2023 Catholic Media Awards
Newspaper Division
N321a: Best Annual Report – (Arch) Diocesan Finances
First Place
Catholic News Herald, “Celebrating 50 years: Faith more precious than gold” — Tim Faragher and Matt Ferrante
Second Place
Texas Catholic Herald, “Diocesan Services Fund Annual Report 2021 — How You Make a Difference” — Catherine Viola
Third Place
Today’s Catholic, “Catholic Community Foundation Annual Report” — Francie Hogan
Honorable Mention
The Compass, “Catholic Charities” — Amy Kawula and Susan Simoens
Honorable Mention
The B.C. Catholic, “Walking Together: 2021-2022 Annual Report of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver” — Inca Siojo, Graphic Designer; Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver Communications Office, Writing & Editing
N325: Best Promotional House Ad
First Place
The Colorado Catholic Herald, “Graduation House Ad” — Becki Davis, Dave Kottler
Second Place
The Compass, “Valentine Greetings” — Susan Simoens
Third Place
Clarion Herald, “Best Promotional House Ad — Lenten Traditions” — Cheryl Dejoie-Methe
Honorable Mention
The Tablet, “Code of Ethics” — Vito Formica, Fabiola Rodriguez
Honorable Mention
Clarion Herald, “Good Business Matters — Best Promotional House Ad” — Cheryl Dejoie-Methe
N331: Best Media Kit 2022
First Place
Catholic Courier, “Catholic Courier Digital Media Kit” — Matt Saxon
Second Place
Texas Catholic Herald, “Texas Catholic Herald Media Kit 2022” — Catherine Viola
Third Place
The Pilot, “The Pilot Media Kit 2022” — Antonio Enrique, Editor; Nan Wilkins, Production Manager; Dan Maguire, Advertising Manager
N335a: Best Single Ad Originating with the Publication – Black-and-White
First Place
The Compass, “St. Joseph School, Green Bay” — Susan Simoens
Second Place
The Compass, “Camera Casino” — Susan Simoens
N335b: Best Single Ad Originating with the Publication – Color
First Place
The Compass, “Nativity of Our Lord Parish Picnic, Ashwaubenon” — Susan Simoens
Second Place
Catholic Star Herald, “Lending a Helping Hand” — Tom O’Shea, Production Coordinator and Graphic Designer
Third Place
Florida Catholic (Venice), “Bingo” — Michael Jimenez
Honorable Mention
The Compass, “Holy Cross School, Bay Settlement” — Susan Simoens
Honorable Mention
The Catholic Post, “Coming home again this Christmas” — Shannon Reznik and Sonia Nelson
N335c: Best Single Ad Originating with the Publication – Online Ad
First Place
Arlington Catholic Herald, “Best Online Ad: St. Paul VI Catholic High School” — David Garcia and Advertising Staff
Second Place
Arlington Catholic Herald, “Best Online Ad: Ten Thousand Villages” — David Garcia and Advertising Staff
Third Place
Arlington Catholic Herald, “Best Online Ad: Marriage Office” — David Garcia and Advertising Staff
N343: Best Ad Campaign Originating with the Publication for Advertiser
First Place
Arlington Catholic Herald, “Best Ad Campaign: Pauline Books & Media” — David Garcia and Advertising Staff
Second Place
The Compass, “McCormick Assisted Living, Green Bay” — Susan Simoens
Third Place
The Pilot, “Oblates Gala 2022” — Nan Wilkins, Production Manager
Honorable Mention
Catholic Star Herald, “Make Your Home Look New Again — Frank Vincent” — Tom O’Shea and Paul Worthington
Honorable Mention
Arlington Catholic Herald, “Best Ad Campaign: Bishop’s Lenten Appeal” — David Garcia and Advertising Staff
N345: Most Effective Use of Small Space
First Place
Clarion Herald, “My House Men’s Group” — Cheryl Dejoie-Methe
Second Place
Arlington Catholic Herald, “Most Effective Use of Small Space: Giska” — David Garcia
Third Place
Catholic Star Herald, “Your child belongs in South Jersey Catholic Schools” — Tom O’Shea, Production Coordinator and Graphic Designer
N347: Best Special Supplement or Special Issue with Advertising Emphasis
First Place
Catholic Star Herald, “Celebrating Our Catechists” — Neal Cullen, Dave Hernandez, Tom O’Shea, Peter G. Sánchez, Paul Worthington and freelance partners
Second Place
Northwest Indiana Catholic, “INSPIRING SCHOOLS: Catholic Schools Week (January 23, 2022)” — Erin Ciszczon, Colleen McGinty-Rabine, NWI Catholic staff
Third Place
The Pilot, “The Pilot Open House Education Section” — Father Robert M. O’Grady, Special Section Editor; Nan Wilkins: Production Manager; Dan Maguire: Advertising Manager
Honorable Mention
Arlington Catholic Herald, “Catholic Schools Week” — Arlington Catholic Herald Advertising Staff
Honorable Mention
The Observer, “Bishop David Malloy of Rockford Celebrating 10 Years” — Staff
N352: Hot Topic – The Dobbs decision
First Place
Northwest Indiana Catholic, “Special Report: Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization” — NWI Catholic Staff
Second Place
Our Sunday Visitor, “Pro-life work in a post-Roe world” — The Staff of Our Sunday Visitor
Third Place
National Catholic Reporter, “As Court overturns Roe v. Wade, Catholics react with joy, anger, trepidation” — Brian Fraga, Katie Collins Scott, Christine Schenk, Christopher White
Honorable Mention
Black Catholic Messenger, “Black Catholic coverage of pro-life issues in summer 2022” — Douglas M. Stringer, Briana Jansky, Efran Menny
Honorable Mention
National Catholic Register, “Dobbs Decision — National Catholic Register” — Gerard V. Bradley, Edward Pentin, Solène Tadié
N361: Best Front Page
First Place
Our Sunday Visitor, “Our Sunday Visitor Newspaper” — Chelsea Alt and the Staff of Our Sunday Visitor
Second Place
The Pilot, “Reporting on the sacred and the profane” — Nan Wilkins, Gregory L. Tracy, Antonio M. Enrique
Third Place
The Catholic Register, “Nov. 20, Nov. 27, Dec. 4” — Lucy Barco
Honorable Mention
The Dialog, “Reconciliation Monday” — Joseph P. Owens, Virginia Durkin O’Shea, Don Blake
Honorable Mention
St. Louis Review, “St. Louis Review” — St. Louis Review Staff
N365a: Best Use of Graphics – Art or Graphics
First Place
Rhode Island Catholic, “1872:The Birth of Our Diocese” — Laura Kilgus
Second Place
Catholic News Herald, “Bask in the beauty of God’s creation” — Tim Faragher
Third Place
St. Louis Review, “Why the Assumption Matters” — Abigail Witte
Honorable Mention
Arlington Catholic Herald, “Sharing their Charisms” — Pia Hovenga
Honorable Mention
Clarion Herald, “Rite of Election names” — Cheryl Dejoie-Methe
N365b: Best Use of Graphics – Best Chart or Information Graphic
First Place
The Catholic Register, “History weighs heavily” — Lucy Barco
Second Place
The Tablet, “How to Make a Palm Cross” — Fabiola Rodriguez
Third Place
Catholic Health World, “Catholic Health World” — Norma Klingsick
Honorable Mention
The Tablet, “Fentanyl” — Fabiola Rodriguez
Honorable Mention
Arlington Catholic Herald, “Making the switch” — Pia Hovenga
N365c: Best Use of Graphics – Best Original Illustration
First Place
The Tablet, “Christmas Traditions 3” — Fabiola Rodriguez
Second Place
The Tablet, “Christmas Traditions” — Fabiola Rodriguez
Third Place
The Tablet, “Christmas Traditions 2” — Fabiola Rodriguez
Honorable Mention
The Compass, “Advent Candles” — Susan Simoens
Honorable Mention
St. Louis Review, “Witnesses to the Kingdom” — Abigail Witte
N371a: Best Layout of Article or Column – Diocesan
First Place
The Tablet, “POW! BANG! BOOM!” — Fabiola Rodriguez
Second Place
The B.C. Catholic, “Iconic page” — Inca Siojo
Third Place
The Tablet, “Miracle Babies” — Fabiola Rodriguez
Honorable Mention
The B.C. Catholic, “Unity in Faith and Footie” — Inca Siojo, Graphic Designer; Pat Macken, Writer; Paul Schratz, Editor
Honorable Mention
Arlington Catholic Herald, “The Eucharist Explained” — Pia Hovenga
N371b: Best Layout of Article or Column – National Newspaper or Wire Service
First Place
Catholic Health World, “Chapel design story” — Norma Klingsick
Second Place
The Catholic Register, “History weighs heavily” — Lucy Barco
Third Place
National Catholic Register, “Queen Elizabeth II’s Encounters With 5 Popes” — Courtney Mares
Honorable Mention
The Catholic Register, “Doctrine of Discovery stands in reconciliation’s path” — Lucy Barco
N511: Best Regular Column by Bishop or Archbishop
First Place
Florida Catholic (Miami), “Why is the governor going after children?” — Archbishop Thomas Wenski
Second Place
Catholic Standard, “What I Have Seen and Heard” — Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory
Third Place
Catholic Star Herald, “The uncertainty of illness can also lead us to God” — Bishop Dennis Sullivan
Honorable Mention
Catholic Herald, Milwaukee, “Herald of Hope” — Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki
Honorable Mention
Rhode Island Catholic, “The Imitation of Christ” — Bishop Thomas J. Tobin
N513a: Best Regular Column – Culture, the Arts and Leisure
First Place
National Catholic Reporter, “Oscar-nominated ‘The Hand of God’ explores how the divine finds us through most unexpected sources” — Jose Solís
Second Place
The U.P. Catholic, “From the Sidelines” — Jim LaJoie
Third Place
The B.C. Catholic, “Alan Charlton” — Alan Charlton
N513b: Best Regular Column – Family Life
First Place
The Compass, “Marriage & Family Life” — Elisa Tremblay
Second Place
The B.C. Catholic, “Colleen Roy Homefront column” — Colleen Roy
Third Place
Tennessee Register, “Faithful Marriage” — John Bosio
Honorable Mention
The Catholic Messenger, “Garage door lessons for marriage, Feb.10, 2022” — Barb Arland-Fye
Honorable Mention
Aleteia.org, “Tess Barber’s Family Life column” — Theresa Civantos Barber
N513c: Best Regular Column – General Commentary
First Place
National Catholic Reporter, “Here’s an idea: Have lunch with a bishop” — Heidi Schlumpf
Second Place
National Catholic Reporter, “History will judge the church harshly for its treatment of LGBTQ persons” — Daniel P. Horan
Third Place
Aleteia.org, “Fr. Michael Rennier’s column” — Fr. Michael Rennier
Honorable Mention
Hawaii Catholic Herald, “The Married Life” — Mary Duddy
Honorable Mention
Catholic News Service, “Amid the Fray” — Greg Erlandson
N513d: Best Regular Column – Scripture
First Place
Florida Catholic (Venice), “Sunday Word Reflections Father David Scotchie” — Father David Scotchie
Second Place
The Catholic Missourian, “High and mighty” — Mark Saucier
Third Place
Florida Catholic (Orlando), “Sunday Word reflections Father Ben Berinti” — Father Ben Berinti, CPPS
N513e: Best Regular Column – Spiritual Life
First Place
The Georgia Bulletin, “Lorraine Murray’s columns” — Lorraine Murray
Second Place
North Country Catholic, “From the Editor’s Desk” — Darcy L. Fargo
Third Place
Arlington Catholic Herald, “Best Column Spiritual Life” — Elizabeth Foss
Honorable Mention
The Criterion, “Sight Unseen” — Brandon A. Evans
Honorable Mention
Catholic Standard, “Faith in Action” — Msgr. John Enzler
N513f: Best Regular Column – Political Issues
First Place
National Catholic Reporter, “However the court decides, America will be fiercely divided on abortion for decades” — Michael Sean Winters
Second Place
Intermountain Catholic, “Help Create a Culture of Life: Urge an End to the Death Penalty” — Jean Hill
Third Place
The Tablet, “Walking With Migrants” — Bishop Emeritus Nicholas DiMarzio
N513g: Best Regular Column – Pro life Issues
First Place
Catholic Exponent, “Considering past and future on the 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade” — Pete Sheehan
Second Place
Catholic Times (OH), “Pro-life issues” — Doug Bean, Editor
N521a: Best Coverage – Immigration
First Place
The Catholic Messenger, “Escape from Afghanistan: Aziz Aziz recalls life-changing decision, Jan. 20, 2022” — Barb Arland-Fye and Lindsay Steele
Second Place
Florida Catholic (Miami), “A battle over children” — Ana Rodriguez-Soto and Rocío Granados
Third Place
National Catholic Register, “From Surviving to Thriving: Once Refugees, Vietnamese Catholics Make Up Vibrant Part of US Church Today” — Susan Klemond, Matthew McDonald, The Editors
Honorable Mention
Arlington Catholic Herald, “Best Coverage of Immigration” — Zoey Maraist and Leslie Miller
Honorable Mention
St. Louis Review, “Welcoming the Neighbor” — Jennifer Brinker
N521b: Best Coverage – Political Issues
First Place
Catholic News Agency, “Meet Chloe Cole, the 18-Year-Old Leading the Fight to Protect Children From Transgender Surgeries” — Edie Heipel and Jonah McKeown
Second Place
Hawaii Catholic Herald, “No weapons allowed, Advocating for Christian values, Season of elections” — Mary Adamski
Third Place
National Catholic Reporter, “Right-wing Catholic causes got millions from group that funded some Capitol rioters” — Brian Fraga and Brian Roewe
Honorable Mention
The Leaven, “Value Them Both” — Joe Bollig
Honorable Mention
The B.C. Catholic, “Paul Schratz” — Paul Schratz
N521c: Best Coverage – Papal Trips
First Place
The Catholic Register, “Walking together” — Michael Swan
Second Place
National Catholic Reporter, “Indigenous Canadians hope Pope Francis will do more than apologize” — Katie Collins Scott and Christopher White
Third Place
Catholic News Service, “Pope Francis in Canada” — Cindy Wooden and Paul Haring
Honorable Mention
National Catholic Register, “Pope Francis Comes to Canada: A Papal Pilgrimage of Penance” — Colm Flynn and Father Raymond J. de Souza
N521d: Best Coverage – Religious Liberty Issues
First Place
Catholic News Agency, “Eyewitness Details Brutal ‘Blasphemy Murder’ of Nigerian Christian Student” — Douglas Burton, Beloved John, Shannon Mullen, Douglas Burton, Masara Kim
Second Place
National Catholic Register, “Cardinal Joseph Zen at 90: ‘A Great Gift of God to Hong Kong’” — Edward Pentin, Joan Frawley Desmond, Lauretta Brown
Third Place
The B.C. Catholic, “Church under fire” — Terry O’Neill and Paul Schratz
Honorable Mention
Arlington Catholic Herald, “Best Coverage of Religious Liberty Issues” — Zoey Maraist
N521e: Best Coverage – Disaster or Crises
First Place
National Catholic Register, “Russian Invasion in Ukraine: Testimonies From Catholics on the Ground” — Solène Tadié, Joan Frawley Desmond, Colm Flynn
Second Place
Florida Catholic (Venice), “Hurricane Ian coverage” — Bob Reddy, Jean Gonzalez, Tom Tracy
Third Place
Catholic Health World, “As gun deaths rise, many health care groups call for more funding for research” — Lisa Eisenhauer
Honorable Mention
The Tablet, “IAN’S AFTERMATH” — John Lavenburg
Honorable Mention
The Tablet, “Supporting Kentucky: Cleanup Efforts in Appalachia” — John Lavenburg
N521g: Best Coverage – Pro-life issues
First Place
Aleteia.org, “Aleteia’s pro-life issues coverage” — John Burger
Second Place
National Catholic Reporter, “With Roe likely to fall, March for Lifers see movement at a crossroads” — Brian Fraga, David E. DeCosse, Aleja Hertzler-McCain
Third Place
Catholic News Agency, “Is Abortion Ever Allowed for Catholics? For a 10-Year-Old Rape Victim?” — Katie Yoder and Edie Heipel
Honorable Mention
National Catholic Register, “Prolife Advocate with Down Syndrome: Being Loved is What Makes People Happy” — Patti Maguire Armstrong, Bea Cuasay, Lauretta Brown, K.V. Turley
Honorable Mention
Clarion Herald, “Best Coverage — Pro-life issues” — Peter Finney, Jr.
N521h: Best Coverage – Racial Inequities
First Place
Catholic News Service, “Church and Race: A path to healing and justice” — Chaz Muth and Carol Zimmermann
Second Place
Arlington Catholic Herald, “Best Coverage of Racial Inequities” — Zoey Maraist and Kevin Schweers
Third Place
Clarion Herald, “Best Coverage — Racial Inequities” — Beth Donze, Peter Finney Jr.
Honorable Mention
Catholic Health World, “Ministry facilities ease immigrants’ access to health care, social services” — Julie Minda
Honorable Mention
National Catholic Reporter, “Three-quarters of Black Catholics say fighting racism ‘essential’ to faith” — Brian Fraga, Katie Collins Scott, Aleja Hertzler-McCain
N521j: Best Coverage on Catholic Education
First Place
National Catholic Reporter, “2 Catholic school teachers fired over student journalist’s pro-choice essay” — Brian Fraga, Stephen Schneck, Katie Collins Scott
Second Place
Catholic Standard, “Every day with Norah is a gift: Pre-kindergarten class at St. John’s School in Hollywood, Maryland, includes little girl with Down syndrome” — Story by Mark Zimmermann; Photo by Andrew Ashley Barnas
Third Place
National Catholic Register, “Does Georgetown University Respect Free Speech?” — Joan Frawley Desmond
Honorable Mention
The Catholic Accent, “The Catholic Accent: Catholic Schools Edition” — The Staff of The Catholic Accent
Honorable Mention
Rhode Island Catholic, “Saint Raphael Academy honors a lifetime of service from one of its own” — Rick Snizek
N527: Best Coverage of Pro-Life Issues
First Place
Black Catholic Messenger, “Black Catholic coverage of pro-life issues in summer 2022” — Douglas M. Stringer, Briana Jansky, Efran Menny
Second Place
The Pilot, “Local pro-life advocates react to SCOTUS leak, contemplate post-Roe future” — Jacqueline Tetrault
N531a: Best Editorial on a Local Issue – Weekly
First Place
The Catholic Messenger, “Economic justice for all” — Barb Arland-Fye
Second Place
Arkansas Catholic, “New bishop recognizes value of Catholic press” — Malea Hargett
Third Place
Intermountain Catholic, “Help Create a Culture of Life: Urge an End to the Death Penalty” — Jean Hill
N531b: Best Editorial on a Local Issue – Non-Weekly
First Place
Florida Catholic (Miami), “We all should be crying” — Ana Rodriguez-Soto
Second Place
Tennessee Register, “Taxpayers should not be forced to fund abortion” — Katie Peterson and Rick Musacchio
Third Place
Catholic Times (OH), “Tough decisions” — Doug Bean, Editor
Honorable Mention
Detroit Catholic, “"We are not called to be successful; we are called to be faithful"” — Michael Stechschulte
Honorable Mention
Tennessee Register, “Pray that all will defend and respect every human life” — Andy Telli and Rick Musacchio
N532a: Best Editorial on a National or International Issue – Weekly
First Place
The Beacon, “The importance of parental involvement in education” — Richard Sokerka
Second Place
The Criterion, “Praying for peace and the conversion of hardened hearts” — Mike Krokos
Third Place
The B.C. Catholic, “A Catholic debate on the Emergencies Act” — Paul Schratz
Honorable Mention
The Criterion, “More unspeakable tragedies and our response as people of faith” — Mike Krokos
Honorable Mention
Arkansas Catholic, “Churches can help destitute pay off debts” — Malea Hargett
N532b: Best Editorial on a National or International Issue – Non-Weekly
First Place
Tennessee Register, “Fourth of July is a time of hope and joy” — Andy Telli and Rick Musacchio
Second Place
The Compass, “Where do we go from here?” — Patricia Kasten
Third Place
Catholic Star Herald, “The ministry of Catholic journalism, and you” — Jennifer Mauro
Honorable Mention
Detroit Catholic, “War in Ukraine becomes a real-life lesson for students” — Daniel Meloy
Honorable Mention
The Compass, “Applaud an act of maturity” — Jeff Kurowski
N532c: Best Editorial on a National or International Issue – National newspaper or Wire Service
First Place
Our Sunday Visitor, “Antisemitism is a sin that must be condemned” — Father Patrick Briscoe, Gretchen R. Crowe, Scott P. Richert, Scott Warden, York Young
Second Place
The Catholic Register, “Catholic Register editorials” — Peter Stockland
Third Place
National Catholic Reporter, “Editorial: Time for more transparency in Vatican handling of sex abuse” — NCR Editorial Staff
Honorable Mention
Our Sunday Visitor, “How the world has failed Lia Thomas” — Gretchen R. Crowe, Scott P. Richert, Scott Warden, York Young
Honorable Mention
Our Sunday Visitor, “What do we do with Fr. Rupnik’s art?” — Father Patrick Briscoe, O.P.
N537a: Best Feature Writing – Weekly
First Place
St. Louis Review, “A grandmother’s love, around the ‘breakfast club’ table” — Laura Kosta
Second Place
St. Louis Review, “"We’re Catholic everywhere we go"” — Laura Kosta
Third Place
The Criterion, “To honor their son’s life, parents strive to change the world, one person at a time” — John Shaughnessy
Honorable Mention
The Evangelist, “Sacredness of Life” — Emily Benson
Honorable Mention
The Leaven, “Anything and Everything” — Joe Bollig
N537b: Best Feature Writing – Non-Weekly
First Place
Idaho Catholic Register, “SMALL Faith Communities’ BIG Impact” — Emily Woodham and Gene Fadness
Second Place
The Florida Catholic, “New Ministry Equips Emergency Responders to Lean on Faith” — Priscilla Greear
Third Place
Idaho Catholic Register, “Owyhee’s Hallowed Ground” — Gene Fadness
Honorable Mention
Hawaii Catholic Herald, “Easter welcomings” — Anna Weaver
Honorable Mention
Arlington Catholic Herald, “Take courage” — Meghan Bartlett
N537c: Best Feature Writing – National Newspaper or Wire Service
First Place
National Catholic Reporter, “As pandemic eases, will the Communion cup ever make a comeback?” — Brian Roewe
Second Place
Black Catholic Messenger, “Ahead of two Jazz Masses Sunday in Detroit, an explainer on America’s most unique Catholic liturgical form” — Nate Tinner-Williams
Third Place
Aleteia.org, “Ukrainian artists turn instruments of death into life-giving icons” — John Burger
Honorable Mention
Our Sunday Visitor, “Enduring years of sexual abuse by a priest, survivor is called ‘gently, fully back’ to his spiritual home” — Katie Collins Scott
Honorable Mention
Catholic Health World, “All-out effort at Mercy Oklahoma City saves mother of newborn” — Lisa Eisenhauer
N541: Best Headline
First Place
The B.C. Catholic, “Fiddling while Rome learns” — Paul Schratz
Second Place
The Catholic Week, “Vesting interest — The history, meaning of priests’ vestments” — Rob Herbst
Third Place
Clarion Herald, “"It was over in four Hail Marys"” — Peter Finney Jr.
Honorable Mention
Catholic News Agency, “"To Dust You Shall Return," but Human Composting? California Bishops Raise Objections” — Shannon Mullen
Honorable Mention
The Tablet, “Drawing Attention to Diversity: Artist helps church feel more welcoming” — Tablet staff
N561a: Best In-Depth News/Special Reporting – Weekly
First Place
Arkansas Catholic, “Maybe it’s time to leave excess ‘Catholic guilt’ behind” — Aprille Hanson Spivey
Second Place
The B.C. Catholic, “An overdose call to action” — Terry O’Neill
Third Place
Today’s Catholic, “Two parishes debt-free thanks to efforts of parishioners, diocese” — Christopher Lushis
Honorable Mention
The Observer, “New technology helping more diocesan parishioners” — Amanda Hudson and Megan Peterson
N561b: Best In-Depth News/Special Reporting – Non-Weekly
First Place
The Catholic Spirit, “Maria Wiering, Indian boarding school legacy” — Maria Wiering
Second Place
Global Sisters Report, “US congregations face their complicity in trauma of Native boarding schools” — Dan Stockman
Third Place
Catholic Standard, “One blessing upon another’ for trailblazing couple who were among the first students to integrate Sacred Heart School in 1950” — Story by Mark Zimmermann; Photos by Mihoko Owada and Andrew Biraj
Honorable Mention
Arlington Catholic Herald, “On the road: Austria & Germany” — Ann M. Augherton
Honorable Mention
Clarion Herald, “The movies paint exaggerated picture of exorcism” — Peter Finney Jr.
N561c: Best In-Depth News/Special Reporting – National Newspaper or Wire Service
First Place
Catholic News Service, “The death of Pope Benedict XVI” — Cindy Wooden, Carol Glatz, Paul Haring and Robert Duncan
Second Place
Catholic News Service, “War cries: For pope, choosing sides means choosing ‘blueprint’ of peace” — Carol Glatz
Third Place
National Catholic Reporter, “No longer just an observer, Vatican looks to wield new status in UN climate talks” — Brian Roewe
Honorable Mention
Aleteia.org, “Exclusive interview: Ukrainian Catholic leader on shepherding his flock in wartime” — John Burger
N563a: Best Investigative News Writing – Weekly
First Place
The Tablet, “Historic Tabernacle Stolen, Eucharist Desecrated at St. Augustine Church” — Bill Miller
Second Place
The B.C. Catholic, “Assisted suicide a ‘cancer’” — Terry O’Neill
N563b: Best Investigative News Writing – Non-Weekly
First Place
Detroit Catholic, “An underwater church in Lake St. Clair? Historians explore mystery of St. Felicity” — Daniel Meloy
Second Place
Detroit Catholic, “Higher food and gas prices squeeze budgets for food banks, pantries, clients” — Michael Stechschulte
Third Place
Tony Gutiérrez, “Father Stu Coverage” — Tony Gutiérrez
N563c: Best Investigative News Writing – National newspaper or Wire Service
First Place
National Catholic Reporter, “Multiple resignations at Bishop Barron’s Word on Fire after allegations into staffer’s personal life” — Brian Fraga, Jenn Morson
Second Place
National Catholic Reporter, “California’s Mater Dei High School, a Catholic football powerhouse, faces hazing and assault allegations” — Katie Collins Scott
Third Place
Catholic News Agency, “Vatican Dismisses Father Frank Pavone From Priesthood” — Shannon Mullen and Joe Bukuras
N564a: Best Analysis/Background/Round-Up News Writing – The Gerard E. Sherry Award – Weekly
First Place
The Leaven, “Let’s Talk About Suicide” — Marc and Julie Anderson
Second Place
The Leaven, “Are We Failing Our Kids” — Therese Horvat
Third Place
The Evangelist, “Remembering Danielle” — Emily Benson
N564b: Best Analysis/Background/Round-Up News Writing – The Gerard E. Sherry Award – Non-Weekly
First Place
Catholic Courier, “Diocese of Rochester Bankruptcy” — Karen Franz
Second Place
The Catholic Spirit, “Minnesota Catholic Conference opposes legalization of recreational marijuana” — Joe Ruff
Third Place
Florida Catholic (Miami), “Fla. governor, archbishop at odds over efforts to shutter shelters for unaccompanied minors” — Ana Rodriguez-Soto and Rocío Granados
N564c: Best Analysis/Background/Round-Up News Writing – The Gerard E. Sherry Award – National Newspaper or Wire Service
First Place
Catholic News Service, “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People” — Dennis Sadowski
Second Place
National Catholic Reporter, “Pope Francis says the synod must hear ‘excluded’ voices. These five dioceses are trying.” — Brian Fraga, Michael Sean Winters, Christopher White
Third Place
Black Catholic Messenger, “Ahead of two Jazz Masses Sunday in Detroit, an explainer on America’s most unique Catholic liturgical form” — Nate Tinner-Williams
Honorable Mention
Catholic News Service, “Nuclear deterrence series” — Dennis Sadowski
Honorable Mention
Catholic News Service, “Orthodox and the Ukrainian war” — Cindy Wooden
N565a: Best News Writing on a Local or Regional Event – Weekly
First Place
Messenger (KY), “‘Tech Tuesdays’ a five-week series on technology use in schools and homes” — Laura Keener
Second Place
Rhode Island Catholic, “Saluting an army chaplain’s service to God and country” — Rick Snizek
Third Place
The Tablet, “Mystery Solved: Parish to Salvage Mother’s Memorial to Her Child” — Bill Miller
Honorable Mention
The Tablet, “‘Napalm Girl’ Shares Christ During 50th Anniversary of Iconic Photo” — Bill Miller
Honorable Mention
The Tablet, “Ultimate Sacrifice: Two NYPD officers are killed in Harlem; Mayor Adams responds with plan to combat gun violence” — Paula Katinas
N565b: Best News Writing on a Local or Regional Event – Non-Weekly
First Place
Florida Catholic (Miami), “A miracle in Miami?” — Rocío Granados and Tom Tracy
Second Place
The Catholic Spirit (NJ), “Race raises more than $265,000 in memory of judge’s slain son” — Kyra Stevko
Third Place
Clarion Herald, “Churches join cardiovascular study of health disparities” — Christine Bordelon
Honorable Mention
Catholic Times (OH), “Diocesan downsizing” — Doug Bean, Editor
Honorable Mention
Arlington Catholic Herald, “The most inclusive show on earth” — Zoey Maraist
N565c: Best News Writing on a Local or Regional Event – National newspaper or Wire Service
First Place
Catholic News Service, “Pastor reflects on 10th anniversary of Sandy Hook school shooting” — Beth Griffin
Second Place
Catholic News Service, “Friday fish fries are starting to come back this Lent” — Carol Zimmermann
Third Place
Catholic News Agency, “Catholic Priest Reveals Role in DC Aborted Babies Case: ‘I Buried Them Myself’ Katie Yoder” — Katie Yoder, Jonah McKeown
N566a: Best News Writing on Regional Event – Weekly
First Place
Florida Catholic (Venice), “Florida Hurricane Ian coverage” — Bob Reddy, Glenda Meekins, Jean Gonzalez, Tom Tracy
Second Place
Today’s Catholic, “Eucharistic Festival a multicultural celebration” — Eric Peat
Third Place
The B.C. Catholic, “Divided in the North” — Paul Schratz
Honorable Mention
Rhode Island Catholic, “1872: The Birth of Our Diocese” — Rick Snizek
Honorable Mention
The Catholic Messenger, “Historic Bi-State Eucharistic procession crosses the Mississippi River” — Barb Arland-Fye
N566b: Best News Writing on Regional Event – Non-Weekly
First Place
Denver Catholic, “Little Sisters of the Poor leave a lasting legacy of love and joy in Denver” — Aaron Lambert
Second Place
Tony Gutiérrez, “Padre Kino Coverage” — Tony Gutiérrez
Third Place
Catholic Courier, “Abortion expansion in NY” — Jennifer Burke and Mike Latona
Honorable Mention
Tennessee Register, “Tennessee welcomes Knights from around the world” — Andy Telli and Katie Peterson
N567a: Best News Writing One Shot – National Event
First Place
Catholic News Service, “Leaked draft of Supreme Court opinion indicates overturn of Roe decision” — Carol Zimmermann
Second Place
National Catholic Reporter, “As Catholic News Service closes, ideological and evangelical outlets stand to fill the void” — Brian Fraga
Third Place
The Catholic Register, “Military chaplains insulted by report” — Michael Swan
Honorable Mention
Jersey Catholic, “Cardinal and clergy abuse survivor forge friendship of healing, activism” — Joe Jordan
Honorable Mention
Arlington Catholic Herald, “A pilgrimage 10, make that 12 years in the making” — Ann M. Augherton
N567b: Best News Writing Series – National Event
First Place
National Catholic Reporter, “As Build Back Better stalls, faith leaders call Biden, Senate to ‘moment for courage’ on climate” — Brian Roewe, Aleja Hertzler-McCain
Second Place
Catholic News Service, “Racism in the U.S. confronted by Catholic leaders” — Chaz Muth and Carol Zimmermann
Third Place
Catholic News Agency, “Who, or what, is ‘Jane’s Revenge’? A look at the group invoked in pro-abortion vandalism” — Kevin J. Jones, Joe Bukuras, Jonah McKeown
Honorable Mention
Catholic News Service, “Synodal listening sessions and report” — Dennis Sadowski
Honorable Mention
Arlington Catholic Herald, “March for Life” — Catholic Herald staff
N568a: Best News Writing One Shot – International Event
First Place
The Tablet, “Taliban Erases Decades of Progress for Afghan Girls” — Engy Magdy
Second Place
Catholic Times (OH), “Last priests out of Afghanistan” — Tim Puet
Third Place
Aleteia.org, “Moscow patriarch seemed to bless the war on Ukraine: What does that mean for ecumenism?” — John Burger
Honorable Mention
The Catholic Register, “‘The whole of Ukraine is my relative’” — Michael Swan
Honorable Mention
St. Louis Review, “A time of need, an opportunity to serve” — Laura Kosta
N568b: Best News Writing Series – International Event
First Place
Catholic Standard, “Russia’s invasion of Ukraine” — Stories by Richard Szczepanowski, Mark Zimmermann and Catherine Buckler; Photos by Mihoko Owada, Andrew Biraj, Javier Diaz and Matthew Barrick
Second Place
Detroit Catholic, “‘Too painful:’ Detroit-area Ukrainians see history repeating itself, beg for peace” — Gabriella Patti and Daniel Meloy
Third Place
The Tablet, “HOPE & A PRAYER: Haiti struggles to rebound 12 years after earthquake” — John Lavenburg and Bill Miller
Honorable Mention
The Leaven, “War in Ukraine” — Moira Cullings
Honorable Mention
Catholic News Service, “Ukrainian refugees in Poland” — Cindy Wooden
N571a: Best Personality Profile – Weekly
First Place
Rhode Island Catholic, “Bishop Gelineau celebrates 50th anniversary of episcopal consecration” — Rick Snizek
Second Place
Idaho Catholic Register, “A Heart for Camp: Mike Fretwell’s new lease on life” — Gene Fadness
Third Place
The Leaven, “A Lesson in Loss” — Jill Ragar Esfeld
Honorable Mention
The Tablet, “‘Bleacher Brothers’ Hit the Road to Evangelize in MLB Parks” — John Lavenburg
Honorable Mention
The Tablet, “ON POINTE: FROM HARLEM TO BROADWAY: Dancer saw racism up close while touring the United States in the 1950s” — Paula Katinas
N571b: Best Personality Profile – Non-Weekly
First Place
The Catholic Spirit, “Christine Capecchi” — Christina Capecchi
Second Place
Arlington Catholic Herald, “A missionary to the military” — Leslie Miller
Third Place
Hawaii Catholic Herald, “Eva Andrade: Advocating for Catholic values in isle politics” — Anna Weaver
Honorable Mention
Jersey Catholic, “A deep Catholic faith lies behind the 1970’s allegory ‘Hope for the flowers’” — Jaimie Julia Winters
Honorable Mention
The Catholic Sun (Syracuse), “‘Fun in the sun!’” — Tom Maguire
N571c: Best Personality Profile – National newspaper or Wire Service
First Place
The Catholic Register, “Survivor has her story to tell Pope” — Michael Swan
Second Place
National Catholic Register, “Coach Marcus Freeman Talks Faith, Fatherhood and Notre Dame Football” — Jonathan Liedl
Third Place
Catholic News Agency, “Meet Chloe Cole, the 18-Year-Old Leading the Fight to Protect Children From Transgender Surgeries” — Edie Heipel
Honorable Mention
Black Catholic Messenger, “Kirk Whalum on Catholic conversion, gospel jazz, and finding identity in God—on sax” — Nate Tinner-Williams
Honorable Mention
Catholic News Agency, “Mark Houck Calls Men to Fight “Noble Battles.” A Controversial Indictment is His Biggest One Yet” — Shannon Mullen and Joe Bukuras
N575a: Best Reporting on a Special Age-Group – Senior Citizens
First Place
Catholic Standard, ““One blessing upon another” for trailblazing couple who were among the first students to integrate Sacred Heart School in 1950” — Story by Mark Zimmermann; Photos by Mihoko Owada and Andrew Biraj
Second Place
The Criterion, “From Nigeria to Bloomington, sharing the joy of Jesus drives Dominican priest’s mission” — Mike Krokos
Third Place
Catholic Times (OH), “Senior priests” — Doug Bean, Editor; Tim Puet, Contributor
Honorable Mention
The Catholic Sun (Syracuse), “Elder Years” — Tom Maguire
Honorable Mention
The Evangelist, “Saint Jo” — Emily Benson
N575b: Best Reporting on a Special Age-Group – Young adults (18-40)
First Place
The Criterion, “Act of kindness leads young couple to love and a mission to bring college students to God; Young firefighter’s trust in God continues to be inflamed, even in life-threatening moments; Young woman finds a friendship with God on her journey to her dream” — John Shaughnessy
Second Place
Catholic Courier, “Young nun shares vocation journey” — Jennifer Burke
Third Place
Idaho Catholic Register, “Always Faithful: From kindergarten through military service” — Gene Fadness
Honorable Mention
National Catholic Register, “College Converts” — Meghan Schultz, Lauretta Brown, Susan Klemond
Honorable Mention
Idaho Catholic Register, “Aussie Battler: Bengal Catholic director builds ministry at ISU while fighting cancer” — Gene Fadness
N575c: Best Reporting on a Special Age-Group – Children and Teens Younger than 18
First Place
Florida Catholic (Miami), “Miami youths stand with migrants at Mexican border” — Priscilla Greear
Second Place
Northwest Indiana Catholic, “Young people challenged to seek Christ” — Marlene A. Zloza, Anthony D. Alonzo, Erin Ciszczon, NWI Staff
Third Place
Idaho Catholic Register, “‘A child’s Holy Hour with Jesus can lead to a holy life with Jesus’” — Emily Woodham
Honorable Mention
Arlington Catholic Herald, “Hearts Afire kindles friendship” — Ann M. Augherton
Honorable Mention
The Leaven, “Are We Failing Our Kids” — Therese Horvat
N576: Best Reporting on Catholic Education
First Place
The Pilot, “Program trains new college grads as faith-centered Catholic educators” — Jacqueline Tetrault
Second Place
The Florida Catholic, “A Swirling World of Books” — Priscilla Greear
Third Place
Today’s Catholic, “St. Vincent de Paul School Offers Unique Education Experience” — Joshua Schipper
Honorable Mention
Jersey Catholic, “Young Catholics want more engagement at Church: Synod Report” — Jessica Miano
Honorable Mention
The Evangelist, “BRAND NEW” — Mike Matvey
N579: Best Reporting on the Celebration of a Sacrament
First Place
Arlington Catholic Herald, “The Eucharist Explained” — Zoey Maraist
Second Place
St. Louis Review, “Why Confession Matters” — Laura Kosta, Jacob Wiegand and Abigail Witte
Third Place
The B.C. Catholic, “Return of Indigenous liturgy” — Nicholas Elbers
Honorable Mention
Catholic Star Herald, “New priests marvel at consecrating Eucharist” — Peter G. Sánchez
Honorable Mention
The Catholic Messenger, “Celebrating Mass on the farm” — Barb Arland-Fye
N581a: Best Reporting of Social Justice Issues – Call to Family, Community and Participation
First Place
National Catholic Reporter, “The US bishops allowed a gay woman to become a foster parent. The broader meaning is unclear.” — Brian Fraga
Second Place
The Tablet, “Headed for Divorce? Church Vows to Help You” — Paula Katinas
Third Place
Catholic News Agency, “In St. Louis, This Catholic Rallies Her Community to Treat Afghan Immigrants ‘Like Jesus’” — Jonah McKeown
N581b: Best Reporting of Social Justice Issues – Care for God's Creation
First Place
Catholic Health World, “In an area marred by environmental calamity, SSM Heath steps up” — Kathleen Nelson
Second Place
National Catholic Reporter, “As COP27 talks stall, Catholics smash tablets, pray for divine intervention on Sinai” — Doreen Ajiambo
Third Place
Catholic Health World, “Catholic health care explores how to accelerate greening” — Julie Minda
Honorable Mention
Catholic Health World, “Farm programs keep growing at St Joe’s hospital in Michigan” — Lisa Eisenhauer
Honorable Mention
The Catholic Sun (Syracuse), “‘Living Laudato Si series’” — Care for our Common Home Task Force writers
N581c: Best Reporting of Social Justice Issues – Dignity and Rights of the Workers
First Place
Catholic Health World, “Colleagues offer practical aid to overstretched hospital units” — Julie Minda
Second Place
St. Louis Review, “The Business of Being Catholic” — Jennifer Brinker
Third Place
The Georgia Bulletin, “New farm helps people with disabilities to live, work, thrive” — Andrew Nelson
N581d: Best Reporting of Social Justice Issues – Life and Dignity of the Human Person
First Place
National Catholic Register, “Motherhood Matters. But Do Catholic Maternity-Leave Policies Reflect That?” — Ann Schneible
Second Place
Florida Catholic (Orlando), “Combatting Modern Slavery” — Jean Gonzalez and Florida Catholic Media Staff
Third Place
Catholic Health World, “Plea to rethink advance care planning draws praise and criticism” — Lisa Eisenhauer
Honorable Mention
Catholic News Service, “Black Catholics seek worship spaces free of racism” — Chaz Muth
N581e: Best Reporting of Social Justice Issues – Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
First Place
National Catholic Reporter, “Amid rising homelessness, Catholic-run tiny home villages build more than shelter” — Katie Collins Scott
Second Place
Catholic Health World, “In an area marred by environmental calamity, SSM Health steps up” — Kathleen Nelson
Third Place
Catholic News Service, “Taking the church to the peripheries: mission stations in Philippines” — Paul Jeffrey
Honorable Mention
The Leaven, “The Weary World Rejoices” — Joe Bollig
N581g: Best Reporting of Social Justice Issues – Solidarity
First Place
The Criterion, “Faith, a couple’s love and extended family help guide a Ukrainian to his true home” — John Shaughnessy
Second Place
National Catholic Register, “How Restorative Justice Helped Make the Justice System Work Better in Seattle” — Matt McDonald
Third Place
Arlington Catholic Herald, “Take Courage” — Meghan Bartlett
N584a: Best Reporting on Vocations to Priesthood, Religious Life or Diaconate – One Shot
First Place
National Catholic Register, “Heart of Monastic Renewal in Europe: Heiligenkreuz Abbey in Austria” — Solène Tadié
Second Place
Arkansas Catholic, “UNDIVIDED HEART: Priests, religious make commitment to celibacy to live with ‘total dedication’” — Aprille Hanson Spivey
Third Place
Tennessee Register, “Discernment is about discovering the will of God” — Andy Telli
Honorable Mention
Hawaii Catholic Herald, “Together but apart” — Anna Weaver
N584b: Best Reporting on Vocations to Priesthood, Religious Life or Diaconate – Series
First Place
The Criterion, “Seminarians’ wood-chopping work...; Personal trials prepare Deacon Michael Clawson...; Challenges in diaconate formation...; Missionaries of Charity in Indianapolis...; Hardships and blessings of Burmese seminarians...” — Sean Gallagher
Second Place
The Catholic Messenger, “African priest earns doctorate while building up parish life in rural Iowa” — Barb Arland-Fye
Third Place
Catholic Courier, “2022 Deacon Ordination” — Gina Capellazzi
N587: Best Seasonal Issue – Print only
First Place
Our Sunday Visitor, “A life-changing Lent” — Our Sunday Visitor Staff
Second Place
The Catholic Register, “For unto us a child is born (Dec. 18 — Christmas issue)” — Catholic Register Staff
Third Place
The Evangelist, “Year in Review” — Michael Matvey, Emily Benson, Brenda Powell and Cindy Schultz
Honorable Mention
Idaho Catholic Register, “Easter’s New Life” — Gene Fadness
Honorable Mention
The Evangelist, “Back to School” — Michael Matvey, Emily Benson, Brenda Powell and Cindy Schultz
N588: Best Seasonal Issue- Digital Only
First Place
Catholic Courier, “Advent Calendar 2022” — Gina Capellazzi and Jeff Witherow
Second Place
Catholic Courier, “2022 Catholic Courier Lenten Guide” — Gina Capellazzi
N591a: Best Sports Journalism - Sports Feature or Column
First Place
Catholic News Service, “Parents of late baseball player say their son had unwavering trust in God” — Gregory A. Shemitz
Second Place
Catholic Star Herald, “Bishop Eustace pitcher not slowed down by health” — Mark Zimmaro
Third Place
The Georgia Bulletin, “Girls flag football growing in popularity, starting at St. Pius X” — Andrew Nelson
Honorable Mention
Jersey Catholic, “"God was in that moment:" Saint Peter’s University priests on Peacocks’ historic NCAA run” — Joe Jordan
Honorable Mention
The Catholic Spirit (NJ), “Team turns tragedy to triumph by dedicating season to late coach” — Alex Lowe
N591b: Best Sports Journalism - Sports News
First Place
Catholic News Service, “Saint Peter’s continues its March Madness winning streak” — Carol Zimmermann
Second Place
The Catholic Sun (Syracuse), “Fired-up coach craves those Friday night lights” — Tom Maguire
Third Place
The Georgia Bulletin, “Marist falls to Woodward in battle of the War Eagles” — Andrew Nelson
Honorable Mention
The Catholic Sun (Syracuse), “When CBA’s Cariseo coaches, "they know where they stand"” — Tom Maguire
Honorable Mention
The Catholic Register, “And on the eighth day, God created... sport?” — Quinton Amundson
N596a: Best Print Special Supplement – On a Bishop's Transition
First Place
The Catholic Times, “Blessed with a new Bishop,” — Doug Bean, Editor; Tim Puet, Reporter; and Kimberly Colston, Designer
Fantastic elements and collaboration by the staff.
Second Place
The Catholic Spirit, “'Follow Christ' — At Jan. 25 ordination, Bishop Williams encourages faithful to share Gospel” — The Catholic Spirit Staff
N596b: Best Print Special Supplement – One-Time Special Issue
First Place
The Catholic Register, “Penance and Progress: Pope Francis maps a path of hope” — Catholic Register Staff
Second Place
Orange County Catholic, “The Return of an Icon: Hazel is Back” — Patricia Mahoney, Editor; Msgr. Stephen Doktorczyk, Executive Editor; The Most Reverend Kevin W. Vann, Bishop of Orange, Publisher
Third Place
The Southern Cross (CA), “The Road to Cardinal” — Aida Bustos
Honorable Mention
The Tablet, “Abortion in America: The Fight for Life” — Michelle Powers, Jim DelCioppo, Michael Gray, James Harney, Faby Rodriguez,
N596c: Best Print Special Supplement – Regular Special Supplement
Third Place
Catholic News Herald, “A Holy Death” — Kevin Eagan & Catholic News Herald Staff
N811a: Best Multiple Picture Package – Feature
First Place
The Leaven, “Doing the Works of Mercy” — Jay Soldner
Second Place
Idaho Catholic Register, “A Joyful (KiSwahili) Noise” — Gene Fadness
Third Place
Arlington Catholic Herald, “A pilgrimage 10, make that 12 years in the making” — Ann M. Augherton
N811b: Best Multiple Picture Package – News
First Place
Arlington Catholic Herald, “The Lord of Miracles” — Zoey Maraist
Second Place
Catholic Courier, “Rally supported Ukraine” — Jeff Witherow
Third Place
The Catholic Week, “Called to Serve Neighbor” — Rob Herbst
N811c: Best Multiple Picture Package – Sports
First Place
The Leaven, “Right on Track” — Jay Soldner
Second Place
The Leaven, “Runnin Revs” — Kathryn White
N821a: Best Photo Story – Feature
First Place
Hawaii Catholic Herald, “Holy Week 2022” — Anna Weaver and Dann Ebina
Second Place
Idaho Catholic Register, “Easter’s New Life” — The Idaho Catholic Register staff
Third Place
Idaho Catholic Register, “Bread from Heaven, Food for the Soul” — Genavive Edman, Idaho parishes
Honorable Mention
Catholic New York, “Bocce Camp” — Mary DiBiase Blaich
Honorable Mention
Idaho Catholic Register, “Lovin’ My Catholic School” — Idaho Catholic Register Staff, Idaho Catholic Schools
N821b: Best Photo Story – News
First Place
Gregory A. Shemitz, “Remembering Father Capodanno” — Gregory A. Shemitz
Second Place
Gregory A. Shemitz, “Eucharistic Procession in New York City” — Gregory A. Shemitz
Third Place
The Catholic Register, “Walking Together: A pilgrimage of penance” — Michael Swan
Honorable Mention
The Pilot, “Scenes from the Eucharistic Congress” — Gregory L. Tracy
Honorable Mention
Gregory A. Shemitz, “U.S. School Expresses Support for Ukraine” — Gregory A. Shemitz
N831a: Best Story and Photo Package – By an Individual
First Place
The Catholic Spirit, “Dave Hrbacek, “Pray Ball”” — Dave Hrbacek
Second Place
Rhode Island Catholic, “Welcome to St. Mary’s! Inspired new program welcomes locals and tourists to R.I.’s oldest parish” — Laura Kilgus
Third Place
Tennessee Register, “St. Vincent de Paul Society brings hope, healing after floods” — Katie Peterson
Honorable Mention
The Catholic Sun (Syracuse), “All for the refugees” — Tom Maguire
Honorable Mention
Arlington Catholic Herald, “A pilgrimage 10, make that 12 years in the making” — Ann M. Augherton
N831b: Best Story and Photo Package – By Two Individuals or More
First Place
The Catholic Spirit, “Christina Cappechi, “On the cusp of 80, Mary Jo is unwavering”” — Christina Cappech and Dave Hrbacek
Second Place
The Leaven, “The Weary World Rejoices” — Joe Bollig and Jay Soldner
Third Place
St. Louis Review, “A grandmother’s love, around the ‘breakfast club’ table” — Laura Kosta, Jacob Wiegand
Honorable Mention
Arlington Catholic Herald, “Holy Week” — Zoey Maraist, Pia Hovenga, Ana Lucia Batista, Joe Cashwell, Marvin Molina
Honorable Mention
The Valley Catholic (TX), “Christmas blessings multiplied” — Paul Binz, Rick Trevino
N840: Best Photograph – Feature Photo
First Place
The Evangelist, “Faith & Food” — Cindy Schultz
Second Place
The Leaven, “World Cup” — Jay Soldner
Third Place
The Beacon, “Good Friday: Re-enacting Christ’s Passion” — Joe Gigli
Honorable Mention
Catholic Standard, “Saints come marching in: On All Saints Day, St. Francis International School has a parade of saints and everyday heroes” — Andrew Biraj
Honorable Mention
St. Louis Review, “Steubenville adoration” — Jacob Wiegand
N841: Best Photograph – Spot News
First Place
Gregory A. Shemitz, “Marquee Event” — Gregory A. Shemitz
Second Place
The Catholic Lighthouse, “Church explosion in Hostyn” — Janet Jones
Third Place
Arlington Catholic Herald, “75th anniversary of St. Ann Parish” — Zoey Maraist
Honorable Mention
Catholic Times (OH), “New bishop” — Ken Snow
Honorable Mention
Catholic Star Herald, “Eucharist alive in Church of Camden” — Dave Hernandez
N842: Best Photograph – General News Photo
First Place
Detroit Catholic, ““Too painful:” Detroit-area Ukrainians see history repeating itself, beg for peace” — Valaurian Waller
Second Place
Tennessee Register, “Assumption rising” — Andy Telli
Third Place
Catholic New York, “Faith” — Mary DiBiase Blaich
Honorable Mention
Catholic New York, “In Remembrance for Ukraine” — Mary DiBiase Blaich
Honorable Mention
Catholic Star Herald, “The race is on!” — Rich Hundley III
N843: Best Photograph – Photo-illustration
First Place
The Catholic Register, “For unto us a child is born” — Michael Swan
Second Place
Northwest Indiana Catholic, “Diocese of Gary: Directory 2022 Cover” — Cecilia Cicone, Kristina Craig
N844: Best Photograph – Portrait
First Place
Catholic News Service, “Father Stephen Thorne” — Chaz Muth
Second Place
The Georgia Bulletin, “Joseph Newton of Peachtree Farm” — Johnathon Kelso
Third Place
The Georgia Bulletin, “Atlanta Catholic transforms personal suffering into hope” — Johnathon Kelso
Honorable Mention
GulfCoastCatholic.org, “How is the Holy Spirit Challenging the Church to Journey Together?” — Chris Zuppa
Honorable Mention
Catholic News Service, “Georgetown Professor Adam Rothman” — Chaz Muth
N845: Best Photograph – Scenic, Still-life or Weather Photo
First Place
Catholic News Service, “Golden Gate Bridge” — Chaz Muth
Second Place
Gregory A. Shemitz, “Central Park Bliss” — Gregory A. Shemitz
Third Place
St. Louis Review, “Peaceful prayer” — Jacob Wiegand
Honorable Mention
Catholic New York, “Dorothy Day Returns to New York” — Mary DiBiase Blaich
N846: Best Photograph – Sports Photo
First Place
Catholic Star Herald, “Saint Augustine Prep’s Kaden Naame” — Richard O’Donnell
Second Place
Catholic Star Herald, “New field, scoreboard for Paul VI” — Mike Walsh
Third Place
Catholic Courier, “McQuaid football state quarterfinals” — Jeff Witherow
Honorable Mention
Catholic Courier, “Aquinas Basketball championship” — Jeff Witherow
Honorable Mention
Catholic Courier, “McQuaid soccer sectional” — Jeff Witherow
N847: Best Photograph – Sacramental
First Place
Catholic Courier, “RIT student embraces faith” — Jeff Witherow
Second Place
The Catholic Witness, “Christmas + Eucharist 1” — Chris Heisey
Third Place
The Pilot, “Jesus is Here” — Gregory L. Tracy
Honorable Mention
Idaho Catholic Register, “A child’s Holy Hour with Jesus can lead to a holy life with Jesus” — Veronica Gutierrez
Honorable Mention
Tennessee Register, “Bishop Spalding urges new priests to bring Christ into the world” — Rick Musacchio
N848: Best Photograph – Vocations to the Priesthood, Religious Life or Diaconate
First Place
Sooner Catholic, “Sister BJ’s Pantry Homeless Friends Crypt — Blessing and First Internment” — Avery Holt
Second Place
Catholic Courier, “Sister Cecilia Therese” — Jeff Witherow
Third Place
Tennessee Register, “Dominican sisters celebrate 50 years of religious life, friendship” — Katie Peterson
Honorable Mention
The Dialog, “A blessing for Mom and Dad” — Don Blake
Honorable Mention
Catholic News Service, “Sister prays in the pew” — Chaz Muth
N849: Best Photograph – Holy Days/Liturgical Seasons
First Place
Tennessee Register, “In the shadow of the cross” — Rick Musacchio
Second Place
Gregory A. Shemitz, “Carrying Christ’s Cross” — Gregory A. Shemitz
Third Place
The Criterion, “Honoring St. Lucy” — Sean Gallagher
Honorable Mention
The Beacon, “Bishop leads May Crowning at St. Peter the Apostle Church in Parsippany on Mother’s Day” — Joe Gigli, Freelance Photographer
Honorable Mention
The Catholic Week, “Repent and Believe in the Gospel” — Rob Herbst
N851: Best Photograph – Catholic Education
First Place
Idaho Catholic Register, “New clothes, new teacher, new classmates, new day!” — St Joseph’s Catholic School
Second Place
Catholic Courier, “Principal has Catholic-school ties” — Jeff Witherow
Third Place
Catholic Courier, “Run up to education” — Jeff Witherow
Honorable Mention
Hawaii Catholic Herald, “Back to School 2022” — Anna Weaver
Honorable Mention
Gregory A. Shemitz, “In Memory of a Martyr” — Gregory A. Shemitz
N853: Best Photograph – National/International Event
First Place
Gregory A. Shemitz, “Praying for Ukraine” — Gregory A. Shemitz
Second Place