Legatus wins two international press awards

Legatus’ monthly membership magazine wins at annual media conference in Charlotte  . . . 

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Legatus’ monthly membership magazine picked up two international press awards on June 20.

At its annual convention, the Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada presented Legatus magazine with a third-place award for Best Coverage of Religious Liberty Issues. Judging is conducted “by a group of experts and Catholic press professionals,” according to CPA guidelines.

The religious liberty category called for three articles. Winning submissions included “A Clear and Present Danger” by Judy Roberts (November 2013), “Overcoming the Darkness” by Patrick Novecosky (November 2013), and “Navigating Murky Waters” by Dr. John Brehany (October 2013).

“The government shutdown and its effects on the religious serving in the military is a fine example of reporting on subjects we seldom, but should think over,” the judges wrote.

Editor-in-Chief Patrick Novecosky received honorable mention for his editorial honoring his maternal grandmother. “A Grandmother’s Faith” (June 2013) drew praise from the judges. “Reaching back to ‘Grandma’ is a vibrant way to engage readers and make the point clear.”

Legatus magazine has won 18 Catholic Press Association awards for graphic design, writing and its website since it gained CPA membership in 2005. Founded in 1911, the Catholic Press Association has over 600 member organizations. It reaches over 26 million people.