CHARLOTTE — The Catholic News Herald has earned 13 awards for its work in 2019 – including best overall newspaper for the second year in a row – from the Catholic Press Association of the U.S. and Canada.
The awards were presented during the Catholic Press Association’s annual conference July 1-2, which was held "virtually" this year due to COVID-19.
The best overall newspaper award, recognizing general excellence, was among all non-weekly diocesan newspapers that have a circulation of 25,000 or higher.
Other awards were:
- First place, Best Editorial Page or Section - Diocesan Newspaper: Viewpoints
- First place, Best Multimedia Package - News: "'Youthful vitality of our local Church': Three men ordained priests for the Diocese of Charlotte"
- First place, Best Reporting on Vocations to the Priesthood, Religious Life or Diaconate: Vocations: In His Presence
- First place, Best Sports Reporting: "Jaime y Luis Moreno: Son las voces de Las Panteras en español" by César Hurtado, reportero Hispano
- Second place, Best Multimedia Package - Pro-life Activities: "N.C. pilgrims attend Mass, then join March for Life in D.C." by César Hurtado, with photos by correspondent Phil Roche
- Second place, Best Reporting on Social Justice Issues - Solidarity: "Iglesia participa en defensa de ‘tepesianos’" by César Hurtado, reportero Hispano
- Third place, Best News Writing on a Local or Regional Event: "Tight quarters, tighter bonds of brotherhood" by SueAnn Howell, senior reporter
- Honorable Mention, Best Special Supplement or Special Issue with an Advertising Emphasis: A Holy Death
- Honorable Mention, Best Story and Photo Package: "Summer well spent"
- Honorable Mention, Best Web and Print Package: "Eucharistic Congress"
- Honorable Mention, Best Annual Report on Diocesan Finances: Stay With Us, Lord
- Honorable Mention, Best Reporting on the Celebration of a Sacrament: "Fully accepted: 93-year-old enters Church at Easter Vigil"
— Catholic News Herald