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
Cliff Gorski
Chief Communication Officer and Managing Director, Editor of the Catholic Accent
Cliff joined the diocesan staff in November 2021 as Executive Editor and Diocesan Spokesperson. In January 2025, he was named by Bishop Kulick to be Chief Communications Officer and Executive Editor for the Catholic Accent. Cliff leads a team of experienced communicators whose mission is to share news and information from around the Diocese and share the Good News of Christ. Cliff is a parishioner of St. Sebastian Parish, Belle Vernon.
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.
Sarah Hartner
Multimedia Content Coordinator
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.
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, 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
Director of Marketing and Video Production
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 Creative Services
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.
Publishing Schedule for The Catholic Accent
The Catholic Accent newspaper is published on the third Thursday of the following months: January, April, July and October. The Catholic Accent magazine is published in May and November. 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.
Questions and Information: [email protected] or 724-834-4010
| Publication | Submission Date | Publication Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Catholic Accent Newspaper | December 29, 2025 | January 15, 2026 |
| The Catholic Accent Newspaper | March 25, 2026 | April 16, 2026 |
| The Catholic Accent Magazine | April 24, 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| The Catholic Accent Newspaper Jubilarian Edition | June 26, 2026 | July 16, 2025 |
| The Catholic Accent Newspaper | September 25, 2026 | October 15, 2026 |
| The Catholic Accent Magazine | October 20, 2026 | November 24, 2026 |
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 due on the submission 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.
