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Popcaks Honored by Couple to Couple League

Greg and Lisa Popcak, authors of Just Married and Then Comes Baby, have been named the 2016 recipients of the Fr. Richard M. Hogan Award by Couple to Couple League International. The award is given to those who have excelled in promoting Natural Family Planning in the fields of theology, psychology, sociology, or other social sciences. Ann Gundlach, CCL’s director of communications, offered several reasons for the award, including that Greg Popcak has written a popular column for the organization’s Family Foundations magazine for more than 15 years. Gundlach also cited Greg’s professional practice and the Popcaks’ books and radio programs, which also have supported NFP. “Both you and Lisa are tireless supporters, defenders and advocates for living out marriage according to God’s amazing design,” Gundlach said. You can read more about the award in Greg Popcak’s blog, Faith on the Couch, on Patheos.

McColman Named a Georgia Author of the Year

Carl McColman has been named Georgia author of the year in the inspirational-religious category for his book, Befriending Silence: Discovering the Gifts of Cistercian Spirituality. The award was presented by the Georgia Writers Association on June 4, 2016, at Kennesaw State University. It is the oldest literary awards ceremony in the southeastern United States, started by the Dixie Council of Authors and Journalists in 1964 and hosted by the GWA since 1994. McColman was among 154 nominations in 14 categories that include both fiction and non-fiction genres.

Three Ave Projects Earn Top Awards From The Catholic Press Association

ST. LOUIS, MO—Ave Maria Press authors and staff were among those recognized at the 2016 Catholic Press Association awards presented Friday night. Teresa Tomeo and her husband, Dominick Pastore, were awarded first place in the family life category for their book, Intimate Graces. Joyce Rupp was given third place in the spirituality/soft cover category for Fly While You Still Have Wings. Ave’s 2015 spring trade catalog and staff members Heather Glenn and Chris Tobin earned second place in best trade/seasonal catalog. Several Ave authors also were presented awards for other projects: Lisa M. Hendey, Ave editor-at-large, second place in the children’s book category for The Secret of the Shamrock from the Chime Travelers Series; second place, best blog by a group or association for CatholicMom.com. Karey and Manuel Santos, honorable mention for contributions to the family life column “Marriage Matters” in FAITH Lansing.   Kelly M. Wahlquist, first place in the first-time authors category for Created to Relate. Brian Doyle, honorable mention in family life for So Very Much the Best of Us. Angelique Ruhi-Lopez was recognized with fellow staff members of The Florida Catholic for first place in the best news coverage of the papal visit to Cuba and the US. A complete list of winners is available on the Catholic Press Association website.