ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey — Rhode Island Catholic and its Spanish language publication El Catolico de Rhode Island won a combined 11 national Catholic press awards during the Catholic Media Association of the U.S. and Canada’s annual conference and awards banquet from June 16-19 at Harrah’s Resort. For the second time in three years, Rhode Island Catholic was honored as one of North America’s best Catholic diocesan newspapers
Best Newspaper — Diocesan Weekly
Honorable Mention
Rick Snizek, Laura Kilgus, Marie Zagorsky, Sue Richard, Cole DeSantis, Jennifer Barton and Allison Shinskey
Writer of the Year — Spanish Language
Second Place
Silvio Cuellar
Best News Writing Series — International Event
Honorable Mention
Pope Leo XIV Offers Message of Peace as Faithful in Attendance for Conclave Feel Blessed to Be Part of History (On-scene coverage from Vatican City)
Rick Snizek
Best News Writing on a Local Event — Diocesan Weekly
Honorable Mention
The Spirit of St. Nicholas: How Two Generations of Bristol Santas Bring Christmas Joy to Children With Disabilities
Laura Kilgus
Best Print Special Supplement: Print Only — On a Bishop's Transition
Third Place
Welcome Bishop! Most Rev. Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R.
Rick Snizek, Laura Kilgus, Jennifer Barton, Cole DeSantis, Sue Richard and Marie Zagorsky
Best Photograph — Scenic, Still-life or Weather Photo
Honorable Mention
Sea of Galilee Teems with a Wealth of Faith and History
Rick Snizek
Spanish Publication of the Year
Honorable Mention
Rick Snizek, Laura Kilgus, Bishop Bruce Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., Sue Richard, Rev. Nolasco Tamayo, Hortensia Medina and Silvio Cuellar
Hot Topic – Pope Francis
Honorable Mention
Feligreses Locales Comparten Experiencias con Papa Francisco Desde el Principio Hasta el Fin
Rick Snizek, Jennifer Barton and Silvio Cuellar
Best Regular Column — General Commentary
First Place
Ante Creciente Indiferencia, Seamos Solidarios Esta Cuaresma, Padres
Silvio Cuellar
Best Interview
Third Place
Entrevista Exclusiva con Nuestro Nuevo Obispo Electo, Bruce Lewandowski, C.Ss.R.: ‘Tengo un Coraz Latino’
Silvio Cuellar
Best Reporting on Social Justice Issues – Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
Third Place
Un Mensaje Esperanzador en la Peregrinaci del A Jubilar de las Personas con Discapacidades
El Católico de Rhode Island
Erik Scalavino, Silvio Cuellar, Hortencia Medina, Luis Peralta and Laura Kilgus
