On June 27, during the Catholic Media Association’s annual conference, held this year in Phoenix, the Diocese of Camden’s Office of Communications and the Catholic Star Herald were honored with 12 awards across a broad range of categories – including social media, print and online publications.
While we are sincerely grateful for this recognition, awards are never our primary goal. What drives us – every day – is the privilege of sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ and highlighting the many ways His mission is lived out in our parishes, schools and ministries across South Jersey.
These honors reflect not only the quality of our work, but the dedication of a remarkable team. I extend my heartfelt thanks to our talented staff and freelancers who work tirelessly behind the scenes. Their creativity, professionalism and deep faith are the foundation of all we produce.
We are proud to stand among our peers in Catholic media, but even prouder to serve the Church through storytelling that inspires, informs and uplifts the people of our Diocese.
I’m also happy to announce that next year, we won’t need to fly so far for the conference, as we will be hosting the membership and attendees of the Catholic Media Association in Atlantic City in June 2026!
Best Use of Social Media for Breaking News
First Place
Introduction of Bishop Joseph Williams, Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese of Camden
Diocese of Camden, Communications Department
Michael Walsh, John Kalitz, Maria Toci D’Antonio, Jennifer Mauro, Pete Sanchez and Joe Warner
Best Print Special Supplement – On a Bishop’s Transition
First Place
The Most Rev. Joseph A. Williams
Catholic Star Herald
Catholic Star Herald Staff and Freelance Partners
Best Single Advertisement Originating with the Publication
First Place
Indoor Yard Sale
Catholic Star Herald
Tom O’Shea
Most Effective Use of Small Space
First Place
Catholic Star Herald Photo Galleries
Catholic Star Herald
Tom O’Shea
Best Use of Live Video in Social Media
Third Place
Press Conference of Bishop Joseph Williams, Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese of Camden
Diocese of Camden, Communications Department
Michael Walsh and John Kalitz
Best Multimedia Package – News
Third Place
Introduction of Bishop Joseph Williams, Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese of Camden
Diocese of Camden, Communications Department
Michael Walsh, John Kalitz, Maria Toci D’Antonio, Jennifer Mauro, Pete Sanchez and Joe Warner
Best Regular Column by Bishop or Archbishop
Third Place
Let Saints, Lenten Practices Lead Way This March
Catholic Star Herald
Bishop Dennis Sullivan
Best Regular Column – Family Life
Third Place
Catholic Star Herald
Deacon Dean Johnson
Best Reporting of Social Justice Issues – Call to Family, Community and Participation
Third Place
Ukrainian Student ‘Adopted’ by Stockton University Finds Comfort in Catholic Campus Ministry
Catholic Star Herald
David Karas
Best Photograph – Sports Photo
Third Place
PVI Girls Take Home School’s First State Soccer Title
Catholic Star Herald
Hal Brown
Best Photograph – General News Photo
Honorable Mention
Love, Joy Apparent at Mass of Inclusion
Catholic Star Herald
Lori M. Nichols
Best Front Page – Diocesan
Honorable Mention
Seek mercy, forgiveness during Lent, Bishop says
Catholic Star Herald
Tom O’Shea
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