Focolare Movement

Living City receives 5 awards

Jun 28, 2017

The official magazine of the Focolare Movement in the US, Living City, has won 5 awards by the Catholic Press Association of North America. First place was awarded for “Best coverage of ecumenical/interfaith issues” for the articles “Growing together”, “Start bridge-building now”, and “A compass to guide our way”, by Sarah Mundell, Susanne Janssen, David […]

LivingCityThe official magazine of the Focolare Movement in the US, Living City, has won 5 awards by the Catholic Press Association of North America. First place was awarded for “Best coverage of ecumenical/interfaith issues” for the articles “Growing together”, “Start bridge-building now”, and “A compass to guide our way”, by Sarah Mundell, Susanne Janssen, David Shaheed and Jordan Denari. “Fantastic pieces that tell compelling stories while making a statement on the larger issue of building bridges with those of other faiths,” the judges commented. “The authors do an excellent job of creating articles that spur readers to think deeply and open their hearts.” Third place was given in the category “General excellence — National General Interest magazine.” In the category “Best interview”, Susanne Janssen’s interview with Andreas Widmer, Director of Entrepreneurship Programs at The Catholic University of America, entitled “What is work all about?” received an Honorable Mention. And in the category “Best essay”, both Amy Uelmen’s article “Listening beyond the echo chamber” and “Even being ‘anti’ can open up dialogue” by Sarah Mundell, earned Honorable Mentions. The judges wrote, “The issues are filled with pithy, interesting stories that offer depth, insight and variety.”

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