Schedule Overview
June 24-27, 2025
All times PDT | Schedule subject to updates.
Tuesday, June 24
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Catholic Media Association Board of Directors’ Meeting
Room TBD
Noon-5 p.m.
Exhibitors Setup
Pueblo (street level)
1-6 p.m.
Registration Desk Open
Ballroom Level
5 p.m.
Welcome Reception: “WHAMI 2.0 – Kick Off the Conference with Connections!” (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
Various Rooms
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Lunch
Ballroom
2-3:30 p.m.
Session 2 | CMC Roundtables
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
Various Rooms
11:45 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cardinal John P. Foley Award Presentation Luncheon
Ballroom
2:45-4 p.m.
Session 4 | Workshops
Various Rooms
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
Various Rooms
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
St. Francis de Sales Award Presentation Luncheon
Ballroom
2:30 p.m.-4 p.m.
Session 6 | Region Roundtable Discussions
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