Renewing Our Mission: The Value of Your Catholic Media Association Membership

Thank you for being a member of the Catholic Media Association.

I am deeply grateful for your membership in the Catholic Media Association. Together, we strengthen the Church’s mission to share the Good News through Catholic media.

As someone who spent more than 20 years as an active member before joining the CMA team, I can personally attest to the transformational impact of this community. The opportunities, relationships and resources I gained as a Catholic media professional have been invaluable — and I want every member to experience that same growth and connection.

From grant-supported training programs and professional development opportunities to members-only webinars, the dynamic new Membership Directory and Career Center, and the prestigious Catholic Media Awards, the CMA provides a wealth of resources to inspire and support your work. Additionally, members enjoy direct access to a premier network of talented Catholic communications professionals across North America and beyond.

Last week, you or someone on your team received your 2025 CMA membership dues invoice. The invoice includes details about your membership type and, for organizational members, a list of your team members who are part of CMA.

I hope you’ve found great value in your membership and will choose to renew for 2025. Together, we can continue to grow, connect and elevate Catholic media.

If you do not have your 2025 membership invoice, or if you would like to pay online, please log in to your Member Compass Dashboard here.

You may also pay by check to:

Catholic Media Association
10 S. Riverside Plaza., Suite 875
Chicago, IL 60606

Thank you for renewing your membership for 2025! For assistance, please call (312) 380-6789 or email Meg Plummer, our Membership Coordinator: membership@catholicmediaassociation.org

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Explanation of the Next Century Fund

Your voluntary gift to the Next Century Fund has a lasting impact on the future of Catholic media and the next generation of professionals. Here’s how your contribution makes a difference:

Empowering future media leaders: Your generosity allows students to submit their work free of charge to the St. Juan Diego Collegiate Awards competition. This program provides aspiring journalists and media professionals with valuable critiques of their work and connections with seasoned industry leaders across North America. Your support helps nurture the talent that will shape the future of our profession.

Strengthening member benefits for all: The Next Century Fund ensures we can keep membership dues as low as possible while enhancing the support and resources available to you and your colleagues. Contributions to this fund drive innovation, enabling us to develop new member programs, adopt cutting-edge technology, and offset operational costs.

By supporting the Next Century Fund, you’re investing in our shared mission to advance Catholic media excellence and build a vibrant, connected community for years to come. Together, we can ensure the Catholic Media Association continues to thrive in its second century of service.

Thank you for considering this important effort and for your dedication to furthering the mission of the Church through Catholic media.

I invite you to join me in praying for our colleagues and our shared mission, and I give thanks to God for all that you do.

St. Francis de Sales, pray for us.

Rob DeFrancesco
Executive Director

PS: Last summer, more than 350 participants from 200 organizations worldwide gathered in Atlanta for the annual Catholic Media Conference. It was a time of deep conversations, fresh ideas and a renewal of our shared mission. Building on that success, we are excited to invite you to the 2024 Catholic Media Conference, taking place June 24-27 in Phoenix! Registration opens in February — we hope to see you there!