The Catholic Star Herald, the Diocese of Camden Communications Department and Bishop Dennis Sullivan were humbled to receive 16 Catholic Press Association awards at the recent Catholic Media Conference. These include:
12 awards for the Catholic Star Herald:
N323: Best Ad Copywriting
Third Place, Catholic Star Herald, Tom O’Shea, Knights of Columbus Ad
N335a: Best Single Ad Originating with the Publication – Black-and-White
Second Place, Catholic Star Herald, Tom O’Shea, Yasgur Eye Associates
N345: Most Effective Use of Small Space
Third Place, Catholic Star Herald, Tom O’Shea, Wedding of the Sea
N513a: Best Regular Column – Culture, the Arts and Leisure
Third Place, Catholic Star Herald, Commentary By Carl Peters
N541: Best Headline
Honorable Mention, Catholic Star Herald, Carl Peters, God’s Thunderous Voice in a Quiet Room
N571b: Best Personality Profile – Non-Weekly Diocesan Newspaper, Circulation 25,001 or More
Second Place, Catholic Star Herald, Mary Beth Peabody, Mr. Bernie
Third Place, Catholic Star Herald, Carl Peters, Longtime Diocesan CFO
N584b: Best Reporting on Vocations to Priesthood, Religious Life or Diaconate – Non-Weekly Diocesan Newspaper, Circulation 25,001 or More
Second Place Catholic Star Herald, Carl Peters & Peter Sanchez, Priestly Vocations in Challenging Times
N831b: Best Photograph – General News Photo
Honorable Mention, Catholic Star Herald, Mike Walsh, Traversing Rough Waters
N831d: Best Photograph – Portrait
First Place Catholic Star Herald, Alan Dumoff, Wise man
N831f: Best Photograph – Sports Photo
Second Place Catholic Star Herald, State Titles
Honorable Mention Catholic Star Herald, Alan Dumoff, Irish Come Up Short
An award for Bishop Dennis Sullivan:
305b: Best Diocesan Pastoral Message – Letter
Third Place, Diocese of Camden, Bishop Dennis Sullivan, Letter from Bishop Sullivan to the People of the Diocese of Camden Regarding the Release of the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report
3 awards for the Communications Department:
AW551: Best Use of Photos in Social Media
First Place, Diocese of Camden, Mike Walsh, Wedding of the Sea & Blue Mass
C315: Best Initiative or Campaign – Package
Honorable Mention, Diocese of Camden, Mary McCusker, Share the Journey Campaign
C331: Best Podcast Program
Second Place, Diocese of Camden, Laurie Power & Peter Sanchez, Talking Saints













