These are transformative times at America Media. Since I announced last yr that I’ll step down as America’s editor in chief at the tip of this month, I even have taken a while to reflect on America’s past, present and future.
When John Wynne, S.J., opened the office of America 1909, he had an easy yet daring vision: to create a media ministry that will give Catholics a voice in the general public debate in the US. Today, America stands on the shoulders of giants like Father Wynne. Yet while the mission he articulated stays our Northern Star, the church and the world around us have modified dramatically.
Sensing that America needed to modernize resulting from the digital age while holding true to its mission, we set out in 2012 to rework America, taking a weekly print magazine right into a multi-platform, digital-first media world. Now, along with our 113-year old print magazine, America publishes news and evaluation multiple times per day online and thru our every day newsletter.
There isn’t a doubt that this transformation will proceed at America under the leadership of Traug Keller, president, and Father Sam Sawyer, S.J., fifteenth editor in chief, but we want your support to assist America proceed to steer a charitable, informed conversation and debate amongst individuals who sometimes disagree—a sensible, Catholic tackle faith and culture.
There isn’t a doubt that this transformation will proceed at America under the leadership of Traug Keller, president, and Father Sam Sawyer, S.J., fifteenth editor in chief, but we want your support.
Your tax-deductible contribution will enable the transformation to proceed, and signals to our staff that you just imagine of their labor to proceed Father Wynne’s vision, this yr and at all times. And this yr, Giving Tuesday gifts will probably be matched, doubling your impact.
Here’s how you’ll be able to be a part of our efforts:
Your gift today – of any size – will help America proceed to inform the stories and ask the questions that matter most. Donate today to hitch us in transformation.
Thanks to your support and generosity.
Sincerely Yours In Christ,
Rev. Matthew F. Malone, S.J.
14th editor in chief
P.S. CLICK HERE to read my final column in regards to the last decade at America and about all that we now have completed together!