Catholic Media Conference Speakers
Keynotes and Panelists
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Fr. Paul Gabor, S.J., Vice Director, Vatican Observatory
Keynote Presenter on “Communicating Wonder: Inspiring Awe in a Secular Age,” Wednesday, June 25
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Montse Alvarado, President and COO, EWTN News
Media Panel: “Catholic Media as Bearers of Truth: Evangelization, Integrity, and the Digital Age,” Thursday, June 26
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Gretchen R. Crowe, Editor-in-Chief, OSV News
Media Panel: “Catholic Media as Bearers of Truth: Evangelization, Integrity, and the Digital Age,” Thursday, June 26
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James Rogers, Chief Communications Officer, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
Media Panel: “Catholic Media as Bearers of Truth: Evangelization, Integrity, and the Digital Age,” Thursday, June 26
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J.D. Long García, Senior Editor, America Media
Immigration Panel, Friday, June 27
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Joe Rubio, National Co-director of the Industrial Areas Foundation West/Southwest Region
Immigration Panel, Friday, June 27
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Sr. Tracey Horan, SP, Director of Education and Advocacy for the Kino Border Initiative in Nogales, Ariz.
Immigration Panel, Friday, June 27
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Hilary Chester, Vice President, Domestic Program Operations Vice President, Domestic Program Operations Jesuit Refugee Service
Immigration Panel, Friday, June 27
Master Camp Presenters
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Barb Fraze, Freelance Editor and Reporter
What Makes Journalism ‘Catholic’? Session 1 - Wednesday, June 25, 9-11 a.m.
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Laura Ieraci, Editor of ONE Magazine
What Makes Journalism ‘Catholic’? Session 1 - Wednesday, June 25, 9-11 a.m.
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Paul Schratz, Editor of The B.C. Catholic
What Makes Journalism ‘Catholic’? Session 1 - Wednesday, June 25, 9-11 a.m.
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Peter Stockland, Publisher and editor of The Catholic Register
What Makes Journalism ‘Catholic’? Session 1 - Wednesday, June 25, 9-11 a.m.
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Daniel Torchia, APR, Torchia Communications Inc.
Upping Our Collective PR ‘Game’
Session 1 - Wednesday, June 25, 9-11 a.m. -
Sr. Nancy Usselmann, FSP, DMin, Director of Pauline Media Studies
Be Renewed! A Spiritual Toolkit for Communicators
Session 1 - Wednesday, June 25, 9-11 a.m. -
Michael Heinlein, Award-winning Author and Editor
Be Renewed! A Spiritual Toolkit for Communicators
Session 1 - Wednesday, June 25, 9-11 a.m. -
Tim Durski, Director of Communications, Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta
Smartphone Video Mastery: Essential Skills for Journalists in Multimedia Reporting
Session 1 - Wednesday, June 25, 9-11 a.m.
Thursday, June 26, Workshop Presenters
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Mark Greenblatt, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University
AI in Action: Investigative Journalism in the Digital Age
Session 3 - Thursday, June 26, 9:30-11 a.m.
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Joe Garcia, Chief Evangelist at eCatholic
The Engaged Parish: Leveraging Digital Channels to Inspire, Build and Grow Session 3 - Thursday, June 26, 9:30-11 a.m.
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Deacon John Rogers, Vice President of Parish Services for Prenger Solutions Group
The Engaged Parish: Leveraging Digital Channels to Inspire, Build and Grow Session 3 - Thursday, June 26, 9:30-11 a.m.
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Niko Hafley, Digital Content & Social Media Manager, Diocese of Phoenix
Digital Media 101: Organic content Marketing: How to Leverage the Psychology of Social Media
Session 3 - Thursday, June 26, 9:30-11 a.m. -
Rachel Squibbs, Art Director / Design Manager at FAITH Catholic
Special Issue Magazines: Creating Impactful Editions for Unique Moments
Session 3 - Thursday, June 26, 9:30-11 a.m. -
Rosemary Ford, Editor of Parable, Diocese of Manchester
Special Issue Magazines: Creating Impactful Editions for Unique Moments
Session 3 - Thursday, June 26, 9:30-11 a.m. -
Retha Hill, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University
Unlocking Creativity: How AI is Transforming Storytelling and Journalism
Session 4 - Thursday, June 26, 2025, 2:45-4 p.m. -
Teresa Peterson, Director of Information and Communications with the Diocese of Saint Petersburg
Communications and Evangelization: How to Find the Courage to Speak when Silence Seems Safer
Session 4 - Thursday, June 26, 2025, 2:45-4 p.m. -
Monica Villalobos, President & CEO of the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Reaching Hispanic Audiences: Strategies for Authentic Engagement and Growth
Session 4 - Thursday, June 26, 2025, 2:45-4 p.m. -
Niko Hafley, Digital Content & Social Media Manager, Diocese of Phoenix
Digital Media 401: It’s all in the Data: How to pick, pull and utilize data in your Social Media campaigns
Session 4 - Thursday, June 26, 2025, 2:45-4 p.m. -
Marybeth Hicks, Director of Strategic Communications, FAITH Catholic
Catholic Lifestyle Magazines: Evangelization Through Everyday Stories
Session 4 - Thursday, June 26, 2025, 2:45-4 p.m. -
Janelle C. Gergen, M.S. Chancellor / Chief Operating Officer, Diocese of Crookston
Catholic Lifestyle Magazines: Evangelization Through Everyday Stories
Session 4 - Thursday, June 26, 2025, 2:45-4 p.m. -
Kevin Greaney, Executive Director of Marketing & Communications, Archdiocese of Denver
Catholic Lifestyle Magazines: Evangelization Through Everyday Stories
Session 4 - Thursday, June 26, 2025, 2:45-4 p.m. -
Scott Richert, Publisher, Our Sunday Visitor
Catholic Lifestyle Magazines: Evangelization Through Everyday Stories
Session 4 - Thursday, June 26, 2025, 2:45-4 p.m.
Friday, June 27, Workshop Presenters
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Gretchen R. Crowe, Editor-in-Chief, OSV News
What's New: CNS Rome and OSV News
Session 5 - Friday, June 27, 2025, 9-10:30 a.m. -
Cindy Wooden, Editor-in-Chief, CNS Rome
What's New: CNS Rome and OSV News
Session 5 - Friday, June 27, 2025, 9-10:30 a.m. -
Deacon John Rogers, Vice President of Parish Services for Prenger Solutions Group
What Catholics Really Want – Social Media Lessons from 30 Dioceses
Session 5 - Friday, June 27, 2025, 9-10:30 a.m. -
Mitch Fisher, Director of Customer Experience for Prenger Solutions Group
What Catholics Really Want – Social Media Lessons from 30 Dioceses
Session 5 - Friday, June 27, 2025, 9-10:30 a.m. -
Matthew Warner, Founder of Flocknote
Communication in the Age of A.I., Automation and Cheap Content
Session 5 - Friday, June 27, 2025, 9-10:30 a.m. -
Joe Towalski, Chancellor and Chief of Staff, Diocese of St. Cloud
From Newspaper to Magazine: Navigating the Transition
Session 5 - Friday, June 27, 2025, 9-10:30 a.m. -
Eric Fuentes, Art Director/Design Systems Lead, FAITH Catholic
From Newspaper to Magazine: Navigating the Transition
Session 5 - Friday, June 27, 2025, 9-10:30 a.m.
CMA Region Roundtable Facilitators
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Pablo Kay, Western Region Representative
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James Ramos, Southern Region Representative
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Paul Schratz, Canadian Region Representative
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Michael Stechschulte, Midwestern Region Representative
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Carol Zimmermann, Eastern Region Representative