Mission Statement:

The mission of the Catholic Explorer, newspaper of the Diocese of Joliet, is to bring to print the Word as it takes life through our people.  We are a voice for the unborn, the elderly, the impoverished; for those who seek justice and cry out for peace.  Our intent is to report truthfully and objectively the events of the global church as well as news from within our diocese.  We will continue to inform, motivate, enlighten, inspire and give cause for thoughtful reflection. 

Catholic Explorer is the newspaper of the Diocese of Joliet, Illinois.  Published weekly January through June and September through December, except the weeks of Christmas and New Years and biweekly July and August.

Catholic Explorer is a member of the Catholic Press Association and Northern Illinois Newspaper Association.

While we are typically humble, please allow us a moment to list some recent awards that Catholic Explorer has won:

2007 Northern Illinois Newspaper Association
1st place - Community Service
2nd place - Web Site
2nd place - Editorial
2nd place - Best Effort to Attract Young Readers
Honorable Mention - News Story Series

2006 Northern Illinois Newspaper Association
1st place - Design
1st place - Public Service
1st place - Personality Feature

2005 Catholic Communication Campaign Certificate of Merit for General Excellence
2005 Catholic Communication Campaign Certificate of Merit for News Series

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