PORTLAND, Ore. — Rhode Island Catholic and its Spanish language publication, El Católico de Rhode Island, as well as the Diocesan Office of Communications and Public Relations were honored on Thursday, July 7, with a combined 23 awards by the Catholic Media Association of the U.S. and Canada during the organization’s 2022 Catholic Media Conference. The newspapers were honored in a variety of categories, including writing and photography. The awards were bestowed at the end of the three-day annual media convention, held in Portland, Oregon, featuring educational seminars for journalists and Catholic communicators. Next year’s Catholic Media Convention and Awards Banquet is planned for Baltimore, Maryland.
— 2022 CPA AWARD WINNERS —
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
Best Initiative or Campaign
First Place — Michael F. Kieloch, Director of Communications and Public Relations; Jeff Groves, Principal and Creative Director, Thinktree Design, Boston, MA
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RHODE ISLAND CATHOLIC
Best News Writing on a Local or Regional Event
Honorable Mention — Laura Kilgus
Lenten Traditions Carry on Curbside for Parishes, Local Knights of Columbus Councils
Best Photograph – Portrait
Second Place — Laura Kilgus
Ordination of Father Daniel Mahoney
Best Reporting on Vocations to Priesthood, Religious Life or Diaconate - Series
Third Place — Laura Kilgus
Seminarian Q&A
Best Photograph – Spot News
Third Place — Laura Kilgus
Seaside Stations draw many to gather in prayer on Good Friday
Best Photograph – Vocations to the Priesthood, religious life or Diaconate
Second Place — Laura Kilgus
Ordination of Father Daniel Mahoney
EL CATÓLICO DE RHODE ISLAND
Editor of the Year (Spanish)
First Runner-Up — Silvio Cuellar
Best Editorial Page
First Place — Most Rev. Thomas J. Tobin, Rev. Joshua A. Barrow, Rev. Nathan J. Ricci, Rev. Raymond Suriani,
Rick Snizek, Laura Kilgus, Silvio Cuellar, Azade Sarah Perin
Una verdadera Reforma Migratoria, es una calle de dos vías
Best Multiple Picture Package – Feature
First Place — Silvio Cuellar
La jornada de Ely Batres de Pastor a Católico convertidol
Best Multiple Picture Package - Feature
Second Place — Silvio Cuellar
Ministerios de música reciben taller de formación en San Miguel
Best Coverage – Treatment of Vocations to Priesthood, Religious Life or Diaconate
Second Place — Silvio Cuellar, Daniel J. Holmes, Laura Kilgus
Hermana Rocio Nieto, HMSP desde un grupo de jóvenes a una vida religiosa de servicio
Best Podcast
Second Place — Silvio Cuellar
Un Pueblo que Camina. Tu Programa un Pueblo Que Camina
Best Story and Photo Package - By an Individual
Second Place — Silvio Cuellar
Las Escuelas Católicas están funcionando de manera excelente a pesar de desafíos
Best Use of Video on Social Media
Third Place — Silvio Cuellar
Entrevista con la Doctora Dora Tobar, conferencista principal de la Convocatoria de Formación en la Fe 2021
Best Reporting on Vocations to Priesthood, Religious Life or Diaconate
Third Place — Silvio Cuellar
Hermana Rocio Nieto, HMSP desde un grupo de jóvenes a una vida religiosa de servicio
Best Photograph – Feature Photo
Third Place — Silvio Cuellar
Parroquia de la Santísima Trinidad (Holy Trinity) en Woonsocket organiza su primer Seminario de Vida en el Espíritu bilingüe
Best Regular Column: Bishop’s Column
Honorable Mention — The Most Rev. Thomas J. Tobin
La Imitación de Cristo: “Cuando lo negativo es positivo”
Best Regular Column: General Commentary
Honorable Mention — Luis Peralta
Preparación de impuestos grátis
Best Regular Column: Spiritual Life
Honorable Mention — Silvio Cuellar
Promesas, que valen la pena convertir en hábitos
Best Coverage – Pandemic
Honorable Mention — Rick Snizek, Silvio Cuellar, Luis Peralta
La Diócesis de Providence regresa a las prácticas litúrgicas y sacramentales normales el 7 de mayo
Best reporting on Catholic education
Honorable Mention — Silvio Cuellar
Las escuelas Católicas continuan ofreciendo excelencia académica, en un ambiente seguro
Best Reporting on Social Justice Issues - Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
Honorable Mention — Silvio Cuellar
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