Atlanta, United States – June 2024 – The 2024 Catholic Media Conference was held on the theme "Connected in the AtL" from 18 to 21 June at the Atlanta Marriott Buckhead and Conference Center, in Atlanta Hundreds of professionals from all over the country took part. Cardinal John P. Foley Award was given to Matt Riedl from the Diocese of Lansing, while Ana Rodriguez-Soto, of Florida Catholic, won the St. Francis de Sales Award. A member of the Salesian Family, Chioma Okoye, Director of Communications in Tampa and coordinator of youth ministry, was presented as an “example” of a compelling story in “Faith in Action: Showing Real-Life Stories of Individuals and Communities Living Their Faith and How the Media Can Spotlight These Inspiring Stories to Motivate Others,” led by the Executive Director of Communications for the Diocese of St. Petersburg, Teresa Peterson. "It was a beautiful and moving experience to participate in the Conference and connect with other Catholic media professionals, especially those like us who hold many roles in our departments," Ms. Julia St. Clair, Province Communications Director, says.