Conference Schedule
Regional Roundtable Discussions
Connect with colleagues and friends from your geographic region.
Digital Roundtable
Digital Roundtable discussion with fellow Catholic media pros, led by Allen Kinzly and Chaz Muth.
Advertising Roundtable
Advertising Roundtable discussion with fellow Catholic advertising and business professionals, led by Bob Jacques.
Gabriel Reception and Awards
The 2022 Gabriel Awards will be presented July 6 at a special reception event during the Catholic Media Conference.
Since 1965, the Gabriel Awards recognizes the best of the best in film, broadcasting, and cross-platform media. The award honors works that support themes of dignity, compassion, community, and justice. The efforts of these talented individuals inspire us to act with greater respect and concern for others.
Young Adult Gathering
Create roots with other young professionals in Catholic media. Connect and reconnect with others and help us cast a vision for what it means to be a young professional working in Catholic media. All are welcome.
Can’t make it? All good. Contact James Ramos to be connected to the Twitter DM group.
TLDR: Imagine a laid-back synod. Don't miss it.
Who knows, you might end up meeting your next employer, employee or writing partner.
Hispanic Gathering
This gathering is for anyone working in Catholic media aimed at the Spanish-speaking or possibly considering it. We’ll get to know each other, discuss problems and solutions and introduce a style guide for Spanish-speaking writers in the U.S. Ven y únete a nosotros. Te esperamos.
A mini-retreat for Catholic communications professionals
In a mini-retreat for Catholic media professionals, Jesuit Father Gary Smith will discuss how we bounce back from challenges and find God’s healing grace in all kinds of places.
Reception at The Grotto, the National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother
Join us for a reception at The Grotto, the National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother. It is a Catholic ministry of the Order of Friar Servants of Mary. Sponsored by EWTN.
Newcomers Welcome Reception
First-time Catholic Media Conference attendees are invited for a meet-and-greet with the Catholic Media Association Board of Directors and friends.
July 4th social event at Portland International Rose Test Garden
The Portland International Rose Test Garden is the oldest official continuously operated public rose test garden in the United States. Unofficially known as the Portland Rose Garden, the space features more than 10,000 roses. Hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world enjoy its sights and scents annually. The garden also offers spectacular views of downtown and Mount Hood.