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Dr. Christine Mugridge is the co-author of Called by Name: The Inspiring Stories of 12 Men Who Became Catholic Priests (Ascension Press). She also serves as the Rome correspondent for the Relevant Radio network. Dr. Mugridge holds a master’s in both Theology and Religious Institutional Social Communications (Summa cum Laude) and a doctorate in Social Communications (Summa cum Laude) from the Pontifical Salesian University (Rome). Her thesis research focused on the study of a development of a Theology of Communication. She has traveled to over 16 countries in service of the Church assisting in the areas of catechesis, retreat and conference speaking. In addition, she has authored the book, God’s Call to Women. Dr. Mugridge is the founder of Sacred Arts Communications, a lay apostolate that educates the public on Catholic teaching and culture using all forms of social communications media. She is a lay member of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT), head-quartered in Robstown, TX. Dr. Mugridge is a permanent member of the Vatican Press Corps and she sings in the Vatican Coro Guida choir at the Basilica of St. Peter in the Vatican.


Key topics covered include: How Christ is the Model Communicator and the defining strategy for all communications because He is the Word made Flesh How a Christo-centric approach to communications is modeled in Scripture Secular communications principles and how John Paul II interpreted those in light of the moral standards established by Our Lord The Magisterium’s approach to social communications throughout history The development of the Church’s teaching on communications in light of its mission to preach the Gospel “to the ends of the earth” John Paul II’s communicative strategy for this mission How the Church can help those who communicate for a living achieve excellence in the various aspects of their field What is meant by a “Theology of Communication” How communication leads to communion Why communications are crucial for the New Evangelization A communications plan for the New Evangelization 6.5 x 9.5” Softcover, 296 pages ISBN: 978-8-890980-41-2 Retail price: $29.95

Is this book right for you?
Priests, Religious & Directors at the Parish or Diocesan Level This book is for you if you are interested in: Improving your communications skills to parishioners and staff? Understanding some of the essential communications theories? Realizing how John Paul II's example and teaching can inspire you? Knowing the pastoral implications of the development of social communications? Improving communications between staff, parishioners and yourself? Developing an effective Communications Plan for your parish or diocese? Reflections on Christ, the Model communicator? The role of truth, the dignity of the human person and the promotion of the common good in communications that count? How Christ reveals basic moral standards of communication? John Paul II's foundational teaching points regarding Christian communications? Even if you are not engaged in Communications studies, this book offers insights to facilitate your ongoing formation and updating your communications knowledge and skills as well as offering profound resources for personal development as a communicator within a pastoral setting.	Catholic Professionals working in either the Catholic or secular media This book accomplishes your goal if you ever wanted to: Incorporate a sense of spirituality in your daily work in communications? Understand how to use the new media in a manner that effectively communicates the Faith without proselytizing? Grow in your own communications skills for interpersonal and organizational development? Set a course for your Catholic Apostolate incorporating a plan for your Communications activities? Find a strategic plan that allows your organization to have a greater sense of unity and ease of movement to accomplish their organizational mission goals? As a Catholic professional working in the area of communications and media, you do not need to have a degree in theology to understand the deeper religious meaning of a theology of communication. John Paul II's development of a theology of communication offers you key theological touchstones that will give you improved insights for enhancing interpersonal communications skills as well as allowing you on a professional level to better accomplish your organization's corporate goals and mission in view of the public outreach.
Catholics or seekers interested in Pope John Paul II’s writings For everyone interested in understanding the important role that Godly communication plays in our lives and who wants to read Pope John Paul II’s fresh insights, now available in English on this vital topic affecting every human relationship. Through the media and interpersonally, improve your marriage, friendships, business relationships and more, based on Christ’s principles.

Co-Authors Foreword by Cardinal John Patrick Foley
Dr. Christine A. Mugridge, SOLT Dr. Christine Mugridge is the co-author of Called by Name: The Inspiring Stories of 12 Men Who Became Catholic Priests (Ascension Press). She also serves as the Rome correspondent for the Relevant Radio network. Dr. Mugridge holds a master’s in both Theology and Religious Institutional Social Communications (Summa cum Laude) and a doctorate in Social Communications (Summa cum Laude) from the Pontifical Salesian University (Rome). Her thesis research focused on the study of a development of a Theology of Communication. She has traveled to over 16 countries in service of the Church assisting in the areas of catechesis, retreat and conference speaking. In addition, she has authored the book, God’s Call to Women. Dr. Mugridge is the founder of Sacred Arts Communications, a lay apostolate that educates the public on Catholic teaching and culture using all forms of social communications media. She is a lay member of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT), head-quartered in Robstown, TX. Dr. Mugridge is a permanent member of the Vatican Press Corps and she sings in the Vatican Coro Guida choir at the Basilica of St. Peter in the Vatican.	Sr. Marie Gannon, FMA Sr. Marie Gannon holds several degrees, including a BA in Elementary Education from Seton Hall University, an MA in Theology from St. John Seminary in Dunwoodie, NY, and another MA and a PhD in Educational Sciences from Pontifical Faculty of Sciences of Education (aka, the Auxilium) in Rome. Sister’s educational experience includes teaching in Catholic elementary and high schools in New York, New Jersey, Louisiana, and Florida for nearly two decades before the Auxilium invited her to Rome as a tenured professor, where she held the chair for Applied Statistics and for Research Methods. Sister also taught Social Communications at the Pontifical Salesian University before her Order transferred her to act as superior at its convent in Colorado. She is a co-founder of the Peace Communication Network.

	What the experts are saying… Testimonials from Cardinals, communicators, priests and professors “This book is substantial. It is accurate. The sources are the Church’s. So, yes, this work is solid. I support it.” ~ Georges Marie Martin Cardinal Cottier, OP Former chief theologian of the Pontifical Household “For those involved in communicating the message of Christ, it is most helpful to have a profound Theology of Communication. It is hoped that this study will be helpful to teachers and students of communications so that their efforts may not only be technically excellent, but spiritually profound and engaging.”
~ John Cardinal Foley Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem President emeritus of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications “Is there such a thing as a ‘theology of communication?’ To any Catholic journalist or broadcaster, the concept must be an intriguing one. As in past centuries, the Church will be at the forefront of creative and beautiful ways to communicate the truth. To see this as a ‘theology of communication’ is to look at things from a fresh and inspiring angle. Dr. Mugridge and Sr. Marie draw special attention to the innovative communicative skills of Pope John Paul II and his insights into the human needs involved. Their work is a new approach to a richer significance in the concept of human communication and a benefit to evangelization.” ~ Joanna Bogle International author, journalist, and broadcaster, and writer of the “Auntie Joanna” blog “Realizing the importance of having a clear theology for communications in the Church, the authors embark on a major task – to frame the spirit of the late Pontiff’s involvement in communications and media, in theology. The work is indeed a major contribution to the field of the on-going dialogue between theology and communications. A must-read for theologians and communicators alike and a text book for those studying pastoral communications.” ~ Fr. Jacob Srampickal, SJ Director, Interdisciplinary Centre for Social Communications Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome