Saturday, September 12, 2026

Underwriting & Sponsorship Opportunities for The Catholic Witness Magazine

Support the Mission of Catholic Journalism

The Catholic Witness Magazine will be launched in March 2026. This print publication will be mailed quarterly to 63,000 homes across the Diocese of Harrisburg, sharing stories of faith, evangelization, and the people who inspire hope in our Church. Your underwriting or sponsorship helps ensure this important ministry remains strong, vibrant, and accessible to all—at no cost to readers.

We invite individuals, families, parishes, schools, ministries, and businesses to partner with us through one of the opportunities below.

Advertising opportunities are also available. Please learn more here.

Annual Underwriting Levels

Founders Circle – $10,000+

Become a Founding Underwriter of The Catholic Witness Magazine and help lay a strong foundation for Catholic communications in our Diocese.

Includes:

  • Recognition as a Founding Underwriter in every issue
  • Invitation to an annual publisher’s briefing and preview event with Bishop Senior
  • Invitation to an annual appreciation gathering with Bishop Senior
  • One-time, full-page profile or story highlighting your ministry, organization, or philanthropic impact
  • A vendor space at two (2) Diocesan sponsored conferences/events
  • Framed cover of the launch issue with acknowledgment plaque
  • Mission-focused social media thank you on Diocesan platforms
  • Logo/name and short bio on our website for one year
  • Option to dedicate underwriting in honor or memory of a loved one

Evangelization Partner – $7,500

Support a magazine dedicated to strengthening faith and evangelization throughout the Diocese.

Includes:

  • Recognition in each issue’s “Underwriter Appreciation” section
  • Invitation to an annual appreciation event with Bishop Senior
  • A vendor space at one (1) Diocesan sponsored conference/event
  • Mission-focused social media thank you
  • Logo/name and 50–75 word description on website
  • Option to underwrite a recurring feature

Mission Supporter – $5,000

Help bring inspiring, high-quality Catholic storytelling to thousands of families.

Includes:

  • Name listed in every issue’s “Underwriter Appreciation” section
  • Mission-focused social media thank you
  • Website recognition for one year
  • Option to support specific content areas

Catholic Communications Advocate – $2,500

Support the essential work of Catholic journalism in a meaningful way.

Includes:

  • Name listed in “Underwriter Appreciation” in all four issues
  • Recognition on the magazine website

Parish or School Underwriter – $1,000

Show your parish or school community that you support Catholic communications.

Includes:

  • Recognition on our website
  • Digital badge for parish/school website and bulletins:
    “Proud Supporter of The Catholic Witness Magazine”

Family & Individual Supporter – $250–$500

Join a community of faithful supporters.

Includes:

  • Name listed in the online, Q4 Friends of The Catholic Witness donor roll
  • Option to dedicate gift in honor or memory of a loved one
Specialty Sponsorship Opportunities

(Available as add-ons or stand-alone options)

Feature or Column Underwriter – $1,500 per feature

Sponsor one of our recurring features:

  • Ask Father Mike (by Fr. Mike Schmitz)
  • Marriage Matters
  • Culture
  • Around the Diocese

Recognition:
“Sponsor Name — Underwriter of this feature.”

Photojournalism Sponsor – $2,500 per issue

Support the powerful visual storytelling that brings parish and diocesan life to our readers.

Recognition:
“This issue’s photography is made possible through the support of…”

Mailing & Distribution Sponsor – $5,000 per issue

Help ensure our magazine reaches 63,000 homes across central Pennsylvania.

Recognition:
Front-of-book acknowledgment:
“Distribution of this issue is generously underwritten by…”

Join Us in This Mission

Your support strengthens Catholic communications across the Diocese and helps us continue telling the stories that inspire, evangelize, and unite our Church.

For more information or to become an underwriter, please contact:

Rachel Bryson
(717) 657-4804 ext 235 or rbryson@hbgdiocese.org