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IMPACT REPORT 2025
We have a pope. Indeed, we do.
The words proclaimed from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica on May 8 marked the start of a historic and
inspiring new chapter for the U.S. Catholic Church. With the election of Pope Leo XIV, the world welcomed the first
American ponti. A Chicago native and alumnus of Villanova University, the new successor of St. Peter brings to the
papacy both a deep understanding of what it means to live the Catholic faith in America and a global perspective
shaped by his years of missionary service.
When the world turned its eyes to Rome as the church mourned Pope Francis and began the conclave that would
elect Leo XIV, America Media met the moment. Thanks to the support of generous donors, we were able to put a
large team on the ground in Rome and deliver daily updates on the web, in email, and in podcasts and videos. In
addition to the coverage we provided directly for America subscribers and listeners, our team also reached a much
broader audience through commentary in a variety of secular media outlets. Throughout the time in Rome, I heard
from other journalists about how often they turned to America’s content and commentators to help them under-
stand the deeper context of the story unfolding around us.
Through America magazine, our podcasts “Inside the Vatican,” “Jesuitical,” “Preach” and “The Spiritual Life with
Fr. James Martin, S.J.,” daily newsletters, webinars, Scripture reflections, pilgrimages, and the America website
and app, we provide an informed Catholic perspective to deepen your understanding of global events as well as your
faith. No other U.S.-based media organization is better positioned to deliver the high-quality reporting and insight
you need about our church, the Vatican and now, our first American pope.
America’s mission extends far beyond news and analysis. At the heart of all we do is a desire to build community,
helping our readers, listeners and viewers feel more at home in the church through charitable engagement with di-
verse perspectives, united in the pursuit of the common good. We know you rely on us to navigate the ever-evolving
intersection of church and world, a responsibility we take seriously and embrace with hope.
This year’s Impact Report celebrates the many ways America Media continues to live out our mission. As always, we
depend on your support, your generosity and above all, your prayers. We are grateful to journey with you, listening,
discerning and seeking God’s greater glory together.
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For more than a century, America has been a trusted
source for curious Catholics seeking to better under-
stand both the church and the world. Founded and
led by the Jesuits, we are the leading voice in Catho-
lic journalism, oering thoughtful coverage of Pope
Leo XIV and the Vatican, insightful analysis of cur-
rent events and daily Scripture reflections that con-
nect faith to everyday life.
Blending theological depth with political insight,
cultural commentary and compelling storytelling,
America sparks meaningful conversations across
the Catholic community. Through in-depth arti-
cles, award-winning podcasts, engaging videos and
a widely read daily newsletter, we reach audiences
across every major platform.
In today’s rapidly evolving media landscape,
America is more than just a source of news.
It's a trusted guide for Catholics who value
thoughtful, faith-rooted perspectives and honest
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INTRODUCTION
REMEMBERING POPE FRANCIS
AND WELCOMING POPE LEO XIV
Editors and producers from America Media
and Outreach traveled to Rome to report on
the death and funeral of Pope Francis, and the
conclave and election of Pope Leo XIV. Through
spiritual reflections, in-depth interviews and
on-the-ground reporting, we said farewell to
the beloved Jesuit ponti and documented the
historic election of the first pope from the United
States. Some highlights of our coverage across
platforms include:
● Remembrances of Pope Francis from James
Martin, S.J., Gerard O’Connell, Kerry Weber
and Agbonkhianmeghe E. Orobator, S.J.
● On the ground reporting of Pope Francis’
funeral from Sam Sawyer, S.J., and J.D. Long
Garcia
● Daily podcasts broadcast on YouTube from
Rome from the “Jesuitical” and “Inside the
Vatican” teams
● Exclusive interviews with Cardinals Stephen
Chow, Michael Czerny, Gerhard Müller and
many others who took part in the conclave
● Outreach published more than 10 original
articles and 13 original videos, reaching more
than 650,000 views during the conclave
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Outreach wish to thank
the following leadership
benefactors who helped
underwrite our coverage
of this historic event in
the Church.
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Vatican Correspondent Colleen Dulle speaks
with James Longman of ABC News during the
conclave in Rome.
Cardinals from around the world pray in the Sistine Chapel
at the Vatican March 12, 2013, before beginning the
conclave to elect a successor to Pope Benedict XVI.
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Here are some additional highlights from the past year.
Some of our most popular feature articles demonstrated
that God can, indeed, be found in all things. We delved
into timely questions around everything from infertility to
immigration. These stories included:
● J.D. Long García tackled the spiritual and ethical chal-
lenges faced by Catholics struggling with infertility.
● Rachel Lu proposed an antidote to Christian nationalism.
● Joe Hoover, S.J., considered whether Catholics should
watch "The Chosen."
● Kerry Weber defended Catholic kitsch.
● Gerard O'Connell explained the history and meaning
behind the Jubilee Year.
● J.J. Carney profiled the longest-serving Native Ameri-
can Catholic deacon in the United States.
● Cecilia González-Andrieu shared Pope Francis’
wisdom for our current migrant crisis.
We worked to help our community process the news stories
of the day through the personal experiences of individual
Catholics, and we tried to help make the everyday experienc-
es in our church more meaningful.
●Sheral Marshall, O.S.F., and Maureen Sinnott, O.S.F.,
reflected on how Alzheimer’s has aected their life
together.
●Myles Sheehan, S.J., oered a Jesuit guide to aging and
retirement.
●Brian Strassburger, S.J., and William Critchley-Menor,
S.J., described what they saw during an ICE arrest and
immigration court hearing.
●Rosie La Puma Lebel wrote about her struggles as a
Catholic with celiac disease.
●Britt Luby remembered the sacred gift of summer camp
on Texas’s Guadalupe River.
●Elizabeth Grace Matthew considered the spirituality of
being a #Boymom.
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EDITORIAL
The audio team capitalized on previous successes and continued to
produce a broad range of informative and enriching audio experi-
ences, including:
“The Spiritual Life with Fr. James Martin, S.J.”: Our brand new
podcast series that has shot to overnight success, featuring in-depth
conversations with Catholic sages such as Ron Rolheiser O.M.I. and
Cardinal Timothy Radclie O.P. and high-profile spiritual seekers –
Stephen Colbert, Martin Scorsese, Jim Gagan and Whoopi Gold-
berg. Released across web, podcasting platforms and YouTube, the
show has quickly become America’s most viewed and listened to
podcast.
Web YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts
“Inside the Vatican”: Building on seven years of steady growth,
“Inside the Vatican” achieved record numbers during the papal
transition in April and May 2025. The team partnered with “Jesu-
itical” to produce a conclave podcast publishing episodes every day
for two weeks in both audio and video podcast format. As a result,
weekly podcast engagement has remained at all time highs and the
team is strategizing about how to grow even more.
Web Youtube Spotify Apple Podcasts
“Jesuitical”: Our podcast “for saints and sinners” has evolved over
the years but continues to serve a dedicated audience for honest
conversations on a variety of topics, “sometimes over drinks.” The Je-
suitical team was at the forefront of America’s conclave content strat-
egy, partnering with “Inside the Vatican” to produce daily content that
combined on-the-ground analysis with faith sharing conversations.
Web Youtube Spotify Apple Podcasts
“Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast”: Entering its third
season, “Preach” has built a steady and engaged audience looking
for tools, best practices and faith-filled conversations about what
makes a good homily. Listeners continue to appreciate hearing from
well-known figures like Fr. Greg Boyle, S.J. while 2025 provided a
special opportunity to discuss Pope Leo’s Augustinian spirituality.
Web Youtube Spotify Apple Podcasts
“Hark! The Stories Behind Our Favorite Christmas Carols”:
America’s beloved seasonal podcast climbed Apple Podcasts charts,
rising to number 2 in Music Commentary and number 6 in Music.
We also partnered with Skyview media to distribute 5 past episodes
of “Hark!” on radio stations across the country, most notably New
York City’s 98.7 fm on Christmas morning.
Web Spotify Apple Podcasts
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VIDEO PODCASTS
As podcast listening continues to surge globally, a new
medium is redefining the industry. Half of all podcasts
are now publishing video versions and Youtube has
become the largest podcasting platform. America’s
audio and video teams have responded by evolving
their production workflow to meet the demand. All
of America’s weekly shows—“The Spiritual Life with
Fr. James Martin, S.J.,” “Jesuitical,” “Inside the Vati-
can,” and “Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast”—
are now available to watch on Youtube.
Social Media
Like many publishers, America has faced declining
organic referral trac from social media platforms,
which increasingly encourage users to stay within
their ecosystems rather than click through to external
websites. At the same time, platform algorithms have
prioritized short-form video content. To remain rel-
evant in this shifting landscape, America has contin-
ued experimenting with short-form video explainers
and podcast clips.
We have also shifted how we approach social media—
from seeing it as a free source of trac to treating it as
a marketing platform. We now invest in paid promo-
tion to boost the reach of our posts and drive new
audiences toward our email list.
COMMUNITIES: CATHOLIC BOOK
CLUB & CATHOLIC MOVIE CLUB
As part of America’s coverage of culture and the arts,
we also continued to oer two regular reflections on
books and films, with an eye toward their relevance
and importance for Catholic culture.
●Every Tuesday, senior editor James T. Keane
published a “Catholic Book Club” reflection
on a book, author or topic of particular inter-
est to our readers, often mining America’s
own 116 years of archival content to bring
voices new and old to the conversation. A
weekly Catholic Book Club newsletter helped
us bring that column to our readers’ atten-
tion.
●America also oered regular reflections on
movies by contributor John Dougherty in
the “Catholic Movie Club.” Reviewing and
analyzing new and classic films, Dougherty’s
column focused on works “both Catholic and
catholic: rooted in our faith, but also univer-
sal… unbounded by genre and topic.”
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most essential tools for communicating with
our audience. Our newly published print
and multimedia content is delivered to over
100,000 inboxes daily. In addition to our
daily overview of the top Catholic stories
of the day, we’ve enhanced our oerings
with subscriber-only newsletters. Our daily
Scripture reflections are a part of our
subscriber’s daily prayer routines, and our
“Conclave Diary” newsletter was an essen-
tial connection between America’s team on
the ground in Rome and our readers during
the historic election of Pope Leo XIV.
APP
Building on the success of
“The Word” mobile application,
America expanded its mobile
application to include all of
America’s written journalism,
podcasts and social videos.
Available for both Apple and
Android devices, the app has
garnered over 700 5-star
ratings and continues to deepen
engagement with America’s
digital audience.
WEBSITE REDESIGN
America migrated its content
management system to Wordpress
over the summer, and relaunched
with an updated visual design and
site organization. The redesigned
website allows for greater edito-
rial flexibility, leverages Word-
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provides discerning Catholics
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on desktop and mobile.
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FAITHINFOCUS
Carrying the Synod Forward: How a culture of dialogue can
transform the church—11/13/24
Talk from Sam Sawyer, S.J. on the significance of the Synod on Synodality
at St. Clement Church in Chicago, IL
Reading Culture Through Catholic Eyes: 50 Writers, Thinkers &
Firebrands Who Challenge & Change Us—12/12/24
Book launch hosted at the America Media oces in New York, NY with
author James T. Keane and a conversation moderated by James Martin, S.J.
An evening of cocktails & conversation with Sam Sawyer, S.J.,
Editor in Chief for a discussion of how Catholic spirituality and
wisdom can help heal a divided church and nation—1/28/25
Talk from Sam Sawyer, S.J. in Naples, FL on the topic of polarization in
our church and world and how our Catholic faith can be a resource
Adult Faith Formation: The Nature of Pilgrimage —2/16/25
Talk from Sam Sawyer, S.J. on the importance of pilgrimage as part of the
Immaculata Church’s adult faith formation series in San Diego, CA
Where is God in the Liturgy? The Way Forward for Liturgical
Reform—2/27/25
Talk from John Baldovin, S.J. followed by a conversation with Sam Sawyer,
S.J. at Fairfield University in Fairfield, CT as part of America’s ongoing
lecture series in partnership with the university
Ignatian Awareness Week at Loyola School—3/11/25
O’Hare fellows spoke about themes of vocation and spirituality in their
work at America as part of Loyola School’s Ignatian Awareness Week in
New York, NY
Where's Your Heart? A Lenten Journey of Return—3/16/25
Retreat led by Ricardo da Silva, S.J. as part of the Lenten programming
centered on “Dilexit Nos” at the linked parishes of the Church of St.
Gregory and Our Lady of the Snows in Clarks Summit, PA
Meet Fr. Bill Atkinson, O.S.A.
– the rst quadriplegic Catholic priest—3/25/25
Recording of a Jesuitical episode wherein Zac Davis and Ashley
McKinless interviewed the Prior Provincial of the Augustinian Province
of St. Thomas of Villanova, Fr. Rob Hagan, O.S.A., in front of a live
audience at the 6ABC studios in Philadelphia, PA
How to talk to your friends about your faith—3/25/25
Panel on evangelization featuring Zac Davis, Ashley McKinless and
Sebastian Gomes in conversation with Fr. Bill Gabriel, O.S.A. in
Philadelphia, PA
Praying through Holy Week, Easter and Beyond—4/14/25
Subscriber-only virtual event featuring Zac Davis, Ashley McKinless
and James Martin, S.J. in conversation about preparing for Holy Week
and Easter
EVENTS
Throughout 2025, we remained committed to engaging our
community in meaningful conversations about faith and culture,
both in person and through live streaming. From lectures and
book launches to interactive discussions, our events drew on
America’s rich resources for Catholic dialogue, news, analysis
and spiritual insight.
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Sam Sawyer, S.J. welcomes guests to America Media
oces in New York City before Colleen Dulle’s conversation
with James Martin, S.J. about her new book: Struck Down,
Not Destroyed: Keeping the Faith as a Vatican Reporter.
America Media sta pose with Fr. Robert Hagan, O.S.A,
Prior Provincial of the Province of St. Thomas of Villanova,
following a live recording of Jesuitical in Philadelphia.
Sam Sawyer, S.J. in conversation with Seattle University President,
Eduardo Peñalver, as part of SU’s Presidential Speaker Series.
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Pope Leo XIV,
Conclave Debrief and What’s Next for our Church —5/20/25
Virtual event open to the public featuring Sam Sawyer, S.J., James Martin,
S.J., Sebastian Gomes and Colleen Dulle discussing their time in Rome
covering the conclave
The Gift of Communion:
Navigating Polarization in our Church and Nation—6/4/25
Talk from Sam Sawyer, S.J. in partnership with the Magis Bualo group at
Canisius University about overcoming polarization in our church and nation
in light of the election of Pope Leo XIV in Bualo, NY
Conclave Debrief, Continued: Answering Your Questions—6/9/25
Subscriber-only virtual event wherein Gerry O’Connell, Colleen Dulle,
Sebastian Gomes and Ricardo da Silva, S.J. answered questions submitted by
the audience about their time in Rome covering the conclave
Outreach Conversation: Pope Leo XIV's First Month —6/17/25
Virtual event open to the public featuring James Martin, S.J., James
Longman (ABC News), Anna Rowlands (Durham University), Kim Daniels
(Georgetown University) and moderated by Mike O’Loughlin about Pope
Leo XIV’s first month in oce and what it means for LGBTQ Catholics
Outreach Retreat: “Jesus Desires Your Friendship”—6/20/25
First-ever (and sold out) Outreach retreat led by James Martin, S.J. and Mike
O’Loughlin at the Daylesford Abbey in Paoli, PA
Jesuitical Retreat: “What’s Your Story?”—6/27/25
First-ever (and sold out) Jesuitical retreat led by Zac Davis and Ashley
McKinless for young adults in New York, NY, centered on faith storytelling
America Media presents: “Voices of Faith” — 9/24/25
Panel discussion as part of the inaugural celebrations for President Dr. Katia
Passerini at Gonzaga University. Featuring Nate Tinner-Williams (Black
Catholic Messenger), Peggy Haun-McEwen (Catholic Charities Eastern
Washington) and led by Sam Sawyer, S.J. about faith, Pope Leo XIV and
young people in the Catholic Church today in Spokane, WA
Struck Down, Not Destroyed:
Keeping the Faith as a Vatican Reporter—10/1/25
Book launch hosted at the America Media oces in New York, NY with
author Colleen Dulle and a conversation moderated by James Martin, S.J.
Presentation at AJCU Arts
& Sciences Deans Fall 2025 Conference—10/10/25
Talk from Sam Sawyer, S.J. and Colleen Dulle about their coverage of the
conclave and broader ministry at America Media as part of the programming
for the conference hosted at Fairfield University in Fairfield, CT
Presidential Speaker Series at Seattle University —10/15/25
Fireside chat featuring Sam Sawyer, S.J. in conversation with Seattle
University President Eduardo Peñalver about the papacy of Pope Leo XIV
and what it means for American Catholics in Seattle, WA
The Pew is Big Enough for All of Us—10/20/25
A faith-filled discussion with Sam Sawyer, S.J. about finding community
in the dierences within our church with Kevin Dyer, S.J. and D. Scott
Hendrickson, S.J. at Regis University in Denver, CO
Final Vows of Sam Sawyer, S.J.—11/23/25
Mass and reception at the Church of St. Francis Xavier in New York, NY
with the entire America sta and community in honor of Sam Sawyer, S.J.
professing his final vows as a member of the Society of Jesus
EVENTS
Zac Davis and Ashley McKinless interview
Fr. Robert Hagan, O.S.A. during a live recording
of Jesuitical in Philadelphia.
Sam Sawyer, S.J. speaks to a crowd at the
Immaculata Church in San Diego as part
of the parish’s Adult Faith Formation Series.
Sam Sawyer, S.J. and John Baldovin, S.J. discuss
the future of Catholic liturgy at Fairfield University.
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scribers, we’ve continued to grow and evolve as a media
ministry. Grounded in the lived experience of the Church
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●$110,432 raised on America’s Anniversary Giving
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extensive and expansive coverage, on the ground in
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A Community of Faith
●America hosted events across the country, travel-
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sylvania, Washington, Colorado and Connecticut
to lead conversations at the intersection of the
Church and the world.
●Outreach held its first silent retreat, “Jesus Desires
Your Friendship,” at the Daylesford Abbey, with
more than 70 retreatants in attendance for a se-
rene and prayerful weekend.
●America Media pilgrims traveled in the footsteps
of St. Paul through Greece, traced St. Ignatius’s
journeys in Spain, visited the site of the first Jesuit
school in Sicily, and celebrated the Jubilee with
two trips to Rome—one joining a global gathering
of LGBTQ pilgrims in Rome and the other pro-
cessing through the Holy Doors at all four papal
basilicas and celebrating at other sacred sites.
●Friends were welcomed at America Media’s New
York City oce to attend Masses celebrated for
the memorial of Pope Francis, the inauguration of
Pope Leo XIV and the Feast of St. Ignatius Loyola.
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America Media Board Director,
Peter Howe, lives his faith
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As an engaged Fordham alum, Peter has a deep his-
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After sharing his time and talents as a trustee of
Fordham University, he joined the America Media
Board in 2013 and served as vice-chair, providing
leadership and support as the organization shift-
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acumen, strategic vision and Ignatian approach
was key in shepherding America to become the
vibrant, multiplatform media ministry it is today.
After a short hiatus, Peter has kindly agreed to re-
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with the organization and his enthusiasm and in-
sight about the diverse platforms that America
uses to spread the Good News make him a valuable
part of the organization’s broader leadership team.
He is especially excited that America’s content can
provide robust resources for Catholic education
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Peter has also been drawn to Father James Mar-
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deeply loving parent of a gay son, Peter believes
that Jesus calls him—and all of us—to be support-
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In 2025, the Church experienced a series of histor-
ic moments and America Media delivered compre-
hensive, expert coverage of Pope Francis’ passing,
the conclave and the election of Pope Leo XIV.
Reporting from Rome, key members of our edito-
rial team produced in-depth articles, podcasts, and
videos exploring Pope Francis’ legacy, the conclave
process and the beginning of a new papacy. They
also served as trusted experts across secular media
during this pivotal moment for the Church. Our
New York-based sta contributed significant-
ly across all platforms, ensuring wide-ranging
and cohesive coverage. Throughout this time of
profound transition, America Media remained a
reliable and balanced source for news and analysis,
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IMPACT BRIEF
STRATEGIC BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS
The Strategic Partnerships team collaborated with clients
to create integrated marketing campaigns aligned with their
goals and budgets. These eorts enhanced visibility and
reach through innovative, customized strategies. We also
continued to strengthen relationships with our Jesuit and
Catholic partners across education, healthcare, retreats,
vocations, and religious products and services, generating
$640,000 in revenue during FY25.
Partnership highlights from the year included advertising
campaigns, creative services projects and event collaborations.
The return of SOMOS and Catholic Health Association of
the U.S., both resuming partnerships after a pause in the
previous fiscal year.
●New campaign launches with smaller partners such as
the Shalem Institute, Sabbath Retreats, Gregorian Uni-
versity Foundation, Fine’s Gallery, and New Polity Press.
●“The Spiritual Life” sponsorships in collaboration with Give
Us This Day and Catholic Health Association of the U.S.
●Introduction of a new social media boosting opportunity,
with Liturgical Press, Catholic Health Association of the
U.S. and Gregorian University Foundation being the first
to participate.
●Creative services projects for Alpha Sigma Nu, Cris-
to Rey Network, Ignatian Volunteer Corps and Cross
Catholic.
●A conference kick-o cocktail reception and talk for
Alpha Sigma Nu, hosted by America Media Advertising.
PILGRIMAGES
America Media oers pilgrimages to the sacred places
of our faith. These special trips, led by America’s Jesuit
priests, oer unique opportunities for pilgrims from
around the country to join together to celebrate mass,
learn, pray, and reflect in holy sites throughout the
world.
Recent pilgrimages included a trip to Greece to follow in
the footsteps of Paul and the early Christians, Ignatian
Spain, two Jubilee pilgrimages to Rome and a journey
across Sicily to explore Greeks, Arab-Normans &
Jesuits: 2,500 Years on One Island.
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St. Michael’s Cross at sunrise. Montserrat, Spain.
Outreach, the LGBTQ ministry
founded by Father James Martin,
S.J., in 2021, and headed by Michael
O’Loughlin since 2024, carried out
its mission in creative ways:
●Hosting its first-ever three-
day silent retreat, in Paoli,
Penn., for more than 70
people
●Holding regional events in
New England, Chicago and
Los Angeles
●Leading nearly 50 pilgrims
to Rome for an interna-
tional gathering of LGBTQ
Catholics
●Convening an internation-
al dialogue for LGBTQ
Catholics at the headquar-
ters of the Society of Jesus
An LGBTQ Catholic Ministry
In addition to Father Martin and
Mr. O’Loughlin, Outreach benefits
from the contribution of Alessandra
Rose, America’s director of develop-
ment, and in June, John Consolie,
a recent graduate of the University
of Notre Dame (master of divinity),
joined the team as communications
and development associate.
Outreach continues to publish
original content each week, which
included daily video updates from
Rome during the election of Pope
Leo XIV, which attracted more
than 700,000 views. Outreach also
benefited from earned media in The
Washington Post, CNN, AP and else-
where during the conclave.
Several high-ranking church leaders
were among the contributors to the
Outreach site this year, including
Cardinal Blase Cupich, Cardinal
Óscar Andrés Rodríguez Maradiaga
and Cardinal Wilton Gregory. The
most-read article was published
just before the conclave, with Mr.
O’Loughlin looking at where various
cardinals stood on LGBTQ issues.
Fundraising remains robust for Outreach, including the establishment of
an endowment fund with initial pledges of more than $650,000. The annual
appeal and giving day grew significantly year over year and our donor base
continues to grow.
The next major gathering for Outreach will take place at
Georgetown University, June 19-21, 2026.
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Participants at Outreach’s fall prayer
service in Chicago.
Gonzalo Vilchis, Alessandro Ludovico Previti,
Ruby Almeida with James Martin, S.J.
and Michael J. O’Loughlin aer Outreach’s
international dialogue for LGBTQ Catholics
held at the Jesuit Curia in Rome.
Outreach Jubilee Pilgrims in the Chapel of
St. Francis Borgia at the Jesuit Curia in Rome.
James Martin, S.J. and Pope Leo XIV.
The best word to describe all that has been accom-
plished in the past year is community. You, along with
all our readers, listeners, and supporters, form our ev-
er-growing community of intellectually curious and
faith-filled subscribers.
Your desire for meaningful, enriching content, along
with your prayers and support, has brought this com-
munity together to mourn the passing of Pope Francis,
celebrate the historic election of the first American
pope, walk in the footsteps of St. Paul in Greece and St.
Ignatius in Spain, and find welcome and spiritual re-
newal at our Outreach retreat, along with many other
moments we shared. None of our work would be possi-
ble without you, nor would we want to do it without the
support of our community.
As we look ahead, I invite you to help us welcome even
more people into the America community. Share our
content, give a gift subscription, or bring friends and
family to one of our events or pilgrimages. We are stron-
ger together, and in today’s often divided world, finding
a place where we can think deeply, pray faithfully, and
grow in hope together is more important than ever.
Thank you for being an essential part of this journey.
With gratitude,
Heather Trotta
Executive Vice President
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Barbara Hale • Mr. and Mrs. John W. Hall •
Judith Halli • Edward Hallinan • Melanie J.
Halvorson • Janet Hannon • John Hanrahan •
Daniel P. Harbaugh • John G. Gegner and Carol A.
Hayes-Gegner • Dan Hebert • Peter P. Heekin •
David Hennon • Stanley Herber • Jesse Hereda *
• Mark Herlihy • Paul Hierholzer * • Kevin
Higgins • Rev. Thomas M. Higgins • Rev. Richard
P. Hoerning • Dr. and Mrs. James H. Howard •
Timothy Hoye • Reginald Hsu * • Bob Hubbard •
Wayne P. Hubert, Ph.D. • Ann Hungerman •
William Hunt • Christine Hyland * • Colleen
Insalaco • Ralph Iskaros • Frank James •
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy James • James L. Januzzi,
M.D. • Kris Jarantoski • Sharon Jarrott • Gerald
Jay • Jeanne Jensen * • Joan Lang • Ann F.
Johnson • Eileen Johnson • Lucie Johnson •
Robert Jones • Joanne Jordan, M.D., M.P.H. •
Milagros Jorge and Mitchell Horowitz • Rev.
Ronald N. Kalas • Richard Kane • Dennis and
Helen Kaptur • Gerald Keenan • Joseph Kelly •
Mary Ann Kelly-Wright • Lawrence Kemper •
Rev. Msgr. Paul M. Kennedy • Patricia Kenney •
Janet Kenny * • Dr. Geraldine Kerr * • Ann E.
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America Media Jubilee pilgrims pray while processing along the Via della Conciliazone towards the Holy Doors at St. Peter’s Basilica.
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Kiely • Jan and Charlie Killick • Mary Magdalen
Kim • Mary Jo King • Petra Kiser • Pamela Klas
• Rev. Marvin J. Klemmer • Dennis G.
Klosterman • Dr. Eileen Knight * • Marie E.
Knoblock • Deacon and Mrs. Paul C. Konold •
Justin Kopa • Stanley P. Kopacz * • Jean Korte •
Amelia Kreienkamp • Donald J. Kretschmann •
William Krlis • Mr. James Kucharczyk • Sandra
Kuhn • Rev. Timothy Kummerer * • Raymond
Kupke • Julius Kusuma • Daniel Lacovara * •
Tom and Karin Lager * • Celia LaGreca * •
Fernando Laguarda * • Susan and Christopher
Lane • Barbara H. Lang * • Mr. and Mrs. Herbert
Lantinga • Joanne LaPorte • Adrienne Laravuso
* • Kathleen Larsh • Donald LaSalle * • Ned
Laskowski • Austin Lear * • Robert Leathers •
Gerri Leder • Maggie Lee • George Leiser • Paul
Leitzinger • Rita K. Leland • Maureen Leventhal *
• Ms. Loida Lewis • Mary Lewis • Robert Lieb •
Nancy Lindsay • Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Lippold
• Robert W. Lively * • Casey and Je Long * • John
Long Garcia • John Lowrey * • Mr. and Mrs.
Dennis Lucey • Alejandro E. Luciano Ortega * •
Paul Lucke † • Eleanor Luschek • Matthew and
Lara Lyberg • Joseph and Margaret Lynaugh •
Gerard Lynch • Fabian MacDonald • Robert
Mack • Mary Madden † • John Madigan • David
W. Madsen • Steven Magagna * • Thomas Magee *
• Gabriel Magraner • Deacon and Mrs. Thomas L.
Mallinger • Martha Anne Malloy • Susan Malone
• Brian Manning • Kathleen M. Manning •
Michael Manzulli • Arlene Marcy • Katherine
Maria • Ken Mark * • Lucine Marous • Chris
Marquardt * • Thomas and Erin Marthaler •
Chris Martin • Connie Martin • Jennifer
Martinez * • Ronald and Margaret Martone •
Andrew Weigert and Kathleen Mass Weigert •
John R. Mastalski * • Bob McCabe • Mark
McCabe • Mary Jane McCartney • Andrew
McClellan * • Fr. Michael McCue * • Suzanne
McDermott • Drs. Julia and William McDonnell *
• Dr. and Mrs. John R. McDonough • Dr.
Elizabeth McFarlane • Gregory and Allyson
McGinn • Jacquelyn McGlynn * • Henry J.
McKee • John & Julie McKellar • Jack McKenzie
• Joseph and Sharon Meek • Barbara Menard •
Rev. James E. Merold • Elizabeth Meyer • John
Michel • Theodore Miller • Robert J. Mirabile •
Michael Missaggia • Annmarie Mitchell •
Ed Mitchell • Renita Mollman • Stephanie
Montano * • Geraldine D. Monteleone * • James
Morley • Margaret Moseley • Jane E. Mraz • Jim
Mundy * • Joseph Murray • John Walter
Murtagh • Denise Nash * • Mary Newell * • David
Niedermaier • Martin Madar and Anne Niehaus
• Kerry Ninemire • Joseph Nix * • Richard Nolan
• Mr. and Mrs. Dhafir E. Nona • Eileen Norris •
Ellen Notehelfer • Katherine Nowak * • S. K.
Numrich • Norma V. Nunag • John and Barbara
O’Breza • Constance O’Brien • Deborah O’Brien
• Lorcan O’Brien • James J. O’Connell • Kevin
O’Connor • Ingrid and Emmett O’Grady •
Dennis Ohler • Laura Okazaki * • John F. O’Keefe
• Nancy K. O’Loughlin * • Hilary C. Olson •
Theodore Olson • Rosa Maria Ortega Thorpe •
Debra O’Shea • Robert C. O’Sullivan • Sara
Oswald • David Ozar * • Yola Ozturk • Ellen
Pairo • Michael Palazzo • Sharron Palermo * •
Walter R. Palicki • Joseph Papiez • Christopher
Park * • Christopher Passmore * • Janice
Patronite • Peter Pedemonti * • Mr. and Mrs.
John M. Pellegrino • Wardner and Helen
Penberthy • Raquel Perez • Margaret Peterson •
Reuben Peterson • Joseph Pettit • Edmund
Peyton • James Phelan • Dr. and Mrs. Phillips •
The Jesuitical sta
reporting from the
colonnades of St. Peter’s
Square aer the conclave
elected Pope Leo XIV.
Mary Piccolo * • Thomas Pierce * • Bruno Pineda
• Mary Piniella • Len and Jean Pinkley • Karen
Piper • Virginia C. Pitts • Suzanne Polen •
Kathleen Poll • Mr. Porte • Janice Ann Powalski
and Joseph Marchiony • Bernhard Preisser •
John R. Prorok • Matthew P. Quilter • James
Quinn • Stephen and Carol Raeber • Emily
Raerty • Rajesh Raghavan • Richard Rahmun •
William Rau • Michael Reding * • John Reehill •
Mary and David Reid • George Reid • Grant Reid *
• Kathleen Reilly • Rev. Robert Reinhart •
Timothy Reuland • James Riddel * • Raymond
and Mary Ring • Leonard Rissier • Rev. Charles
F. Ritter • Andrew Roberts * • Ann Roberts •
Debbie Robinson • Peter and Ann Robinson •
William Robinson • Dr. and Mrs. Richard J.
Rodeheer • Ricardo R. and Elizabeth Rodriguiz
• Jason Rogers • John Rogers • Mauro Romita •
Timothy Rooney • Kevin Rosier * • Patricia P.
Rossman • Paul Roy • Deacon John M. Ruh •
Harry Ruth • Siobhan Ryan * • Frank Rynd •
Thomas Rzeznik * • Maureen Saab • Diane Sabeh
• Patricia Sadlon • Maria Salazar • Col. and Mrs.
John Salomone • Fran Salone-Pelletier • Paula
Sapienza * • Shannon Sayles • Mary Scanlon •
Esther Schaut • Margaret Scheibe • Stephen E.
Schindel • Joyce Schreiber • Jerey and Terri
Schulenberg • Valerie Schultz * • Katherine
Dolores Schwaneberg • John A. Scileppi • James
J. Scott • Kari Lorraine Scott • Mildred Selby •
Tim Selgo * • Maryann Semancik • Servants of
the Holy Heart of Mary • Anne Severes * • Ellen
Shafer • Frazier Shane • Charles Shaw * • James
Shed * • Bartholomew A. Sheehan, Jr. • James
Sheil * • Gyde Shepherd • James F. Shields •
Thomas Shields • Dana Shum • Therese Sickles
• Rev. Msgr. Richard R. Seifer • Rick Silvey * •
Sidney S. Simmons • Je Simon • Rev. Kenneth
C. Simpson • Ed Slattery * • Steven Sloniker •
Dr. and Mrs. Donald J. Slowinski • Joanne Smith
• Mary Smith • Thomas Sobota • Barbara Sodini
• John Sorono • Robert Spellane • Rev. John
D. Spiegel • Mr. and Mrs. John W. Spollen •
Robert Sprengard • St. Jeanne Jugan Parish •
Sally Steeves • Marc Stein • Robert Steiner •
Michael Stepovich • Mr. and Mrs. Charles J.
Stickford • Bishop Gregory J. Studerus • Andy
Stulc • Christopher and Peggy Sullivan • Dr. and
Mrs. John Kelly Sullivan • Lucille and Robert
Sullian • Nancy Sullivan • Terrence Sullivan •
Ann Swanson • Rebecca Swartz • Andrew
Tagliabue * • William Tait • Mr. and Mrs. J. Scott
Talbot • Jane Talbot * • Mary Talevich • Sarah
Taylor • Tyler Tchamitchian * • Corky Thompson
• Pehr Thorell * • John Tierney • Deacon William
R. Toller • Michael Tomaino • Frank Tomaka * •
Mr. and Mrs. Enrique Torres • Karla A. and
Joseph W. Townley • Robert Uelmen and Nancy
K. Sosnicki-Uelmen • Jerome and Ann Underhill
• Stephen Upham • Aris Urbanes * • Rachel van
der Merwe • Jay Vancura • Lisa Ann Vanderfin •
Cathryn Vanderzicht * • Vivian Veloso Macaspac
• Annette and Paul Venables • Elizabeth Vesely •
Cindy Vojtech • George Vonfuchs • Terrance
Wagner * • Jeanne S. Walewski • Charles Wall •
Dennis and Suzanne Walsh • James Walsh •
Clement Ward • Theodore Warner * • Dylan
Waugh * • Kent R. Weber • Philip Weck •
Christie Weeks • Robert Weickert • Maureen
Weierbach * • George Welch • Thomas Welch * •
Frank and Mary Ann Wessling • Paul Wheeler •
Suzanne Whelan * • Mary Mervin White Spunner
• Mr. Emil C. Wick and Mr. Steven P. Mayberry •
Lyle Wilgenbusch • Richard Wilhoit • Mr. and
Mrs. Mark J. Williams • Deborah Wilson •
Dennis Wilson • Catherine O’Hagan Wolfe •
William H. Wood • Lisa and James Woodall •
Richard Woy • Martin Yadrick * • Sharon and
John C. Yockey • Paul Young • Jozsef Zelena •
Janice M. Zeller • Robert Zendejas * • Mary and
Robert Zetterstrom
America Media pilgrims in
Messina, Sicily, visit the site of
the very first Jesuit school.
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Tom Aageson • Jennifer Abbate • Frank and
Mary Frances Abbott • Peter Abdella • Al Adams
• Christine Kelly Adams * • Janet Adams * •
Claudia Addison • Elizabeth C. Adducci • Eugene
Adelmann • Caroline Adillon • Roland
Agromaniz • Jessica Aguilar Gier • Rafael
Aguirre • Kevin Ahern * • James Aherne •
Katherine Ahrens • Michael C. Alavanja • Carlo
Alban * • Colin Albaugh • Paula Albertson * • Ana
Karla Albisua Bermudez * • Brandon Alderson •
Dr. Alexander Aledo • Marilee Alessandra •
Jeannie Alexander * • Loyd Allen • Lisa Alonso *
• Monica Alvarez Alferman * • Mary Aman * •
Sheila Ambra * • Peter Amelse • Stephen D.
Amoroso, Jr. * • Peter Amuso • Annette Anderson
• Don Anderson * • Sister Elizabeth Anderson,
CSJ • Joni Anderson * • Kristian Anderson •
Richard Anderson * • Kathryn Andolsek * • Rev.
Anthony D. Andreassi, C.O. • Alan Andrews * •
Marc Angel Morales * • Mary Angeliu • Mary
Angstman * • Ann Gorton • Michele Anthony •
Annette Antoneille • Dave Antonneau • Elaine
Archangelo • Chris Armstrong • Louella
Armstrong • Mariane Armstrong • Mauna
Arnzen • Adam Aroian * • Jaime Arredondo •
Katie Artzt • Mr. and Mrs. John Asbury •
Catherine Ashur * • Veronica Asui • Aurora Auais *
• Liam Avalon * • Paul Avila * • Alex S. Avitabile •
Ray Ayotte • David Azzarello * • Anne Baas • Jim
Babb • Mary Sue Babb • Joseph and Eileen
Backofen • Monica Bacter * • Bette Ann Bailey •
Dawn Baker * • Virginia Baker • Dr. and Mrs.
William Bakken • Roy Bakos * • Eric Balkom •
Mary Ellen Banks * • Maria Baratta • Mary
Barber * • Edward Barnidge • J. Kevin Barry •
Mary Beth Barsh • Darryl Barthe * • Thomas
Bartolomei * • James Barton * • James Bartos * •
Edward Basanese * • Laura Bates * • Gerard and
Elaine Baumbach • Jacqueline Beale-DelVecchio *
• Jennifer Beall • Michael Bechelli • Regina
Bechtle • Donald Beck • Mary Colleen
Beckemeyer • Katrina Becker • Carol Bedard * •
Donna and Martin Beech * • Robert Beeson •
Karen Beger * • Ciara Beguin • Michael
Beiermeister * • Patricia Bellaire • Michael
Belinsky, CSC * • Carol Bell • Stephanie J.
Belovich • Angela Belsole • Alejandra Benavides
• Lois Benedetto • Gio Benitez * • Michaela Benk
• Justin Lynn Bennett * • Jerry Benzl * • Stephen
Berecz * • Anne Beres • Kevin Bergen * • Aileen
Bergin * • Will Bergman • Elizabeth Berkes •
Edwin Bermoy * • Ramona Bernard * • Michael
Berner • Dee Bernhardt • Roxanne Bett-Carty •
Anthony Bianchi * • Valerie Bica * • Paul P. Biebel
• Victor Bieniek • John Biggs * • Carrie Biggs-
Adams • Ada Bill * • Valerie Binder • Reginald
Birks * • Jan Birney * • Norah M. Bischo • Mr.
and Mrs. Philipp P. Bischo • Elizabeth Bizot * •
Carolyn Blair • Peter Blair * • Alex and Lia Blake
• Richard Blake • Kathryn Blanchard • Leslie
Blanchard * • Lawrence Blankemeyer * • Linda
Blincow • Donald Boehm • Cheryl Boga • Harry
Bognich • David Bohr • Linda Boire * • Barbara
Bollinger • Marj Bolton * • Aiden Bondurant •
William Bonner, Jr. • Robert Borchert • Thomas
Borja • Michael Bork * • Elizabeth Borkland * •
Winslow Borkowski • James Bosinger •
Elizabeth Boswell • Keith Bourgoin • Christina
Bowen • Daniel Bowen • Thomas Bowes •
Amanda Bowman • Brian Boyce • Eileen Boylan
• Richard Bozanich * • Mary Brabec • Donald
Bradley • John Bradley • Karen Bradley * •
Christopher Brady • J. Peter Brady * • Carmen
Braeuninger • Florence Bra • Tina Branco •
Barbara Brandes • Susan Brandon * • Faye
Branum • Joan Braun • Mr. and Mrs. Richard L.
Braun • Milton Bravo * • Joan and Kevin Brennan
• Linda Brennan * • Mary Beth Brennan • Rachel
Brescoll • Christine Bridenbaker • Gigi Brienza •
Lyn Brignoli * • Katharine Brink • Marilyn Brink
• Alana Brinker • Maryjane Brisbane • Patricia
Broderick • Christopher Brogan • Linda D.
Brookedale • Mary Brooks * • Martha Brophy •
Janet Brossett • Charles Brown • Janet Brown •
Joseph Brown • Julian Brown • Lea Brown •
Mary Anne Brown • Nancy Brown * • Sandra
Brown * • Sandy Jumonville Brown • Barbara
Brozovic * • Joseph Bruno • Lisa Bryan • Ms.
Amanda Brzeszkiewicz • Mark Bubenik •
Anthony Bucci • Don Buchal • Cindy Buchholz *
• Gary and Diane Buckley • Sandra and Charles
Bualano • Maureen C. Bungton • Dick Bugg •
Lucy Bujnoch * • Julie and Timothy Bulla * •
Rudolph Bullman * • Marilyn Bunnewith • Jane
Burch • Martha A. T. Burch • Connor Burke * •
Emmett Burke • Jay Burke • Mary Burns •
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Sam Sawyer, S.J. celebrates
Mass in a chapel at the Basilica
of Our Lady of Monsterrat.
Charlie Killick
Matthew Burns * • Nate Burns • Shawn Bushway
• Helene Bussinger-Chassot • Danielle J Butler *
• Karen Butler • Peter John Butler * • Paula
Butturini • Dr. and Mrs. Karl W. Butzer • Kathy
Buzad * • Patricia Byers • Patricia Bynes * • David
Byrne * • Bernard C. Byrnes • Joseph Cabrido * •
Caroline Cacabelos * • Kristine Caerky • Marie
Carey • Andrew Caro • Julie Cahill • Mary
Cahill * • Thomas J. Cahill * • Eileen Cain • Nick
Calamusa • Ed Caldwell * • Thea Calhoun * •
Phillip Cali • Mary Lu Callahan * • Steve Calme •
Mary Cameron † • Andrea Campana • Catherine
A. Campbell • Mr. and Mrs. John P. Campbell •
Mary Campbell * • Liz Cann • John Capozzi and
Justin Del Rosario • Carolyn Capuano • Michael
Carey • James Carini • Eric Carleen • Brigid
Carlson * • Ellen Carmody • Eileen Carney •
James Carney • Eve Carr • Mary Carroll • David
Carttar • Perry Cartwright * • Mr. and Mrs.
Robert F. Carusi • David Caruso • Carly Casas * •
MB Caschetta * • Rosemary Casey • Robert J.
Castagna • Glenda Castro • Holy Trinity Catholic
Church * • Catholic Community Foundation of
Los Angeles - Bishop Brian Nunes Charitable
Fund • Andre Cato • Steven & Elizabeth
Cavaluzzo * • Patricia Cavanaugh • Sheila
Cavanaugh • Joseph Cavoto * • Joseph Cece •
Anthony Celino • Thomas M. Cembor • Patrice
Cerwonka * • Dr. Charles P. Chalko and Ms. Irene
D. Keeley • Sandra Chambers * • Caroline
Chambre Hammock • Andy Champagne-Willis •
Kathleen Chapin • Alex Chapman * • Alex P.
Chapman, Jr. * • Amy Chapman * • Bill Chapman *
• Irene Chapman • Eileen Chapoton • Chris
Chase • Mei Leng Cheng • Mary Louise Chesley-
Cora • Sharon Chiarucci * • Hanora Ching •
Nancy and Thomas Chisolm • Gary Chmura * •
Hyunjoo Cho * • Edmund Choroski • Kathleen
Christenson • Joly Christiane • Katheryn
Christnacht • Glen Chun • Karel Chyllk * • Paul
Ciborowski • Barbara Ciesliga • Tom Cieslinski *
• Francis Cilia • Bernadine Cimprich • Mary
Cioppa • Nicholas Cittadino * • David Clark •
John and Suzanne Clark • Laura Clark * • Lucian
Clark • William and Patricia Clark • Thomas
Clemmons * • John Clendenning and Patricia
Bourgeois • Mary Beth Clough * • Francis Coady
• susan cochran * • Phil Cody • John Coghlan * •
Andrea and Joe Colao * • Tom Coles • Jeanne
Colford * • John Colgan * • Diane Collins * • J.
Collins • Robert Collins • Tom Colthurst •
Anthony Colucci • Thomas Columbus • Jerey
Colvin • Mary Comer • Daniel Condon • Richard
Conforti • Michael Conk • Charles Conlon •
Daniel Connell * • William Connelly • Sean
Conner • John Connolly • John Consolie * •
Pamela Consolie * • Richard Conti * • Zachary
Conti * • Mary Kay Cook • Brooke Cooper * •
Darryl Cooper • Lisa Cooper • Nancy Cooper •
Paulette Corbett • Kevin Corcoran • Olivia
Cornejo * • Mario M. Correa • Chris Correy * •
Ellen Corsiglia * • Nanci M Cosentino * • Theresa
Cosmas * • Bernard J. Costello • The Costello
Family • Duane Couch • Ken Couglin • Jeremy
Couture • Mark Cowing • Susan and John Coyle
• Patrice Coyle • Mr. Peter V. Crampton • David
Crapo • Kathleen Crawford • Fr. John J. Crepeau
• Katie CroftWalsh * • James Crogan • James
Croghan • Kevin Crotty • Lewis Crusoe • Angie
Cruz • John Csik • Jorge Cuadros * • Mary
Cubria • Anthony Cuccia • William Cuddy •
Michael and Annette Cullen • Mary Lou
Cummings • Matt Cummings • Stephen
Cummins * • Cathleen Curl • Matt Curran •
Thomas Curry • Dave Curtis • Martha and James
Cusimano * • Federico Cussotto * • Jenny
Czajkowski * • Joel Dabu • Kathleen Dacunto •
Maureen Daehn • Wade Daigle • Annie Daly •
Aurora Daly • Sara Damewood * • Nicholas
Damico • Agnesanne Danehey • Mark Danis * •
Rev. J. Nicholas Dant • Christina Daunt * • Julie
Daurizio * • Jack L. and Michele Knoeber
Dausman • Charlotte Davenport, CSJP • Rick
Davenport • Patty Davidson • Robert Davies * •
Elizabeth Dawes * • Jennifer Dawson • Catherine
Day • Charles Day * • Francis Dayrit • Duyen T.
De Gain • Karen De Meis * • Paula Dean • Mary
Debeau • Francis DeBernardo * • Daniel Deegan *
• Sean Deegan • John Deeley • Frank DeGuire •
Kathleen DeJardin • Angela Del Greco • Judith
Del Tredici * • Bart Dellabella • Mr. Joseph E.
DeMontigny • Daniel Dempsey * • Edward
Dempsey * • Emily S. Dennis • Marie Dennis * •
Frances Denny • Susan D’Entremont • Denise
Determan * • Anita Dettmer * • Daniel DeVeau •
Tom Devereux • Nicole Deziel • Alessandro Di
Luzio * • Ginny Dickes • Meghan Dietzler •
George Diey * • Gracelyn DiNitto * • Theresa
DiPasquale • Lisa DiVito * • Joseph Dleoy •
George Dobes • Wanda Dobrovolny * • David A.
and Danette Dodson • Marcie Doize * • Terry
Dolan • Patricia Dolese * • Sylvaine Dominguez *
• Kathy Donnermeyer • Domenica Dottavio •
Frank Douglas * • Emily Douglass • Ronald
Dower • Eileen H. Dowling • Michael Doyle •
Ellen Dragos • Rosemarie Driessen • Michael E.
Driscoll • Ted Drosolene • Ralph Droste •
Cecelia Dsouza • Catherine du Breuil and Joseph
Merola • Christine Dubay • Patty Dudley • Ning
Dunn • Daniel Duprey * • Lisa Durham • Page
Durkin • Loretta Dusek • Gigi Jean Eakins •
Lauren Earle • Paul Eason • Sue Eastaugh •
Emilio Echave • Laura and Sean Egan • Mary
Ehlinger • William Ehrhardt • Anna Eisen • Joe
Elia * • Tish Elliot • T J Elliott * • Mike Ellis •
Patricia Ellis * • Ellen Ellwanger • William
Elsbree • Mark Emerson * • Ellen Vollinger •
Krys English • Jim Eraci • Barbarra Erbacher •
Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Eremin • William Ertmer
• Diana Escueta • Joan Esmonde * • Mary
Espinosa • Angela Esteve • Petra Estorga •
Michael Evangelista • Fabio Fabio • Susan L
Faggiani • Joe Falace * • John Falkowski •
Robert Fambrini • Bingham-Johnsen Family * •
William Famula * • Anthony Farina • Melati
Baybars Farnsworth • Kathy Farrell * • Margaret
M. Farrell • Michael Fath * • Barbara C Faulhaber *
• Kathrine Faulise • Joseph Favreau * • Dan Faxel
• Mary Feeley • Dominic Fein * •
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Senior Audio Producer, Maggi Van Dorn, hosts Hark!: The stories of our favorite Christmas carols.
John Felderho • Patrick Feldman • Chris
Felknor • Gail Feming * • Imelda Feranil • Glen
Ferguson • Kathy Ferguson * • Sarah Ferguson *
• Trish Fernald • Diane Fernandez • Gary
Fernandez • Rachel Fernandez • Susan
Fernandez * • Hector Fernandez-Barillas • Laura
Ferrante * • Ellen Ferrone • Virginia Ficco • Rev.
Daniel R. Fickes • Mary-Louise Fidrych * •
Manuel Figueroa * • Janice Figueroa Lopez * •
Bruce Filak • Linda Filkins * • Daniel J. Finaldi *
• Peter C. Finn • Scott Finn and Wendy Lin •
William Finnegan • James and Carole Fischl •
Judith Fisher • Je Fister * • Mr. and Mrs.
Edmund J. FitzGerald • Eileen Fitzgerald * •
John Fitzgerald • June Fitzgerald • Madeline
Fitzgerald • Stanley Fitzgerald * • Thomas
Fitzgerald • Mary Ann Fitzgibbon • Charles
Flannagan • Michael Fleet • Mary Fleischer * •
Gail Fleming * • Mary Kay Fleming • Alexander
Flores • Benjamin Flores • Rev. James B. Flynn,
Ph.D. • Michael Flynn * • Roddy Flynn * •
Kathleen Fogarty * • Peter Folan • Thomas Foley *
• Timothy Foley • Vincent Fontanilla • Robert A.
Fontenot • Jane Ford * • Janet Forde • Kristin
Foringer • Joseph Formica • Susan Swan Forsyth *
• Ken Forziati • Elizabeth Foshage • Ashley
Foster * • Patrick Foster • Ms. Carol Fox * •
Kathleen Fox * • Marcella Fox • Rita L. Fox •
Lupita Fragoso • Constance Franciosi * • The
Franciscans of Fort Lauderdale • Jim Eraci and
Michelle Francl-Donnay • Nancy Frank •
Cynthia Franklin • Dolores Franzen * • Victor
Frazao • Brian Frey • Patricia Frey • Mary Lee
Frisbie • Mark J. Fucile • Mary A. and Richard
K. Fueyo • Christine Fulcher • Nicole Gaboury *
• Robert Gadomski * • Gary Gadren • Kathy
Gadwood • Carol A. Gaignard • Christina
Galanti * • Robert and Judith Gale • Linda Gall •
Pat and Dewayne Gallenberg • Mary Ellen
Galvan • Adriana Gambach • Brian Garceau * •
Melinda Gardiner • Anne Gardner • Penny J.
Gardner * • Rev. Francis Gargani, CSsR * • Donna
Marie Gates • Elizabeth A. Gavula • Patricia
Geary • Ronald Geary • John Geer * • Cary
Geghan • Matthew Geiger • Eric and Leslie
Geiser • Patricia Geiss • Anne Genovese • Dale
Gentry • Daniel and Marianna Gergen • Mary
Geskie • Mary A. and Thomas J. Geskie • Sascha
Getto • Shirl Giacomi • John Gildea • Kristin
Gilger • Marni Gillard • Michelle Gilles * • Hope
Gillespie * • Kathleen Gillespie * • Linda
Gilmartin • George Gilmore • Mary Giordano * •
Barbara Gipe * • John Girardi • Sheri Gladish * •
James Gleason • Susan Glenfield * • Michael
Gliatto • Teresa Glotzbach • Elizabeth J. Goeke
• Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence P. Goldschmidt •
Patricia Gomez * • Kenneth Gonsior * • Robert
Gontcharuk • Carlos Gonzalez * • Georey
Goodale • Christopher Goodwin • Diahne
Goodwin • Nancy P. Goodwin • Anne Gore •
Philip Gorrasi * • Thomas Gosse • Melanie
Goudelocke * • Carolyn Graham * • Paige Graham *
• Michael Grainey • Richard Grainger * • Jesus
Grana * • Patricia Grant • Sean Gravelle • Annie
Gray • John A. Gray • Joshua Gray • Angela
Green • Deborah Green • Denise Green * •
Shannon Green * • Deidre Greene • Marion
Greene * • Alex Greiner * • Mr and Mrs. E. James
Greiner • Thomas Grith • Mary Anne Grilli * •
Jacob A Grimm • Anne Grimshaw • Christine
Grinslade * • Geo Gross • Mary Ann Groszek •
Greg Groth * • Michael Gruber • Wayne Gubbels
• Joseph Guillen * • Ashley Guinn • Antonius
Gunawan • Frank Gunther • Virginia Gunther •
James Guthrie * • Robert Gutierrez * • Claire Guy
• Juan Carlos Cerda and Juana Guzman • Linda
Haack • James Hablewitz • Jorge and Marcia
Hadad • Thomas A. Haeuser • Daniel Haggerty •
Bernadette Haig • Gina Haines • Brian
Halderman * • Susan Hall • Rick Hallett * •
Thomas Halpin • Clara E. Halvorson • Kevin
Ham * • Patricia Hammarth • Jill Hamze •
Kathryn A. Hand • Matthew Handwerk • Regina
M. Haney • John Hansen • Margaret Hansen * •
Edward Harasim * • Margie Hardebeck * • Julie
Harpring • Keith Harrell • Carol Harris • Joan
Harrison * • Kate Harrison * • Richard Harrison
Reilly • Jonathan Hartford * • Julianne Hartmann * •
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Ricardo da Silva, S.J. and Sam Sawyer, S.J. celebrate Mass in the Church of the Gesù in Palermo on pilgrimage in Sicily
Anne Hasselbeck * • Joanna Haston • Norton
Hatlie • Jessica Hausmann * • Kevin Haworth •
Jim Hayes • Joseph and Margo Hayes * • Robert
and Angela Healey • Nancy Healy * • Barbara
Heaney • Elizabeth Heatwole * • James Heatwole *
• Jerome Heavey • Peter Hebein • Neal Hebert •
Jane Heil * • Janet Heineck * • Joseph Heininger
• Joann Held • Kathleen Held * • Father
Lawrence M. Hendel • Caroline Henderson •
Corinne Hennen • Harold Hennes • Anne Henry
• Thomas Henry • Jessica Hensler • Harriet
Hentges • Thomas Herchline • Luis Heredia * •
Jerey Hermsen • Tom Hernandez * • Geri
Herold * • Karen Heuberger • John R. and
Carolyn B. Hickman • Marjorie Hicks • Mary
Ellen Higgins • Greg Hillis † • Benjamin Hills * •
Barbara Himber • Patricia Hindmarsh * • Tracey
Hinz * • Marilou Hitt • John G. Hodgson, Jr. •
Lucy Hogan • Nancy Hogan-Baur • Christeen
Holdwick • Annette Holland * • Michael
Hollerich • Winifred Holloway • Mary Holm * •
Jeanette Holmes • Michael Horan • Donna Horn *
• Kevin Horwath * • Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J.
Houlihan • Joseph F. and Yvonne C. Houser •
Joseph Houska • Liliana Hsueh-Gutierrez •
Rochelle Hubbard • Jessie Hubert * • Thomas
Huerter * • Christopher Hug • lee Hulbert • Ann
Hull * • Christopher Humphrey * • John Hules •
Amy Hunter * • John Hunter * • Margaret Hunter
• Denny Hunthausen • Brian Hurley • John E.
Hurley, CSP * • Meghan Hussey * • Brian
Hutching • Elizabeth Hutchison * • Mike Hyland
* • Irma Ilustre • Mark Inglot • LouAnne
Insprucker • R. Daniel Israel • Leslie Ivers •
Courtney Jackson • Fay R. Jackson • Joseph
Jacobi • Robert Jacobs • John Jacoby • Paul
Jacoby • Rev. John B. Jacquel • Debra Janison * •
David M. Janitor • Patilynn Jansen • Linda
Jarvis • Mary Frances Jerey • Raymond Jereza
• Dave Jetson • Baiju John * • Anita Vela Johnson
• Eric Johnson • James T. and Louise Johnson •
James Johnson • Jean Johnson • Je Johnson •
Sally Johnson * • Joan Jones * • Kathleen Jones *
• Leona Jones • Robert Jones • Robert and Mary
Jones * • Anita Jose • Patricia Joyce • Bae Ju
Young * • Peter Judge • Mary Juliano • Mary
Ann Jurak * • Steve Jurich * • Joseph Jurovcik Jr * •
Carol Kager • Mary Beth Kamp • Kevin Kane •
Edward Kansa • Beth Kapocias * • Ms. Carol
Karnitsky * • Jane Karpick • Jerey Karrenbauer
• Lee Kaspari • John Kavanagh • Kathleen
Keating • Caroline Kechejian • Mary Keeling •
Thomas J. Keenan * • Melissa Keeslar • Thomas
Keevey * • Joseph H. Keer • Margaret Keightley
• Carter Keithley • Julie Kelleher * • Jacqueline
Keller • Robert Keller * • Gerard Kelliher * •
Anne Kelly * • Michael Kelly • Sheila Kelly •
Vincent Kelly • DíArcy Kemnitz * • Maryanne
Kendall • William Kenter • Karen Keogh * •
Katherine Kerestes * • Beatrice Kernan • Dr.
Geraldine Kerr • Michael Kiernan • John Kie •
Mark P. Kilarjian • Eugene Kim • Nico Kim •
David J. King and Judith E. Smith • Jennifer
King * • Michael King • Jeery T. Kirchner •
Juliann Kirk • Joseph Kirsch • Kathleen
Kirschner • Justin Kischefsky • Donald F Kish •
Maureen Kizer • Warren Klam • Martin
Klanchar • Gerald Kleba • Joseph Klecha * •
Kerry Kleiber • Joan Klein • Kathleen Klein •
Matthew Klein * • James L. Kline * • Eileen
Knight • Karen Knirnschild * • Beth Knobbe * •
Stephen Knoblock * • Bernadette Knopik •
Elizabeth Knowles * • Theresa Knudson • Johnl
Knutowicz • Joseph Kobos • Jon Koehler • Lisa
Koehler • Bruce Koehn • Frank Kokoszka * •
Luke Konantz • Mary Kondrath * • Kathy Koons
• Lauren Kopsky • Gary Kopycinski * • Darlene
Kordonowy • Marcia Kostielney * • Mr. Thomas
Kostizak • Edward Koszykowski • Christopher
Koutros * • Joseph and Judith Ann Kowalski •
Cindy Kozal • Kevin Kozal • Joseph Kozlowski •
Daniel Krajcik * • Beth Kress * • K. Jane Kresser •
Florence Kriete • Peter Kupselaitis * • Matthew
Kurtz • Leslie Kuss * • Jack Kustron • Sheila
Kutner • Andes Kwok • Dr. Matthew Kyrish •
Rosie La Puma Lebel • Marjorie La Rose • Thomas
LaBarbera • James LaBrie * • Ellen C. Lamb •
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Mary Lamb * • Kathryn Lamont • Sr. Lucia
LaMontagne • Mr. and Mrs. Richard Landfield •
Mark Langlois • Frances LaNoce * • Beverly
Lanzafame • Cynthia Larrick * • Nancy
Laskowski • Daniel Lauer • Susan Lauer •
Elaine Laughlin * • Florence Laureira • Mary
Sweetland Laver • Cathy Lavin • John Lavin * •
Janet Lawson * • Lawrence Lawton • Rev.
Christopher Lawton, C.S.P. * • Virgilio Lazardi •
Christine Leahy • Leo A. LeBlanc • Margaret
Lebreton • Joan Lee * • Michael Lee • Rosa Lee *
• Soonju Lee * • Virginia Lee • Melinda Leising •
Jerey Leitch • Russell Lemker • Beth Lenahan
• Bruce Lescher • Ann Lesmeister * • Emily
Leturno • Nikos Leverenz • Jeanine T. Levesque
• Suzanne Levonian * • Carol Lewis * • Lawrence
Lewis * • Frederick W. Lillis • Juanita Lim •
Judith A. Linden • Lisa D. Line • Anthony F.
Lipnicki • Helen Anne Livingston * • Adam Long
• Sara Longworth * • Thomas Lopes • Susanna
Lopez * • Eileen Lopez Tome * • Marie Loranzo •
Robert Lord-Schell * • Chris Lorenzo • Michelle
Loris * • Michael Losavio • Jane M. Loughlin •
Mr. and Mrs. John B. Lounibos, Jr. • Amy Lovberg
• Joanne Love • Matt Lovell • Martin Lovrien * •
Benjy Lowry • Catalina Lozano Torrado * • Scott
Lozyniak * • Beverly Lueckemeyer * • Mark and
Marybeth Lumetta • Thomas Lundstrom •
Carolyn Lynch * • Dennis A. Lynch, , Jr. • Helen
Craig Lynch • Tim Lynch * • Emmett Lyne •
Kevin M Long * • Jennifer Maccagnano • Yvonne
MacCormack • Jim Macfarlane • J Mack-Crane
• Tom Macken • Barbara Mackey • Pat MacRae •
Nick Macri • Samir Madden • William Maddigan
• Anne Maddox * • John and Barbara H. Maddox *
• Chris Magalska • Frank Maggio • Kathleen
Magiera and Gerard McGarrity • James Magyar •
Patrick Mahan • James Mahaney • Mary Ellen
Mahon • Anne Mahoney • Jane Ellen Makari * •
Kim Makuch • Christopher Malano * • Patricia
Malarkey • Emily Malison-Reardon * • William
Mallet • Luke Malone * • Caroline Maloney •
Kathryn Maloney • Barbara Mambu * • Ann
Mangone • Bonnie Manion • Rev. James-Patrick
Mannion • Norma Mannix • JoAnn Maranan •
Sheryl A. Marcouiller * • Paul Marentette * •
Anthony Marinelli • Michael Marino * • Daniel
Markham * • Mary Marschall * • James Marsh •
Katherine Marsh • Bill and Nancy Marston •
Margaret Martens • Chris Martin * • Sandra
Martinez * • Wanda Martinis • Persyn Mary •
Martin Mascari * • Gerard Benjamin Masil * •
Richard Massoth • Dominick Mastrodonato •
Matthew Matis • Barbara Matsko * • Joseph Matt
• Jeanne Matthews • Paul Max • Katherine H.
Maxwell • Kathryn Maynard * • Elizabeth Mayr
• Jean Mc Murray • Robert T. McAleer • Eugenia
McAndrew * • Stanley McBarnette * • Daniel
McCabe • Stephanie McCarey * • William
McCarey • Dave and Ann McCarraher * • Sean
McCarthy • Terri McAuley • James McChesney
• Walter McClain * • Lori McClelland • Josephine
McClintock • Hugh McCloskey • Christine L.
McClure • Kenneth McCluskey • Elizabeth
McCostlin • Cristina McCoy • Mary Ann McCoy
• James McCracken • Kathleen McCullough * •
Madeleine McCullough * • Joseph McDermott •
Dawn McDonald * • Robert McDonald • Colleen
McDonnell • John McDonough • Mary
McDonough • Sean McElwee • Patrick McEvily
• Susan McEvoy * • Arthur McFadden • Bill
McFadden * • Dennis McGlone * • Kathy
McGovern • Michael McGovern • Terrence R.
McGovern • William McGovern • Desmond
McGowan • Maura McGrath • Mickey McGrath *
• Jessica McGrew • Dr. James C. McGroddy •
Patrick McGrory * • Brian McGuinness • Edward
J. McGuinness • Rev. Anthony E. McGuire • Fr.
James R. McHenry, II • Sarah McIntyre * •
Donald McKay • Angela McKelvey • John
McKenna • Kevin McKenna • Mary McKenna •
Paul McKenney • Maureen McKew • Richard T.
and Kathy J. McKinless • Kathryn McLaren •
Farrell McLaughlin * • Jeni McLaughlin • Jacob
McLeod * • Cindy Murphy McMahon • James
McMahon * • Judith McMahon • Mary McMahon
• Michael McManus • Jean McMurray * • J.
McSwiggin • Jim McVerry • Robert Mechler •
Philip and Elizabeth Medeiros • Erick Medina * •
Robert Medley * • Elizabeth Meers • Joseph
Megan • Joseph Mele • Cynthia Melitz • Carol
Mendel * • Cristina Mendia * • Danila Mendoza •
Nicky Mendoza • Stefano Mengozzi • Frank
Mercado • Basil Merenda • Larry Metz • John
Metzler • Scott T. Meyer, Jr. * • Kathleen Michals
* • Brannon Miller • Hayden Miller * • Judith
Miller • Morgan Miller • Robert Miller * •
Sanford Miller • Joseph Milner • Sofia Misisco *
• Michael Mitchell • Thomas Mitchell • Mary
Mittiga • Stanley Mizgala • Fr. Brad Modde * •
Ms. Donna Helene Moeller • Laura Molina * •
Nick Mols * • Sam Monachino • Anne Monaco * •
Louis Monaco • David Moncrief • Mark
Mongelluzzo • Marc Montalbine • Chiara
Montalto * • Ligaya V. Montealegre • George
Monteverdi • Will Montgomery * • Joan M. Monti
* • Robert Montoya • Kathleen Moore * • Marc
Morales * • Roberta Moralez * • Jon R. Moran * •
Bob and Ann More • Jean Moriarty • Frank
Morin • Anakin Morris • George Morris * •
Shirley Morris • Alecia Moss * • Joseph Moss •
Helen Moultrup • Kelly Mowat • Joan
Muellerleile • Eleanor Mugavin * • Rev. Octavio
Muguerza • Anne Mulderry • Geo Mulhearn •
James Mullen • Betty Mullin-DiProsa • Kyle
Mullins * • John Mulqueen • Thomas Mulry •
James Mulvale • Kyle Mulvey • Ann Murphy •
Kathy Murphy * • Mark Murphy • Mary-Patricia
Murphy • Robert J. Murphy • Thomas Murphy •
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Retreatants at the very first Jesuitical storytelling retreat, What’s Your Story? in New York City.
Mariangeles Murphy-Herd * • Angela Murray * •
Monica Murray * • Robert Murray • William
Murray * • Jay Myers * • Pamela Myles • Anita
Nardone * • Robert Nasser * • Michael Naughton
• Virginia L. Navarro • Kevin Naylor • Andrew
Ndoca • John Neill • Robert Nellis • Carol
Nelson • Monica Nelson * • Shawn Nelson • Beth
Nemes • Peter Nerone • Thomas Nestor • Max
Neuberger • Timothy Neve • Sarah Neville
Jimenez • Donald Nevins • Angela Newcomer •
Xuan Nguyen • Deacon Clayton A. Nickel * • Dr.
Michael Nidier • Brenda Nightingale * • Lori
Norden * • Noreen Normandeau * • Gerard
Nugent † • Patrick and Vera Nugent • Cathleen
O’Brien * • Dolores O’Callaghan * • Jenny
Ocegueda-Reynosa • Mary Ochsner • Sean
O’Conaill * • Terry O’Connell • Jeanne O’Connor
• John O’Connor • Rev. Terry M. Odien * • Mary
Ellen O’Donnell • Thomas L.P. O’Donnell •
Jacquelyn Oesterblad • Thomas OGrady •
Bernard Oh * • Barbara O’Keefe • Phil Okerlund
• Kevin Okun * • Rev. Robert Oldershaw • Pat
Oldon • Michael O’Loughlin * • James Olson •
Peter Olson • Anne O’Malley * • Kathy O’Malley
• Bob O’Mara * • Robert O’Neill • Darren Ong •
Randy Onxley • Daniel O’Reilly • Peter O’Reilly
• Christopher Orlando • Bea & Jim O’Rourke •
Mary Jo O’Rourke • Laurie Ortega Murphy * •
Thomas Orth • Catherine Ortwein • Jeremiah
O’Shea • Laksmy Ossaba Quiroz * • Suzanne
Oswald * • Thomas G. Otchy • Denis O’Toole •
Mary Ott • Vernadine Oubre • Mr. and Mrs.
Douglas Overbeck • Elsa Oviedo * • M. Suzanne
Owens • Valerie Oxford • David Pace * • Gigi
Pacheco • Gamaliel Padilla * • Molly Page * •
Janet Paist • Alexandra Palmer • Suzanne
Palmer • Lesley Palmeri • Edward Palumbos •
Anna Paneno • Richard Pantaleo • Ronald
Papajcik • Bernadette Paradise • Hugh Parker •
Phyllis Parr • Hatha Parrish • Ronald Pastor •
Rose Patin • Joseph Patry * • George and Patricia
Patterson • Joyce Patterson • Mary Beth Paul •
Brian Paulson, S.J. • Alex Payne * • Carleen
Payne • Jerey Payne * • Steven Payne * • Sandra
Peacock * • Theodore Peak • Mary Pearlman •
Erik Pearse • Mary and David Pedersen • Loretta
and Steve Pehanich • John and Fran Pelrine •
Duke Peltier * • Janet Penello * • Deacon and Mrs.
Robert J. Penzenstadler • Bryan Pepper • Dr.
Blanca M. Perez • Louis Perez • Minerva Perez •
George Perkins • Lissa and Gerry Perrone • John
and Mary Perrotti • Christopher Pesavento * •
Barbara Peters • Anne Peterson • Eric Peterson *
• Fr. Tim Pfander • Danielle Pfister • Beth
Phillips • John Phillips • Therese Phillips •
Linda Piccinich • Patricia Pierce • Robert
Pietrusiak • Karen Pietrusinski • Mary Pigza •
Paulita Pike • Waybe Pittard • Kevin Pitts * •
Derek Plotkowski * • Michael and Marian Plott •
Ronald L. and Rosemary Plue • Rev. David J.
Polich • Emily Pollina • Morris and Cheryl
Pongratz • Marcus Porcelli • Michael Potter * •
Michael Potts * • Bruce J. Powers • Carter Powers
• Kathy Powers • Patricia Powers • John Poynton *
• Clare Pratt • Blanche Premo Hopkins • Steven
G. Presutti • Jonathan Price • Deborah Primiano
• Theresa Ptak • Paolo Puccini • Aileen Pugh * •
Francine Puglia * • Teresa Pulaski • John Purkert *
• Kaitlyn Quaranta * • Jane Queenan • Michael
Querner • Rebecca Quick • Edward B. Quigley •
Carol Quillen • Rose Quilter • Henry Quinlan •
Diane and Jim Quinn * • Manuela Radelsboeck •
Diane Radwill • Suzanne Raalli * • Elizabeth
Rajamani • Alison Raleigh • Mark A. Ramion •
Augustin Ramirez • Theresa Ramirez * • Julian
Ramos • Todd Ramsey * • Patricia Randall •
Mary Randisi • Donna Rankin • Stanley K.
Rashid • Jack Raslowsky, II • David Rave • Erin
Raymond * • Rev. Edward G. Reading • Joseph P.
Reardon • Lisa Rector • Kathleen Reddan •
Redemptorist Fathers of New York * • Maureen
Redfield • Mary Rees • Gene Regan • Marilyn
Regan • Palma Regan • Steve Regnier * • Rev. A.
Paul Reicher • Nancy Reid • Benedict and Mary
Reilly * • Bridgette F. Reilly • Jack Reilly • Joe
Reilly • Mary Jane Reilly • Kathleen Reinhardt *
• Robert Reinke • Susan Reis • Juliette Relihan *
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Noah Banasiewicz, S.J. joins
Sam Sawyer, S.J. and the Jesuitical
team to discuss storytelling around
vocations and religious life during the
very first Jesuitical storytelling retreat.
• Nick Rennpage • Resurrection Catholic Church
• John Retta • Justin Reyes • Amy Reynolds •
Eileen Reynolds • Maria Reynolds • Francis
Richards • Janice Richardson * • Matthew
Richardson * • CB Ricketson • Augusta Ridley * •
Catherine Riedl * • Jane Riel • Marie Rinaudo *
• Joseph Ring • Herminio Rios • Thomas and
Georgette Rippinger • Harry Rissetto • William
J. and Elizabeth Ristey • Diane G. Rivera • Carrie
Roach * • Kathy Roach * • Rev. Michael G. Roach *
• Sarah Robbie • Christ Robichaux • John Roche *
• Nancy Roche * • Suzanne and Brent Roden •
Steven Roderick * • Walter Rodier • Rene
Rodriguez * • Donna Rohne • Michelle Roman * •
Roman Catholic Diocese of San Angelo •
Costanza Romano • Thomas Romano † •
Marlowe Romero • Ned Rooney • Sean Rooney •
Oren Root • Maria Rosales-Uribe • Helen Rose *
• Andrea Rosenberg • A Rosenthal * • Alexandra
Rosenthal • James F. Rosetti • Mary Ross * •
Ruth Ross * • Terri Ross • Dr. Wilma C. Rossi * •
Fran Rossi Szpylczyn * • Celeste Rossmiller •
Jennifer Roussel • Daniel D. Roy • Gonzalo
Rubalcaba * • James Ruck • Maureen Rudder •
Rosa MarÌa Ruiz * • Rimantas Rukstele • Marilyn
and R. Daniel Rupp • Patricia Rush • Charles
Russ • Mary Russell * • Laurence Ruth • Lisa
Rutledge • Ann Ryan • Barry F. Ryan • Bill Ryan
• Edwin J. Ryan • James Ryan • Laura Ryan * •
Thomas Ryan • Richard Saba * • Maria Sahdals *
• Mike Salardino • Cajetan Salemi • Dawn
Sample • Jose Sanchez * • Angie and Ken
Sandoval • Kelly Sankowski • Rita Santisteven •
Carole Sargent * • Alicia Sarte * • Monica Sasscer
• Stephanie Sauder-Andrade * • Gino Scarselli * •
Christina Schachter * • Carl Scharf • Donald
Schepers • Roberta Schillo • William Schirger •
Patrick Schley • Mary Schlichting • George
Schlotterer • Maryann Schmidt * • Catherine
Schmitt • Mark Schmitt • George R. Schmitz •
Kathleen Schmitz • Sr. Valerie Schneider • Jess
Schneider * • Joseph Schneider • Jim Scholl * •
Michael Schreiber • Kyle Schreiner • Calvin W.
and Camille R. Schroeck • Caroline Schuessler •
Andrew Schuler * • Joe Schultz • John Schultz •
Janet Schunk • Jerry Schwartz • Mary Schwer •
Mary Sciarillo • Marianne Sciolino • Mary Scott
• Phyllis Scott * • Ty Scott • Teresita Scully * •
Rashina Seabury * • Nancy Seklir • Olivia
Selinger • Mike Sellars * • Jacquelyn Seneschal *
• John J. Sepela • Carol Serafin • Jane Serpico •
Jamie Serruto • Kenneth Servais • Servants of
The Blessed Sacrament • James Servino * •
Servite Fathers of Mt. Carmel • Charles Sevick * •
Jennifer Shabahang * • Carolyn Shalhoub * •
Shelby Shallue • Rev Michael Shanahan * • Judy
Sharer • Margaret Sharkey • Patricia Shea * •
Kim Shefchik * • Thomas Shellabarger • Nancy
Shepherd • Thomas P. Sheridan • Rev. William J.
Sheridan • Christopher Sherrick * • John Shields *
• R.E. Shields • Janice Shier * • Anna
Shingledecker * • Maurern Short * • Catherine
Shoulberg * • Carl Shy • John Sieger • Henry
Sienkiewicz • Laura Sifuentes * • Ronald Sigrist •
Judith Silva * • Elizabeth Simcoe • Theresa
Simmonds • John Simonelli * • Alex Simrell •
Ryan Sinclair • Robert Singagliese • Brian
Singer-Towns • Melody Singh • Mary Ellen &
Ken Sinkiewicz • Aaron Sinner • Therese Sinner
• Sr. Maureen Sinnott • Martin Sirju • Robert
Sismilich * • Christine Sitko • Stephen & Gail
Sladek • Eileen and Tony Sleva • Robert Sliney •
Mary Buatti Small * • Winne Smidt • Ann Smith
• Barbara and Brad Smith * • John Smith • Kevin
John Smith * • Kristin Smith * • Maggie Smith •
Marlay A. and Margaret B. Smith • Patricia Smith
• Robert Smith • Thomas Smith • Tim Smith •
William Smith • Mark Smithhisler * • Adam
Snyder * • David Sofi • Gary Solamon • Leah
Soriaga • Arthur P. Sotak • Jane Sowerby * •
Sandee Spellman • Sandra Spencer • Carmel Ann
Sperti • Betsy Spiering • Jim Spratt * • Cheri
Spring • Marcelline J. St. Pierre • Norman
Stachura • Mark Stackhouse • Miriam Starc •
Paulette Stark * • Antoinette Starr * • L.
Staudenmaier • Bob Stec • Joseph and Sue
Stefonowich • David Stein • John Steiner • Laura
Stephens • Rob Stewart * • Nancy Stock * •
Christian and Martina Stoeckl * • Rodica Stoicoiu *
• Brian Stokes • Neil Story • John Straetmans •
Josephine Stroker * • Michael Stubbs • Karen
Sturges • Deb and Greg Stype • Mary Subkoviak *
• Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah M. Sugrue • Mary Ann
Suhocki * • Andrew and Eileen Sullivan •
Catherine Sullivan * • Joan Sullivan • Mary T
Sullivan * • Rosemary Sullivan • Mary Jane
Surette * • M. Kerstin Svartberg Thorell * •
Russell Sveda • Donna Swartz • Susan Swedler •
Mary Syverson * • Andrew Szegedy-Maszak •
Seandor Szeles * • Ann-Marie Szymanski • Callie
Tabor • Gayle Talbot * • Ronald Talsky • James R.
Tansor • Mary and Anthony W. Tantillo • Regina
Taylor * • Minda Te • Dawn Tedrow • Sarah
Teikari-Buie * • Marie Teixeira • Mary Telford * •
Justin Telthorst * • Marie Terlizzi • Maria
Terrone • Ellen Terry • Jim Terry • McClain
Terry • Jean Tesoriero • Vicky Tett • Mary
Thaman * • Matt Thebarge * • Gretchen
Thiberville * • Rita Thiron • Stephen and Cheryl
Tholcke • Christine Thomas • Jean-Philippe
Thomas * • Danielle Thompson * • Mr. Jonathan
M. Thompson • LouAnn Thompson * • Mary T.
Thompson • Judith Thorkelson * • Donald
Thornton • Terry Thornton • Deborah Thrasher
• Brian Tierney • Thomas Timp * • Carol Tobin •
Donald Toll • Elizabeth Tomiak • Patricia
Tomich • Carol Tomko * • Anne Toner • Dianne
Torres • Anne Tortora * • Elaine Tourtelotte * •
Eugene Tozzi • Paul Trame • Henri Tran • Tam
Tran • Roy M. Traugott • Marti Treckman •
Jason Trepanier • Michelle Tressel • Beth Trouy *
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America Media pilgrims in Greece.
• John Trovarelli * • Richard Troy • Michele
Troyan * • Tom Trujillo • Hao Truong • Rev.
David D. Tscherne • Candice Tucci • Roy Tucker
• Carol Tunney * • Teresa Turlek • Katherine
Turner • Vicki Turner * • Mary Twomey •
Khristina Tyhurst * • Maryann Tyrer * • Joseph
Uecker • Michael Unger * • Renee Updegrove •
Ronald Uroda * • Grant Ute • Vallario • Rene
Valle • Mike Van Asten • Emmanuel van der
Mensbrugghe • Sander Van Dijk * • Anne van
Geldern * • Mary Van Keuren * • Daniel
VanBelleghem • Lee Vandervest • John Veatch •
Kathleen Vecchio • Kristine Vega * • Ann Vehlies *
• Santiago Velez Ferro • John Vernon * • Richard
Vidosic • Marcel Viens • Joshua Vincent • Lynn
Vincentnathan • Brian Vodicka • Roselyn M.
Volkmer * • Michael Vona • Rev. Eugene F.
Vonderhaar • Thang Vu • ToHoai Vu * • Nancy
Wachs * • Josef Wagenhoer • Kristine Wagner •
Aida B. Wakefield • Roleen Walgenbach • Debra
Walker • Josef Walker • Robert Walker * • Eileen
Wallace • Laurelei Wallace • Mary Wallace •
Edward Walsh • Francis Walsh • John Walsh •
Mary Walstrom * • Nancy Walton-House •
Catherine Ward * • Gerard Ward • Jerry Ward * •
Stacy Ward • Sheridan Warden • M.Colleen
Warin • Andrew Waterhouse • Daniel Waters •
Je Waters * • Stephen Waters • Matthew
Watkins * • Caroline Watson • Taylor Watson •
Mary Watzin • Donna Weaver • Julie Webster * •
Marilyn Weindler • Len Weireter • Paul and
Mary Weisenburger * • Steven Weissenburger •
Jared Welch • Lisa Wellborn • Nellie Welter •
Christina Wert * • William Werwaiss † • Joseph
Westrich • William Whelan • Kathleen White •
Mary White • Gladys Whitehouse • Mary
Whiteside * • Jane Whitesides • Amy Whitlatch •
Harry Wiechman • Thomas and Jeanne • Terese
Wier • Stewart Wilber • Timothy Wiles * • Rev.
Brian J. Wilk • Toni Wilken * • Kate Willcox •
Lindsay Willert * • Aaron Williams • Eunice
Williams • Justin Williams * • Y Williams * •
Mike Wilson • Mike Wilson * • Robert Wimsatt •
Maureen Windmoeller • Peter Winfrey •
Anthony Winiski • Joanne Winters * • D. A.
Wintrode • Terrence Witt • Jack Wohlhieter •
Kathleen Wolf • Reiner Wolf * • Arthur and Helen
Wolfe • Tyler Wolfe * • Rebecca Wong • Belinda
Wong-Swanson * • Paul Wontroski • Maku Wood *
• Susan Woodman * • Marcelle Woosley • Donna
Worosila • John Wozniak * • Donna Wright * •
John Wrobleski * • Michael Wustrow * •
Dominick G. and Charlotte A. Yacono • Elaine
Yastishock • Carol Yeazell • Maria Yepes •
Daniel Yesilonis * • Catherine Yodice • Cynthia
Yoshitomi * • Kate Youle * • Carol Young * • Mary
Ann and David Young • Mary Yuen • Faith Yusko
• Paul Zaccagnino * • Amy Zachary * • William
Zack • Dr. Phyllis Zagano • Jonathan Zammit * •
David Zande * • Douglas Zande * • Jacquelline
and Michael Zapf • John and Carol Zarek •
Teresa Zarsky * • Don Zasada • Justin Zawadzki
• Mr. and Mrs. Charles Zech • Bev Zimel * •
Sharon Zinkula • Christine Zuba * • Fil Zucchi •
Chaplain Donna Zuroweste * • Margaret and
Daniel Zwiren • Chester Zysk *
All those listed here have supported
America Media with charitable
contributions between 7/1/2024 to
10/3/2025.
America acknowledges and thanks our
donors, at all levels, who wish to remain
anonymous.
† Deceased. May these loyal benefactors
rest in peace and in God’s glory.
* Donor to America Media’s Outreach
ministry.
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James Martin, S.J. in a private audience with Pope Leo XIV.
