Register, Toronto, ON, “Syria in Crisis” by part of the world few know about. The writer frames Michael Swan the situation and offers a strong informative piece. N01b — Best front page, tabloid The strength of the writing makes this stand out in a touch field. Use of first person augments the story refugees, we should help them” by Andy Telli Clarion Herald, New Orleans, LA, “The Shadow side of instead of detracting from it. the Super Bowl: Human trafficking of minors for sex” by Clearly stated and important argument for Peter Finney Jr., Christine Bordelon assimilating refugees. This editorial supports Second Place Catholic Social teaching from several documents The topic alone sells this story. The author carefully Catholic San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, “I Love You about responding to the stranger in our midst. Kudos. pieces together the reality of this horrendous injustice Very Much” by Araceli Martinez with the efforts being made within and among leaders Very powerful, focused storytelling, great vivid Second Place in the church and civic society. details. A narrow second. The Compass, Green Bay, WI, “No need for private bail bond system” by Patricia Kasten N04a: Third Place Well written and researched. This presents a strong BEST INVESTIGATIVE NEWS West Texas Angelus, San Angelo, TX, “Whenever You argument opposing a commercial bail bond system. Helped The Least of These . . . ” by Jimmy Patterson The effects on the poor and those less likely to have the WRITING Ambitious effort, with great writing and reporting to best in legal services is evident. show for it. Well done. First Place Third Place National Catholic Reporter, Kansas City, MO, The Compass, Green Bay, WI, “Cooperation, not “Contradictions cast doubt on Philadelphia verdicts” by Honorable Mention The Leaven, Kansas City, KS, “Eye Opener” by Katie citations” by Sam Lucero Ralph Cipriano Hyde A reasoned argument that informs as well as Strong, compelling, detailed story. Raises important Nice touches throughout in the writing, provides a advocates a position of compassion and questions about a seemingly settled case. very personal touch to an issue than can be easy to reasonableness to respond to the homeless issue in ignore. Green Bay. It likely applies to other communities as Second Place well. National Catholic Reporter, Kansas City, MO, The Leaven, Kansas City, KS, “Shattered Dreams” by “Excommunicated: A tangled tale leads to Australian Katie Hyde N06c: priest’s dismissal” by Brian Roewe Great approach to view this issue from the Mexican BEST EDITORIAL - LOCAL ISSUE - Good use of documents to piece an important story side of the boarder. Vivid details, well done. together. 40,001+ Diocesan papers N06a: First Place Third Place The Catholic Spirit, St. Paul, MN, “It’s time to start National Catholic Reporter, Kansas City, MO, “Anatomy BEST EDITORIAL - LOCAL ISSUE, looking into the faces of the poor” by Joe Towalski of a cover-up,” “The widow: Deposition shows dedication 1-17,000 Diocesan paper Outstanding encouragement of Gospel values and to order,” “The banker: insulator and facilitator” by practice. Jason Berry, Joshua J. McElwee, Tom Gallagher First Place Catholic Anchor, Anchorage, AK, “Pro-’choice’ activists Solid reporting and writing. should back the birth option” by Joel Davidson Second Place The Catholic Sun, Phoenix, AZ, “As economic forecast Honorable Mention This editorial stands on Catholic principles and at improves, let us not forget to lift up the working poor” the same time delivers an argument for compassion West Texas Angelus, San Angelo, TX, “Whenever You by Robert DeFrancesco for pregnant women who are struggling most in need Helped The Least of These ...” by Jimmy Patterson Simply stated, an important call to action to respond of support from the church and others. Thorough and well done, but fits better in other to the poverty rate in Arizona. categories. Second Place Third Place The Messenger, Belleville, IL, “Being ‘Stripes and Solids’ Catholic New York, New York, NY, “Off Target on in a Confusing World” by Liz Quirin N04b: Abortion” by Staff This piece captures the heart with a personalized way The argument for opposing the 10th point of the BEST ANALYSIS/BACKGROUND/ to consider the effects of war. It presents a powerful provision is presented with power. Clearly the author argument. ROUND-UP NEWS WRITING: and the cardinal believe the 10th point are deal The Gerard E. Sherry Award N06b: breakers. First Place BEST EDITORIAL - LOCAL ISSUE, Honorable Mention The Catholic Review, Baltimore, MD, “Playing God?” by Catholic San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, “Retaking Maria Wiering 17,001-40,000 Diocesan paper our streets” by George Wesolek Thorough reporting matched by clear, engaging First Place A heartfelt plea for a restorative justice approach to writing. Very strong entry. Tennessee Register, Nashville, TN, “We shouldn’t target violence and crime. June 2014 The Catholic Journalist Page 15 Newspaper Award Winners

N07a: Second Place and add graphic interest. Strong headlines. Good The Catholic Spirit, St. Paul, MN, “Society in need of layout. Subheads in Pope Francis editorial draw BEST EDITORIAL - flavoring with Catholic salt” by Joe Towalski reader’s attention. Consider restricting the length. NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL A more informative and creative way to consider a ISSUE, 1-17,000 Diocesan paper good Catholic Christian life. N09a: First Place Third Place BEST FEATURE STORY - The Monitor, Trenton, NJ, “Moral Imperative of a Living The Catholic Review, Baltimore, MD, “Who fills the gap 1-17,000 Diocesan paper Wage” by Rayanne Bennett during the shutdown?” by Christopher Gunty First Place A reminder about what is really lost and who loses in Concise and clear writing grace this editorial about Arkansas Catholic, Little Rock, AR, “Inherent the government shut down. minimum wage. he tie in to Christmas and Christianity on display in Norman Rockwell’s art” by Alesia Schaefer theological precedent in church teaching and practice Honorable Mention enriches the argument. St. Louis Review, St. Louis, MO, “ ‘Mystery priest’ or not Eloquent approach to breaking down a complex issue — faith, prayer prevail” by Teak Phillips like sacred art into accessible language without Second Place sacrificing depth of thought. Idaho Catholic Register, Boise, ID, “Isn’t it about time?” What a fresh and refreshing invitation to about faith to consider grounded in a real life situation. by Michael Brown, Deacon Richard Kulleck Second Place The Message, Evansville, IN, “Meschac Gervais — USI A powerful compelling argument clearly stated and N07d: student shaped by 2010 earthquake in Haiti” by Mary supporting Catholic Social Teaching on Immigration. BEST EDITORIAL - NATIONAL/ Ann Hughes Third Place INTERNATIONAL ISSUE, A sentimental piece that balances the pathos with Catholic Sentinel, Portland, OR, “Whither people of National newspaper clear analytic thought, making connections between God?” by Staff the narrative and the larger issue. First Place The simplicity and power of this message about Our Sunday Visitor, Huntington, IN, “The Ideological Third Place rethinking our faith come through in the directly Divide” by Staff Arkansas Catholic, Little Rock, AR, “Tradition: Feast of written text. Well written and argued. the Seven Fishes a Christmas Eve custom for Italians” by Dwain Hebda Honorable Mention Second Place The author strikes a balance between introducing the The Messenger, Belleville, IL, “When Past Becomes The Catholic Register, Toronto, ON, “Ethical Feast to a new audience while describing it in such a Present” by Liz Quirin consumption” by Jim O’Leary well as to keep those familiar with it engaged in Presents a logical and compelling argument almost nostalgic- like ways. This Memorial Day tribute is direct and well written reminding readers of the global local connection. Honorable Mention making the argument as personal as well as political. The Florida Catholic, Orlando, FL, “A place to call Third Place home” by Linda Reeves Catholic Sentinel, Portland, OR, “Jubliee for National Catholic Reporter, Kansas City, MO, “Newark individuals” by Staff shows need for transparency” by NCR editors Almost poetic-like prose captures the essence of the Dorothy Day mission. Article wonderfully weaves This editorial is strong and well written urging an A strong and forceful argument for holding church different aspects of the mission into one seamless ever old way to look anew at the growing problem of leaders responsible for actions taken in the sexual narrative. debt in society. abuse crisis. N07b: Honorable Mention N09b: National Catholic Register, Irondale, Alabama, “Who Is BEST FEATURE STORY - BEST EDITORIAL - NATIONAL/ Practical Now?” by Editors INTERNATIONAL ISSUE, A well-written and documented response to Syria and 17,001-40,000 Diocesan paper 17,001-40,000 Diocesan paper escalation of war potential. First Place The Pilot, Braintree, MA, “Bells ring for last eight First Place N08: minutes of papacy” by Christopher S. Pineo Catholic Herald, Madison, WI, “Curbing gun violence” by Mary Uhler BEST EDITORIAL PAGE OR This article has clear human interest since it is chronicles one of the most unique moments in modern The ever important gun control debate argued in light EDITORIAL SECTION church history. The angle of explaining the bells is of Bishop’s letter to the Senate. First Place fresh as well. Second Place The Visitor, St. Cloud, MN, “Editorial” by Staff The Colorado Catholic Herald, Colorado Springs, CO, Wonderful variety of topics and writing styles (from Second Place “Fiscal cliff” by Bill Howard, Veronica Ambuul the personal to the didactic). Food for the Journey Catholic Chronicle, Toledo, OH, “Catholic bikers follow offers moving, thought-provoking perspectives (see the Holy Spirit on motorcycles” by Laurie Stevens A realistic plea and argument for personal fiscal suicide column). Other writers use everyday events Bertke responsibility that counteracts materialism. and our interests (baseball) to draw the reader in. The weaving of individual narratives with the group identity brings this unique group to life in what could Third Place Second Place Catholic Standard, Washington, D.C., “40 years after have been a cliche “don’t read a book by its cover” type Catholic Anchor, Anchorage, AK, “ ‘Green’ spirituality/ story. ‘Roe v. Wade’ ” by Mark Zimmermann Uncompromising/ A confounding pope” by Joel Davidson Present a strong pro-life argument in historical, Strong writing; interesting letters to the editor Third Place political and ecclesial contexts. (though the self-congratulatory ones could be kept Catholic Sentinel, Portland, OR, “Hard work in quiet private) and guest commentaries, especially those on rows: Catholic farmers work to feed families” by Ed Honorable Mention Catholic education. The vocation piece in the August Langlois The Compass, Green Bay, WI, “Light of Faith v. Free the edition continued on a page not submitted. World?” by Sam Lucero The title draws interest, but the reporting and story telling is what wins one over. Solid exposure of the A creative proposal that would help evangelization of Third Place hard work too. the church’s good messages. National Catholic Reporter, Kansas City, MO, “Opinion & Arts section” by NCR staff and contributors Honorable Mention N07c: Extensive, well-written coverage of national and East Texas Catholic, Beaumont, TX, “We’ve received a international issues. Graphically pleasing, though call. We think it’s the president.” by Jeff Dixon BEST EDITORIAL - NATIONAL/ type-dense, design. Consider breaking up long articles INTERNATIONAL ISSUE, with subheads, pullout quotes or other graphic Incredibly interesting angle of a moment in U.S. elements (May 24-June 6 issue in particular). history we are all familiar with. This angle gives the 40,001+ Diocesan papers reader a unique perspective of that event. First Place Honorable Mention St. Louis Review, St. Louis, MO, “ ‘The Joy of the Gospel’ The Compass, Green Bay, WI, “Best Editorial Page or Hawaii Catholic Herald, Honolulu, HI, “Journeying — Wow!” by Jennifer Brinker Section” by Sam Lucero through Advent with Mary” by Darlene Dela Cruz A strongly written encouragement for the Pope’s new Nice combination of opinion about state, national and The logic, organization and clarity of thought is what encyclical and its truths. international topics. Editorial cartoons are well done made this article stand out. Page 16 The Catholic Journalist June 2014 Newspaper Award Winners

N09c: BEST FEATURE STORY - 40,001+ Diocesan papers First Place The Catholic Spirit, St. Paul, MN, “In the quiet stillness of suffering, Mary resides” by Dave Hrbacek A wonderful beginning that pulls readers immediately into this story that combines faith with and death. And the winner is faith.

Second Place Arlington Catholic Herald, Arlington, VA, “The Lord God made them all” by Katie Collins This story clearly reminds us that we are shepherds of all and that those who care for others, including animals, are the true Christians because animals also are God’s creatures.

Third Place Catholic News Herald, Charlotte, NC, “ ‘Three bishops in one place, who can miss that?!’ ” by SueAnn Howell What a fun story that combines the love of others with the love of roller coasters. Great beginning.

Honorable Mention The Leaven, Kansas City, KS, “We are the Veronicas” by Katie Hyde The terrible cost of the Mexican drug wars is brought home forcefully along with the love of those who care. N14a — Best photograph, best feature photo Very well written.

The Criterion, Indianapolis, IN, “Hurt, help and hope: N10a: N10c: Couples seek support, healing after suffering BEST PERSONALITY PROFILE - BEST PERSONALITY PROFILE - miscarriage, stillbirth and early infant loss” by Natalie Hoefer 1-17,000 Diocesan paper 40,001+ Diocesan papers Story is full of excellent quotes, insights and First Place First Place information for those struggling with miscarriages The Message, Evansville, IN, “Sister Jenny talks away Texas Catholic, Dallas, TX, “An Eyewitness Account: A and still-born deliveries. fear of dying” by Greg Eckerle tragic day in Dallas” by Cathy Harasta Excellent use of quotes and details reveals Sister This article does a masterful job of embedding a Jenny’s heart, faith and powerful touch on the hugely significant historic event in a personal story N09d: families she helps. about witnessing history and dealing with the effects BEST FEATURE STORY - for decades. The uses of details, quotes, and Second Place segmenting are all outstanding. National newspaper The Florida Catholic, Orlando, FL, “Couple’s ministry in First Place prison settings is an extraordinary facet of death, dying Second Place Georgia Bulletin, Smyrna, GA, “Survivor of war teaches CHA Catholic Health World, St. Louis, MO, “Alexian ministry” by Jean Gonzalez peace” by Nichole Golden helps HIV-positive, recovering addicts and ill homeless Wonderful coverage of a couple making a difference restart their lives” by Judith VandeWater for a group often ignored. Piece is nicely segmented This article merges a story of personal trauma with a and well-written. significant historical event, while managing to A powerful beginning that draws in readers to learn chronicle a powerful path of forgiveness. It navigates more about the issue on both a personal and broader Third Place guilt, purpose, and the human ability to overcome in a perspective Catholic Anchor, Anchorage, AK, “Priest musher finds masterful way. inspiration on the trail” by Rashae Ophus Johnson Second Place Details truly reveal subject’s whole personality and Third Place National Catholic Reporter, Kansas City, MO, faith. Excellent conclusion. Clarion Herald, New Orleans, LA, “Back to school at 88, “Transformations follow after nuns take in mother and Father Morin revels in Scripture” by Peter Finney, Jr. child” by Colleen Dunne N10b: This cheerful story about a life-long learner details What a wonderful group of nuns and presented in a the life of an inspiring person fueled by a strong faith. way to pull in readers and keep them to learn more. BEST PERSONALITY PROFILE - It lays out a deeply meaningful perspective on life and 17,001-40,000 Diocesan paper is full of great details and colorful quotations. Third Place First Place Honorable Mention Our Sunday Visitor, Huntington, IN, “Couples face cross Michigan Catholic, Detroit, MI, “Longtime Michigan Texas Catholic, Dallas, TX, “The Gift of Giving Back: of infertility” by Emily Stimpson Catholic reporter putting down the pen” by Michael Alumnus converts Catholic education into life of serving A unique approach to this new trend of childless Stechschulte those in the shadows” by Cathy Harasta couples while keeping in mind the trauma of those This is a story that highlights the importance of an Subject’s love for reporting, facts, humor and more are who are childless not by choice. education and catholic values without losing the revealed through great attention to detail and use of ability to chronicle a life of extraordinary strife and language. Honorable Mention achievement. CHA Catholic Health World, St. Louis, MO, “Therapy program helps patients short circuit obsessive- Second Place The Evangelist, Albany, NY, “For young inventor, N10d: compulsive behaviors” by Ellen Futterman cleanliness is literally next to godliness” by Angela Cave BEST PERSONALITY PROFILE - Nicely done story that shows the power of this Use of quotes makes this piece and gives the reader a National newspaper program for individuals while looking at the larger true sense of the subject. picture as well. First Place Third Place CHA Catholic Health World, St. Louis, MO, “Chaplain’s The Catholic Register, Toronto, ON, “Rethinking the The Praire Catholic, New Ulm, MN, “A true testament ministry breaks through to those scarred by violence” by parish concept” by Michael Swan of love: retired Clara City pharmacist cares for wife of Diane Toroian Keaggy Wow. What an idea. Many may not agree with author, 60 years who has Alzheimer’s” by Sam Patet The storytelling in this article is outstanding — the but the idea is worth exploring and author kept the Excellent intro and selection of environmental details. opening lines take you right there into the moment idea moving along. Well-written story. when a life was changed forever. June 2014 The Catholic Journalist Page 17 Newspaper Award Winners

Second Place National Catholic Reporter, Kansas City, MO, “ ‘Mr. Mac’ sees teacher, deacon as one vocation” by Carol Hoverman This article is very well-paced and masterfully switches between inside perspectives and outside quotes about a remarkable man.

Third Place National Catholic Reporter, Kansas City, MO, “The ‘Bike Lady’ ” by Tom Roberts This article uses good detail and quotes to enhance the story about a reformed woman and her service to the community. N11a: BEST REGULAR COLUMN - Culture, the arts and leisure N14b — First Place Best photograph, National Catholic Register, Irondale, Alabama, “Rebecca best general news Taylor on bioethics” by Rebecca Taylor, Jeanette De photo Melo, Amy Smith, Tom Wehner Informed, interesting approach to this very N11c: Honorable Mention complicated topic. Written in a way that most readers The Catholic Spirit, Metuchen, NJ, “Guest can digest and learn from. BEST REGULAR COLUMN - Commentary” by Javier Bustamante Scripture Second Place Kudos to Bustamente for addressing the role of youth Catholic News Service, Washington, D.C., “Living Well” First Place in the Catholic Church. While his columns are well- by Maureen Pratt Catholic San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, Scripture written, his sidebars with practical tips merit special Reflection/Deacon Faiva Po’oi “The Resurrected life attention. A footnote describing Bustamante’s role or qualifications would be helpful. Addresses aging issues in a clear, conversational way transcends our own” by Faiva Po’oi without getting bogged down in too much personal Likable combination of scripture and analysis. Very Intermountain Catholic, Salt Lake City, UT, “For the detail that can dilute the message and lose readers. informative and focused. Least of my Brethren” by Jean Hill Third Place Second Place Down-to-earth writing. Strong headlines. Great visual portrayal — in both words and pictures — of Georgia Bulletin, Smyrna, GA, “David A. King columns” The Tablet, Brooklyn, NY, “Sunday’s Scriptures” by deportation. Good call to action at the conclusion of by David A. King Father Jean-Pierre Ruiz the summer column. Enjoyable discussion of Catholic themes found in Nice comfortable writing style. Conversational films like “The Searchers,” and the importance that approach works well. faith plays in children’s books. N11e: Third Place BE ST REGULAR COLUMN - Honorable Mention Catholic Exponent, Youngstown, OH, “There’s still time The U.P. Catholic, Marquette, MI, “From the Sidelines” to make something happen this Lent; Remembrance of Family Life by Jim LaJoie bully sheds light on Gospel reading; Where is God? Look First Place for Him in the right places” by Father James P. Walker Georgia Bulletin, Smyrna, GA, Columns by Lorraine V. N11b: Common themes — bullying, searching for meaning Murray BEST REGULAR COLUMN - — addressed in an approachable, easy-to-read Interesting topic choices. Headlines grab attention. manner. Timely, too. Strong writing. Nice use of illustrations to add Spiritual Life graphic interest to columns. Inclusion of Biblical and First Place N11d: literary references is helpful. The Valley Catholic, San Juan, TX, “Pilgrimages Close to Home: Go Outdoors,” “Our Lady of Lourdes given BEST REGULAR COLUMN - Second Place home in Rio Grande City.” and “La Lomita, ‘The Little General Commentary Catholic News Service, Washington, D.C., “Your Family” Hill’ Mission” by Brenda Nettles Riojas by Bill Dodds First Place Interesting topic selections. The concept of grief as a Very cleverly done and resourceful. This approach The Catholic Spirit, St. Paul, MN, “Faith in the Public pilgrimage are particularly insightful. Dodds’ sharing could be used by virtually any publication, providing Arena” by Minnesota Catholic Conference readers insights into well-known or less known of the personal examples in his life make his columns The Faith in the Public Arena columns address tough destinations that have spiritual importance. Well- very readable. issues in a straight-forward, thought-provoking way. executed, nice writing. The graphic presentation — often with visuals, Third Place pullout quotes and subheads — attracts reader Tennessee Register, Nashville, TN, “Defend traditional Second Place interest. Noteworthy is the call to action at the end. Hawaii Catholic Herald, Honolulu, HI, “In little ways, marriage in respectful manner,” “ Marriage in the by Kathleen T. Choi” by Kathleen T. Choi church has deep beauty, meaning,” “Young adults look to Second Place parents as role models for faith” by John Bosio A nice, personal well-focused group of columns. The Pilot, Braintree, MA, “Techniques for defending the Strong writing. The Question for Reflection at the end Comfortable style of writing, conversational but not Church and Catholic teaching in the public square,” of each column adds to the thought-provoking nature cliched. There’s an admirable freshness. “Top 10 tweets from Pope Francis’ first seven months,” of the content. “Cardinal Dolan — Recognizing the right leader at the Third Place right time for the USCCB” by Staff Honorable Mention Catholic News Service, Washington, D.C., “Our Global Excellent examples of practical ways to address the Catholic Moment, The, Lafayette, IN, “Catholic Mom” by Family” by Carolyn Woo issues our Church faces — from the media training Molly Beck The global perspective that she provides is valuable offered by Catholic Voices to Pope Francis’ Twitter Molly’s column on children at Mass should be shared and insightful. account and an analysis of how Cardinal Dolan with the many young parents who seem embarrassed confronted issues. by their children’s behavior at Mass. In addition to Honorable Mention thinking they’re cute, they should be blessed for being Catholic New York, New York, NY, “Life Lines” by Mary Third Place there. DeTurris The Catholic Review, Baltimore, MD, “Amen” by George Personal touch. Clearly connects with readers. Matysek, Paul McMullen, Maria Wiering The Criterion, Indianapolis, IN, “Learn a lesson in Different writers for the Amen column add interest in humility from Pope Benedict XVI,” “God’s grace lets us Catholic Herald, Diocese of Madison, Madison, WI, their choice of topics and styles of writing. enjoy life and keeps us from getting burned,” “Learning “Year of Faith — Abbot Marcel Rooney, OSB” by Abbot Explanatory headlines are well done. Truly a team starts early in life and is directed ultimately toward Marcel Rooney, OSB effort — and a strong one. God” by Sean Gallagher Page 18 The Catholic Journalist June 2014 Newspaper Award Winners

N14c — Best photograph, best portrait N14d — Best photograph, best portrait Good headlines. Beginning with the personal as a Second Place N13: means to illustrate a deeper point is effective. The Catholic Register, Toronto, ON, “Love in the time of Consider adding a brief bio (1-2 sentences) of the tragedy,” “Finding hope in the face of despair,” “Youth BEST PHOTO STORY author at the end of column. yearn for different religious education” by Beatriz ORIGINATING WITH Jereza, Suzanne Joanes, Enrique Olivo A NEWSPAPER N12a: Giving teenagers a voice is dangerous. It also lets BEST REPORTING ON SPECIAL them share their lives and faith. A job well done in First Place Youth Speak News. Catholic Courier, Rochester, NY, “Harvesting fall’s AGE GROUP - On children and bounty” by Mike Crupi teens (younger than 18) Third Place The Criterion, Indianapolis, IN, “ ‘Hearts of service’: Tightly photographed, well edited. The story unfolded First Place Operation Leftover effort shows desire of young adult without a lot of distracting images. Stories should not Clarion Herald, New Orleans, LA, “Children’s rosary Catholics to serve others,” “Blueprint to reach young need more than 5-6 pictures to be told. groups form at St. Charles Borromeo” by Beth Donze adult Catholics calls for foundation of commitment,” Second Place Kids Clarion from the letter from the Archbishop to “Young married couples build community in their parishes” by John Shaughnessy Catholic News Service, Washington, D.C., “Uncovering Soles for Souls and rosary groups provides quality the mission on St. Catherine’s Island” by Nancy Wiechec faith-filled reading. Rather than lecturing, showing young Catholics in action in ‘Operation Leftover’ brings young readers Very nice lead photo tells the story immediately. First Second Place into the story of life and faith. and second place were equal. Tightly photographed, Catholic Standard, Washington, D.C., “Junior Saints” well edited. The story unfolded without a lot of by Richard Szczepanowski, Mark Zimmermann Honorable Mentions distracting images. Stories should not need more that The Catholic Spirit, St. Paul, MN, “Making the right 5-6 pictures to be told. Junior Saints supplies intelligent, fun and often choice” by Dave Hrbacek inspiring words and art for our youth. The choices young people make and how with help Third Place Third Place they can still shape a wonderful life should be Tennessee Register, Nashville, TN, “Dominicans mark mandatory reading. transitions in vocations” by Rick Musacchio The Criterion, Indianapolis, IN, “‘Signed. Sealed. Delivered.’: National Catholic Youth Conference 2013” The Observer, Rockford, IL, “Young Observer (YO)” by by Mike Krokos, John Shaughnessy, Sean Gallagher, So many of the stories tried to show everything that Sharon Boehlefeld Natalie Hoefer, Jerry Boucher, Briana Stewart was there. This boiled it down to the essential The fast and fun presentation should be appreciated elements to tell the story quickly and emotionally. Quality and wide-ranging coverage of the National and consumed by young readers. Nice individual images. Catholic Youth Conference. Honorable Mention N12b: Honorable Mentions The Catholic Spirit, St. Paul, MN, “Zach Sobiech” by BEST REPORTING ON SPECIAL Catholic San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, “Feeding body and soul” by Dennis Callahan Dave Hrbacek AGE GROUP - On senior citizens The story of Zack Sobiech is “confirmation” of life and While this had too many images they were all strong faith in action. First Place and told the whole story well. Catholic Sentinel, Portland, OR, “Long-term care facility The Dialog, Wilmington, DE, “Faith lived” by Mike Lang residents face death constantly” by Ed Langlois Clarion Herald, New Orleans, LA, “Father, you cudda been a contenda!” by Peter Finney Jr. The Catholic Youth Ministry Pilgrimage is a story Excellent article about a topic faced by all but even worth telling and told well here. more so by seniors. Well-written with inclusion of a This was nearly a perfect picture story. Good variety variety of ways seniors deal with death and dying. of images. Would have liked to see one image that showed he was a priest. N12b: Second Place BEST REPORTING ON SPECIAL The Catholic Miscellany, Charleston, SC, “Isolation can N14a: AGE GROUP - lead to depression for senior citizens” by Amy Wise Taylor Wonderful combination of information and personal BEST PHOTOGRAPH - On young adults (18-40) stories. Best feature photo First Place Hawaii Catholic Herald, Honolulu, HI, “Manaolana” by Third Place First Place Staff The Catholic Accent, Greensburg, PA, “Senior Housing” El Mensajero Catolico, Rochester, NY, “Misa para la by Colleen Pollock, Mary Seamans, Rose Govi, Valerie sanacion” by Tamara Tirado If you want to get to young people, you have to go Rodell where they are. Mana’olana does this extremely well What a wonderful image. The look in the child’s eyes with a pastoral letter to Surfers, the top 100 movies, Special section nicely covers senior housing from a the connection to the priest. The photographer Millennials out of work and a lively look and layout. variety of angles. Each piece is well written. captured the decisive moment of an emotional event. June 2014 The Catholic Journalist Page 19 Newspaper Award Winners

Second Place Calm foreground of the harbor water gives feeling of Catholic Sentinel, Portland, OR, “Blowing a bee away” serenity compared to the gray foreboding sky. by Kim Nguyen Always like to see those fleeting moments that go N14e: beyond recording an event. Nice work by an alert photographer. BEST PHOTOGRAPH - Best photo-illustration Third Place First Place El Pregonero, Washington, D.C., “Muchas historias un The Tidings, Los Angeles, CA, “The Light of Faith” by mismo drama” by Lenin Nolly Victor Aleman Really captures the emotion of a very timely issue. The Nice candle light photo anchored by the two girls and face the tears all work together. Glad the sign was left framed by the two adults. in to give the image context. Second Place Honorable Mention The Catholic Miscellany, Charleston, SC, “Is your FaithLife, Erie, PA, “Blessing of the pets gets wet” by Sunday a day for the Lord?” by Deirdre Mays Mary Solberg N14e — Best photograph, best photo-illustration Great idea for illustration. Only wish the publication Candid moments we often miss. Great effort beyond would have printed the entire photo without inset to the static blessing photos. Humor is an element often connect the church in the background to the mower. overlooked in event photography. Third Place Catholic New York, New York, NY, “Kissing a Saint” by Georgia Bulletin, Smyrna, GA, “The fabric of our faith” Maria Bastone by Michael Alexander Nice moment as the older man passes along tradition Like the fabric of the flag as the base of the story. to the next generation. Honorable Mention N14b: The Catholic Miscellany, Charleston, SC, “Reflect with gratitude to the Lord this Thanksgiving” by Deirdre BEST PHOTOGRAPH - Mays Best general news photo Warm fall color with apples and pumpkins illustrates Thanksgiving time. First Place Catholic Times, Springfield, IL, “And here comes the N14f — Best photograph, best sports photo Holy Spirit” by Diane Schlindwein N14f: So different from the standard we see from theses Third Place BEST PHOTOGRAPH - events. Great moment, great motion and joy on the The Leaven, Kansas City, KS, “The Long View” by Best sports photo faces. This is what great photographers get. Always Stefano Spaziani looking for a different way to tell a story. First Place Thoughtful leading image of former Pope Benedict. Clarion Herald, New Orleans, LA, “Spectacular diving Second Place Although we don’t see his face, the image depicts his catch” by Ron Brocato contemplation of his future using the river and Catholic New York, New York, NY, “Confirming a mountains layered in front of him. Difficult shot to get. Tight and perfectly timed. Disabled Boy” by Chris Sheridan Naturally fits rule of thirds for balance. The connection between Cardinal Dolan and this Honorable Mention young man really come through in this images. The National Catholic Reporter, Kansas City, MO, “Kerri Second Place young man’s emotion and joy really come through. Martin at Second Life Bikes” by Sara Stadtmiller Arlington Catholic Herald, Arlington, VA, “Cross- country championship” by Joe Cashwell Great layered image connects Martin with her work Third Place with bikes and the joy she has doing it. Almost surpassing the finish line, most fans position St. Louis Review, St. Louis, MO, “Public procession” by themselves near the water hazards to see spectacular Lisa Johnston Catholic News Service, Washington, D.C., “Dream of a falls like this. This really stood out from other similar events. Well- farm” by Tyler Orsburn Third Place composed photograph that really leads the eye to the Simple layered image connecting the family and their story of the picture. The Catholic Review, Baltimore, MD, “Mt. St. Joe connection to the farm. Yet to be developed field Basketball” by Tom McCarthy represents their dream in progress. Honorable Mention Nice timing on the dunk with great facial expression The Tidings, Los Angeles, CA, “Life is so precious” by on the player. Victor Aleman N14d: Wonderful moment between father and daughter. BEST PHOTOGRAPH - Best scenic, Honorable Mention Photograph is so perfect for the message. Also well- still-life or weather photo Pittsburgh Catholic, Pittsburgh, PA, “Best sports photo” executed, good composition, good use of depth of field. by John Franko First Place Not all championship celebration images need faces to National Catholic Reporter, Kansas City, MO, “Protester Catholic News Service, Washington, D.C., “Braving the help tell the story. The hands, the helmet and the Henri Garbison, 14” by Kate Simmons storm” by Paul Haring words on the plaque say everything. If you want a photograph to make you want to find The viewer can almost feel the wind and driving rain. The Evangelist, Albany, NY, “Tough lie” by Nate out more this on does it. Grabbed attention Whitchurch immediately. Second Place The Catholic Spirit, Metuchen, NJ, “Alleluia! He is Love the dad’s mimicking the swing with his right N14c: Risen” by Mike Ehrmann hand and holding the pink jacket under his arm. Nice angle and lighting. People in background seem BEST PHOTOGRAPH - to be lead to the cross and flame. N15a: Best portrait Third Place BEST MULTIPLE PICTURE First Place Intermountain Catholic, Salt Lake City, UT, Georgia Bulletin, Smyrna, GA, “Record breaking state “Seminarians in the Diocese of Salt Lake City — the PACKAGE ORIGINATING WITH championship wrestler” by Michael Alexander crucifix photo” by Marie Mischel THE NEWSPAPER - News Great layered image leaves no doubt as to the Fall colors compliment the cross with a warm feeling. First Place personal accomplishment of the subject. The Leaven, Kansas City, KS, “Seeking the Lost Lambs” Honorable Mention by Doug Hesse Arlington Catholic Herald, Arlington, VA, “Fragile Second Place The starkness really enhanced by being in B&W Georgia Bulletin, Smyrna, GA, “Bound by the history of beauty” by Dave Borowski the archdiocese” by Michael Alexander Thin branches weighed down by the ice nicely frames Second Place Nice framing technique with the bookshelf — the rule the statue. Georgia Bulletin, Smyrna, GA, “Monsignor Donovan of thirds inside the frame. Layering of the history National Catholic Reporter, Kansas City, MO, “”O High School: Kicking off a new football tradition” by boxes clearly defines what this woman is all about. Harbor of Our Hearts”” by Toni-Ann Ortiz Michael Alexander Page 20 The Catholic Journalist June 2014 Newspaper Award Winners

Good selection of photos. Loved the opening photo in “Navigating uncharted territory with your middle- the locker room. schooler” by Pat Marrin Great illustration. Style of illustration also fits nicely Third Place with the topic. The Leaven, Kansas City, KS, “ ‘Habemus Papam’ ” by Todd Habiger Third Place Lots of different things shown in the photos. Nicely Catholic News Herald, Charlotte, NC, “Open the Door to done, but perhaps two or three fewer would have let a Jesus” by Tim Faragher couple more have more prominent display. Eye-catching with nice color choice. Honorable Mention Catholic San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, “Walk for N16c: Life West Coast Draws Record Crowd” by Valerie BEST USE OF ART OR GRAPHICS - Schmalz, Dana Perrigan, Dennis Callahan, Karessa McCartney designer Best chart or information graphic Nice selection First Place Catholic News Service, Washington, D.C., “Inside the N15b: Conclave” by Tim Meko Choice of elements included helps reader better BEST MULTIPLE PICTURE understand the Conclave. PACKAGE ORIGINATING WITH THE NEWSPAPER - Feature Second Place The Catholic Miscellany, Charleston, SC, “Liturgy of the First Place Hours — The basics” by Caroline Nelson The Leaven, Kansas City, KS, “The Long View” by Overall, very well done, and great, easy guide for N16a — Best use of art or graphics Stefano Spaziani readers. Makes the reader say WOW. Excellent photography Third Place and presentation. Arlington Catholic Herald, Arlington, VA, “Diocesan Second Place stats” by Ashleigh Buyers Catholic News Service, Washington, D.C., “Sharing the Use of arrows and colors helps reader quickly campus with the Steelers” by Bob Roller understand graphic. Nicely done. Something a little different. Nice closing shot. N17: Third Place Clarion Herald, New Orleans, LA, “Father, you cudda MOST EFFECTIVE USE been a contenda!” by Peter Finney Jr. OF SMALL SPACE A reason to laugh. Superb opening photo. Sure the First Place readers enjoyed this. Catholic Star Herald, Camden, NJ, “Moe Shea” by Tom O’Shea Honorable Mention Good use of photos and good balance throughout the The Catholic Review, Baltimore, MD, “Ready for the page. World” by Tom McCarthy An example of what could have been a mundane Second Place package. Great candid photos of what was a great day Denver Catholic Register, Denver, CO, “Look Who’s for many young people. Reading the Denver Catholic Register: George Weigel, Missy Franklin, Pat Bowlen” by Roxanne King, Julie El Mensajero Catolico, Rochester, NY, “Misa honra a Filby, James Baca, Nissa LaPoint Nuestra Senora de la Providencia” by Mike Crupi Bigger photos are almost always better, but good use N16b — Best use of art or graphics, best original Main photo was very nice. of subheads, good page balance. illustration N16a: Third Place The Observer, Rockford, IL, “Pick your device” by BEST USE OF ART OR GRAPHICS Sharon Boehlefeld First Place Carefully balanced although again bigger photos The Visitor, St. Cloud, MN, “Fall Parish Festivals” by would catch more eyes. Shelley Kortuem Color choice, images and layout are excellent and Honorable Mention fitting. Arlington Catholic Herald, Arlington, VA, “Bookmark - What’s up in the diocese?” by Ashleigh Buyers Second Place Nicely balanced when not much free space available. St. Louis Review, St. Louis, MO, “Conclave” by Lisa Johnston Catholic New York, New York, NY, “TMI Audio Graphic catches the reader’s eye and is nicely done. advertisement” by Molly Gallegos A bit heavy on the type, but carefully balanced and Third Place broken up with good subheads. Catholic San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, “Men of Faith” by Karessa McCartney, Rick DelVecchio, Dana N18: Perrigan BEST HEADLINE N16c — Best use of art or graphics, best chart Great use of graphics for this story. Nice layout. or information graphic First Place Arlington Catholic Herald, Arlington, VA, “E-reader What does the church think?” by Ann Bixby, Loretta N16b: kindles daily prayer” by Dave Borowski Gossi, Michael Brown BEST USE OF ART OR GRAPHICS - Clever headline tied to an important church activity. Great start though just a little prosaic after the Best original illustration question mark. But will get readers. Second Place First Place Hawaii Catholic Herald, Honolulu, HI, “A religion Honorable Mention The Catholic Review, Baltimore, MD, “Playing God?” by professor walks into a bar . . . No, really.” by Patrick Hawaii Catholic Herald, Honolulu, HI, Martin O’Neill Downes “MMM...MEATLESS!” by Patrick Downes Illustration is perfectly suited to the story and quite A new twist on an old story that will persuade readers Short. To the point. Very appropriate to layout. And a creative. to read on to see how it is handled this time. church message about Lent.

Second Place Third Place Catholic Star Herald, Camden, NJ, “White smoke on the National Catholic Reporter, Kansas City, MO, Idaho Catholic Register, Boise, ID, “Does ink stink? silver screen” by Carl Peters June 2014 The Catholic Journalist Page 21 Newspaper Award Winners

N19a — Best special supplement of special issue with editorial emphasis - best regular special sipplement

Yes, we know what is coming. But just a great lead time” by Staff Third Place into this good feature story. Great visuals and packaging. Stories are focused and Catholic Chronicle, Toledo, OH, “Farewell Bishop Blair” tightly-edited. Layouts are crisp and clean. Very by Angela Kessler, Laurie Stevens Bertke, Cherie Spino, N19a: professional piece, from front to back. Well done. Keith Tarjanyi, Nancy Cooke, Rose Anne Conrad BEST SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT OF Well edited. Makes nice use of limited space. Filled Second Place with nice, visual touches. SPECIAL ISSUE WITH The Leaven, Kansas City, KS, “Pope Francis” by EDITORIAL EMPHASIS - Mark Goldasich, Anita McSorley, Todd Habiger, Joe Honorable Mention Best Regular Special Supplement Bollig, Jessica Langdon, Julie Holthaus Clarion Herald, New Orleans, LA, “A Bishop for the Stands out for its impressive localization of an Bayou: Bishop Shelton J. Fabre” by Staff First Place international story. Very thorough and detailed. A Very thorough section with consistent layout and The Catholic Register, Toronto, ON, “Syria in Crisis” by close call when compared to the winner. Michael Swan presentation throughout. Wonderfully ambitious and produced. This brought Third Place the crisis to life with all its sadness and hope. Texas Catholic, Dallas, TX, “Remembering JFK” by N20: David Sedeno, Cathy Harasta, Seth Gonzales, Michael BEST SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT OF Second Place Gresham National Catholic Reporter, Kansas City, MO, SPECIAL ISSUE WITH “Spirituality” by NCR staff and contributors An ambitious, well-done piece. Contributed to the national conversation on this topic. Well designed and ADVERTISING EMPHASIS Spirituality can be tied to a place, a sacred space. presented. This report from atop Assisi conveyed the humble First Place nature of St. Francis, and took us there. The Catholic Register, Toronto, ON, “Syria in Crisis” by Honorable Mention Staff The Catholic Accent, Greensburg, PA, “Bishop Emeritus Third Place Anthony G. Bosco: August 1, 1927-July 2, 2013” by Jerry An impassioned plea to help families in Syria that The Monitor, Trenton, NJ, “Senior Living” by Rayanne Zufelt, Elizabeth Fazzini, Mary Seamans, Colleen appeals equally to the mind and heart. Bennett, Staff Pollock, Valerie Rodell Second Place What was most striking about this was its joy in Good visuals. Very thorough for an unplanned event. The Evangelist, Albany, NY, “Bishop Howard J. senior living, a joy that was reflected in every story. Hubbard, 50 years of priesthood: a celebration” by Staff Another point was its completeness. This section Nice work. covered many aspects of aging, often with helpful A beautiful and comprehensive retrospective on a advice. Catholic News Herald, Charlotte, NC, “Catholic News beloved bishop. Herald: Forward in Faith, Hope, and Love” by David Honorable Mention Exum, Tim Faragher, Patricia Guilfoyle Third Place FaithLife, Erie, PA, “Faithful Servants” by Elizabeth Strong design begins with the simple, elegant cover. Our Sunday Visitor, Huntington, IN, “Saints for Our Butterfield, Mary Solberg, Brenda Williams, Nice work throughout. Well edited. Time Special Supplement” by Our Sunday Visitor Communications Staff Advertising Department Seldom do we see as exhaustive an effort to tell the N19c: Our Sunday Visitor makes saints feel both personal varied stories of our men and women religious. They and celestial. spirituality shone throughout the section. BEST SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT OF SPECIAL ISSUE WITH N21a: St. Louis Review, St. Louis, MO, “Senior Living” by Staff EDITORIAL EMPHASIS - Readers were pulled into the section by the wonderful BEST SPORTS JOURNALISM - News Ordinary’s Transition photo of Delphine Holleman, and that’s what good First Place journalism does. They had to read more about this The Leaven, Kansas City, KS, “Big League Saints” by woman, and then read more about many others. Great First Place Joe Bollig, Lori Wood Habiger work. The Catholic Voice, Oakland, CA, “Welcome Bishop Barber” by Staff Good local photos. Well organized. Great quotes from N19b: Very thorough and engaging. Use of quotes from players (“I love God and I love baseball.”) Good lead. residents (and students) in the Archdiocese gives it a An overall winner. BEST SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT OF nice, approachable feeling. SPECIAL ISSUE WITH Second Place EDITORIAL EMPHASIS - Second Place Georgia Bulletin, Smyrna, GA, “Monsignor Donovan The Visitor, St. Cloud, MN, “Tribute to a Bishop” by High School: Kicking off a new football tradition” by Best One-Time Special Issue Staff Andrew Nelson First Place Strong layouts. Could tell much thought went into the Good writing. Varied sources including students. The Catholic Review, Baltimore, MD, “A Pope for our editing. Clear presentation of all of the content. Eye-catching, novel photo at the top. Page 22 The Catholic Journalist June 2014 Newspaper Award Winners

Third Place Tennessee Register, Nashville, TN, “Teammates, friends, Hawaii Catholic Herald, Honolulu, HI, “Conversion National Catholic Reporter, Kansas City, MO, “A (hoops) companions on faith journey” by Andy Telli stories” by Darlene Dela Cruz leap of faith” by Brian Roewe Well written story about the journey of two friends Beautifully done, with strong photos and interesting Headline, lede and photo (even though from the files) through sports and faith. stories. Well-written. Coverage should have included a pull the reader in. Good use of multiple sources photo of Kaneaiakala. N22: Honorable Mention N24a: Our Sunday Visitor, Huntington, IN, “New Big East BEST SEASONAL ISSUE BEST COVERAGE OF RELIGIOUS conference has distinctive Catholic feel” by Scott Alessi First Place Story tells us what we want to know: all about the Catholic Courier, Rochester, NY, “Lent” by Staff LIBERTY ISSUES teams and universities. Good organization of story First sentence sets the tone of explaining Lent and First Place with multiple subjects (teams). penance aided by sidebars that touch on all questions Catholic News Herald, Charlotte, NC, “HHS mandate readers might have especially that this includes forces people to act against their convictions,” “Take Hawaii Catholic Herald, Honolulu, HI, “Making hoop priests, confidentiality and terns. Very comprehensive. your place in the battle for religious freedom,” “Belmont history” by Patrick Downes Abbey College files new lawsuit against HHS mandate” Well written but sources and photos are not exciting. Second Place by Patricia Guilfoyle , SueAnn Howell , Matthew Orso In sports stories you should let reader have some fun. The Catholic Register, Toronto, ON, “A Child is Born” by Great coverage on the HHS mandate from St. Thomas Staff More to Fr. Benjamin Robets to Belmont Abbey N21b: Goes beyond the usual real meaning aspect of College. Christmas with off beat stories of a street patrol and BEST SPORTS JOURNALISM - airport chaplain along with the ever-popular youth Second Place Feature or Column art. The Catholic Spirit, St. Paul, MN, “Fortnight for Freedom” by staff First Place St. Louis Review, St. Louis, MO, “Watermelon soccer Third Place Quality coverage of the Fortnight for Freedom The Evangelist, Albany, NY, “Christmas issue” by Staff league” by Joseph Kenny including 14 ways to celebrate. An overall excellent job. Good writing, great photos, A comprehensive approach that included wonderful stories “Shh at Christmas,” and the reflection on Third Place useful sidebar and good and varied quotes. Fine Georgia Bulletin, Smyrna, GA, “Religious liberty” by layout enhances the entire package. finally “getting” Christmas. And while not directly a Christmas story, including the plight of Syrian Gretchen Keiser, Andrew Nelson, Suzanne Haugh, Michael Alexander Second Place refugees was, indeed, Christ-like. Rhode Island Catholic, Providence, RI, “Athletes with The step-by-step exploration of religious freedom is a challenges go for Olympic gold” by Rick Snizek Honorable Mention great way to make a tough topic understandable and Catholic Courier, Rochester, NY, “Advent” by Staff readable. Good writing and good use of quotes from varied sources. Good, local photos in a story that emphasizes Main story touches on a major concern and other stories offer tips on celebrating the true meaning of Honorable Mention the accomplishments and hopes of these young Idaho Catholic Register, Boise, ID, “Try to outlaw athletes. the season — giving trees and charity appeals. Especially useful was dealing with grief at this time football” by Michael Brown, Deacon Richard Kulleck Third Place of year The comparing of religious freedom and the “faith” we The Catholic Register, Toronto, ON, “Musial, Mantle and have in football is good reading. manly virtue” by Fr. Raymond de Souza The Catholic Spirit, St. Paul, MN, “Lent” by staff Not a large section, but to the point, including National Catholic Register, Irondale, Alabama, Well-written article that presents private problems of “Coverage of religious liberty issues” by Staff a sports hero. An appropriate and insightful linking rediscovering Lent and dealing with confession along of Lent with Spring Training. Great quotes. Good, with a reminder of God’s gift of forgiveness. A quality examination on the battle of the public good sensitive writing overall. and religious freedoms. N23: Honorable Mention BEST COVERAGE OF A ROUTINE N24b: Catholic News Herald, Charlotte, NC, “Coach shows love BEST COVERAGE OF RELIGIOUS is powerful force on, off basketball court” by Lianne SACRAMENTAL EVENT Finger LIBERTY ISSUES - Multiple First Place Carefully written story that avoids sentimentalizing a Arlington Catholic Herald, Arlington, VA, “Seven new Picture Package coach’s serious illness. On and off the court story priests” by Katie Bahr points out it is: “Fundamentals, discipline, love.” All Insufficient entries to be judged linked to faith. Strong pictorial presentation with good cutlines. Inclusion of family and newly ordained priests’ N25: quotes, in addition to comments from the bishop, make the story itself very personal and moving. BEST COVERAGE OF THE YEAR OF FAITH Second Place Tennessee Register, Nashville, TN, “International First Place seminarians find a home in Nashville” by Theresa Catholic New York, New York, NY, “The Year of Faith” Laurence, Rick Musacchio by Christie L. Chicoine, Juliann DosSantos Strong, action-oriented photos. Excellent writing with The secret to writing and great journalism, and quotes from the deacons and explanatory text on how these international seminarians will serve the diocese.

Third Place The Catholic Miscellany, Charleston, SC, “Confession: A gift of forgiveness to the soul” by Christina Lee Knauss Excellent article — from the lead anecdote about a priest’s worries about Confession to references to USCCB. Strong quotes that are both direct and comforting. The graphic — with a nod to social media — further enhances the coverage. Well-done.

Honorable Mention Intermountain Catholic, Salt Lake City, UT, “Eucharistic adoration” by Marie Mischel, Jenn Sparks, Laura Vallejo, Christine Young Multiple stories present a strong overview of Eucharistic Adoration and the many forms it takes within the diocese. Good use of quotes by participants, N19b: Best special supplement of special issue with priests, organizers. Sidebar listing days and times of N19c: Best special supplement of special issue with editorial emphasis - best one-time special issue. Exposition is particularly helpful for reader. editorial emphasis - ordinary’s transition. June 2014 The Catholic Journalist Page 23 Newspaper Award Winners

N20 — Best special supplement of special issue with advertising emphasis.

evangelization for the matter, is to put a face on it. It Third Place National Catholic Register, Irondale, Alabama, was a pleasure to meet Immaculee Ilibagiza, Neil The Leaven, Kansas City, KS, “Papal Transition” by Joe “Coverage of Pope Francis’ election and the transition Burke, Fr Justin Cinnate and Margarita Marcone. Bollig, Todd Habiger, Jessica Langdon process” by Staff An insider’s view with the pope’s photographer Commendable reporting on the papal election from a Second Place highlights a complete package of educational papal variety of fronts and perspectives. The Colorado Catholic Herald, Colorado Springs, CO, transition coverage. “Year of Faith Coverage” by Theresa Ward, Veronica N26c: Ambuul, Dave Kottler, Bill Howard Honorable Mention The Year of Faith focused on the sacrament of National Catholic Reporter, Kansas City, MO, “Picking BEST COVERAGE OF THE PAPAL Reconciliation and was a truly a spotlight with the pope a contest among four camps,” “Arising issues TRANSITION - Multiple Picture articles and artwork and execution. for the theologian in chief,” “Unclear calls for change in final days of Benedict” by John L. Allen Jr., Joshua J. Package Third Place McElwee, Dennis Coday First Place Catholic Herald, Diocese of Madison, Madison, WI, The Leaven, Kansas City, KS, “Papal Transition” by “Year of Faith” by Staff An easy-to-follow who’s-who of the papal transition makes the reader feel like an insider. Stefano Spaziani, Todd Habiger Going to where the people are, popular culture and Comprehensive view Pope Benedict XVI till his Hobbits, was a great way to feature faith. N26b: resignation to Pope Francis waving to crowd from his Honorable Mention private apartment. Also nice images of Pope Francis BEST COVERAGE OF THE PAPAL greeting crowds person to person in the street. Denver Catholic Register, Denver, CO, “Year of Faith Pilgrim Passport and Map,” “Faithful invited to make TRANSITION - Pope Francis’ Year of Faith pilgrimage,” “The graces of pilgrimage” by election and the transition process Second Place Filippo Piccone, Julie Filby, Jean Torkelson, Roxanne Catholic News Service, Washington, D.C., “A historic King First Place transition” by Paul Haring The Pilgrimage Passport is a great way to bring the Catholic New York, New York, NY, “Pope’s Initial Steps Great coverage from resignation to election, including Year of Faith to life. Hold Promise” by John Woods, Christie L. Chicoine, the Vatican’s preparation for the election images and Staff the arrival for the conclave image of Cardinal Catholic News Herald, Charlotte, NC, “Year of Faith” by This entry had us at ‘Buona Sera.’ A conversational Bergoglio prior to being elected Pope. Wonderful Patricia Guilfoyle tone in this article helped provide a personal touch to image of Pope Francis greeting a group of nuns. a historic event. N26a: N27: Second Place BEST COVERAGE OF THE PAPAL The Catholic Miscellany, Charleston, SC, “Habemus BEST COVERAGE OF THE 50th TRANSITION - resignation of Papam Franciscum!” by Staff ANNIVERSARY OF VATICAN II’s Pope Benedict XVI through the In-depth reporting was balanced with whimsy. The OPENING “kids say the darnest things” segment was a creative conclave and welcome touch. Insufficient entries to be judged First Place N28: Catholic News Service, Washington, D.C., “CNS Third Place coverage of papal transition beginning with the Catholic Courier, Rochester, NY, “Best Coverage of BEST COVERAGE OF VOCATIONS resignation of Pope Benedict XVI through the conclave” Papal Transition — Pope Francis’ Election and the TO THE PRIESTHOOD, by Cindy Wooden, Carol Glatz, Francis X. Rocca, Chaz Transition Process” by Amy Kotlarz, Jennifer Burke, Muth, Robert Duncan Mike Latona, Annette Jiménez RELIGIOUS LIFE OR DIACONATE This cogent analysis goes beyond the headlines to offer The priceless behind-the-scenes story provides an First Place clear insight into the issues and context for Pope intimate portrait of the Cardinal who would be pope. The Compass, Green Bay, WI, “Vocations section” by Benedict’s resignation. Staff Honorable Mention Well-written stories that are compelling and Second Place Catholic News Service, Washington, D.C., “CNS insightful. They work well together as a package Our Sunday Visitor, Huntington, IN, “Papal Transition, coverage of papal transition — Pope Francis’ election providing insight into people and vocations from resignation through conclave” by Matthew Bunson, and the transition process” by Cindy Wooden, Carol various angles. Well done. Russell Shaw, Staff Glatz, Francis X. Rocca, Carol Zimmermann, Chaz Excellent writing that peels away the layers of Pope Muth, Robert Duncan Second Place Benedict’s public and media persona to show all the Explores a hidden side of papal elections that isn’t The Leaven, Kansas City, KS, “We are the Veronicas” by intricacies of his papacy. usually seen by the public. Excellent reporting. Katie Hyde Page 24 The Catholic Journalist June 2014 Newspaper Award Winners

Well-written and compelling story that conveys the N30: Spiritual Adventure” by Tom McCarthy, Elizabeth Lowe place, the violence and the sister who live there BEST REGULAR COLUMN BY A Simply beautiful cinematography and an even better nonetheless. story and personal connection. A masterpiece. BISHOP OR ARCHBISHOP Third Place Second Place The Catholic Sun, Phoenix, AZ, “OUR GENTLE First Place Catholic New York, New York, NY, “Cardinal Timothy Catholic News Service, Washington, D.C., “At home and SHEPHERD: Bishop marks decade of serving the Dolan — Lord to Whom Shall We Go?” by Timothy abroad, popemobile fills with gifts for pope” by Robert Church of Phoenix” by John David Long-Garcia Cardinal Dolan Duncan, Paul Haring A well-written, insightful profile of a bishop, his life Cardinal Dolan is a storyteller, and his personal A fun behind-the-scenes look at a quirky side of being and his decisions. The personality of the man and his reflections help the reader better understand papal pope. It’s interesting and holds your attention the place in the community shine through. succession, immigration and the role of women in the whole time. Church. Strong photos accompany two of the three Honorable Mention columns. Third Place Catholic Star Herald, Camden, NJ, “from Catholic News Service, Washington, D.C., “Grammy undocumented immigrant to beloved priest” by mike Second Place nominee finds a Catholic ministry in his music” by Chaz laskey Pittsburgh Catholic, Pittsburgh, PA, “A lump in the Muth The journey, the struggle, the love and the motivation throat,” “Yeah, ain’t that too bad” “The ‘Via Gloriosa’ ” by Faith, ministry and rock ‘n’ roll. This entertaining to continue the journey comes through. Well done. Bishop David A. Zubik and insightful mini-documentary shows another side Bishop Zubik tells stories, inviting readers to join him of religion, and gains perspective from a musician as Northwest Catholic Magazine, Seattle, WA, “Newly as he walks the Via Gloriosa or comforts the parents well as his fans. Ordained Priest a Spiritual and Literal Father” by of a child who died. We feel his empathy and are then Kevin Birnbaum drawn into the lessons he conveys so beautifully. Honorable Mention Beautifully written, great photo. The story The Tidings, Los Angeles, CA, “Missionary proves that the path is never direct and the Childhood Association Mass” by Paula Doyle, journey can be amazing. producer, Davy Cheng, editor A vibrant and energetic video that captures the spirit of the Missionary Childhood Association N29a: Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the BEST COVERAGE Angels. OF IMMIGRATION N32: First Place Catholic News Service, Washington, D.C., BEST NEWSPAPER WEBSITE “Immigration south of the border” by David First Place Agren, Ezra Fieser, Paul Jeffrey Our Sunday Visitor, Huntington, IN, The visions of a daughter celebrating her “OSV.com” by Staff father’s death during the Day of the Dead in A clean layout that’s not afraid to use white Mexico hit the heart. A court ruling on space effectively. The site presents a hierarchy children of immigrants being split from of stories that’s pleasing to the eye. families of Dominican hit the head. Church workers helping find families in Mexico put Second Place issues into perspective. Texas Catholic, Dallas, TX, “TexasCatholic.com” by David Sedeno, Michael Second Place Gresham, Seth Gonzales The Leaven, Kansas City, KS, “Shattered A website that flows to present visually Dreams” by Katie Hyde compelling top stories and easy-to-navigate The Leaven put its time, talents and departments. treasures into the stories of deportees, volunteers and faith. And the pictures paint Third Place thousands of words. Denver Catholic Register, Denver, CO, “www.DenverCatholicRegister.org” by Karna Third Place Swanson, David Hazen, Roxanne King, Julie St. Louis Review, St. Louis, MO, “Roadmap to N32 — Best newspaper website. Filby, Nissa LaPoint reform” by Joseph Kenny This well-designed website allows for browsing The economic benefits of immigration in St. Louis Third Place content in a logical and helpful manner. were a needed light on the subject. The La Posada The Catholic Voice, Oakland, CA, “Oakland in 2013, a Providencia helping shattered families and the legal place of hope and blessing” by Michael Barber, SJ N33a: loopholes and problems in a Roadmap to Reform were Bishop Barber takes the everyday encounters of life to BEST COVERAGE OF THE 50TH informative and inspiring. reinforce lessons of faith and hope. His easy-to-read columns leave the reader feeling that a friend has just ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARCH Honorable Mention told a story with special meaning. ON WASHINGTON The Tidings, Los Angeles, CA, “Immigrations issues: Concern throughout the Western Hemisphere” by Doris Honorable Mention First Place Benavides North Country Catholic, Ogdensburg, NY, “Follow Me” Catholic Standard, Washington, D.C., “The Dream Remembered: 50 years later, local Catholics recall Showing the solid backing of the clergy is an by Bishop Terry LaValley March on Washington” by Mark Zimmermann important and well-accomplished mission through Bishop LaValley uses events from his pastoral life to these writings. enhance his columns. The reader comes to know him Excellent overview from the Editor’s Notebook to the as a pastoral leader. His attributions to Pope Francis value of Dr. King’s words today and stories about Catholic News Herald, Charlotte, NC, “Coming out of remind us of the universality of the Church. people who were there. the immigration shadows: Edward tells his story,” “Immigration reform in the spotlight,” “Catholics, other Catholic Standard, Washington, D.C., “Teaching of Second Place Christians gather to pray for immigration reform” by Christ” by Cardinal Donald Wuerl Georgia Bulletin, Smyrna, GA, “March on Washington” Patricia Guilfoyle , Annette Tenny, Fr. Shawn O’Neal by Gretchen Keiser, Michael Alexander Cardinal Wuerl provides an insider’s view of the The sharing of a personal story helps readers Conclave to elect a new Pope. Informative and very The Q and A approach somewhat limited creativity understand the issues before us on immigration. readable. Great photos accompany the columns, but allowed readers quick access to major points. though 2005 and 2011 photos seem too old to use. Looking Back segment on how paper approached the march very telling. N29b: N31: Third Place BEST COVERAGE BEST ONLINE/MULTI-MEDIA Arlington Catholic Herald, Arlington, VA, “A civil rights OF IMMIGRATION - PRESENTATION OF VISUALS milestone, Two sisters from Arlington, A peaceful Multiple Picture Package remembrance” by Katie Collins, Dave Borowski, Maria- First Place Pia Negro Insufficient entries to be judged The Catholic Review, Baltimore, MD, “Camping June 2014 The Catholic Journalist Page 25 Newspaper Award Winners

The story about the two sisters was especially well done supporters who in the end prevailed to the surprise of excellent photos, fine news judgment, and well-crafted because it blended the past with the present as did the no one. opinions, good captions and layouts. It’s high level story about Catholics attending the anniversary of the professional work on every page. march. Honorable Mention The Catholic Review, Baltimore, MD, “Rain Tax” by Second Place Honorable Mention Christopher Gunty, George Matysek, Maria Wiering The Visitor, St. Cloud, MN, by Staff The Tablet, Brooklyn, NY, “Sarah Keys Evans: Civil A little known tax with major fiscal consequences is The Visitor provides perhaps the most illuminating Rights Era Soldier Fought for Her Rights” by Antonina brought to the public’s attention along with facts and portrait of the life within a diocese. Lovely photo- Zielinska figures. A service to the community. based feature stories, great layouts and strong While not directly tied to the march, this story attention to local life make this a pleasure to read. reminded readers what it’s all about through the eyes Catholic News Herald, Charlotte, NC, “NC legislators of someone who felt the impact of segregation. eye abortion restrictions; Troubled Latrobe clinic faces Third Place scrutiny, legislative interest; Legislature supports pro- Arlington Catholic Herald, Arlington, VA, by Staff N33b: life bills, governor to sign” by Patricia Guilfoyle The Herald shows how to play major stories large, A largely overlooked aspect of abortion is brought to create compelling photo pages, and still provide well- BEST COVERAGE OF THE 50th the attention of readers along with update on troubled written local stories alongside CNS pieces. Good ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARCH clinic and a strong story on immigration. headlines with creative variation in harmonious font ON WASHINGTON - Multiple styles Picture Package N36a: Honorable Mention GENERAL EXCELLENCE - The Catholic Sun, Phoenix, AZ, by staff Insufficient entries to be judged A strong contender in this category, The Catholic Sun 1-17,000 Diocesan paper employs color images and color blocks to give graphic N34: First Place life to its pages, but what stands out are well written BEST COVERAGE OF MARRIAGE: The Monitor, Trenton, NJ, by Rayanne Bennett, Staff stories. Among its many strengths is the fine sense of Well-written local stories complemented by excellent appropriate proportion for the art. EXPLANATION OF CHURCH’S photography first strike a reader. Creative interior POSITION layouts feature an interesting array of stories and FaithLife, Erie, PA, by Mary Solberg, Rich Papalia features. FaithLife stands apart from the other competitors in First Place this category because of its graphics, seemingly Our Sunday Visitor, Huntington, IN, “Marriage Second Place derived from contemporary youth magazines. Very explanation” by Brandon Vogt, Melinda Selmys Catholic Anchor, Anchorage, AK, by Staff large photos and many photos accompany news Excellent writing. Strong, attention-grabbing Longer articles, well displayed, provide a strong features and briefs and make visible the people of the graphics. impression of the Catholic community and its Erie Diocese. challenges. Good national and international stories Second Place provide a sense of the Catholic world elsewhere. N36d: National Catholic Register, Irondale, Alabama, GENERAL EXCELLENCE - “MARRIAGE: EXPLANATION OF CHURCH’S Third Place POSITION” by Staff National newspaper Northwest Catholic Magazine, Seattle, WA, by All Staff Strong overview of marriage and the Church, with Excellent section of news briefs with art is but one of First Place news accounts (Paris), editorials, and in-depth the strengths of the Progress. Strong feature stories National Catholic Reporter, Kansas City, MO, by NCR articles. Photos accompanying the “Protecting with art inform about the larger world and local staff and contributors Marriage” series were weak. Writing strong features like the traveling Catholic bookstore. Simply excellent coverage of the Catholic world in the throughout. U.S. and abroad. Challenging in some articles but solid in sourcing across articles. American journalis- Third Place N36b: ic standards with a strong sense of the newsworthy. Catholic Standard, Washington, D.C., “Best coverage of GENERAL EXCELLENCE - marriage: Explanation of Church’s Position” by Maureen Second Place Boyle, Father William Byrne, Cardinal Donald Wuerl 17,001-40,000 Diocesan paper Our Sunday Visitor, Huntington, IN, by Staff Nice variety of articles — from the educational First Place Wonderfully written and thoughtful articles with very (human sexuality series) to Father Byrne’s practical The Compass, Green Bay, WI, by Staff strong photos and art make OSV very difficult to put wedding tips to the human interest story about Moms Impressive journalism with well-crafted local stories, down. Simply compelling portrait of Catholic life and blogging. Great illustration accompanying Catholic excellent photography and graphics well reproduced. issues. Moms blogging article. Sidebar listing blogs a nice Inviting layouts draw readers to excellent content. touch. Third Place Second Place National Catholic Register, Irondale, Alabama, by Staff N35: Michigan Catholic, Detroit, MI, by Staff Page after page the Register delivers thoughtful news BEST COVERAGE OF LOCAL Careful balance of international and regional and feature articles coupled with great art. The articles local news important to a diverse Catholic population. delve in depth on news features for a satisfying POLITICS Excellent layout of an abundance of content. portrait of important people and issues in the Vatican First Place and the U.S. Third Place Hawaii Catholic Herald, Honolulu, HI, “Hawaii Honorable Mention legalizes same-sex marriage” by Mary Adamski, Darlene Tennessee Register, Nashville, TN, by Rick Musacchio, Andy Telli, Theresa Laurence, Debbie Lane CHA Catholic Health World, St. Louis, MO, by Judith Dela Cruz, Patrick Downes VandeWater, Julie Minda, Betsy Taylor, Les Stock Outstanding pictures and stories that provide A sense of the life of Catholics in the Register’s audience springs from the stories, including the Creatively laid out and written, Health World comprehensive coverage prior to OK and after Hawaii provides the kind of emphasis on a significant decided to approve same sex marriages. closing of a school and the 175th anniversary of the diocese. dimension of Catholic America that no other national newspaper takes up. Second Place Honorable Mention The Pilot, Braintree, MA, “East Boston faith leaders The Catholic Register, Toronto, ON, by Staff rally against casino” by Christopher S. Pineo The Catholic Spirit, Metuchen, NJ, by The Catholic Spirit Staff A series of very attractive full color covers leads the Stories showed strong effort opposing casino paid off reader into a combination of news features about with defeat of plan. Stories provided all sides of the Toronto, Canada, and the Vatican. An interesting issue. N36c: Youth Speak news section features stories by GENERAL EXCELLENCE - journalism students. Intended for serious readers, the Third Place 40,001+ Diocesan paper paper runs somewhat longer well-written news Catholic San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, “Parish, pro- features normally paired with at least one good photo. life groups fight Planned Parenthood clinic in South San First Place The package on the Conclave included a graphic Francisco” by Valerie Schmalz Catholic New York, New York, NY, by Staff image of the Sistine Chapel and related photos and Reasons behind opposition to Planned Parenthood Catholic New York simply produced the very best charts of data. clinic a block from church and reasons from newspaper journalism for a diocese. Creative writing, Page 26 The Catholic Journalist June 2014 Spanish Award Winners

S01a: El Centinela, Portland, OR, “Los campos de lúpulo son Sample’s column” by Archbishop Alexander Sample BEST NEWS WRITING la historia de los Coleman” by Jon DeBellis Archbishop Sample arrived on the scene in Portland Escrito con compasión y entendimiento. in 2013, and quickly showed his gift for thoughtful, ORIGINATING WITH THE relevant, reasonable, but by no means equivocal PUBLICATION - S03: commentary on life and Catholic affairs. Local/Regional Event BEST EDITORIAL S05: First Place First Place BEST PERSONALITY PROFILE El Centinela, Portland, OR, “Los zapatos de nuestros El Pregonero, Washington, D.C., “Confieso que soy rico / padres” by Rocío Rios Guantazo a nuestra existencia / Bendición de la First Place The story tackles a difficult issue very well, with facts migración” by Rafael Roncal Maryknoll, Maryknoll, NY, “Motivada por la Fe” by and figures. El Señor Roncal tiene un don para capturar la David R. Aquije esencia del tema y explicar lógicamente porque This is a masterful profile. The quotes are well placed Second Place deberemos hacer las cosas de otra manera o prestar within the narrative of the article, making this a El Mensajero Catolico, Rochester, NY, “Se enfocan en atención o cambiar nuestra perspectiva. much more compelling read than a simple Q&A. cuidado de niños” by Annette Jiménez There is also a palpable effort to do secondary Second Place research, which enhances the educational component. Great example of a story that can grow immensely Nuestra Voz, Brooklyn, New York, “Construyendo through the use of poignant quotes. Hispanidad” by Mario J. Paredes Second Place La verdad histórico, escrito de tal manera que se vuele ¡OYE!, Chicago, IL, “Por la pasarela de Dios / On God’s Third Place indiscutible. runway” by Elisabeth Román El Pueblo Catolico, Denver, CO, “La solidaridad brilló en el desastre” by Mayé Agama This is a clever piece. The quotes are fantastic, Third Place particularly the Sabato and Asisi dichotomy. Good story. It allows the reader to become immersed Nuestra Voz, Brooklyn, New York, “Dos Años in the solidarity of the moment. Cumpliendo con el Llamado de Nuestra Voz” by Daniel Third Place Arias Alvarez Maryknoll, Maryknoll, NY, “Compasión y Misión en S01b: El orgullo de la redacción de Nuestra Voz es obvio y Ohio” by Giovana Soria BEST NEWS WRITING - justificado. Inspira confianza en el poder del sueño. The piece is very successful in telling a story with quotes and facts. National/International Event Honorable Mention First Place El Pregonero, Washington, D.C., “Vidas ‘paralelas’: El Centinela, Portland, OR, “Me rodaron las lágrimas Lincoln y JFK / Una voluntad de hierro / El ejemplo S06: cuando lo ví aparecer en el balcón” by Rocío Rios arrastra multitudes” by Rafael Roncal BEST IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS Excelente uso de la red de contactos que tiene Rocío Otro grupo de artículos interesantes y relevantes para Rios. Nos da una historia personal del nuevo papa. lectores de todo tipo de experiencia y conocimiento. First Place El Centinela, Portland, OR, “Senado aprueba reforma Second Place S04a: migratoria 68 votos a favor” by Antonio Andraus El Pueblo Catolico, Denver, CO, “Cobertura especial de Muy completa explicación de las acciones del Senado. la JMJ Rio 2013” by Mayé Agama BEST COLUMN - Fácil de seguir. Muy bien diseñado y me gustó los comentarios de los General Commentary jóvenes que participaron. Second Place First Place El Mensajero Catolico, Rochester, NY, “Programa ayuda Third Place El Pueblo Catolico, Denver, CO, “Opinion: Nadie me a estudiantes sin casas” by Annette Jiménez dijo, Gracias, Buscadores de la verdad” by Mayé Agama Arlington Catholic Herald, Arlington, VA, “Instrumentos Informativo y seguro que útil para sus lectores. de paz” by Maria-Pia Negro Mayé Agama writes with strength and conviction; she Interesante manera de hacer las noticias en el seeks truth and is not afraid to call the Church out. Third Place extranjero reales y profundos para los lectores. El Pregonero, Washington, D.C., “Políticos y nueva Second Place evangelización” by Miguel Vivanco Rhode Island Catholic, Providence, RI, “El Rincon de la S02: Familaia” by Silvio Cuellar Me gustó como el reportero explicó los varios BEST FEATURE STORY problemas sociales que les interesan a ciudadanos Silvio and Emily Cuellar use scripture, sociology, católicos. First Place personal family experience and detail to create highly Maryknoll, Maryknoll, NY, “Compasión Misionera en readable essays that help families. Honorable Mentions Anlong Knang” by David R. Aquije Rhode Island Catholic, Providence, RI, “Ante prospectos Third Place Busqué artículos que necesitaban más que un evento de una Reforma Migratoria, membresia en una Catholic News Service, Washington, D.C., “Buscando parroquia esvitar” by Silvio Cuellar para hacerles “noticias” porque la definición de Vida” by Moises Sandoval “features” es algo que el reportero encontró por su Da contexto a la importancia de participar en cuenta y empeño. El tema de este artículo es Moíses Sandoval’s miniatures are built on wonderful nuestras comunidades. fascinante y me hizo pensar y aprender algo sobre el details and an affection for small churches and the humble, courageous people who serve in them. mundo El Centinela, Portland, OR, “Un análisis de la repercusión de las elecciones en Venezuela” by Antonio Second Place S04b: Andraus Maryknoll, Maryknoll, NY, “De Genocidio a Justicia” by Nos hace pensar en las dificultades que va tener Gabriela Romeri BEST COLUMN - Spiritual Venezuela con esta elección y para mejorar el estándar Relata la historia trágica de Guatemala durante este First Place de vida de su gente. período y especialmente como la justicia puede llegar, Peces, Lawrenceville, New Jersey, “Pachacutec, aún tarde. Terremotos del Corazón” by Javier Bustamante S07: Javier Bustamente’s column is headed “Pachacutec,” Third Place the Quechua word for “tremors of the heart.” His BEST LEAD ARTICLE El Catolico de Texas, Dallas, TX, “Forjando lazos en columns are deeply personal, filled with detail, and cada sorbo de café” by Gloria Benitez they move the reader to engage with Bustamente’s First Place El Mensajero Catolico, Rochester, NY, “Los programas Este artículo liga nuestras acciones cotidianas con themes of spirituality in intimate, family settings. de educación” by Annette Jiménez otras partes del mundo y demuestra el efecto positivo que podemos tener. Second Place A practically perfect lead article. Good quotes, Idaho Catholic Register, Boise, ID, “Father Enrique extensive background research and a feel-good angle, Honorable Mentions Terriquez — El Evangelio” by Father Enrique Terriquez despite all of the problems faced by the children. El Pueblo Catolico, Denver, CO, “Una hermosa aventura Father Enrique Terriquez writes scripture-driven de Fe en tierras mexicanas” by Mayé Agama, Lara homilies. His gift is to bring these timeless, perhaps Second Place Montoya unfashionable truths home vividly to readers who El Pregonero, Washington, D.C., “¡Un monton de Un artículo que sirve los lectores y explica que search for spiritual anchorage. sueños!” by Andrea Acosta significa la fe en México. Llevamos tiempo hablando y The piece does a great job in explaining the event, hemos logrado sortear una definición de México. Esta Third Place providing background and even allowing readers to definición incluye la fe. El Centinela, Portland, OR, “Archbishop Alexander get in touch with the program. June 2014 The Catholic Journalist Page 27 Spanish Award Winners

Third Place Third Place Maryknoll, Maryknoll, NY, “Los Niños del Desierto” by El Centinela, Portland, OR, “Invitación del Arzobispo Gabriela Romeri Vlazny a Vivir la Fe” by Rocío Rios A fascinating look at some of the uncovered aspects of Good effort, connecting the dots with the Archbishop’s immigration issues. The piece is successful in words of wisdom. establishing a connection between policy and faith. S13: S08: BEST COVERAGE BEST ONLINE/MULTI-MEDIA OF LOCAL ISSUE (POLITICS) PRESENTATION OF VISUALS First Place First Place El Centinela, Portland, OR, “Voces unidas para pedir Maryknoll, Maryknoll, NY, “Nuestro Papa Misionero” by respeto y dignidad frente a la Reforma” by Rocío Rios Gabriela Romeri This was a great way to tackle the story, with some Very professional documentary. Music works focus on the facts and figures, but also allowing perfectly, quotes by His Holiness fit in well. readers to assess the effect that the proposed regulations have on specific people. Second Place El Mensajero Catolico, Rochester, NY, “La liga hispana Second Place empieza la temporada de beisbol” by Mike Crupi S09 — Best newspaper website El Pregonero, Washington, D.C., “Jóvenes a la lucha” by Great editing job, taking full advantage of all tools. Rafael Roncal S11: Wonderful look back at history and its implications Third Place BEST COVERAGE for the current state of affairs. Catholic News Herald, Charlotte, NC, “El Senor de los Milagros” by Rico De Silva OF IMMIGRATION Third Place Good use of interviews to make the story come alive, First Place El Centinela, Portland, OR, “Senado aprueba reforma but music was too loud on some moments. El Mensajero Catolico, Rochester, NY, “Best Coverage of migratoria 68 votos a favor” by Antonio Andraus Immigration” by Annette Jiménez More quotes and less data. S09: Comprehensive, aggressive, sensitive coverage of national politics and policy, dubious local BEST NEWSPAPER WEBSITE enforcement practices, services provided by the diocese S14: First Place and other agencies, immigrants living and serving, and volunteers supporting immigrants and reform. BEST COVERAGE OF VOCATIONS El Pueblo Catolico, Denver, CO, “elpueblocatolico.org” by Tremendous. Staff TO PRIESTHOOD, RELIGIOUS LIFE OR DIACONATE Page design is extremely creative. Use of pictures and Second Place rotating top story make this a great website to browse. El Pueblo Catolico, Denver, CO, “Especial de First Place inmigración” by Mayé Agama, Jean Torkelson, Lara Maryknoll, Maryknoll, NY, “Misión Como Encuentro” by Second Place Montoya David R. Aquije Nuestra Voz, Brooklyn, New York, “www.Nuestra- Intelligent, aggressive coverage of the issue at the Aquije is a phenomenal storyteller. He is in a league Voz.org” by Nuestra Voz Staff macro and micro levels. Strong layout and of his own. Good placement of stories, but paragraphs seem a bit photography. clunky on the homepage. Third Place Second Place Third Place El Pregonero, Washington, D.C., “Muchas historias un ¡OYE!, Chicago, IL, “¿Quién te dijo que tú no puedes? / Who said you can’t?” “Al otro lado de la frontera / The El Mensajero Catolico, Rochester, NY, mismo problema” by Miguel Vivanco other side of the border,” “La llamada al fuego / The call “es.elmensajerorochester.com” by Staff Aggressive coverage of treatment of immigrants, to fire” by Francisco Javier Reyes, Elisabeth Román, Good movement and use of video make this an sensitively written and intelligently packaged. Ray Smith, C.M.F. appealing web presence. Honorable Mentions A well-crafted look at everything (faith, health, El Centinela, Portland, OR, “Voces unidas para pedir passion) that leads to the decision of becoming a S10: respeto y dignidad frente a la Reforma” by Rocío Rios priest. BEST COVERAGE OF This feature on a march is supported by really fine photography. Third Place CULTURAL HERITAGE El Catolico de Texas, Dallas, TX, “Pastor de un rebano First Place Maryknoll, Maryknoll, NY, “Los Niños del Desierto” by que florece” by Violeta Rocha, Father Jorge Ivan El Centinela, Portland, OR, “Fiesta de arte y cultura con Gabriela Romeri Asencio, Cathy Harasta los niños” by Rocío Rios Great marriage of photography and feature writing on Fascinating look at the process of “vocations” that Excellent photos, plenty of value in the layout, a a story that is a tough but great read. comes alive through quotes. strong lead in the copy, and initiative in coverage choices. Very nice package. S12: S15: Second Place BEST COVERAGE BEST REGULAR COLUMN BY A El Centinela, Portland, OR, “Mar de rosas para Virgen OF THE YEAR OF FAITH BISHOP OR ARCHBISHOP de Guadalupe” by Rocío Rios First Place Brilliant color in vibrant, diverse images. Well First Place El Pueblo Catolico, Denver, CO, “Sección Redescubrir la El Pregonero, Washington, D.C., “Debemos volver a la reported. Good content choices create a balanced alegría de creer . . . en el año de la fe: La Iglesia, lugar menu of reportage and commentary. simplicidad del evangelio,” “Necesitamos hombres de la misericordia y la esperanza de Dios,” “la alegría de profundos,” “Que cada hogar sea otro Nazareth” by ser católicos; ¿Existe la vida eterna?” “¡Ayúdame a llegar Mons. Francisco Gonzalez Third Place al cielo!; ¿Valió la pena el año de la fe?” by Lara The Catholic Voice, Oakland, CA, “Oakland honra a la Montoya, P. Jorge Rodríguez, Alexandra Salazar, Mayé Monsignor Francisco Gonzalez calls in his columns Virgen de Guadalupe” by Jose Luis Aguirre Agama, Natividad García for disciples with some depth, to counter the great sin of this culture: superficiality. His columns effectively Great lead photo, great inside photo, great choices; Extraordinary coverage, looking at a wide range of model what he sees in Christ’s way: simplicity and thorough reporting. issues and challenging long-standing perceptions. lasting, profound lessons. Honorable Mention Second Place Second Place The Catholic Voice, Oakland, CA, “Día de Muertos en Peces, Lawrenceville, New Jersey, “Congreso El Centinela, Portland, OR, “Archbishop Alexander Museo de California en Oakland” by Raul Ayrala Eucarístico, el Año de la Fe” by Staff Sample’s column” by Archbishop Alexander Sample The photography and graphic really draw the reader Impressive comprehensive coverage devoted to this Archbishop Sample has a direct, meaty style as he in. Well reported. issue. Great job from all reporters. comments on the Catholic year. Page 28 The Catholic Journalist June 2014 Spanish Award Winners

Second Place The Catholic Voice, Oakland, CA, “Una historia de amor que sobrepasa los 75 años” by Jose Luis Aguirre This is just a very well written feature story on a lovely couple. Writing matters, and this was a most enjoyable read.

S18: INDIVIDUAL EXCELLENCE - WRITER First Place Annette Jiménez, El Mensajero Catolico, Rochester, NY De Annette Jimenez aprendo un montón sobre no solamente la iglesia pero también sobre Rochester, sobre S18 — Individual excellence, writer pobreza, sobre como podemos ayudar a los otros. Annette Jiménez’s entry shows S16: professional excellence, and a BEST COVERAGE professional range of capabilities. OF PAPAL TRANSITION Second Place First Place Rocío Rios, El Centinela, Portland, OR Rhode Island Catholic, Providence, RI, “El Mundo recibe Siempre tiene ideas buenas. Es un al Papa Francisco” by Silvio Cuellar, Ana Maria placer leer sus artículos. Conoce su Delgado, Rick Snizek, Laura Kilgus comunidad y sabe como expandir el Una combinación excelente y bien pensada de CNS y papel de una publicación católica en la redacción de El Católico de Rhode Island. Oregon. Rocío Rios is a veteran reporter and editor, comfortable with reportage, Second Place commentary, and the full range of El Catolico de Texas, Dallas, TX, “Memorias de un día journalism skills. histórico” by Violeta Rocha, Gloria Benitez Muy sencilla pero perfecto enfocar en el orgullo que Third Place S19 — General excellence, publication sentimos los americanos (Norte y Sud) en el Papa Silvio Cuellar, Rhode Island Catholic, Francisco. Providence, RI Muchos de los artículos tienen información útil para Me gustó mucho el artículo sobre la pareja joven. Third Place sus lectores. Sigue siendo un periódico que me interesaría se no fuera católica por las noticias de la El Pregonero, Washington, D.C., “Enfrentemos el futuro Honorable Mention comunidad. con alegria y esperanza,” “El poder del servicio,” “Ser Cruz-Teresa Rosero, Nuestra Voz, Brooklyn, New York fermento en la masa” by Rafael Roncal Mucho corazón y inteligencia en sus columnas. Coverage for the immigration issue was well planned. Una excelente ejemplo de ideas bien escritas de Rafael Nuestra Voz Cruz Teresa-Rosero’s columns and Roncal. Siempre es un placer leer sus columnas. features show a personal touch and great use of Third Place detail. Her columns on “Saints of the Month” have El Pregonero, Washington, D.C., “Defiende la Honorable Mentions enthusiasm and originality. She brings value to vida/Saliendo de las sombras/Ser humilde es de sabios” El Pueblo Catolico, Denver, CO, “La radical fidelidad del familiar topics. by Staff El Pregonero Santo Padre,” “ESPECIAL: Homenaje a Benedicto XVI,” Lo que destaca a esta publicación es su excelente Pedro Moreno, Sooner Catholic, Oklahoma City, OK “ESPECIAL: Francisco Un Papa Según el Corazón de diseño y muy bien escritos artículos. La calidad es Dios” by Archbishop Samuel Aquila, Staff Espero leer más de Pedro Moreno en los siguientes evidente en cada ejemplar. años. Buen idea tener información sobre Benedicto y el Reporting, especially by Lara Montoya and Editor nuevo papa. Mayé Agama, is smart and shows imagination and S19: Honorable Mentions El Centinela, Portland, OR, “El Papa ha renunciado” by GENERAL EXCELLENCE - The Catholic Voice, Oakland, CA, “Procesión del silencio, El Centinela PUBLICATION una tradición que crece en San Jarlath” by Staff Obviamente, esta edición salió justamente cuando Muy bien esfuerzo de la redacción. Me hace querer renunció Benedicto. First Place conocer más a Oakland y su gente. El Centinela, Portland, OR S17: Nuestra Voz, Brooklyn, New York, “Nuestra Voz” by El diseño necesita más atención. Es un poco cansando Monseñor Nicholas DiMarzio, Obispo de Brooklyn, BEST COVERAGE OF FAMILY en este sentido. Pero los artículos y espíritu de la Monseñor Kieran Harrington, Daniel Arias Álvarez, Ed redacción me siguen impresionando. Nunca hace falta Wilkinson, Nancy Agosto, Nuestra Voz Staff First Place uno o dos artículos interesantes y relevantes en cada El Centinela, Portland, OR, “Los zapatos de nuestros Han echo algo impresionante con esta publicación en ejemplar. poco tiempo. Se esta madurando. padres” by Rocío Rios Page Ones are well designed The intimate photos and enterprising reporting and writing effectively raise the impact level of this Second Place package and engage readers. El Mensajero Catolico, Rochester, NY June 2014 The Catholic Journalist Page 29 All Membership Classes Award Winners

A01: A06: BEST EXAMPLE OF EFFECTIVE BEST LOCAL PRINT CAMPAIGN ADVERTISING PROMOTION ORIGINATING WITH ORIGINATING WITH THE THE PUBLICATION PUBLICATION First Place First Place The Catholic Sun, Phoenix, AZ, “Mexico Pilgrimage Rhode Island Catholic, Providence, RI, “Rhode Island 2013” by Mick Welsh, John David Long-Garcia Catholic Christmas Gift Guide” by Richard Lafond Good use of color and size. Good consistency between Good documentation of activities and results. the ads. Second Place A02a: Arlington Catholic Herald, Arlington, VA, “Irish BEST SINGLE AD ORIGINATING Collection” by David Garcia, Advertising Staff WITH THE PUBLICATION - It’s easy to tell these are for the same organization. Black and White Good ads. Good unifying elements. First Place Third Place The Florida Catholic, Orlando, FL, “Orlando School ad” The Catholic Sun, Phoenix, AZ, “catholic cemeteries & by Michael Jimenez mortuaries” by Mick Welsh, Alana Kearns This ad’s large size supports its imagery and copy. A lot of information to convey in a small-ish space. Messages have clarity. Second Place Arlington Catholic Herald, Arlington, VA, “Pilgrimage Honorable Mentions for Canonizations” by Ashleigh Buyers, Advertising The Catholic Review, Baltimore, MD, “Redemptorist Staff Cemetery” by April Hornbeck Simple, clean and clear. A07 — Best promotional house ad Excellent use of style template for this organization. Good clarity and consistency of message. Good call to Third Place Third Place action. Arlington Catholic Herald, Arlington, VA, “Harvest and Catholic New York, New York, NY, “Reconciliation The Catholic Sun, Phoenix, AZ, “Holy Cross Cemetery” Holly Bazaar” by David Garcia, Advertising Staff Monday” by Molly Gallegos by Mick Welsh, Alana Kearns A little dark, but good use of grayscale. Purposeful copy. Good selection of scripture. Overall, very good Honorable Mention Honorable Mentions The Compass, Green Bay, WI, “Pray for vocations” by Bayou Catholic, Schriever, LA, “Keeping Christ in A07: Katie Jagiello, Amy Kawula Christmas” by Peggy Adams, Lisa Schobel Hebert BEST PROMOTIONAL HOUSE AD Good imagery. Good copy. Maybe lead with the WIIFM? (what’s in it First Place for me). This is a great idea and could be a The Florida Catholic, Orlando, FL, “75th anniversary destination. promotion” by Jean Gonzalez, Michael Jimenez, Pat A02b: Spencer Rhode Island Catholic, Providence, RI, “Meet Emily, a BEST SINGLE AD ORIGINATING 9th grader at St. Patrick Academy” by Laura Kilgus Good spectrum of promotional pieces carrying a clear WITH THE PUBLICATION - message of the publication’s history and intended Complex, but with clarity of instruction and specific future. Color call to action. Second Place First Place A04: The Colorado Catholic Herald, Colorado Springs, CO, The Monitor, Trenton, NJ, “We Have Many Photos that “G.K. Chesterton event” by Dave Kottler BEST PRINT CIRCULATION are Priceless” by Rayanne Bennett Overall good ad. Theme evident and followed. PROMOTION CAMPAIGN This ad held firm to promoting just one thing and used good imagery and compelling copy. Second Place First Place Catholic Star Herald, Camden, NJ, “Dr. Richard and The Florida Catholic, Orlando, FL, “2013 Florida Third Place Mary” by Tom O’Shea Catholic campaign” by Pat Spencer, Michael Jimenez, The Visitor, St. Cloud, MN, “Christmas Poster Contest” Jean Gonzalez by Shelley Kortuem Very good. Excellent implementation and results documented This ad encouraged familial involvement and action Third Place — the entry would be stronger if the resultant issue’s Catholic News Herald, Charlotte, NC, “QUO VADIS Second Place pages (featuring the contest winners) would have been DAYS: Where are you going?” by Tim Faragher Catholic Voice, Omaha, NE, “Tradition Promotional included. Striking ad. Campaign” by Deacon Randy A. Grosse Exceptional effort. Good promotion and Honorable Mentions The Colorado Catholic Herald, Colorado Springs, CO, Honorable Mentions documentation of results. “Social Media ad” by Dave Kottler The Catholic Sun, Phoenix, AZ, “Catholic Community Foundation” by Mick Welsh Welsh, Brigitte Dayton Third Place This ad used compelling imagery and it had one clear Clear ad. The Pilot, Braintree, MA, “Mary, Did You Know?” by message. Staff Arlington Catholic Herald, Arlington, VA, “Rare Columbia, New Haven, CT, “December 2013 ad” by Good use of incentive to encourage desired behavior Justin Perillo Advertising Opportunity” by Ashleigh Buyers, Advertising Staff Good. A05: This ad used a logical appeal to advertisers and was BEST MEDIA KIT CREATED IN 2013 clearly focused A03: First Place BEST AD COPYWRITING Catholic Voice, Omaha, NE, “Catholic Voice Advertising A08a: First Place Media Kit” by John Bosco BEST ONLINE BLOG - Columbia, New Haven, CT, Ad by Justin Perillo Nice presentation of a traditional media kit. Group or Association Brief, yet strong, message. Second Place First Place Second Place The Florida Catholic, Orlando, FL, “2013-2014 Media Jesuit Post, “The Jesuit Post” by Staff Idaho Catholic Register, Boise, ID, “Capital campaign” Kit” by Jane Radetsky, Susan Chronowski, Michael Energetic, well-designed, and happy. Those are by Ann Bixby Jimenez, Pat Spencer thoughts that come to mind about this website, which Simple and clear. Good use of scripture. Clear and brief = good. explores the Jesuit world Page 30 The Catholic Journalist June 2014 All Membership Classes Award Winners

Second Place purpose, at least as reflected in comments. The Catholic Review, Baltimore, MD, “Open Window” by Rita Buettner Third Place The staff collaberates on this attractive online National Catholic Register, Irondale, Alabama, “Jimmy magazine. It is a strong example of good design and Akin’s Blog” by Jimmy Akin writing. Jimmy Akin offers his strong comments in a modern communications medium. Nicely designed blog. Third Place “CatholicMom.com,” by Lisa Hendey, Sarah A09: Reinhard A website that concentrates its message through BEST ONLINE CONTENT NOT many different viewpoints. PUBLISHED IN PRINT Honorable Mention First Place USCCB, Washington, D.C., “USCCB Blog” by Jesuit Post, “The Papal Interview: Young Jesuits React Sister Mary Ann Walsh, Don Clemmer, Norma and Reflect” by Staff Montenegro Flynn, Matt Palmer This was an online “campaign” of sorts, with many Strong messages offered on a daily basis. contributing content toward a goal of achieving a detailed understanding of a Papal interview. Highly effective. A08b: Second Place BEST ONLINE BLOG - VISION Catholic Religious Vocation Discernment Guide, Publication Chicago, IL, “Questions Catholics Ask” by Alice Camille A08a — Best online blog, group or association First Place A great use of a blog — direct, concise content and plenty of clickable links. America Magazine, New York, NY, “(Un) Conventional Wisdom” by The Staff Third Place Judging online blogs can be very difficult both National Catholic Reporter, Kansas City, MO, content by because they are relatively young so we haven’t built Dan Morris-Young, Patricia Lefevere, Joshua J. up expectations as to what to find, and because McElwee, Patrick O’Neill, Brian Roewe they are serving an interesting purpose - that of Great examples of web-first, deadline reporting. building a dialogue, a conversation so to speak, between the publication and those who read the blogs. (Un)Conventional Wisdom has become one of Honorable Mentions One Magazine, New York, NY, “Journey Through the the sites to bookmark and keep and eye on. Just as South Caucasus (blog series)” by Michael J.L. La Civita in the unconventional title, this is a blog that can’t be pigeonholed. Subjects are spread over the Effective utilization of video, still photography and spectrum, offering observations and speculation that text. add to the public discourse. What more could be asked of a blog? Northwest Catholic Magazine, Seattle, WA, content by Janet Cleaveland, Anna Weaver, Jean Parietti Second Place National Catholic Reporter, Kansas City, MO, “NCR A10: A08b — Best online blog, publication Today” by NCR staff and contributors NCR Today’s publication blog offers a number of BEST FREESTANDING different writers, and thus a number of different ONLINE/MULTI-MEDIA views. It also offers a conversation with not only PRESENTATION OF PHOTO staffers but members of the public weighing in on issues. True to its heritage and the National Public GALLERY OR SLIDE SHOW Reporter, it comes to the front when discussing First Place Catholic news and issues offering analysis based on Catholic Courier, Rochester, NY, “Camp allows the Church’s teachings as well as that of laity. It’s emotional, spiritual growth” by Mike Crupi another lively marketplace of ideas serving ghe conversational role of a blog. It’s another conversation Very nice slide show telling the story of an extended to be part of. event. Third Place Second Place One Magazine, New York, NY, “ONE-TO-ONE” by Catholic Courier, Rochester, NY, “Students give Locks of Staff Love” by Mike Crupi One of the most attractive design, this blog offers Nice slide show telling a touching story of a one-time frequent, cogient posts. event. Honorable Mention Third Place America Magazine, New York, NY, “In All Things” “Triduum and Easter in the diocese” by Tamara Tirado by The Staff Some nice photos, evocative of the moment. Excellent blog offering strong journalism and comments. Honorable Mention CatholicPhilly.com, Philadelphia, PA, “Old St. Mary’s A08c — Best online blog, individual concludes 250th anniversary celebration” by Sarah A08c: Webb BEST ONLINE BLOG - Individual Nice photo coverage of the event. First Place Catholic Courier, Rochester, NY, “School, community National Catholic Reporter, Kansas City, MO, mark 9/11 anniversary” by Mike Crupi “Distinctly Catholic” by Michael Sean Winters Very attractive blog with frequent and topical posts. A A11: lively conversation with readers, accepting those who disagee with the author. BEST FREESTANDING ONLINE/MULTI-MEDIA Second Place Catholic New York, New York, NY, “Footprints on the PRESENTATION OF VIDEO Journey” by Julian DosSantos First Place Blogging offers a means to reach younger readers, and Catholic News Service, Washington, D.C., “Gospel of the this blog’s thoughtful posts seem to achieve their plow Part I and Part II” by Tyler Orsburn June 2014 The Catholic Journalist Page 31 All Membership Classes Award Winners

A13 — Best general publisher web site

Catholic Courier, Rochester, NY, “Catholic Courier eNews” by Staff Graphics make Catholic Courier an inviting read. A13: BEST GENERAL PUBLISHER A15 — Best redesign WEB SITE Second Place First Place The Monitor, Trenton, NJ, by Rayanne Bennett, Staff CatholicPhilly.com, Philadelphia, PA, This was a big change — from a “newspaper front” to A12 — Best electronic newsletter “CatholicPhilly.com” by Staff a “magazine front.” You did it well! Very clean presentation. Easy to navigate. Could get Very moving and well-done video, nice story, well-told to where you want to go easily with just a few clicks. visually. Third Place The Catholic Spirit, St. Paul, MN, by Caron Olhoft, Joe Second Place Towalski Second Place FAITH Lansing, Lansing, MI, “FAITH Catholic website This redesign screams “energy,” which is according to Christian Foundation for Children and Aging, Kansas (www.faithcatholic.com)” by Staff City, KS, “Walk2gether” by Michele Batliner strategy. Younger readers will appreciate the care you This is a very nice site. Some prefer links that jump to took. Touching and well-made video. Nice visual pages rather than one long page. The bells and compilation through story. whistles were nice and not overwhelming. Honorable Mentions HORIZON: Journal of the National Religious Vocation Third Place Conference, Chicago, IL, by Patrice Tuohy, Carol Schuck Catholic News Service, Washington, D.C., “Successors: A A14: Scheiber papal transition” by Chaz Muth, Robert Duncan BEST ORIGINAL POETRY The dramatic page-one photographs really breathe life Intriguing story well-told in the visual medium. First Place into this publication. Keep up the good work. Honorable Mentions Maryknoll, Maryknoll, NY, “Going Forth in Faith” by Joseph R. Veneroso, M.M. One Magazine, New York, NY, by Staff Jesuit Post, “Ask Iggy” by Eric Sundrup, SJ, Radmar Very inspirational, with beautiful photography to Jao, SJ Beautiful publication. Entertaining and well-made video. complement the words. Catholic News Service, Washington, D.C., “Conclave: Second Place A16: The making of a pope” by Chaz Muth, Robert Duncan Magnificat, Yonkers, NY, “The Poem ‘Herod’s Lament’” BEST WEB AND PRINT by Rita A. Simmonds COMBINATION PACKAGE A12: A new insight such as the one offered here should be BEST ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER celebrated. First Place Texas Catholic, Dallas, TX, “Remembering JFK: An First Place Third Place enduring legacy” by Michael Gresham, David Sedeno, One Magazine, New York, NY, “Discover ONE Online” America Magazine, New York, NY, “Citrus Paradisi for Seth Gonzales, Cathy Harasta, Jenna Teter by Gabriela Gaibor, Paul Grillo, Greg Kandra Anna” by Chelsea Wagenaar Exceptional coverage, excellent supplementary and When you want readers to pick you out from the Very original, very creative. companion media pieces. online publication sea, a publication has to show and TELL the reader why they need to click through. One Honorable Mentions Second Place Magazine does this exceedingly well. The Valley Catholic, San Juan, TX, “Sisters Under the Catholic News Herald, Charlotte, NC, “Walking in the Stars” by Brenda Nettles Riojas Footsteps of Jesus” by Kimberly Bender Second Place The column and poem, taken together, are inspiring. Very comprehensive coverage, good use of multi-media The Catholic Review, Baltimore, MD, “CR News” by in supplementing and complimenting text. Jennifer Williams The Criterion, Indianapolis, IN, “Divine Mercy’s Gift; A lively and spirited mix or news and features. What Marriage Is; Christ the King” by Natalie Hoefer Third Place The Catholic Review, Baltimore, MD, “INSIDE Third Place Among three beautiful poems is a wonderful SPORTS: Spalding’s broad-based program decades in VISION Catholic Religious Vocation Discernment Guide, definition of “marriage.” the making” by Paul McMullen, Tom McCarthy Chicago, IL, “VISION E-Vocation Newsletter: Call to Excellent video companion piece to overall content. Mind God’s Call” by Patrice J. Tuohy A15: In a tough world of making vocations exciting, this BEST REDESIGN Honorable Mentions publication serves its audience well. Catholic News Herald, Charlotte, NC, “2013 Eucharistic First Place Congress” by Catholic News Herald staff Honorable Mentions Georgia Bulletin, Smyrna, GA, by Staff Nice, comprehensive online complementary material. U.S. Catholic, Chicago, IL, “U.S. Catholic e-bulletin” by Well-deserved champion in redesign! Your leadership U.S. Catholic Editors was methodical and strategic in the decisions made, Catholic News Herald, Charlotte, NC, “The March Goes A clear and concise presentation of material, ideas and staff and readers were kept informed. It shows in On” by SueAnn Howell, Gretchen Filz, Anthony Perlas, and topics. the final product. Ruben Tamayo, Kimberly Bender, Patricia Guilfoyle Page 32 The Catholic Journalist Page 2014 All Membership Classes Award Winners

A19a — Individual excellence, writer A19b — Individual excellence, editor A19c — Individual excellence, advertising/ A19d — Individual excellence, marketing/business professional photographer/artist

A17a: Engaging video companion to enhance piece visually. carefully presents content in a way that readers of today consume news. BEST ONLINE AD - Static Third Place Catholic News Herald, Charlotte, NC, “Pipe organ Insufficient entries to be judged Third Place dedicated at Sacred Heart Church in Salisbury” by Kate Blain, The Evangelist, Albany, NY Patricia Guilfoyle Ms. Blain does so very much, and she does it all very A17b: Nice use of mulit-media to enhance the telling of the well. Her readers are blessed to have her. BEST ONLINE AD - Dynamic story, especially visually. Honorable Mentions Insufficient entries to be judged Honorable Mentions Joel Davidson, Catholic Anchor, Anchorage, AK Catholic News Herald, Charlotte, NC, “Quo Vadis Days” This publication boasts “clean” content, by David Hains, Patricia Guilfoyle, Ruben Tamayo A18a: demonstrating that someone is serious about copy- BEST MULTI-MEDIA PACKAGE Nice video and photo online supplementary content. editing. Well-done! FOR NEWS The Catholic Review, Baltimore, MD, “John Carroll Fr. Peter John Cameron, O.P., Magnificat, Yonkers, NY Band” by Tom McCarthy First Place Beautiful, challenging devotions that certainly are blessings to readers. Texas Catholic, Dallas, TX, “Remembering JFK: An A19a: enduring legacy” by David Sedeno, Michael Gresham, Seth Gonzales, Cathy Harasta, Jenna Teter INDIVIDUAL EXCELLENCE - Writer A19c: Exceptional coverage and excellent use of various First Place INDIVIDUAL EXCELLENCE - media to complement and expand content. Theresa Laurence, Tennessee Register, Nashville, TN Advertising/Business/Marketing Writers have to be excellent storytellers, and Ms. Professional Second Place Laurence is obviously that! The Pilot, Braintree, MA, “Dispatches from Rome” by First Place Gregory Tracy Second Place Amy Kawula, The Compass, Green Bay, WI, Don Clemmer, USCCB, Washington, D.C. Excellent use of various media in visual and textual This entry was documented at a level indicative of content creation. His blogpost, “What’s in (chanting) a name?” is excellence in Ad/Bus/Mktg. challenging and smart and well-researched. Third Place Second Place The Monitor, Trenton, NJ, “Anniversary Blessings” by Third Place Carrie White, The Tablet, Brooklyn, NY, Angela Cave, The Evangelist, Albany, NY Rayanne Bennett, Staff Such long-term dedication and commitment are Very nice usage of multi-media to examine this event. Ms. Cave crafts great stories by initially being a great admirable. reporter. Well-done! Honorable Mentions A19d: Catholic Courier, Rochester, NY, “Diocese of Rochester Honorable Mentions Sister Mary Ann Walsh, USCCB, Washington, D.C. receives new bishop” by Staff INDIVIDUAL EXCELLENCE - Her decision to delay her coverage of the trial of Dr. Photographer/Artist Nicely organized additional online/digital content. Kermit Gosnell was impressive. She wanted to understand it fully. First Place Catholic News Service, Washington, D.C., “Impact of Rick Musacchio, Tennessee Register, Nashville, TN sequestration felt outside of Washington political arena” The Criterion, Indianapolis, IN, “John Shaugnessy” by Visuals captured the piety of the season. Catholicity by Chaz Muth John Shaugnessy demonstrated. An excellent newswriter who is performing an A18b: excellent service for his readers. Second Place Jeanne Kortekamp, St. Anthony Messenger, Cincinnati, BEST MULTI-MEDIA PACKAGE OH FOR FEATURE A19b: INDIVIDUAL EXCELLENCE - Editor Good visual storytelling. Entry presented well. First Place Catholic News Service, Washington, D.C., “Beauty and First Place Third Place Chaz Muth, Catholic News Service, Washington, D.C. beer: Monks’ outreach is part of new evangelization” by Peter Finney, Jr., Clarion Herald, New Orleans, LA Robert Duncan, Cindy Wooden, Henry Daggett Great diversity in the column selections! Mr. Finney Very good example of multimedia storytelling. Well-made and engaging video to challenge and can write news, features and editorials, and he does complement story. them all with a conversational style that readers will Honorable Mentions enjoy. Tom McCarthy, The Catholic Review, Baltimore, MD Second Place Beautiful imagery. Catholic News Service, Washington, D.C., “Priests find Second Place physical health to be as important as spirituality” by Teddie Gallagher, The Augustinian, Villanova, PA Paul Grillo, One Magazine, New York, NY Chaz Muth, Tyler Orsburn This is a beautifully designed publication that Very clean and clear. High production values. June 2014 The Catholic Journalist Page 33 Book Award Winners

B01 — Popular presentation B04a — Scripture, popular studies B04b — Scripture, academic studies B05 — Liturgy of Catholic faith B01: portrayal of her life and the lives of the Sisters is Julian of Norwich by Veronica Mary Rolf, Orbis Books, Popular Presentation of Catholic bound to evoke deep resonance within the heart of the Maryknoll, NY reader. The quality of Valente’s writing makes the This fascinating work offers a convincing Faith reading of this book a delightful and fulfilling reconstruction of Julian’s life in 14th century experience. First Place Norwich, along with a comprehensive chapter by chapter commentary on her Revelations rendered in a Go to Joseph by Br. Michael O’Neill McGrath, OSFS, Br. Second Place Michael Leach and Christine Krystofczyk, World new and faithful translation from the Middle The Art of Pausing by Judith Valente, Br. Paul Quenon, English. Library Publications, Franklin Park, IL OCSO and Michael Bever, ACTA Publications, Chicago, This beautiful book is a real attention-getter, a big- IL format volume filled with striking color art an This is a book for those who wish they had more time B03: accessible text, all focused on St. Joseph. Its prime for prayer. A Haiku quickly focuses the mind, a brief Theology attractions are the superb reproductions of wonderful reflection captures the heart and voilà — you have paintings by the artist Brother McGrath and a fine paused for prayer! The authors skillfully lead the First Place selection of supporting, pertinent texts by a cadre of reader in the acquisition of the art of pausing to drink Icons of Hope: The “Last Things” in Catholic excellent writers. at this fountain of spiritual refreshment. Imagination by John E. Thiel, University of Notre Dame Press, Notre Dame, IN Second Place Third Place This work masterfully confronts modern Catholic When Faith Feels Fragile by R. Scott Hurd, Pauline Spiritual Letters by Sr. Wendy Beckett, Orbis Books, theology’s reluctance to engage the eschatological Books and Media, Boston, MA Maryknoll, NY imagination of Christians. Using kataphatic The author’s simple thesis is that faith needs to be This is a chance to read the letters of a living mystic. resources in art and literature to engage the apophatic nurtured if it is to thrive in the individual, and his It is a privilege to be given access to the personal mysteries of the eschaton, its challenges us to embrace book illuminates the opportunities for doing so that writings of Sister Wendy. To read her letters is to the virtue of hope. are inherent in the very ordinariness of life itself. It is enter the depths of her intense relationship with God. an easy-read invitation to personal growth. The letters are an honest, entertaining, wisdom-filled Second Place excursion into the thinking of a person who is not only The Catholicity of Reason by D.C. Shindler, Wm. B. Third Place an acclaimed art critic but also a trusted guide on the Eerdmans Publishing Co., Grand Rapids, MI The Thorny Grace of It by Brian Doyle, Loyola Press, path of mystical prayer. Chicago, IL This volume provides a robust and elegant defense of the role of reason in philosophy and theology. A rollicking exploration of those many parts of life B02b: Touching upon such topics as beauty, wonderment, where we find life challenging, reassuring, Spirituality - Hard Cover revelation, faith, and truth, Schindler presents a demanding, comforting, happy and yet puzzling. compelling case for recovering reason’s breadth and Doyle shows how to be Catholic and enjoy it — in First Place vitality. school and at church, at work and at home, out in the Meditations on Vatican Art by Mark Haydu, Liguori woods or on the basketball court. Publications, Liguori, MO Third Place Third Place This book presents selected artworks from the Vatican Moral Evil by Andrew Michael Flescher, Georgetown University Press, Washington, DC Faith meets World by Barry Hudock, Liguori Museums. The inspiring text guides the reader to Publications, Liguori, MO carefully examine each work, provides a scripture This book explores “evil” using four models of meditation, and offers a prayer, reflection and analysis. It engages the reader in the project of classic This is a comprehensive and smoothly written survey spiritual exercise. The book is well-organized and of Catholic social teaching situated in the changing Catholic theodiceans, and provides a sophisticated includes beautiful color images of each sacred art examination of historic approaches to moral evil. cultural, economic and political environment of the piece. times since Rerum Novarum. The author’s accessible Students and scholars will benefit from this work. prose belies the depth of this impressive summary of Second Place the principles at play in a world where human rights Go to Joseph by Brother Michael O’Neill McGrath, B04a: are under constant pressure. OSFS, Michael Leach and Christine Krzystofczyk, Scripture - Popular Studies World Library Publications, Franklin Park, IL B02a: An engaging book unique in its focus on St. Joseph. First Place Spirituality - Soft Cover Illustrations along with commentary, prayers and Encountering Jesus in the Scriptures by Daniel J. personal stories from 16 contributing authors provide Harrington and Christopher R. Matthews, C21 First Place a thoughtful examination of St. Joseph’s life as Resources, Chestnut Hill, MA Atchison Blue by Judith Valente, Ave Maria Press, Notre husband, father and patron of the universal church. The 14 brief essays in this volume make some of the Dame, IN best modern scholarship available to average readers. To read this book is to enter into a world seldom Third Place The essays originally appeared in journals intended accessible to most people. Judith Valente opens the The Way of the Cross: The Path to New Life by Joan for the general public by some of today’s finest New door to life in a monastery and allows the reader to Chittister and Janet McKenzie, Orbis Books, Maryknoll, Testament scholars. The essays treat fascinating share the intimate details of the Sisters’ lives. In NY topics. This brief volume would make an excellent doing so, she skillfully interweaves her own life with choice for a Sunday morning Bible class or group their daily lives and finds answers deep within herself Fourth Place Bible study. It is an important contribution to the to her own spiritual quest. The honesty of her Julian’s Gospel: Illuminating the Life & Revelations of continued study of scripture by lay people. Page 34 The Catholic Journalist June 2014 Book Award Winners

Second Place provides insights into biblical spirituality, cultural B07: Mark and Empire: Feminist Reflections by Laurel K. studies and the use of language. Cobb, Orbis Books, Maryknoll, NY Professional Book This is not your ordinary biblical commentary on the B05: First Place Gospel of Mark. It is not written by a New Testament Navigating Pastoral Transitions scholar but by a woman who has labored for over 30 Liturgy by Graziano Marcheschi, Marti years as a social worker, management consultant and First Place Jewell and Barbara Kerkhoff, public health worker in over 35 countries. Cobb views Saint Margaret Mary Sunday Missal by Michael E. Liturgical Press, Collegeville, Mark through visual images and many years of Novak and Denise C. Durand, World Library MN experience in the Third World. 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Unlike so many debates of our Third Place parish groups who want to become further involved in times that are often based upon personal pieties or Redeeming Administration by Ann M. Garrido, Ave the New Evangelization. preferences, Irwin grounds his contentions in the Maria Press, Notre Dame, IN Church’s liturgical documents and books. He steeps This book offers an interesting historical perspective B04b: his well-argued analysis in sound liturgical theology. on how to develop and sustain spiritual habits in Scripture - Academic Studies And he does it all in clear and conversational leadership. Every chapter offers a “saintly” person language which makes it all accessible to clergy, who embodies the depth of the spiritual habit under First Place liturgists, parish worship commissions, musicians, discussion. A valuable resource for any The Bible in Medieval Tradition: The Letter to the seminarians, and students of the liturgy. administration or individual who takes some time Romans by Ian Christopher Levy, Philip D.W. Krey and away to examine and pray on their role as a Catholic Thomas Ryan, Wm B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, Third Place Leader. Grand Rapids, MI The Passions of Holy Week by Charles Rohrbacher, This is an important contribution not only to the Liturgical Press, Collegeville, MN B08: study of biblical interpretation in the Medieval Too often, the Passion accounts of Holy Week have tradition, but also to the study of The Book of been subjected to amateur attempts to break Scripture Design and Romans. This rich, but often ignored tradition of into several speaking parts. Now, parishes can rely on Production interpretation and commentary receives here the this edition, produced by the Liturgical Press, to attention it deserves. 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and Tom Corcoran, Ave Maria Press, Notre Dame, IN Hard to believe this is the author’s first book. B13: Although many books on the life and spirituality of History B09a: Julian of Norwich precede Rolf’s, both veteran and Children’s Books newly ordained seekers of the enigmatic mystic Julian First Place will profit from this author’s mastery of the subject Called to Serve: A History of First Place matter. Julian’s Revelations take on a deeper personal Nuns in America by Margaret M. Shepards to the Rescue: Gospel nature and relevance when viewed through Rolf’s McGuinnes, New York University Tim Trekkers #1 by Maria grace historical, familial, and theological insights. The Press, New York, NY Dateno, FSP, Pauline Books and author deftly portrays a Julian of her time but for all Accurately and engagingly tells Media, Boston, MA time — a voice that speaks to 21st century people with the important, inspiring story of Start of a fun series, action- profound wisdom, faithful to Church teachings yet the dedicated nuns and Sisters in packed, realistic in language and always plumbing its depths. the United States who have been tone, interesting storyline, good the face of the Catholic Church teaching in schools, illustrations. Second Place founding hospitals, caring for the poor and Meditations on Vatican Art by Mark Haydu, LC, STL, ministering to those in need. Second Place Liguori Publications, Liguori, MO The Prayer of St. Francis by St. Francis of Assisi, Written by the international coordinator of the Second Place Illustrated by Guiliano Ferri, Paulist Press, Mahwah, Patrons of the Arts for the Vatican Museums, this Thomas Aquinas and Karl Barth: An Unofficial NJ book takes the form of a 28-day meditative retreat, Catholic-Protestant Dialogue by Bruce L. McCormack Good for all ages, lovely illustrations, easy-to-follow beautifully illustrated with works from the Vatican and Thomas Joseph White, OP, Wm. B. Eerdmans storyline, a discussion-starter. collections. The meditations are based on St. Ignatius’ Publishing Co., Grand Rapids, MI Spiritual Exercises and supplemented by information Although these two theological giants were separated Third Place about the art. The writing is clear and to the point. by more than six centuries, this outstanding collection Francis of Assisi: Keeper of Creation by Barbara Yoffie of essays sets forth, compares and contrasts their and Katherine A. Borgatti, Liguori Publications, Third Place central teachings on the key theological topics of God, Liguori, MO A Martyr’s Crown by Joyce Coronel, The Catholic Sun, Trinity, Jesus Christ, Grace and Justification, Great flow, fun storyline, beautiful illustrations, Phoenix, AZ Election, Providence and Natural Law. includes educational component. This inviting novel involves a lightly fictionalized account of the plight of Iraqi Chaldean Catholics, Third Place Fourth Place both those in Iraq and those who have emigrated to Catholic Progressives in England After Vatican II by Jay Saint Theodora and her Promise to God by Mary Doyle, the U.S. and elsewhere. With a mother-to-mother story P. Corrin, University of Notre Dame Press, Notre Dame, Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods, IN line it is an enticing read, while offering important IN Historical, empowering, adventure-filled, travel education about one of the Eastern Catholic Churches. Splendid book describes the progressive focus of key themes, trust themes, prayer component, love plays a English Catholic thinkers in the context of Vatican II, role, highlights active listening and action, good Fourth Place British politics and continental theologians as they illustrations. Act of Recovery by Michael D. Hoffman, ACTA came to understand and express the transforming Publications, Chicago, IL message of the Gospel over the past 50 years. B09b: This sensitive, courageous and succinct account of the author’s healing from childhood sexual abuse by a Teen and priest of the Catholic Church should go a long way to B14: Young Adult lift the burden of guilt, shame, and denial carried by Biography other victims. Accompanying the author through First Place First Place his“twelve acts of recovery” will help them to seek and Drawn from Shadows into Truth: Prayers, Papers, and Play: to find their own pathway of healing. Devotions for Every College A Memoir by Fr. Ray Ryland, Student by Barbara Canale, B11: Emmaus Road Publishing, Liguori Publications, Liguori, Steubenville, OH MO Family Life A fascinating autobiography in The discussion of relevant topics First Place the spirit of Bl. John Henry makes this a great book for students beginning college When Parents Divorce or Newman. A special and and those already attending. It was not Separate by Lynn Cassella- beautifully written story of how a overwhelming, covered very poignant life events and Kapusinski, Pauline Books and married minister in the Protestant evangelical held our interest. Media, Boston, MA Disciples of Christ first became an Episcopal priest and later an ordained priest and outstanding pastor This is a valuable resource for Second Place in the Catholic Church for 30 years. A captivating children of divorce. The easy and a.k.a. genius by Marilee Haynes, Pauline Books and narrative of his spiritual journey is a must read! attractive format leads the young person through Media, Boston, MA stories, check lists, exercises and prayer designed to Second Place Written in a real voice. The struggles of the main help identify and deal with the feelings, changes and Divided Friends: Portraits of the Roman Catholic character to overcome his fears and insecurities are concerns the child of divorce must deal with. issues many teens deal with on a daily basis. Both Modernist Crisis in the United States by William L. econd Place Portier, Catholic University Press, Washington, DC middle schoolers and high school students would Blessed By Less by Susan V. Vogt, Loyola Press, Chicago, enjoy reading this. IL Well-written by a leading American theologian, and valuable coverage of an important chapter in U.S. This is not your usual how-to-get-rid-of-clutter book. Third Place Catholic history: thorough, accurate information and It is an inspiring guide filled with practical The Gate by Nancy Carabio Belanger, Harvey House much needed by scholars. Well-referenced about a suggestions based on Susan Vogt’s own experience of Publishing, Rochester, MI tumultuous time in our Catholic history. A scholarly lightening her own material and emotional burdens. read but important to own. Although this was one of the longest books it was an She provides the reader a view of how a Lenten easy read. A believable story gave hope. The resolution — to give one thing away each day for 40 Third Place characters were very real and the challenges and days — led to a spiritual journey, deepening her faith A Worldwide Heart: The Life of Maryknoll Father John situations they had to deal with were relatable. and relationship with God. J. Consodine by Robert Hurteau, Orbis Books, Fourth Place Third Place Maryknoll, NY Your College Faith . . . Own It by Matt Swaim and Catholic Mom’s Café by Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle, A monumental biography of a man who was a driving Colleen Swaim, Liguori Publications, Liguori, MO Our Sunday Visitor Press, Huntington, IN force at Maryknoll for many years. Robert Hurteau is Not as easy a read as the others, but we it could be a Truly a gift for busy moms who long for spiritual a former Maryknoll priest now teaching at Loyola very valuable tool in initiating discussions of sensitive enrichment, yet struggle with finding space in their Marymount University in Los Angeles and Director of topics. Would best be used in a college spirituality jam-packed days. The book offers a doable routine of the Center for Religion and Spirituality there. He group. daily five-minute retreats beginning with spiritual spent some 10 years completing this important work. quotes, followed by thoughts for reflection and B10: suggested prayer. A guide to drawing closer to God for Fourth Place even the busiest of moms. Anthony deMello: The Happy Wanderer by Bill deMello, First Time Authors Orbis Books, Maryknoll, NY First Place Fourth Place In a less competitive year, probably a winner in this Julian’s Gospel by Veronica Mary Rolf, Orbis Books, It Is Well: Life in the Storm by Chris Faddis, Solace category, blessed with rich entries for 2013. An Maryknoll, NY Books outstanding biography of one of the great spirituality Page 36 The Catholic Journalist June 2014 Book Award Winners

writers and retreat leaders of the 20th century. and studying moral theology on college, graduate and that the book buyer knows that a category can be seminary levels. Bretzke is to be congratulated on completed giving Orbis a second “bite at the apple. “ Fifth Place providing clarity and understanding to complex The page layouts are extremely well done and the type The Life of Walter F. Sullivan by Phyllis Theroux, Orbis moral issues; also for acknowledging issues in debate. selection is excellent. Books, Maryknoll, NY Priest and deacon preachers will be guided well by A timely and illuminating biography by a leading this volume when dealing with sensitive issues. Second Place writer of one of our great peace and justice heroes, and Catalog: Summer 2013 by OCP Marketing Staff, Oregon a humble soul who actually will not mind being Third Place Catholic Press, Portland, OR relegated to “honorable mention” for his life given to Mysticism and the Spiritual Guest: A Crosscultural A photograph featured on the cover of this catalog is Christ. Again, maybe a winner in another year. Anthology by Phyllis Zagano, Paulist Press, Mahwah, of a ciborium filled with hosts which is certainly an NJ eye catcher for any Catholic book buyer or parish B15: sundry buyer. The paper is excellent and shows the A valuable book that can be recommended to students four color photographs of the merchandise offered in Gender Issues and teachers interested in getting a clear high fidelity. The page design is good and helps the understanding of the spiritual practice of the world’s user to easily track their interest areas. First Place major religious bodies. This book is not meant to Religious Life at the Crossroads engage or invite the readers into the practice but to by Amy Hereford, CSJ, Orbis Third Place provide understanding and appreciation for each of Books, Maryknoll, NY Recursos en Español y Bilingües 2013-2014 / Spanish the religious traditions. and Bilingual Resources 2013-2014 by OCP Marketing One could come up with a long Staff, Oregon Catholic Press, Portland, OR list of negatives about religious Fourth Place life in the 21st century, but Sr. Faith Basics: Pocket Catholic Dictionary by Leon J. In the practical style of half in English and half in Amy has taken the higher road Suprenant, Jr., Emmaus Road Publishing, Steubenville, Spanish, an example of good color layout presentation and convincingly portrays the OH with striking photography making it people-personal. possibilities inherent in communities founded and Easy access to contact information. empowered by the Spirit. Her views of religious life in an emerging church are based on the no-longer viable B17: Fourth Place structures of pre-Vatican II Church. Her candor in Diocesan Directory Paulist Press Complete Reference Catalog 2014 by Lynn exposing the masculine influence that has led to the Else, Paulist Press, Mahwah, NJ disintegration and disruption of women’s religious First Place 2013 Archdiocese of Los Angelese communities is relevant for the restructuring of Catholic Directory by Hermine B18b: postmodern religious life. Her future-oriented chapter Lees and Chris Krause, editors; on “New Forms of Religious Life” should be required Best Trade/Seasonal Production: Jose Velazquez and reading for everyone in consecrated life or Michelle Rugel, Archdiocese of Catalog contemplating it and for every bishop — and that Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA includes Pope Francis. First Place Large size book for a large size archdiocese with good WLP Fall 2013 Catalog: Second Place information on each parish or other institution, Embracing Technology in the Conscience and Calling: Ethical Reflections on Catholic spiral-bound and side tabbed for easy access to the Church by Gina Buckley and Women’s Church Vocations by Anne Patrick, various sections. Complete telephone index for quick Chris Broquet, World Library Bloomsbury Publishing, London, UK and easy use. A good and practical tool with easy Publications, Franklin Park, IL access to pertinent information cleanly presented in An extremely interesting, thoughtful and well-written Good, modern cover immediately an organized way. book. Patrick uses quotes from relevant sources arrests the attention. Bold colors throughout the text to substantiate her careful make the reversed-out type reasoning. Highly recommended to anyone who wants Second Place extremely readable and add good contrast. Scanning Diocese of Rockford Official Directory by Staff, Diocese of to understand the feminist viewpoint of women for complete title listing replaces traditional index. A Rockford, Rockford, IL religious. well-done tool to move the buyer. A beautifully presented large size directory that is Third Place both practical and artistically done. Striking color Second Place Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious by Pat Gohn, Ave photos of each parish church building along with all Ave Maria Press Fall 2013 Trade Catalog by John Maria Press, Notre Dame, IN pertinent contact. A key feature is a color photo of Carson and Chris Tobin, Ave Maria Press, Notre Dame, each diocesan administration staff person to put a IN This book will bless and help you to tap into the face with a name for those working in the parishes. beauty of womanhood. Through Pat Gohn’s honest Appealing cover art entices the user to open the and realistic lens, women of all sizes, shapes, and catalog. Coated stock used throughout gives a heft ages can focus on their own God-given gifts and plans Third Place and feeling of quality. The book photographs for both 2013 Catholic Directory, Diocese of Buffalo by Staff, for their life. the front and backlist are in full color and give the Diocese of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY trade book buyer a good idea of what their shelves Appealing cover leads into a user-friendly tool tabbed will look like. The page layouts are good and serve to B16: for easy access to all diocesan categories. A really carry the user’s interest from one spread to the next. Reference Books practical feature is the separation of the city parishes and those outside the city. Good use of the compact B19: First Place size and spiral binding for practicality. Encyclopedia of U.S. Catholic Best Book from a History by Matthew Bunson and Fourth Place Small Publisher Margaret Bunson, Our Sunday 2013 Diocese of Orange Catholic Directory by Content by Visitor Press, Huntington, IN Mary Kay Griffing, Simona Tonti; Production: Jose First Place The just-over 1,000 double Velazquez, Michelle Rugel, Diocese of Orange, Orange, Raising Gentle Men: Lives at the column pages in this large CA Orphanage Edge by Jay Sullivan volume provides a wealth of and Kevin Atticks, Apprentice United States Catholic history. House, Baltimore, MD Readers and users of this new one-volume, 7” x 10” B18a: This book stands out for its encyclopedia, will find a fascinating and rewarding Best Complete honesty. An account of the collection of entries on all 50 dioceses and Catalog author’s two post-Boston College archdioceses, a survey of the many ethnic groups and years as a volunteer in Jamaica, it touches on his the role of lay, religious, and clerical groups that First Place teaching job at a Jesuit school but focuses on his year made invaluable contributions to the shaping of Orbis Books Fall/Winter 2013 by as an after-school live-in role model at a boys’ American Catholicism over the past five centuries, Orbis Books, Maryknoll, NY orphanage in Kingston. Without being maudlin, and much more. This is a wonderful reference book The striking cover of this catalog writer Jay Sullivan portrays the orphans’ hunger for for students from middle school on up the graduate shows a painting of a young nun adult attention and affection as well as their very real level. Fascinating, informative, and even fun to read. during the Middle Ages. Printed hungers for food and other necessities. Sullivan on coated stock and is completely clearly delights in his time with the boys; at the same Second Place four-color making it a pleasure to time he is frank about the necessary balance provided Handbook of Roman Catholic Moral Terms by James T. peruse the pages. It should be by interaction with the other American volunteers in Bretzke, SJ, Georgetown University Press, Washington, noted that Orbis has provided a his group. “Raising Gentle Men” is a winner. DC description of books either by the same author or on Second Place A perfect reference for faculty and students teaching the same subject as the featured book. This insures The Ascent of Mount Carmel by St. John of the Cross: June 2014 The Catholic Journalist Page 37 Book Award Winners

Reflections by Marc Foley, OCD, ICS Publications, Christina Beiber Lake, ably states the case that Vatican II is still a vibrant Miamisburg, OH University of Notre Dame Press, force in the Church’s journey forward. He casts an Both scholarly and practical, these reflections provide Notre Dame, IN appreciative look back at the contributions made by an excellent handbook to accompany the often This distinctive marriage of the Vatican II document, Lumen Gentium, and challenging writing of St. John of the Cross. Father literary narrative with ethical projects a hope-filled look ahead to the completing of Marc weaves contemporary illustrations and reflection results in an inviting, the document’s unfinished goals. His analysis of the allusions into his reflections on the saint’s work, thus sophisticated, and nuanced challenges facing the Church today are honest and making it more accessible to the 21st-Century reader.. approach to the topic of expressed with a convincing hopeful spirit that biotechnology and the human envisions what the Church is truly called to be. Third Place person. With impeccable Naked and you Clothed Me by Jim Knipper, editor; scholarship it provides ready Third Place featuring Rob Bell, James Martin, SJ, Jan Richardson, made case studies, drawn from Do Not Quench the Spirit!: Celebrating Fifty Years of Richard Rohr, OFM and Mickey McGrath, OSFS, Clear contemporary American literature, which foster deep Vatican II/ ¡No apagues el espíritu!: Celebrando Faith Publishing, Princeton, NJ reflection upon the meaning of personhood against the cincuenta años del Concilio Vaticano II by Deacon backdrop of our emerging understanding of biology William T. Ditewig, Edward Foley, Capuchin, Chris Fourth Place and neuroscience. Both profound and readable, this Ángel and Karla Bellinger, World Library Publications, Young in the Spirit by Mary Doyle, ACTA Publications, work is a delight for use by any professor or graduate Franklin Park, IL Geneva, IL student, as well as the casually interested educated This small volume contains a wealth of information reader. about the significance of the Second Vatican Council. B20: Presented in a bilingual format, the book features Second Place different perspectives on the importance of Vatican II Social Teaching A Defense of Dignity: Creating Life, Destroying Life, and in the contemporary Church life. This book is Protecting the Rights of Conscience by Christopher recommended as an important source of valuable First Place Kaczor, University of Notre Dame Press, Notre Dame, informative material for individuals and for group Christianity and the Political IN discussion. Order by Kenneth R. Himes, Orbis Books, Maryknoll, NY This series of essays examines issues of biology, biotechnology and personhood with precise reasoning Fr. Himes carefully and B23: and clear writing. The author addresses both eloquently walks the reader immediate and speculative issues. Referencing both The Year of Faith through the minefield that is contemporary philosophical arguments and recent “religion and politics.” He First Place papal documents, it provides a clear, concise, and provides biblical and historical Believing by Eugene Kennedy, closely reasoned outline of traditional Catholic “soundings” for this journey and speaks with clarity Orbis Books, Maryknoll, NY teachings on the subject. and insight on current moral complexities and issues. Kennedy writes with deep This book looks at this issue from the Old Testament Third Place conviction that there is a times and into our world of today. The issues of the significant difference between The Unbearable Wholeness of Being: God, Evolution, role of the church in politics, human rights, believing what dogmas are about and the Power of Love by Ilia Delio, Orbis Books, globalization and responsible voting are addressed. A and a believing that is integrated Maryknoll, NY really good book for anyone looking for how the with the personal experiences of political world and faith interact. Delio shows how a postmodern understanding of the each believer. Kennedy moves the reader to an cosmos, as pioneered by Teilhard de Chardin, can understanding that adult Christian faith is rooted in Second Place provide a new way to place the role of human love and the realization that faith and our inner lives are Preferential Option for the Poor Beyond Theology by desire back into a cosmos that had once appeared intertwined in an ever-evolving relationship. The Daniel G. Groody and Gustavo Gutiérrez, editors, mechanistic and alienating. One particular strength manner in which Kennedy writes is a sincere and University of Notre Dame Press, Notre Dame, IN of this work is its wide-ranging scope, with citations touching portrayal of his personal insights regarding ranging from Bonhoeffer’s Letters from Prison to the “The Option for the Poor” is something that we hear the quality of authentic believing. latest literature on artificial intelligence. so much about but to ask people in the pews or Second Place students in school, what does that mean to you, a Fourth Place variety of answers would be given. Daniel Groody and Giving Up God . . . to Find God: Breaking Free of God in the Midst of Change: Wisdom for Confusing Gustavo Gutierrez have put together a collection of Idolatry by Kerry Walters, Orbis Books, Maryknoll, NY Times by Diarmuid O’Murchu, Orbis Books, Maryknoll, essays that takes this subject out of the theology Readers will be amazed to find that the God they NY classroom and make it relevant to the various worship look very much like themselves! Skillfully, disciplines where we spend our ordinary lives. O’Murchu provides an enthusiastic and wide-ranging and in an entertaining manner, Walters exposes the Looking at this through the eyes of technology, politics meditation on how post-classical physics and the new, false gods that disguise themselves as legitimate and the economy we gain insight into the challenges speculative directions appearing in biology can contenders for worship. The reader is rewarded with that face the poor and into the issues of faith that lie impact our understanding of God and our deep insights gained from his presentation of a behind them. relationship to the divine. The provocative suggestions serious spiritual topic sprinkled with humor and for making sense of “creative chaos” are sure to incite common sense. Third Place lively discussions. Hope Sings, So Beautiful by Christopher Pramuk, Third Place Liturgical Press, Collegeville, MN B22: Pope Francis: Open Mind, Faithful Heart: Reflections on Race is still a dividing issue in our society today. 50th Anniversary of Following Jesus by Pope Francis, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Christopher Pramuk in the introduction to this book The Crossroad Publishing Company, New York, NY makes the observation that today most white people in Vatican II Why is Pope Francis so loved and revered? This book the U.S. and around the world remain blind to racism First Place provides an explanation of why he has captured the because they have the privilege of not seeing. This is a Visions of Hope by Kevin J. heart of so many people throughout the world. Written thought provoking book from a variety of writers from Ahern, editor, Orbis Books, by the then Cardinal Bergoglio, these reflections different backgrounds. Maryknoll, NY reveal the spiritual insights of Pope Francis. To read this book is to discover the secret of the Pope’s power Fourth Place The Second Vatican Council has to touch the hearts and minds of others and to lead The Development of Moral Theology by Charles E. a future! That is the message that the reader to personal conversion. Curran, Georgetown University Press, Washington, DC emerges from the pages of this book. Poised on the edge of the Curran opens up the layers and diversity that is the Fourth Place future journey of the Church, young theologians focus tradition of Catholic Moral Theology with his usual How to Share Your Faith with Anyone by Terry Barber, a hopeful beam of light on the path that the church clarity and insight. In bringing together the five Ignatius Press, San Francisco, will travel in the next 50 years. Impressive “strands” that he examines the reader comes away CA scholarship, remarkable clarity with which the with renewed appreciation of the tapestry that makes challenges facing the Church are today are presented up this living tradition. in a manner that represents the hopeful vision of each author. B24: B21: Faithful Citizenship Second Place Faith and Science A Council that will Never End: Lumen Gentium and the First Place First Place Church today by Paul Lakeland, Liturgical Press, Where Justice and Mercy Meet: Catholic Opposition to the Death Prophets of the Posthuman: American Fiction, Collegeville, MN Penalty by Vicki Schieber, Trudy Biotechnology, and the Ethics of Personhood by In this interesting and compelling book, Lakeland Conway and David Matzko Page 38 The Catholic Journalist June 2014 Book Award Winners

McCarthy, editors, Liturgical Press, Collegeville, MN B26: Third Place A comprehensive exploration of the Catholic position Immigration Purposeful Design: Understanding Creation by Jay against capital punishment, it provides new insights Schabacker, Self-Published, Lexington, SC into the debate. Information about the death penalty, First Place The page design of this book is attractive. The type public opinion, the means of execution and the impact On “Strangers No Longer”: selection and paper stock are good for the presentation on families of murderers and victims is presented Perspectives on the Historic U.S.- of the art and photography it contains. along with relevant social teachings from the Bible to Mexican Catholic Bishops’ Pope John Paul II. Pastoral Letter on Migration by B28: Todd Schribern and J. Kevin Second Place Appleby, editors, Paulist Press, Novel Citizens of the World: Suffering and Solidarity in the Mahwah, NJ First Place 21st Century by Donald H. Dunson and James A Dunson This book is a collection of III, Orbis Books, Maryknoll, NY The Gate by Nancy Carbio writings by various authors to help us understand Belanger, Harvey House A fine study of the nature of our moral obligation to and clarify the many issues that are surrounding the Publishing, Rochester, MI alleviate suffering in a broken world, it offers both a immigration situation and debate. It, of course, offers A warm, joyful story of a boy’s prophetic challenge and a practical strategy. The a strongly Catholic perspective as it interrelates journey from self-focused wise authors traveled the world together and now reflect various writings from the official church structures. A guy teetering on the edge of a bad and respond to the call to justice from their valuable resource for anyone needing to understand life with no direction, to a contrasting viewpoints as theologian and philosopher. and develop a platform around the complexity of responsible faith-filled life, as the Suitable for the classroom or general reader. Immigration. result of his meeting and maturing contacts with an Third Place Second Place older citizen in a rehabilitation center. It is relaxed reading, smoothly done, funny and friendly, with an The Ethics of Interrogation: Professional Repsonsibility Immigration and the Next America by Archbishop Jose attractive message of faith, some mystery and some in an Age of Terror by Paul Lauritzen, Georgetown H. Gomez, Our Sunday Visitor Press, Huntington, IN University Press, Washington, DC surprises. It has characters that come to life for the A historical perspective on the immigration issue reader, gives insight into the teenage mind and A detailed, scholarly analysis of the tensions between going back to the days of the Spanish influence and milieu, and has powerful lessons about the legitimate concerns for security in an age of terrorism challenging our idea of “who is an American?” importance of family, friendship and faith in our and the ethics of interrogation and counter terrorism, Archbishop Gomez attempts to widen the vision modern world. this technical, multi-disciplinary study is essential beyond the history as seen only from the perspective of reading for policymakers, military leaders, academics the United States. This is a resource that will aid in Second Place and the general public concerned about what is right, expanding our own insights and vision. Rapunzel Let Down: A Fairy Tale Retold by Regina just and ethical. Doman, Chesterton Press, Front Royal, VA Third Place A big rambling creative retelling of Grimm’s Fourth Place The Migrant’s Way of the Cross by Fr. Simon C. Kim, Rapunzel-in-the-castle-with-the-long-hair legend, this Robert McAfee Brown: Spiritual and Prophetic Writings Liguori Press, Liguori, MO by Paul Crowley, SJ, editor, Orbis Books, Maryknoll, NY book deals frankly with questions one does not expect The booklet is in both English and Spanish offering in a Catholic novel, tuned to present-day interests of a A finely edited and annotated collection of writings the plight of the immigrant connected to Jesus’ way of niche audience the Church is trying to reach: young from a leading Protestant voice who was an official the cross. This would be a good resource for raising adults. It has young love, sexual intercourse, a observer at the Second Vatican Council. the consciousness of an individual or group through mother’s protective rage, a wicked villain, a rape the process of prayer centering on the struggle of the charge, vivid trial scenes and prison violence, but it B25: immigrant. also affirms family love, faith, forgiveness, confession Papal Transition and repentance, justice and reconciliation. It’s fast- B27: paced, with good dialog and characters, a strong First Place Coffee Table Book pro-life story, plot surprises and even a seeming A Call to Serve: Pope Francis and miracle. the Catholic Future by Stefan von First Place Kempis and Phillip Lawler, The Spendors of the Creed by Fr. Third Place Crossroad Publishing Company, Joseph T. Leinhard, SJ and Fr. Song of the Dove by Kay Murdy, ACTA Publications, New York, NY Frederic Curnier-Laroche, Chicago, IL “A Call to Serve” was the clear Magnificat, Yonkers, NY A lovely story — a challenging and creative tale, winner in this category. Subtitled Striking physical shape (12 ¾” x brightly-imagined, attractively written — a pleasant “Pope Francis and the Catholic 6 ¼”). Page shape lends itself to one-night read. The author makes Mary (Miryam) Future,” it explores all the events leading up to the the presentation of the art and text in dramatic and her family seem real, rather like people we know papacy of the man from Argentina and does so with fashion. The typography and page layout are excellent in our own hectic lives, and that’s a delight. We clarity, style and perception. and the color separation of the art is outstanding. The appreciate this author’s imagining young Miryam’s Authors Stefan von Kempis and Phillip Lawler add paper quality is superb. It’s an appealing marriage of family and surroundings, her problems and joys, and their own insights to interviews, conversations and an appearance with a superb variety of texts including especially her startling call from God — what that exhaustive look into the historical record to provide a meditation, theology and artistic analysis. meant for her and those around her, and what it knowledgeable and lively account of an unprecedented means today. event in the annals of the church. Makes for a riveting Second Place tale, which, in the hands of these writers, comes History of the Diocese of Knoxville by Dan McWilliams, Fourth Place thrillingly to life. The East Tennessee Catholic, Knoxville, TN Miram: Repentance and Redemption in Rome by Cheryl Dickow, Bezalel Books, Waterford, MI Stands out as the finest diocesan history that we as Second Place judges have had the pleasure of seeing. The page This book has several different levels. On the one Francis, A New World Pope by Michel Cool, Wm. B. layouts are wonderful and the type selection is good. hand, yes — it is a novel, with a well-imagined story Eerdmans Publishing Co., Grand Rapids, MI The coated stock used really makes the hundreds of and characters, along with some well-known real Gives an interesting multi-cultural perspective on the colored pictures really pop off the pages. The people mixed in, but it’s also intended as, and is, a papal election and its immediate aftermath with organization of the historical entries is outstanding. spiritual guide with holy references and quotations. plenty of reaction from around the world. All in all, a These distract from the story and make the overall good roundup of what this Pope has in mind for the effect more devotional than literary. Church and how he is being received by Catholics and non-Catholics alike. June 2014 The Catholic Journalist Page 39 Catholic Press Awards Judges Stuart Babington is an assistant professor of journalism in the Communication Arts general-interest print media. Owens teaches courses in international communication, Encounter on Long Island. Department at Spring Hill College in Mobile, Ala. He teaches classes in beginning media and politics, reporting, and editing, and has worked as a reporter and scholar and intermediate reporting, feature-writing, media history, and media law and pro- in many countries around the world. He earned his bachelor’s degree in religion and J. Philip Horrigan, D. Min. is a presbyter of the Archdiocese of Kingston, Ont. He is the fessional ethics. Babington worked for 15 years as a journalist. He earned his doctor- journalism at Baylor, his master’s in Latin American studies at the University of former Director of the Department of Art and Architecture in the Archdiocese of ate degree in mass communications in 2007. Texas at Austin, and his doctorate in government at Georgetown University in Wash- Chicago, acting as the resource/consultant for church building or renovation projects. ington, D.C. He and his wife are active in ecumenical community and prison min- He is an independent liturgical design consultant with projects in Canada and the Paola Banchero es profesora de periodísmo en la Universidad de Alaska Anchorage. istries in central Texas. U.S. He is an author and speaker on liturgical theology, the liturgical environment, Ha trabajado como periodista en muchos lugares, incluyendo México. Una de sus and the history, documents and components of liturgical design. areas de investigación es la religión y los medios de comunicación. Mary Pat Pfeil is a communication consultant in Milwaukee with more than 30 years (Paola Banchero is a professor of journalism at the University of Alaska Anchorage. of experience working for nonprofit institutions. Retired as the senior director of uni- Fr. Steve Hrycyniak spent 20 years in Catholic book publishing and now serves in She has worked as a journalist in many states and Mexico. One of her areas of re- versity communication at Marquette University, she continues to do project work for parish ministry in Kenosha, Wis. search is religion and media.) the university, health care institutions and schools. Active in her parish, she has served as president of the school board, chair of various committees and editor/de- Alice Malloy is a retired social worker who worked in the field of marriage and family Geoff Blaesing is a designer for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. In his 37 years at the signer of the church’s 75th anniversary book. She is former president of the Wiscon- relationships. Alice and her husband, Jerry, led the Pre Cana program in their parish Journal Sentinel and The Milwaukee Journal, Geoff has been a copy editor, graphics sin School Public Relations Association and board member of the National School for over 10 years and participated in the parish FOCUS program. She is presently a editor, photo editor and art director. He also has served on the board of the Society of Public Relations Association. member of the parish Stewardship Ministry and a teacher in the religious education News Design. In addition he has been an instructor of newspaper design at Mar- program. quette University. Gary Rummler taught journalism for 10 years at Marquette University after 40 years of reporting for the Milwaukee Journal and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He now is Jerry Malloy spent many years in the furniture importing business, eventually form- Greg Borowski has been assistant managing editor-projects and investigations for the co-director of Marquette’s Urban Journalism Workshop for high school students. ing his own company. He retired in 2007. He and his wife, Alice, led the Pre Cana pro- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel since July of 2009. In that role, he has edited projects gram in their parish for over 10 years and participated in the parish FOCUS that have won the Pulitzer prize, the George Polk award the Selden Ring Award and James Scotton is an associate professor in the Department of Journalism at Mar- program. numerous other national contests. In 2012 and 2013, he served as Pulitzer juror. quette University. He has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Wisconsin Borowski, who spent nearly 20 years as a reporter, is a Marquette University gradu- and North Carolina, for The Associated Press and in Washington, D.C. and Shanghai, Greg May, C.Ss.R. grew up in a farming community West of Wichita, Kan. He has ate and has taught part-time in Marquette’s journalism program. China. been a Redemptorist since 1983 and was ordained as a priest in 1988. He served in parish ministry for 23 years with a special outreach to the Spanish Speaking. He is Suzan Brinker graduated from Marquette University in 2012 with a M.A. in commu- Following several years in weekly and daily journalism in Minnesota, Dr. William presently a Retreat Director at the Redemptorist Renewal Center in Tucson, Ariz. His nication. She now lives in State College, Pa. with her husband and fellow MU gradu- Thorn joined the journalism faculty at Marquette; chairman, dept. of Journalism; di- emphasis is on spirituality taken from the Sacred Scriptures. ate David, where both of them have become proud Penn Staters. David is earning his rector Institute for Catholic Media; responsible for religious journalism courses; con- Ph.D. in public deliberation while Suzan is the global marketing strategist for Penn sultant to the Pontifical Council for Social Communications on Aetatis Novae and Marvin Mich is the Director of Social Policy and Research for Catholic Family Center State World Campus as well as a doctorate student in higher education. other matters. Books include Dorothy Day and the Catholic Worker Movement, Mar- in Rochester, N.Y. He earned his doctorate in theology (S.T.L.) at the Alphonsian keting the News, and Visual Persuasion. Academy, Lateran University, Rome and a M.Th. from St. Francis Seminary in Mil- Sharee Broussard, Ph.D. APR is an award-winning practitioner, researcher and volun- waukee. He taught at St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry for 17 years and teer with more than 20 years experience in the higher education, nonprofit, corporate Chris Wysocki is an English instructor at a Milwaukee charter school and an adjunct authored two books on Catholic Social teaching. and small business environments. She is an associate professor and chair of the de- instructor at Marquette University. He teachers World and American Literature, AP partment of communication arts at Spring Hill College. An accredited public relations Language and Composition, Persuasion and Argumentation. Liz O’Connor was for 33 years a reporter and editor at The Long Island Catholic in practitioner, she is the Public Relations Council of Alabama’s Philip R. Forrest, Jr. the Diocese of Rockville Centre, then spent three years as editor of CHURCH maga- Professional Achievement Award recipient for 2011 and Educator of the Year Award zine. When it became clear that CHURCH was going to cease publication she took recipient for 2008. Her professional work has won awards from several organizations early retirement and moved to Pennsylvania to be near her son and his family. She at the local, state, regional and national levels. now enjoys them, a little free-lancing, and serving as a lector in her parish, as well as CPA Book Award Judges membership in the CPA. Steve Byers’ resume line is simple: Stephen R. Byers, Ph.D., assistant professor of is the President of Artz Consulting Services, a religious marketing Journalism, Marquette University, Milwaukee. He was with the Milwaukee Journal, Nancy Arnold Artz Kenneth L. Parker is Associate Professor of Historical Theology and soon will become for 27 years at the time one of America’s top-ten ranked. Leaving the Journal at age consulting firm. She has worked for several publishing companies, including Living the Steber Professor of Theological Studies in the Department of Theological Studies 55, he began a doctoral program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, earning a the Good News and Group Publishing. Artz holds a B.A. in American Studies from at St. Louis University. The author or editor of seven books and numerous scholarly Ph.D. in Urban Studies before joining the faculty at Marquette. Today he serves as Carleton College and an M.B.A. in Marketing from the University of Denver. articles, he received his Ph.D. in Divinity at Cambridge University under the super- adviser to Marquette’s student media and teaches alternative media, digital journal- vision of Professor Eamon Duffy and pursued post-doctoral studies at the Université ism, and editing classes. his research is primarily into community-building tech- Thomas R. Artz is the director of administrative services and human resources for the de Fribourg in Switzerland. His current publishing projects includes works on John niques using media, especially minority and gendered efforts. Society of the Divine Word in Techny, Ill.. He worked in religious publishing for over Henry Newman, Christian historiography, the role of Francis and Peter Kenrick in 17 years at Liguori, HarperSanFrancisco, Twenty-Third Publications and ACTA Pub- the infallibility debates of the mid-19th century, and the rise of 18th-century Irish Mario Canseco is Vice President, Public Affairs, at research firm Insights West. Mario lications, where he was co-owner and co-publisher. The author of several books and Gallicanism. writes about Canadian and international politics for the Vancouver Sun newspaper numerous articles, he earned a Ph.D. in Theology from Boston College. and provides commentary for Canadian Television (CTV). Mario served as Foreign Brian D. Robinette is an Associate Professor of Theology at Boston College. He ob- Editor of La Razón, writing and editing articles for the Spanish-language Mexio City- Bernhard (Ben) A. Asen is associate professor in the Department of Theological Stud- tained his Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from the University of Notre Dame (2003) based newspaper. ies at St. Louis University. He graduated from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and and is the author of Grammars of Resurrection: A Christian Theology of Presence and served as pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church. He received his Ph.D. in Biblical Lan- Absence (Herder/Crossroad, 2009). Tim Cigelske is Director of Social Media for Marquette’s Office of Marketing in Com- guages and Literature from St. Louis University and teaches graduate and under- munication, which includes using social media, traditional media and internal com- graduate courses on the Old Testament. Charles Roth has worked with the Catholic Press Association Book Awards program munication outlets. His responsibilities involve managing Marquette’s social media for over 25 years. He was the founder of Roth Advertising Inc. in 1971, which special- presence, including Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. Under his direction, Marquette Emilie Cerar delights in her work as an editor for Catholic Book Publishing Corp. in izes in advertising and promotion for religious book publishers. He did a short run was recently named one of the Top 10 most influential university Twitter accounts. developing new titles for it and for the Resurrection Press imprint. She also serves as with Religious Book Review, a quarterly magazine for bookstores and publishers. He a Eucharistic Minister and spiritual advisor. established the monthly Catholic Bestsellers poster for Catholic bookstores. He also Dr. Ana Garner is Associate Professor in the J. William and Mary Diederich College of established the “Spirit of Books” catalog for Catholic bookstores and “Theological Communication at Marquette University. She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from the Uni- Brother Guy Consolmagno, SJ studied planetary sciences at MIT and the University of Best Books” catalog which is distributed to Catholic and other denominational semi- versity of Ioway, a B.A. from Douglass College, Rutgers University and has 25 years Arizona (PhD 1978), before entering the Jesuits in 1989. Since 1993 he has served at naries. He is to retire June 30. experience as an artist. She teaches courses in magazine design and production. the Vatican Observatory as an astronomer and curator of meteorites. Along with more than 200 scientific publications, he is the author of several popular astronomy Thomas M. Santa, C.Ss.R. is presently serving as pastor and St. Michael Church in In her capacity as the Theology Department Chair at Divine Savior Holy Angels High and science-and-religion books and writes a monthly astronomy column for The Old Town, Chicago. Prior to his present assignment he served as the director of the School in Milwaukee, Wis., Judith Gillespie also offers her students the benefit of her Tablet. Redemptorist Renewal Center in Tucson, Arizona (1999-2012) and President and training in journalism at Marquette University, encouraging them to be thoughtful Publisher, Liguori Publications (1992-1999). His current project, Living Contempla- and conscientious writers. Gerald M. Costello was the founding editor of The Beacon (Paterson, N.J. diocese) and tively, The Essential Connecting Points, is under contract with ACTA Books in of Catholic New York. He is also a former president of The Christophers. He is the au- Chicago. Rory Gillespie is the Director of Communications and Vocations Assistant for the thor of five books, including Without Fear or Favor, past winner of a CPA book award. Order of St. Camillus. He is a part-time instructor at Marquette University’s College Evelyn Sheehan has been a teacher in the NYC schools and then an adjunct professor of Communications. He has earned CPA honors for writing and editing. Fr. Paul Coury, C.Ss.R was born and raised in the Parish of Holy Redeemer in Detroit, at local colleges. Upon retirement she trained to become a spiritual director and was Mich. He was ordained a Priest of the Redemptorist Order in 1972. He has minis- invited to share her ministry at St.Ignatius Jesuit Retreat House in Manhasset until Shoshana Herndon is a writer and photographer who believes everyone has a story. tered in various parts of the United States as a Teacher, Theological Editor at Liguori its closing in 2013. She continues to offer the gift of direction and to share all aspects She has worked as a communications director in higher education and as a newspa- Publications, on the Redemptorist Leadership team, and Retreat Director. Fr. Coury of Ignatian spirituality as part of Inisfada Spiritual Ministry at St. Peter of Alcantara per education editor and reporter. She holds a Master’s of Communication from Mar- is currently the Director of the Redemptorist Renewal Center in Tucson, Ariz. Spirituality Center in Port Washington, N.Y. quette University. William W. Curran is a graduate of Iona College, Philosophy Major, and Columbia After many years in the religious book industry from retail bookstore managing to Dan Johnson is the Chief Photographer for Marquette University. He has held this po- University School of Journalism, Communication Arts. He served as Copywriter, Vice marketing, to sales and customer service in publishing to retail consulting to trade sition since 1983 and started as a staff photographer in 1977. Prior to 1977, Dan was President, and Associate Creative Director for BBDO Advertising Agency; Editor & sales, Ambrose Siers is now Director of Pastoral Care Ministries at St. James parish a staff photojournalist for two newspapers. He has photographed four Nobel Prize re- Director, Graphic Production for Funk & Wagnalls Publishing; Director, Special Pub- in Franklin, Wis. cipients including Mother Teresa, two U.S. Presidents and Archbishop Desmond Tutu lishing, Dell Publishing; and Editorial Manager, Special Publishing, Macmillan. to name a few. Dan is a frequent guest lecturer in College of Communications visual Sister Marie Sullivan, a Sister of St. Joseph from Brentwood, NY, is the Adult Faith communication classes. Ann Marie D’Angelo APRN, BC is a board certified psychiatric clinical nurse specialist Formation Director at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish in Point Lookout, and geriatric specialist. She has a Masters Degree in Psychiatric/Mental Health N.Y. She is actively involved in the ministry of spiritual direction and the conducting John Klein is a freelance photographer, visual consultant and teaches photography at Nursing from Columbia University and was a Rockefeller Fellow at NYU in the of retreats. Sister has Masters Degrees in Education, Theology, and Spiritual Forma- Marquette University. He was formerly photo editor of The Milwaukee Journal Sen- Nursing Doctoral Program. She is an adjunct professor at Adelphi University with tion and an Advanced Professional Diploma in Spirituality and Spiritual Direction. tinel and the web editions JSeverywhere. He has worked as a photographer and many years of experience teaching graduate, undergraduate and continuing educa- She has certification in giving Directed Retreats from the Mariandale Retreat Center photo editor at newspapers in Ohio, West Virginia, Michigan and Wisconsin. His tion courses. She has taught Nursing at Adelphi University, NYU, Nassau Commu- in Ossining, N.Y. work has appeared in various publications including The New York Times, Church nity College, and the Borough of Manhattan Community College. Life Magazine, People Magazine and Time Magazine. He graduated from Ohio Uni- Mary Ann Getty Sullivan earned her doctorate in theology with a specialization in versity with a degree in journalism and holds a master’s degree from Ohio University Frank G. D’Angelo, Esq. is a permanent Ordained Deacon in the Diocese of Rockville Scripture from the Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium (1975). Over her 40-year in photojournalism. Klein is a member and former board member of the National Center. He currently serves as Deacon at St. Peter of Alcantara, Port Washington, teaching career she taught courses at Carlow University, Catholic University of Press Photographers Association. He has won numerous awards for his photography N.Y. His responsibilities include Baptisms, Sunday Homilies and Service at Mass, America and at St. Vincent College and St. Vincent Seminary. She has written and and editing. Wake Services, Altar Server coordinator and Liturgy Committee. He serves as Legal lecturedextensively on St. Paul, the Gospels and other New Testament topics. Resource Coordinator for St. Peters’ Outreach Program. In addition to his Diaconate Susan Mountin, Ph.D. directs Manresa for Faculty at Marquette University where she Ministry, D’Angelo is a practicing attorney in Garden City, N.Y. Joseph R. Thomas, now retired, was a diocesan newspaper editor for 17 years before has taught journalism and theology courses since 1977. She was formerly associate becoming Assistant Director of The Christophers. He served on The Christopher editor at the Milwaukee Catholic Herald and U.S. Catholic magazine. She has been Jim Doyle, Catholic Press Association Executive Director 1958-88, was named a Awards book panel and has been reviewing books for more than 40 years. published in America, St. Anthony Messenger, Jesuit Journeys, MOMENTUM and Knight of St. Gregory the Great for his service. He also wrote a Catholic New York U.S. Catholic. column; some of these are collected in two books: Two Voices (with his son Brian) and Rita Thiron is the Executive Director of the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Com- Tales From a Real Life. He and his wife Ethel, also a former CPA staff member, live missions in Washington, DC. Prior to assuming the leadership of the FDLC in 2013, Jim Nelson is a Deputy Business Editor and PolitiFact Wisconsin reporter at the Mil- now in Lake Mary, Fla. she served for twenty years in the Office of Worship in the Diocese of Lansing, Michi- waukee Journal Sentinel. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, he’s gan. She also served in parish ministry as Director of Adult Education and the Cate- worked at the Journal Sentinel and several other Wisconsin newspapers for 30 years. Sister Peggy Fanning, C.S.J., Ph.D., a Sister of St. Joseph from Brentwood, N.Y., is Ad- chumenate. She holds a master’s degree in Liturgical Studies from the University of He’s also a part-time faculty member at Marquette University and has taught at junct Professor of Theology at St. John’s University in Queens, New York. Sister has Notre Dame and a bachelor’s degree in History from Xavier University. other area colleges and schools. He’s immediate past president of the Milwaukee Masters Degrees in Science and Theology, an Advanced Professional Diploma in Press Club. Liturgy and Pastoral Leadership and a Ph.D. in Religious Studies from Fordham Karen O’Brien Vetrone is a retired English teacher who continues to tutor students University. preparing for the GED. She is an active member of St. Peter of Alcantara parish in Pam Nettleton is an assistant professor at the Diederich College of Communication at Port Washington, NY. She and her daughter Lee Anne teach an eighth grade Reli- Marquette University, where she teaches magazine writing. She has more than 30 Jo-Ann Grimando grew up in North Merrick, Long Island and attended Sacred Heart gious Education class preparing the students for Confirmation. Currently, she is the years experience writing for regional and national magazines. her award-winning es- Elementary School, Maria Regina DHS, and graduated from Molloy College with a editor of her parish’s quarterly magazine, the Gargoyle. She is married with four chil- says appear in Redbook, Sports Illustrated for Kids, Family Fun, Fine Gardening, BS in Biology. She worked in a Microbiology lab until the birth of her daughter 15 dren and eight grandchildren. And several of them actually love to read!! Better Homes & Gardens and other publications and websites. years ago. As an active member of her community, Jo-Ann coached CYO basketball and served as president of the PTA in her home district of Elwood, NY. As the parent Lee Anne Vetrone-Timothy is a professional event producer, a specialist in communi- Ryan Noble is an assistant professor of Communication Arts at Spring Hill College in of a teen trying to find her place in today’s church, she is the ideal candidate to re- cations, marketing, public relations and fundraising, a community advocate and a Mobile, Ala. Noble holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Film from Brigham Young and view and judge the Books for Teens category. promoter of the Arts. She has worked in the corporate, not-for-profit, arts and politi- an MFA from the Dramatic Writing Program at Arizona State. His experience in- cal arenas raising awareness and funds for a variety of companies and causes. She cludes writing, directing, and producing over 30 television commercial spots, three Robert J. Gormley was for 12 years Executive Director of Orbis Books. He also served has taught religious education for 11 years and enjoys teaching with her mother. Lee television documentary films, one feature documentary film, and two narrative fea- as Vice President and President of the Catholic Book Publishers Association. He was Anne is married and the mother of three teenagers. She enjoys a good story and ture films. His films have won awards at the Arizona International Film Festival and Editor-in-Chief of Northeastern University Press in Boston until his retirement. prefers to read from an actual b(Headline) Catholic Press Awards Judges the Orlando Hispanic Film Festival. ook! Kevin A. Hickson has had a varied life having spent time teaching, fighting poverty, Dr. Bradley Owens, a senior lecturer in the journalism department at Baylor Univer- serving as a social ministry coordinator in culturally diverse parish on Long Island Fr. Patrick Whitney was ordained to the priesthood in Dublin, Ireland, and has spent sity in Waco Texas, is a veteran newspaper reporter and editor. He has written exten- and until recently working for the Department of Social Services in Nassau County, over 45 years serving parishes in the Diocese of Rockville Center. He currently serves sively on Catholic life and other dimensions of faith for both Catholic and N.Y. Kevin along with his wife Regina are the area leaders for Worldwide Marriage St. Peter of Alcantara Parish as pastor. NEW CNS Documentary

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