Our Sunday Visitor newspaper was honored with eight awards during last week’s prestigious Catholic Press Awards. The award ceremony celebrates professional excellence in the Catholic media community, recognizing Our Sunday Visitor’s status as a leading national Catholic publication.
Known for its unwavering commitment to speaking the truth in charity, Our Sunday Visitor was recognized across multiple categories, cementing its position as a trusted and influential voice in the Catholic press. Publisher Scott P. Richert said: “After 111 years of publication, Our Sunday Visitor continues to win awards for outstanding Catholic features, design and commentary. We are grateful to our colleagues in Catholic media. Congratulations to Father Patrick Briscoe and the entire team at Our Sunday Visitor for their excellent work this past year.”
An award-winning publication
The coveted awards bestowed upon Our Sunday Visitor were:
- First Place, Best Front Page — Chelsea Alt and the staff of Our Sunday Visitor.
- First Place, Best Editorial on a National or International Issue, National newspaper or wire service — “Antisemitism is a sin that must be condemned,” Father Patrick Briscoe, Gretchen R. Crowe, Scott P. Richert, Scott Warden, York Young.
- First Place, Best Seasonal Issue — “A life-changing Lent.”
- Second Place, Hot Topic, the Dobbs decision — “Pro-life work in a post-Roe world.”
- Honorable Mention, Best Editorial on a National or International Issue, National newspaper or wire service — “How the world has failed Lia Thomas,” Gretchen R. Crowe, Scott P. Richert, Scott Warden, York Young.
- Honorable Mention, Best Editorial on a National or International Issue, National newspaper or wire service — “What do we do with Father Rupnik’s art?,” Father Patrick Briscoe, Gretchen R. Crowe, Scott P. Richert, Scott Warden, York Young.
- Honorable Mention, Best Feature Writing, National newspaper or wire service — “Enduring years of sexual abuse by a priest, survivor is called ‘gently, fully back’ to his spiritual home,” Katie Collins Scott.
- Honorable Mention, Best Newspaper/National Wire Service.
Reflecting on the accolades, Father Patrick Briscoe, OP, the editor of Our Sunday Visitor, expressed his gratitude and pride in the team’s achievements. He noted, “These awards are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our talented staff. It is our mission to serve the Catholic community with excellence, and these wins affirm that we are fulfilling that mission.”
The Catholic Press Awards
The Catholic Press Awards, organized by the Catholic Media Association, “honor the outstanding work of members in their efforts to further the mission of the Church.” The awards recognize exceptional work within the Catholic media landscape, encouraging excellence and promoting the dissemination of accurate and inspiring content.
As Our Sunday Visitor continues its legacy of delivering high-quality journalism and fostering a deeper understanding of the Catholic faith, the publication remains dedicated to serving as a beacon of truth and inspiration for readers worldwide.
