Do You Know a Catholic Hero

I thought I'd share the following, in case any of you know of people in your parishes or schools who would be potential nominees. I will be submitting a few names of some of my heroes!

CATHOLIC DIGEST magazine seeks heroes to be featured in our national publication

DOES SOMEONE IN YOUR ORGANIZATION DESERVE RECOGNITION?

The Catholic Digest, a 300,000-circulation consumer magazine with approximately 2.5 million readers monthly, is currently gathering information for a cover package about "Catholic Heroes" that will appear in summer 2007.

We are hoping to gather stories of American Catholic laypeople who are working to better the lives of others in their community, their country, or the world — Catholics who've accomplished great good in their fields of expertise — in medicine, research, science, literature, education, law, etc.; Catholics who have put others before themselves.

Perhaps you know of someone who fits this description, a parishioner in your diocese, a volunteer in your community, a researcher who won an award, an educator, a spiritual guide, a politician, or a parent. We will be gathering these stories over the next several weeks so please send a quick note with your nominee’s name, contact information, and why you think he or she should be honored (include press clippings or Web links, if possible). We will get back in touch with you once we finalize our list. If we choose your nominee, your organization and its connection to this hero will be mentioned.

Please send an email, or give me a call if you prefer at 800-321-0411, ext. 181. I look forward to hearing from you.

Traci Neal
Copy Chief
Catholic Digest
1 Montauk Ave.
New London CT 06320
800-321-0411, ext. 181
tneal@bayard-inc.com