Through the Diocese of Saginaw’s bimonthly publication, Great Lakes Bay Catholic, we are blessed to share the inspiring stories of how the Lord is working in the lives of the Faithful throughout the Diocese. Our mission is to encourage and inform you, our readers, as we respond to God’s call to evangelize and build his Kingdom.
Like many of our colleagues across North America, the Diocese of Saginaw/Great Lakes Bay Catholic is one of more than 365 member organizations in the Catholic Media Association (CMA). We are proud to share that Great Lakes Bay Catholic was recognized at the annual Catholic Media Awards on June 19, bringing in four awards. As stated by the CMA, “These awards celebrate excellence in Catholic journalism, communications, publishing, and media, and recognize the talented individuals and organizations whose work informs, inspires, and evangelizes.”
We invite you to explore these award-winning stories and columns, and we pray they touch your heart. We are grateful for the opportunity to share the Good News through Catholic media.
Honorable Mention— Best Regular Column — Bishop's Column in a Diocesan Magazine
From the Bishop
Bishop Robert Gruss
Third Place – Best Regular Column – Spiritual Life
Faith Matters
Dr. Dan Osborn, diocesan theologian
The judges shared this about Faith Matters: “With beautiful visuals and professional design, this column clearly shines. Offering well-researched information and heartfelt writing, each article proves to be an essential resource for growing readers’ faith.”
Second Place – Best Reporting on a Special Age Group — Young Adults (Ages 18-40)
Fired Up and On Mission
Erin Looby Carlson
The judges shared this about Carlson's story: “This story combines a compelling individual journey with a winder look at how campus ministry and FOCUS missionaries are shaping student life at Central Michigan. It offers transformation, community, and clear momentum, while the storytelling and visuals keep the piece energetic and inviting.”
Read the story here.
First Place – Best Reporting on Catholic Education
The Joy of Learning
Danielle McGrew Tenbusch, writing and photography
The judges shared this about Tenbusch's story: “This piece is beautifully designed and expertly formatted. The excellent writing, thorough coverage, and touching story bring smiles to anyone who reads it. The vibrancy the photos bring to this article make it unique and astounding!”
Read the story here.
View the CMA Award Issue, including a listing of winning entries here.