I’d like to thank the Academy…

Or, at least, Matthew Coffin.

Got a nice email from him today, with this piece of news:

I am pleased to announce the 1st annual New Evangelization Award for excellence in Catholic blogging. The Catholic blogosphere hosts thousands of sites. Choosing among them blogs of distinction is a daunting task. I had originally intended to honor three Catholic bloggers who have made a unique and longstanding contribution to evangelize and engage a society that is increasingly hostile and openly skeptical toward Judeo-Christian principles and the “culture of life.” I expanded that number to seven in deference to the prevalence of quality Catholic websites in existence. (There are numerous bloggers worthy of recognition. For a list of honorable mentions please see my blogroll.) In order to qualify, a blog must:

have been in existence for at least 3 years

publish original content that is faithful to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church

evangelize and inform Catholics, converts, reverts, and all who seek the fullness of truth

The 2015 recipients of the New Evangelization Award for Catholic blogging are:

Catholic and Enjoying it! by Mark Shea

Catholic Fire by Jean Heimann

Conversion Diary by Jennifer Fulwiler

Domine, da mihi hanc aquam! By Fr. Philip Neri Powell, OP

Big Blue Wave by Suzanne F.

The Curt Jester by Jeff Miller

The Deacon’s Bench by Deacon Greg Kandra

I find myself humbled to be in some great company here—and right after Pentecost, no less.

Thank you to Matthew Coffin over at Big C Catholics!  

Check out his blog for other great Catholic links and posts.