Schedule Overview

June 24-27, 2025

All times Arizona | Schedule subject to updates.

Tuesday, June 24

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Exhibitors Setup

Pueblo (street level)

11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Catholic Media Association Board of Directors’ Meeting

Room TBD

1-6 p.m.

Registration Desk Open

Ballroom Level

5 p.m.

  • 4:30 p.m. Meet at Exhibit Hall

  • 5 p.m. Mass at Diocesan Pastoral Center

  • 6:15 p.m. Welcome Reception at Walter Cronkite School of Journalism’s First Amendment Forum

Welcome Reception with WHAMI Networking Event (Ticketed event)

Join us as we bring the buzz of WHAMI to the heart of Phoenix! The evening begins with Mass celebrated by Bishop John Dolan at the beautiful Diocesan Pastoral Center Chapel, followed by a short walk to the state-of-the-art First Amendment Forum at ASU’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism.

After hors d’oeuvres and time to reconnect, we’ll dive into WHAMI 2.0 — a dynamic networking activity designed to spark meaningful connections and set the tone for a fantastic conference. Whether you’re a returning veteran of the Catholic Media Conference or a first-time attendee, WHAMI gives you the chance to meet, mingle and share “Who Am I?” moments with your peers in Catholic media.

Close the evening with open networking, a warm thank-you, and reminders for the exciting days ahead. It’s the perfect way to kick off this year’s CMC with purpose and community. Don’t miss it!

Wednesday, June 25

7 a.m.-5 p.m.

Prayer Room Open

Pima (lower level)

7 a.m.

Past Presidents Breakfast

Hotel restaurant

7-8:30 a.m.

Coffee in the Exhibit Hall

Pueblo (street level)

7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

Registration Desk Open

Ballroom Level

9-11 a.m.

Session 1 | Master Camps (Descriptions and details)

Various Rooms

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Lunch sponsored by The Pontifical Mission Societies USA, followed by the keynote presentation, “Communicating Wonder: Inspiring Awe in a Secular Age,” with Fr. Paul Gabor, S.J., Ph.D., Vice Director of the Vatican Observatory.

Ballroom

2-3:30 p.m.

Session 2 | CMC Roundtables (Descriptions and details)

  • Editorial Roundtable, led by Gretchen R. Crowe, Room TBD

  • Communications Roundtable, led by Maureen Smith and Michael Walsh, Room TBD

  • Business and Advertising Roundtable, led by Jennifer Ellis, Room TBD

  • Digital Media Roundtable, led by Allen Kinzly and Chaz Muth, Room TBD

5 p.m.

Mass at St. Mary’s Basilica

Meet at the Exhibit Hall at 4:30 p.m. and walk together to Mass. Walking directions from hotel to St. Mary’s Basilica.

7 p.m.

Film Screening

Goldwater Room

Thursday, June 26

7 a.m.-5 p.m.

Prayer Room Open

Pima (lower level)

7-8:30 a.m.

Coffee Service in Exhibit Hall

Pueblo (street level)

7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Registration Desk Open

Ballroom Level

8-9 a.m.

CMA All Member Meeting

Ballroom

9-9:30 a.m.

Break in Exhibit Hall

Pueblo (street level)

9:30-11 a.m.

Session 3 | Workshops (Descriptions and details)

  • Editorial

  • Communications

  • Business & Advertising

  • Magazines

Various Rooms

11:45 a.m.-2 p.m.

Cardinal John P. Foley Award Presentation Luncheon, sponsored by EWTN Global Catholic Television Network, followed by keynote panel, “Catholic Media as Bearers of Truth: Evangelization, Integrity and the Digital Age.”

In an era of rapid technological advancements and shifting cultural narratives, Catholic media plays a crucial role in upholding truth, fostering evangelization, and serving the Church. This keynote panel brings together distinguished leaders in Catholic media to explore the evolving landscape of Catholic journalism and communications. Moderated by Montse Alvarado (President & COO, EWTN News), the panel includes Gretchen R. Crowe (Editor-in-Chief, OSV News) and James Rogers (Chief Communications Officer, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops).

Drawing from key Church teachings on media and evangelization, this discussion will address:

  • The mission of Catholic communicators in spreading the Gospel while maintaining journalistic integrity.

  • The challenges of misinformation, polarization and credibility in today’s media environment.

  • The rise of artificial intelligence in journalism — its opportunities, ethical concerns and implications for Catholic media.

  • The role of Catholic journalists in reporting difficult stories with courage and fairness.

  • How the Church can support and empower Catholic media professionals in fulfilling their mission.

As Catholic communicators navigate these complex issues, this conversation will offer insights into how they can remain faithful, bold, and effective in a fast-changing digital world.

Ballroom

2:45-4 p.m.

Session 4 | Workshops (Descriptions and details)

  • Editorial

  • Communications

  • Business & Advertising

  • Magazines

Various Rooms

3 p.m.

Film Screening - Paulist Productions

Goldwater Room

5 p.m.

Mass at St. Mary’s Basilica

Meet at the Exhibit Hall at 4:30 p.m. and walk together to Mass. Walking directions from hotel to St. Mary’s Basilica.

7-9 p.m.

59th Annual Gabriel Awards Reception (ticketed event)

Ballroom

9 p.m.

Film Screening (Following the 59th Annual Gabriel Awards Reception)

Goldwater Room

Friday, June 27

7 a.m.-5 p.m.

Prayer Room Open

Pima (lower level)

7-8:30 a.m.

Coffee Service in Exhibit Hall

Pueblo (street level)

7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Registration Desk Open

Ballroom Level

9-10:30 a.m.

Session 5 | Workshops (Descriptions and details)

  • Editorial

  • Communications

  • Business & Advertising

  • Magazines

Various Rooms

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

St. Francis de Sales Award Presentation Luncheon, sponsored by OSV News, followed by keynote panel focusing on reporting on immigration issues.

Ballroom

2:30 p.m.-4 p.m.

Session 6 | Region Roundtable Discussions (Descriptions and details)

Various Rooms

5 p.m.

CMA Memorial Mass at St. Mary’s Basilica

Meet at the Exhibit Hall at 4:30 p.m. and walk together to Mass. Walking directions from hotel to St. Mary’s Basilica.

6:30-7:30 p.m.

CMA Awards Reception

Ballroom Foyer

7:30-9:30 p.m.

CMA Awards Banquet

Ballroom