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CMA elects new board member in special election
Posted In: Catholic Media Blog, Info and Updates,
Date posted Sep 23

Mary Kate Polanin, Executive Editor of The Good Newsroom for the Archdiocese of New York, has been elected to the CMA Board of Directors in a...

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Archbishop Sheen, media pioneer, ‘Hometown Hero’
Posted In: The Catholic Journalist,
Date posted Sep 21

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, the Peoria-born "Man for All Media," will be beatified Sept. 24 in St. Louis. Tom Dermody looks at Sheen's legacy as a...

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On the Move: September 2026
Posted In: The Catholic Journalist,
Date posted Sep 14

On the Move debuts as a new monthly feature spotlighting personnel changes across Catholic media. This month: promotions at the Archdiocese of St....

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Discover The Franciscan Way of Life during Franciscan Month
Posted In: Catholic Media Blog,
Date posted Sep 8

Discover Franciscan Month this October: a nationwide spiritual journey rooted in simplicity, prayer, and the 800th anniversary of St. Francis'...

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Member Spotlight: Gina Capellazzi, Digital Content Producer for the Catholic Courier
Posted In: Member Spotlight, The Catholic Journalist,
Date posted Sep 1

Meet Gina Capellazzi, digital content producer for the Catholic Courier in Rochester. From launching podcasts and livestreaming diocesan liturgies...

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Pilgrimage sparks unity
Posted In: Catholic Media Blog, Member Spotlight, The Catholic Journalist,
Date posted Aug 17

A pilgrimage with the Archdiocese of Denver and the Denver Catholic connected followers at home with pilgrims in Rome through shared prayer and...

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Top 11 CMC takeaways
Posted In: Info and Updates, The Catholic Journalist,
Date posted Aug 1

The year since our last Catholic Media Conference has been a busy one. Many thanks to all who have been invested in our shared mission and for...

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Leading with transparency and accountability when using AI
Posted In: Catholic Media Blog,
Date posted Jun 11

The CMA Media Ethics Committee offers practical guidelines and sample disclosure statements for incorporating generative AI into Catholic media....

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Catholic Media Association congratulates Montserrat Alvarado on Vatican appointment
Posted In: Catholic Media Blog, Info and Updates,
Date posted Jun 2

Kerry Weber, president of the Catholic Media Association, and Rob DeFrancesco, executive director, issued a statement today congratulating...

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Pope Leo presents 'Magnifica humanitas’ calling for disarmament of AI
Posted In: Catholic Media Blog,
Date posted May 26

Pope Leo XIV presents "Magnifica Humanitas" as the Church’s response to the challenges posed by artificial intelligence, calling for AI to be...

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Catholic Media Association Announces 2026 Board of Directors Election Results
Posted In: Info and Updates,
Date posted May 12

The Catholic Media Association has announced the results of its 2026 Board of Directors election. Five professionals from across North America have...

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Catholic Media Association Announces Finalists for 2026 Individual Excellence Awards
Posted In: Catholic Media Blog, Info and Updates,
Date posted May 6

The Catholic Media Association (CMA) has officially announced the finalists for the 2026 Individual Excellence Awards. Recognizing the top talent in...

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