VOCATIONS

The start of a new year incites a re-evaluation of who we are and what we are meant to do with our lives. A vocation to religious life could be the answer for some. America’s Vocations issue presents you with the opportunity to promote awareness and the need for increased vocations to religious life. Your ad could help someone realize their call to serve God.

CATHOLIC PERIODICALS SAMPLER

In recognition of Catholic Press Month (February), America features a listing of a variety of Catholic periodicals, of which sample copies are made available to our readers. Ads will be set-up in a uniformed format and with the image of a magazine/newspaper cover. The current rates for the publication of a CPS ad are $245 for ads consisting of up to 80 words, including the contact information; $2 per/word for ads over 80 words including the contact information; and for an additional $150, your ad will be posted on the Web site for 30 days (without the cover image).

THEOLOGY/THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION ISSUE

America's THEOLOGY/THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION issue, featuring articles by prestigious Catholic theologians, gets bigger every year. Place your ad for religious enrichment and degree programs. Additional copies sold for class, parish, workshop and seminar distribution bring wider exposure for your ad.

SPIRITUALITY/LENTEN ISSUE

This issue will include articles about living a spiritual life and will reach over 45,000 readers for whom spirituality is a top priority. Be a part of our readers' spiritual enrichment during Lent and beyond by advertising retreats, vocational opportunities, spiritual enrichment programs and publications in this issue.

In addition, a specially designed retreats section, in which you may promote upcoming retreats or a retreat house, will be published in this issue. Click here to review ad specifications and rates for publication in the retreats section.

PILGRIMAGE/ TRAVEL ISSUE

According to a recent Simmons Market Research Bureau survey, readers of the Catholic Advertising Network throughout the country share an avid enthusiasm for discovery through domestic & foreign travel. The survey results indicate, that 8 out of 10 Catholic Advertising Network publication readers took at least one domestic trip in the last year and 2 out of 5 took at least one foreign trip in the last three years. America’s readers are among the readers included in this survey and this is the issue in which you may attract them to your travel opportunities.

BOOKS ON THE BIBLE ISSUE

Our book review section will feature an expert round-up of current books on the Bible. A chance for advertisers to announce offerings not only on Scripture but also on spiritual direction and Christian ethics.

SUMMER LISTINGS

Planning for a productive summer, our readers turn to this issue for guidance on educational and spiritual opportunities and on books to read during the summer months. Use this issue to promote your summer programs and upcoming publications.

CENTENNIAL ISSUE

Our centennial year celebration concludes with this expanded commemorative issue. Included will be top Christian writers, like Elizabeth Johnson and Timothy Radcliffe, as well as our “greatest hits,” and congratulatory messages from our friends and supporters.

SPRING BOOKS

America subscribers are educated, vigorous readers. According to our last readership survey, over 87 percent of America readers have graduated from college and almost two out of three have postgraduate degrees. The average America reader purchases 17 books a year. This issue gives you the perfect opportunity to alert our readers to your recent publications and educational offerings.

JESUIT EDUCATION/SPIRITUALITY ISSUE

Join America in celebrating the Jesuit tradition. Articles will focus not only on topics relating to Jesuit education but also on the rich heritage of Ignatian spirituality. You don't have to be a Jesuit to advertise in this issue.

In addition, a specially designed retreats section, in which you may promote upcoming retreats or a retreat house, will be published in this issue. Click here to review ad specifications and rates for publication in the retreats section.

LITURGY ISSUE

America's coverage of liturgical issues always continuously receives widespread attention. This issue gives you the opportunity to reach readers interested in liturgy and spirituality. You can reach thousands of priests and parish ministers with your offerings of liturgical books, art, vestments and furnishings, as well as other church supplies.

MINISTRY ISSUE

Get the word out on ministry training programs and volunteer opportunities through America's annual MINISTRY issue. Get the message to our readers during the summer when they are more relaxed and ready to hear the call. This is also a great time to reach thousands of priests and lay ministers who rely on America to keep them informed about developments in the church.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

America readers not only want to deepen their knowledge of the faith, many are also teachers in Catholic schools and parishes. You can reach them in this annual issue with information on spiritual enrichment programs and publications.

The September 28th issue will feature a specially designed RETREAT SECTION in which you may promote upcoming retreats or a retreat house, will be published in this issue. Click here to review ad specifications and rates for publication in the retreats section.

FALL BOOKS I

Readers of America look forward to this issue as a guide for personal and institutional book-buying. Besides reaching an audience who bought an average of 17 books in a year, you will also reach students and faculty members in over 6,000 libraries. Don't be left out of this issue!

FALL BOOKS II

This follow-up to the popular FALL BOOKS I issue gives you a second chance to advertise to our readers, especially for the publications and educational opportunities available late in the season.

CHRISTMAS ISSUE

Associate yourself in the minds of our readers with the Christmas spirit.