From the Archives: Catholic Press Association Honors Catholic Southwest
The Texas Catholic Historical Society has received three awards from the Catholic Press Association for the 2016 issue of Catholic Southwest: A Journal of History and Culture. Below are the awards the Society received with commentary by the Catholic Press Association.
MAGAZINE/NEWSLETTER OF THE YEAR: Scholarly Magazine
Second Place
Catholic Southwest by Richard Fossey, Editor
Intriguing mix of topics, handled with scholarly rigor and ability. The introductory essay pulls together all the pieces. The publication is professional looking and its design and execution supports the impression of quality and authority. Small size of publication limits the number of articles but doesn't limit the quality of scholarship nor the professionalism of presentation. This publication follows standard scholarly publication format, spicing it up with photographs that add to the historical portraits.
BEST ESSAY ORIGINATING WITH A MAGAZINE OR NEWSLETTER: Scholarly Magazine
Second Place
Catholic Southwest, “Judge Leander Perez and the Franciscans of Our Lady of Good Harbor: A School Integration Battle in Buras, Louisiana 1962-1965" by Fr. David J. Endres
Fine essay that recalls the details of a struggle we should not forget. Persuasive and moving.
BEST BOOK REVIEW SECTION
Third Place
Catholic Southwest, “2016 Catholic Southwest Book Review Section"
by Thomas W. Jodziewicz, Book Review Editor
A diverse, engaging and well-prepared selection. They serve their audience well, as shown by the care put into the expertise in writing and editing. Has something for every one of their readers, regardless of their specific areas of interest in that region of the country.
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The Texas Catholic Historical Society also congratulates our colleagues at the East Texas Catholic, the North Texas Catholic, the Texas Catholic, the Texas Catholic Herald, and the Valley Catholic, who also received awards.
In particular, we offer congratulations to Bishop Curtis J. Guillory, SVD of Beaumont for an honorable mention in the Best Regular Column by a Bishop or Archbishop category.
For the full list of award winners, go to:
Copies of the 2016 issue of Catholic Southwest are available from the Catholic Archives of Texas.