As host Mike Walsh shuttled colleagues from Atlantic City to Philadelphia International Airport, he fired up the podcast gear and captured a conversation while criss-crossing New Jersey.

Riding along in the passenger seats are:
• Janelle Gergen, Chancellor and COO of the Diocese of Crookston
• Montie Chavez, Director of Communications for the Archdiocese of Las Vegas
• Paul Schratz, Editor of The B.C. Catholic in Vancouver

All three serve on the Catholic Media Association board and had just wrapped up three full days of meetings in the Garden State, focusing on CMA initiatives and planning for the 2026 Catholic Media Conference, coming to Atlantic City June 16–19, 2026.

Tune in for a lively, on-the-road conversation (complete with road noise and perfect driving) about the CMA, the upcoming CMC, and the work happening behind the scenes. And keep an eye on catholicmediaconference.org for updates and registration information!

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