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Catholic Media Association We contribute to the Church’s mission of communicating the Good News. Our membership includes nearly 250 publication and 500 individuals.

The CMA builds and strengthens the value, effectiveness and identity of Catholic media by facilitating the professional development and spiritual growth of our members. The Catholic Media Association is an active and vibrant group of Catholic journalists and communications professionals. Member print publications reach 10 million households plus countless others through our members’ websites and social media outlets. To support our members, the Catholic Media Association is a trusted provider of: (1) Community for collegial support and professional development; (2) Advocacy for journalism and media professionals; (3) Resources for Catholic communications professionals and ecclesial leaders; and (4) Expertise in Catholic media and communications.

The CMA Office is preparing the 2027 CMA Membership Directory, and we need your help to make sure your information is ac...
10/01/2026

The CMA Office is preparing the 2027 CMA Membership Directory, and we need your help to make sure your information is accurate and up to date! Review your information in Member Compass and make any necessary updates by Oct. 9.

This annual directory reaches 900+ Catholic media professionals and 360+ member organizations, so make sure your information is ready to go!

Reminder: Members with outstanding dues invoices will be ineligible for inclusion in the annual publication and will have their membership suspended.

Questions? Contact [email protected].

📸: Michael Walsh / Catholic Star Herald

We are kicking off October with our next Monthly Member Webinar this upcoming Thursday!Staying Within the Ethical Lines ...
09/28/2026

We are kicking off October with our next Monthly Member Webinar this upcoming Thursday!

Staying Within the Ethical Lines on AI: A Roundtable Discussion
With the CMA Media Ethics Committee
Thursday, October 1, 2026 | 1-2 PM CDT
Zoom link will be emailed

Drawing on questions and concerns raised by CMA members and on guidance to communicators from Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical “Magnifica Humanitas” and from other media organizations, the Media Ethics Committee will lead a roundtable discussion focusing on outlining ethical lines Catholic media professionals should consider in using AI, lines to best impact our audiences and honor our humanity. Register here: https://bit.ly/4rAtZQt

The Catholic Media Association is excited to offer a new, discounted learning opportunity through Poynter!CMA members ar...
09/24/2026

The Catholic Media Association is excited to offer a new, discounted learning opportunity through Poynter!

CMA members are now eligible for 50 percent off the first year of a Poynter membership. Poynter memberships includes access to eight of Poynter's top online courses, through which journalists can learn at their own pace, as well as access to webinar recordings on topics such as AI and fact-checking.

Read this week’s Member Connection email newsletter for more info and the CMA Member-exclusive coupon code.

In preparation for Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s beatification on September 24, The Catholic Journalist takes a look at the ...
09/23/2026

In preparation for Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s beatification on September 24, The Catholic Journalist takes a look at the Hometown Hero of Central Illinois whose evangelization through radio and television earned him the title, “The Man for All Media.”

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4yakpWS

Mary Kate Polanin, executive editor of The Good Newsroom for the Archdiocese of New York, has been elected to the Cathol...
09/23/2026

Mary Kate Polanin, executive editor of The Good Newsroom for the Archdiocese of New York, has been elected to the Catholic Media Association Board of Directors in a special election representing the newly established Digital-Only Publications seat.

Congratulations and welcome, Mary Kate! Read more: https://bit.ly/4h9LZ0H

Don’t miss this upcoming Monthly Member Webinar!How to get editors to seek you, not flee you: A guide for freelancers Wi...
09/21/2026

Don’t miss this upcoming Monthly Member Webinar!

How to get editors to seek you, not flee you: A guide for freelancers
With Rebecca Bratten-Weiss
Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 1-2 PM CDT
Zoom link will be emailed

Editors love having freelancers they can turn to when they need a piece written well and quickly. And on the writer's side, freelancing is smoother and more productive when editors not only welcome their pitches but contact them with commissions. This workshop will help you hone your freelancing skills, so when you send a pitch to an editor, they feel enthusiasm, not dread, at the sight of your email in their inbox.

This webinar is a benefit for CMA Members. Register here: https://bit.ly/4xzfiyk

NEW from The Catholic Journalist: On the Move, a monthly feature highlighting personnel changes, promotions, retirements...
09/18/2026

NEW from The Catholic Journalist: On the Move, a monthly feature highlighting personnel changes, promotions, retirements and milestones across Catholic media organizations.

Our inaugural installment spotlights promotions at the Archdiocese of St. Louis, OSV News and the Archdiocese of Detroit, as well as new roles at Glenmary Home Missioners and National Catholic Reporter.

Read this month’s installment and learn how you can submit news to On the Move: https://www.catholicmediaassociation.org/news/on-the-move-september-2026

Looking to grow your team or take the next step in your career?Explore opportunities or find your next team member throu...
08/05/2026

Looking to grow your team or take the next step in your career?

Explore opportunities or find your next team member through our Career Center! It's a dedicated space for CMA members to post job openings and for professionals seeking to advance their careers within the Catholic media community. Plus, job postings are free for CMA member organizations.

Explore our newest job listings or post an open position: careers.catholicmediaassociation.org

07/31/2026

The 2026 Catholic Media Conference was filled with moments that reminded us why this community is so special!

Before we look ahead to what’s next, here’s one last look back at an unforgettable week in Atlantic City 🌊🎡❤️‍🔥

📸 Photo Credit: Lori Nichols/Catholic Star Herald
Mike Walsh/Catholic Star Herald
Gerald Wutkowski/Catholic Star Herald

Congratulations once more to F***y Gomez-Diaz, recipient of the 2026 Father John Catoir Social Media Evangelization Awar...
07/20/2026

Congratulations once more to F***y Gomez-Diaz, recipient of the 2026 Father John Catoir Social Media Evangelization Award!

This annual honor recognizes individual excellence in leveraging the unique power of social media to make Jesus known and loved. Through organic visual storytelling, personal reflections, and behind-the-scenes looks into their daily ministries, F***y's "Storytellers" initiative for the Franciscan Friars of the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe has successfully fostered genuine community and religious connection in the digital space.

Join us in celebrating her in the comments! 👏

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