THE CATHOLIC ACCENT
About The Catholic Accent
The Catholic Accent was founded by Bishop William G. Connare, the Second Bishop of the Diocese. The first issue was published on June 1, 1961.
The monthly newspaper is mailed directly to the homes of 44,000 parishioners in the four counties of the diocese (Armstrong, Fayette, Indiana and Westmoreland).
For more than 50 years, the newspaper has won multiple awards for excellence in reporting in the Catholic media.
Vision Statement
As the official newspaper of the Diocese of Greensburg, The Catholic Accent is committed to sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. We strive to inform, educate and inspire the people of God.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to reach out and enlighten people of all generations in the Diocese of Greensburg and beyond by sharing the good news of Jesus Christ.
By offering faith-filled stories, reporting church news and presenting church teaching, we call people into a deeper understanding of the Catholic faith and the relevance it holds in their daily lives.
Staff
Jennifer Miele
Chief Communications Officer/Managing Director, Office of Communications and Evangelization
Jen joined the diocesan staff in June 2018. Her efforts focus on making the Diocese more accessible and connected to all generations of Catholics and the entire community. She spent seven years as a Spokesperson and Vice President for Excela Health and eight years as the Westmoreland County bureau chief for WTAE-TV. A Penn Township native and graduate of Saint Vincent College, Jen is a parishioner of Immaculate Conception Parish, Irwin
Cliff Gorski
Executive Editor/Diocesan Spokesperson
Cliff joined the diocesan staff in November 2021 as Executive Editor and Diocesan Spokesperson. Cliff utilizes his skills daily to make effective feature edits on Catholic Accent media. Cliff is a parishioner of St Sebastian Parish, Belle Vernon.
Robin Mull
Director of Marketing
Robin joined the diocesan staff in June 2018 after serving as an Account Executive at Excela Health for 3½ years. Her duties include the development and implementation of the brand and communication strategy for events, campaigns, and internal and external marketing. Robin is a parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church, Irwin.
Valerie Rodell
Production Coordinator
Val is responsible for designing pages and editing. She has more than 20 years of experience in journalism and communications, having previously worked in a full-time staff position for The Catholic Accent and the Tribune-Review in Greensburg. Val serves as a church organist and is a member of St. James Lutheran Church, Youngstown.
Mary Seamans
Photographer and Multimedia Coordinator
Mary joined the staff in 2011 serves as the Photographer and Multimedia Coordinator for events across the four counties of the Diocese that appear in The Catholic Accent newspaper and on the diocesan website and social media channels. She also handles graphic design and video production tasks. Mary is a parishioner of St. Anne Parish, Rostraver.
Beth Tallentire
Office Coordinator/Advertising Representative
Beth joined the diocesan staff in 2015. She serves as an Administrative Assistant for the staff of the Office of Communications and Evangelization, oversees advertising for The Catholic Accent and manages the circulation database. She has more than 20 years of experience in sales and marketing. Beth is a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Scottdale.
Jordan Whiteko
Multimedia Content Manager
Jordan joined the diocesan staff in June 2018 after working on productions such as “The Dark Knight Rises” and serving as Senior Production Coordinator for the captioning company VITAC. His responsibilities include photography and video production at diocesan events for The Catholic Accent and helping update the diocesan news presence. Jordan is a parishioner of St. Sebastian Parish, Belle Vernon.
John Zylka
Director of Visual Communications
John joined the diocesan staff in June 2018. He oversees production of all visual aspects of diocesan communications, including print design and videography. He came to the Diocese after 3½ years as a Communications Designer and Videographer for Excela Health. John is a member of Valley Brethren Church, Jones Mills.
Nancy Balfe
Proofreader
Nancy joined the Diocese in 2000 and has served in the former stewardship department, at Catholic Charities and with The Catholic Accent. She now works part time as a Proofreader and Office Assistant. Nancy is a parishioner of Immaculate Conception Parish, Irwin.
Publishing Schedule for The Catholic Accent
The Catholic Accent newspaper is published on the third Thursday of the following months: January, July, April and October.
The Catholic Accent magazine is published in March, June, September and December.
Please observe the deadlines for submitting advertising and editorial material for each issue.
The Around the Diocese events and announcements are NOT included in the magazine issues, however, they are placed in the newspaper and online at theaccentonline.org.
Please plan accordingly to have events submitted in time to be included in newspaper issues and online. Information: [email protected] or 724-834-4010.
Contact the office at [email protected] or call 724-834-4010 with questions.
| PUBLICATION | SUBMISSION DATE | PUBLICATION DATE | TOPIC |
| The Catholic Accent Newspaper | January 11, 2024 | January 25, 2024 | Catholic Schools Edition/Fish Fry |
| The Catholic Accent Newspaper | April 4, 2024 | April 18. 2024 | |
| The Catholic Accent Magazine | May 3, 2024 | June 10, 2024 | Summer Events Guide |
| The Catholic Accent Newspaper | July 3, 2024 | July 18, 2024 | Jubilarian Edition |
| The Catholic Accent Magazine | August 9, 2024 | September 9 | |
| The Catholic Accent Newspaper | October 3, 2024 | October 24, 2024 | |
| The Catholic Accent Magazine | TBD | TBD | Christmas |
Advertise
As the official newspaper of the Diocese of Greensburg, The Catholic Accent can be an effective advertising medium for you and your business or service. The primary circulation areas of the newspaper include Armstrong, Fayette, Indiana, Westmoreland, and Allegheny counties.
All advertising copies are subject to the approval of the newspaper staff, which reserves the right to accept or reject all copy submitted. No political advertising is accepted. The advertising deadline is 10 days prior to the publication date and some deadlines reflect changes due to holy days and staff holidays.
Click here to see information about advertising with The Catholic Accent.
Please direct your advertising needs and questions to Beth Tallentire at 724-834-4010.
Classified
40 cents per word; must be prepaid.
Inserts
$55 per 1,000 (local); $65 per 1,000 (agency)
The size of the insert must be compatible with the size of The Catholic Accent , which is printed in a tabloid format (11.25” x 15” sheet page).
The weight of the insert must not adversely affect the mailing costs; otherwise, an additional charge will be added
*Not available for magazine inserts
Billing
Until a payment record has been established, all new accounts must pay for ad space in advance of the advertising deadline, or upon placement of order.
