Archbishop Borys Gudziak Received CNEWA’s Faith & Culture Award at Catholic Media Conference in Atlanta, GA

CNEWA, established by Pope Pius XI in 1926, has a rich history of aiding Churches in the Middle East, Northeast Africa, India, and Eastern Europe. Its efforts include providing health care, supporting displaced families, and assisting survivors of human trafficking. The Faith & Culture Award, introduced in 2022, celebrates individuals who exemplify CNEWA’s mission. Previous recipients include Carl A. Anderson, Most Rev. William F. Murphy, and John J. Studzinski.

Archbishop Gudziak’s acceptance speech highlighted his deep gratitude to CNEWA for their support of Eastern Churches and their humanitarian aid in Ukraine. “Your humanitarian aid to Ukrainian faith-based organizations and those helping Ukrainian refugees in Europe has been invaluable. You provide shelter, food, and comfort to the displaced, and your reporting through ONE magazine has been indispensable during times of turmoil,” emphasized the metropolitan.

Addressing over a hundred Catholic journalists present at the event, he underscored the critical role of Catholic journalism, stressing their unique mission to pursue the truth and promote human dignity.

Archbishop Gudziak urged Catholic journalists to continue their vital work, proclaiming the Good News with integrity and compassion. “Catholic journalism, like any responsible journalism, is fundamentally committed to the pursuit of truth,” he stated, stressing the importance of providing accurate, honest news while respecting human dignity and the inherent worth of every individual, which is at the core of the CNEWA Faith & Culture Award.

“People of faith are people of hope. Hope is not blind optimism; it’s acknowledging reality yet remembering that God is ultimately in charge,” concluded Archbishop Borys Gudziak.