MISSION The mission of the Catholic Media Association is to build and strengthen the value, effectiveness and identity of Catholic media by facilitating the professional development and spiritual growth of our members. We contribute to the Church’s mission of communicating the Good News and evangelizing the modern world by engaging and supporting Catholic media. PURPOSE The Catholic Media Association is an organization of Catholic publishers and media professionals united in the action of servicing the Catholic Church. Incorporated in 1911 to serve the growing community of Catholic print publications, today its diverse membership uses all mediums to serve Catholics; and the association serves its members through social and educational interaction. We encourage you to review our membership classes, read the Fair Publishing Practices Code, and consider joining the CMA. The CMA vision affirms that effective communications lie at the heart of the Church’s mission to preach the Good News to all. To support this mission in today’s media-intensive and diverse world, the CMA is a trusted and primary provider of: -Community for collegial support and professional development -Advocacy for journalism and media professionals -Resources for Catholic communications professionals and ecclesial leaders -Expertise in Catholic media and communications The success of the CMA arises from the participation of its members in the association — supporting, encouraging and sharing with their colleagues and peers. The CMA encourages collaboration not only among its members but also with Church leaders, Catholic organizations and with the broader secular media to effectively accomplish the mission of Catholic communicators.