OSV | OSV Newsweekly Related Articles media

TV ads, website call Catholics back to Church

By Carlos Briceno. Apostolate's use of media bears fruit in Diocese of Phoenix and beyond

Tug o' war with media

By Teresa Tomeo. New report reveals startling statistics in the battle between family time and technology

the catholic guide tothe Internet

Woodeene Koenig-Bricker There's a website for just about all things Catholic, from Mass times around the globe to the pope's fan club

The Catholic Guide to the Internet

This article has free access. By Woodeene Koenig-Bricker. There's a website for just about all things Catholic, from Mass times around the globe to the pope's fan club

Tending glass houses

Editorial

Taking a cultural stand

By Teresa Tomeo. Individual Catholics should feel empowered to speak up about objectionable media content

Spirit of nastiness pervades society today

Internet, other media encourage cruelty without stopping to consider inherent dignity of others.

Section Perspectives, Page 17, Sunday, June 15, 20

Screenwriter relies on nobler instinct

Our takes

Rewired brains?

By Teresa Tomeo. Fellow plane passenger was right on target in comments about our media-saturated culture

Pro-life movement focuses on changing culture

This article has free access for all visitors. By Valerie Schmalz. Grassroots efforts mushrooming and claiming success in reducing number of abortions

Professionalism, straight talk key with media

Opinion of PR person should carry weight in decision-making process

Plug into the Catholic truth

Podcasting, dubbed 'the new medium for the new evangelization,' is catching on rapidly as a teaching and evangelizing tool for the faith.

Please, send me some of your best ‘good news’ to spread

This column has free access for all visitors. By John Norton. The important thing about good news is that it strengthens us and inspires us to do good.

Passing on the faith

Catholic media convocation was a moment to celebrate the wonder of the sacraments

Parents need to limit kids' screen time

Families can try fasting from all electronic media during Advent, Lent, expert advises

One faith, many channels

By Mark Sullivan. Catholics use arts, media and literature to transmit the Good News

Observing the U.S. bishops meet in open and behind doors

This column has free access for all visitors. By John Norton. We are blessed to have a number of exceptional leaders.

'New media' allow for greater engagement

This article has free access for all visitors. By Emily Stimpson. Catholic blogs, podcasts and online forums need quality, creativity in order to reach people, conference speakers say

'New media' allow for greater engagement

Emily Stimpson Catholic blogs, podcasts and online forums need quality, creativity in order to reach people, conference speakers say

Naughty or nice?

By Teresa Tomeo. Make sure the video games and DVDs you give kids match your values this Christmas

Mother Teresa and a 'Crow's Ear'

A 'crisis of faith' for the secular media

Monitoring the networks

By Teresa Tomeo. New measure offers hope to Catholic families wanting to protect kids from vile TV content

Mocking marriage

By Teresa Tomeo. New report finds that most non-married sex is portrayed during television's 'family hour'

Mass media campaign to increase Mass attraction

Diocese launches a multimedia blitz to draw Catholics back to Mass

Kids stewing in media marinade?

Our Takes. New study by the Kaiser Family Foundation shows disturbing trend

Katrina and the Spirit

The media reports miss the most amazing story in the public square, God's intervention.

Just the (Catholic) facts, please

Religion journalists discuss why secular media often get faith wrong

Journal asks big questions about faith and culture

Host interviews authors to examine culture through Christian lens

Jesuit journal accuses media of bias

Our Takes. An influential Italian Jesuit magazine has accused the mass media in Europe and the U.S. of propagating hostility against the Catholic Church

How we can transform the entertainment media

By embracing the arts and educating in the faith, Catholics can influence how the Church is portrayed and perceived

How we can transform the entertainment media

By embracing the arts and educating in the faith, Catholics can influence how the Church is portrayed and perceived

How we can transform the entertainment media

By embracing the arts and educating in the faith, Catholics can influence how the Church is portrayed and perceived

Here's the scoop on Mother Teresa and the media

This article has free access for all visitors. Openers column by Sarah Hayes.

Getting real about reality TV

Watching unscripted lives of ordinary people on screen can be fun, but viewers must beware of potentially immoral and grave messages

Flying with the pope -- the view from coach

By Delia Gallagher. A member of the Vatican press corps gives a behind-the-scenes account of traveling with Benedict to the United States

Fight 'coerced consensus'

By Teresa Tomeo. Resisting a viewpoint that supports culture of death, moral relativism is everyone's job

Family time, unplugged

By Teresa Tomeo. Weekly media-free night could sober up our families from over-saturation of technology

Don't be fooled

By Teresa Tomeo. Armed with Catholic media coverage, you can set your neighbors straight on Church news

Defining deviancy down

Perusing the newspaper begs the question: Are we supposed to be horrified or titillated?

Decent expectations

Broadcast decency debate is heading to the Supreme Court, but grassroots action needed

Convergence of ideas

By Teresa Tomeo. Pro-life ministry lives out pope's message on harnessing media to spread Christ's love

Column: Shroud of Turin's message

By Teresa Tomeo. Cloth’s authenticity may be uncertain, but it makes sense that God would try to reach us using an image

'Code' stats call for prudent action

Our Takes, Brief salient observations and opinions on the news

Church should respond to media with candor, virtue

Archbishop John Foley suggests being honest about human failings in the sex-abuse crisis

Church makes way through media jungle

By Teresa Tomeo. Pontiff goes high-tech, making this year's World Youth Day the 'most innovative' one yet

Cardinals embracing new media to spread Gospel

This article FREE to registered users! Podcasts and satellite radio are among the latest venues where Church leaders share their message.

Bloggers play integral role in covering pope

By Mary DeTurris Poust. They bring immediate coverage and provide perspectives that are not seen in the traditional media

A Catholic newspaper during an election season

Openers by John Norton