Communications Staff, Catholic Spirit receive Catholic Press Awards

The Catholic Media Association recognized and honored the Diocese of Metuchen's Office of Communications & Public Relations and The Catholic Spirit, the official publication of the Diocese of Metuchen, at the 2022 Catholic Press Awards Banquet & Presentation at the Catholic Media Conference in Portland, Oregon. 
 

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The Office of Communications & Public Relations

Second Place
C321: Best Press Release
Prisoners' worthy of inherent dignity,' says Bishop of Metuchen
Tara Smith, Associate Director
The press release was timely and did well to set out the facts of the situation. In addition, the photo was a good illustration of the Bishop's connection to the facility.


Second Place 
C352: Best Use of Social Media
@DioceseMetuchen
Diocese of Metuchen's Office of Communications and Public Relations
In addition to great artwork and relevant information, the Diocese of Metuchen does a great job reinforcing its brand throughout its social media presence.
 

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The Catholic Spirit

Honorable Mention
N565c: Best News Writing on a Local or Regional Event – Non-Weekly, 1- 5 Full-Time Staff Members
'Peter' Tran, seminarian for diocese, mourned at funeral Mass 
Christina Leslie, The Catholic Spirit

Honorable Mention
N565c: Best News Writing on a Local or Regional Event – Non-Weekly, 1- 5 Full-Time Staff Members
Mother of son shot to death delivers emotional Good Friday talk
Joanne Ward, The Catholic Spirit

Honorable Mention
N567b: Best News Writing One Shot - National Event
Twenty years later, director of diaconate, 9/11 survivor, recalls day
Tara Smith, The Catholic Spirit