America: The National Catholic Weekly

2010 Special Issues


Catholic Periodicals Sampler Issue, January 18, 2010; Theology/Theological Education Issue, February 1, 2010; Vocations, February 15, 2010; Lenten Season Issues, February 22 - March 29, 2010; Books on the Bible, March 8, 2010; Summer Listings, April 5, 2010; Spring Books, April 26, 2010; Jesuit Education, May 10, 2010; Liturgy, May 24, 2010; Ministry Issue, July 5, 2010; Religious Education, September 13, 2010; Fall Books I, October 4, 2010; Fall Books II, November 1, 2010; Christmas Issue, December 20, 2010.

Issues featuring a Retreat Section: Lenten Issue - February 22, 2010; Jesuit Education - May 10, 2010; and the September 27, 2010. Click here to review ad specifications and rates for publication in the retreats section.



2010 Calendar

(Last updated August 4, 2009)


America is mailed 10 days prior to the cover date.

January 4, 2010 11-24-09 11-30-09

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January 18, 2010 12-8-09 12-14-09

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.

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February 1, 2010 12-15-09 12-21-09

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.

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February 15, 2010 1-12-10 1-18-10

VOCATIONS

The start of the Lenten season 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.

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February 22, 2010 1-19-10 1-25-10

LENTEN SEASON ISSUES

America's February 22 through March 29th issues will include articles about living a spiritual life that 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 America this Lenten season.

The February 22nd issue will feature a specially designed retreat’s section in which you may promote upcoming retreats or a retreat house. Click here to review ad specifications and rates for publication in the retreats section.

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March 1, 2010 1-26-10 2-1-10

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March 8, 2010 2-2-10 2-8-10

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.

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March 15, 2010 2-9-10 2-15-10
March 22, 2010 2-16-10 2-22-10
March 29, 2010 2-23-10 3-1-10

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April 5, 2010 3-2-10 3-8-10

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.

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April 12, 2010 3-9-10 3-15-10

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April 26, 2010 3-23-10 3-29-10

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.

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May 3, 2010 3-29-10 4-5-10

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May 10, 2010 4-6-10 4-12-10

JESUIT EDUCATION ISSUE

Join strong>America in celebrating the the rich heritage of Ignatian spirituality. This issue will feature a specially designed retreat’s section in which you may promote upcoming retreats or a retreat house. Click here to review ad specifications and rates for publication in the retreats section.

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May 17, 2010 4-13-10 4-19-10

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May 24, 2010 4-20-10 4-26-10

LITURGY ISSUE

America's regular 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.

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May 31, 2010 4-27-10 5-3-10
June 7, 2010 5-4-10 5-10-10
June 21, 2010 5-18-10 5-24-10
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July 5, 2010 6-1-10 6-7-10

MINISTRY ISSUE

Get the word out on ministry training programs and volunteer opportunities through America's 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.

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July 19, 2010 6-8-10 6-14-10
August 2, 2010 6-23-10 6-29-10
August 16, 2010 7-6-10 7-12-10
August 30, 2010 7-20-10 7-26-10

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September 13, 2010 8-3-10 8-9-10

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.

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September 27, 2010 8-17-10 8-23-10


The September 27th 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.

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October 4, 2010 8-31-10 9-3-10

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!

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October 11, 2010 9-7-10 9-13-10
October 18, 2010 9-14-10 9-20-10
October 25, 2010 9-21-10 9-27-10

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November 1, 2010 9-28-10 10-4-10

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.

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November 8, 2010 10-5-10 10-12-10
November 15, 2010 10-12-10 10-18-10
November 22, 2010 10-19-10 10-25-10
November 29, 2010 10-26-10 11-1-10
December 6, 2010 11-2-10 11-8-10
December 13, 2010 11-9-10 11-15-10

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December 20, 2010 11-16-10 11-22-10

CHRISTMAS ISSUE

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

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