Archdiocese Publication Angelus wins 25 awards at 2025 Catholic Media Conference

Angelus, the official news outlet and magazine of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, won 25 awards, including 6 First Place awards at the Catholic Media Association’s 2025 Catholic Media Conference, held in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 24-27, 2025. The competition included Catholic publications from across the U.S. and Canada, and recognized work done in 2024.

“These awards are an important recognition of the unique talents of Angelus’ editorial staff and our contributors, who every year keep elevating the standard of Catholic journalism while reaching a growing audience in a changing world. I am humbled by their dedication and hard work, and by the steadfast support from our readers,” said Pablo Kay, Angelus’ editor-in-chief.

Angelus won six First Place awards in the category of Best Guest Column/Commentary: “Flailing to score” by Amy Welborn, Best Regular Column – General Commentary: “Intersections” by Greg Erlandson, Best Essay – Diocesan Magazine: “Lent is for lovers” by Father Peter John Cameron, OP

Best Reporting of Social Justice Issues — Call to Family, Community, and Participation: “Searching in the desert” by Elise Ureneck, Best Reporting of Social Justice Issues — Life and Dignity of the Human Person: “The IVF danger we don’t see” by Charlie Camosy, and Best Review: “Sizing up the spectacle” by Stefano Rebeggiani.

Second Place accolades included Best Illustration with Graphic Design or Art: “St. Patrick’s way back” by Jacob Popcak, Best Regular Column — Art, Leisure, Culture, and Food: “Desire Lines” by Heather King, Best Regular Column — Family Life: “With Grace” by Dr. Grazie Pozo Christie, Best Regular Column — General Commentary: “Ad Rem” by Robert Brennan, Best Coverage of Social Justice Issues: “The forgotten piece of ‘hell on earth’ ”; “Tears of resurrection”; “Sense of urgency”; “Anxious for answers” by Theresa Cisneros and John Burger, Best Essay – Diocesan Magazine: “The return of St. Patrick” by Mike Aquilina, Best Explanation of Marriage: “The privilege of marriage”; “Close encounter” by Theresa Cisneros and Elise Ureneck, Best Reporting on Catholic Education: “Roots worth celebrating” by Tom Hoffarth,  and Best Photograph — Hot Topic Eucharistic Revival: “Skid Row Eucharistic procession” by Victor Alemán, and Best Story and Photo Package — One Individual: “Returning the favors” by Jeffrey Bruno.

Angelus received three Third Place awards in Best Feature Article — Diocesan Magazine: “The Holy Child’s promise” by Pablo Kay, Best Reporting of Social Justice Issues — Option for the Poor and Vulnerable: “Feed my poor” by Mike Cisneros, and Best Review: “Highly selective, poorly chosen” by Amy Welborn.

Six Honorable Mentions include Best Writing – Analysis: “A less western church?” by John L. Allen Jr.

Best Review: “ ‘Megalopolis’ is a Hollywood catechesis on ambition” by Joseph Joyce, Best Sports Reporting: “Extra point” by Mike Cisneros, Best Reporting on a Special Age Group: “Our final test” by Patrick T. Brown, Best Guest Column/Commentary: “Knocking at the door” by Bishop Matthew G. Elshoff, OFM, Cap. and Editor of the Year: Pablo Kay

For more information about the awards, please visit Angelus earns 25 awards at 2025 Catholic Media Conference

About Angelus

The Archdiocese began publishing Angelus in July 2016, replacing The Tidings, which had been the Archdiocesan publication since 1895. It includes voices like renowned Catholic writers Elise Ureneck, Grazie Pozo Christie, and Mike Aquilina (national speaker and author of more than 50 books on Catholic themes). Best-selling Catholic author, Dr. Scott Hahn, writes a weekly Scripture column. These voices complement key contributors like Archbishop José H. Gomez, Father Ronald Rolheiser and Heather King.

For more information, visit AngelusNews.com, facebook.com/AngelusNews, twitter.com/AngelusNews and instagram.com/AngelusNews.

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