R.I. Catholic, El Catolico net number of awards at Catholic Media Convention

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(PROVIDENCE, R.I.)-Two publications of the Diocese of Providence won a number of awards at the Catholic Press Association’s Catholic Media Conference held this past weekend in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The Diocese offers its congratulations to the staff of Rhode Island Catholic and El Catolico de Rhode Island for their hard work and much deserved recognition.

Best News Writing: 17,001-40,000 Diocesan Paper

FIRST PLACE: “Game nearly over for church bingo” by Laura Kilgus

HONORABLE MENTION: “Rep: Colleague trying to bargain on gay marriage issue” by Rick Snizek

Best Feature Writing: 17,001-40,000 Diocesan paper

SECOND PLACE: “Strong faith, prayer help in cancer recovery” by Rick Snizek

Best Example of Effective Advertising Promotion Originating with the Publication

FIRST PLACE: “Christmas trees promotion” by Richard LaFond

Best Local Retail Campaign originating with the Publication

HONORABLE MENTION: “Aunt Carrie’s ad” By Laura Kilgus & Richard LaFond

El Catolico de Rhode Island

Best Regular Column by a Bishop or Archbishop

SECOND PLACE: “Sin lugar a dudas” By Bishop Thomas J. Tobin

Individual Excellence – Writer

FIRST PLACE: Silvio Cuellar

Best News Writing – National/ International Event

SECOND PLACE: “Jovenes paticipan en actividad Pro-Vida en RI y Washington, DC” By Silvio Cuellar & Brian J. Lowney

Best Column – General Commentary

FIRST PLACE: “Rincon de la Familia” by Silvio Cuellar

General Excellence

HONORABLE MENTION: El Catolico de Rhode Island