CSMG Media Accreditation

The Catholic Social Ministry Gathering (CSMG) is a professional meeting of leaders in Catholic social ministry from dioceses and national partner organizations. As such, the meeting is closed to the general public, and attendance is by registration only. We welcome attendance by pre-approved representatives of media organizations as observers of the Gathering.

All reporters are required to submit an application for accreditation in advance of the Gathering to the CSMG Program Coordinator. Reporters are also asked to submit copies of printed articles, or links to online stories, to the CSMG Program Coordinator within one week of publication. Published articles and any questions on media coverage for CSMG 2013 may be directed to:

Ian Mitchell
Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
3211 Fourth Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20017
Phone: 202-541-3373
E-mail: imitchell@usccb.org

Media approved to cover CSMG should be aware that there is a system in place for requesting interviews with bishops, speakers, and presenters. Requests must be submitted through the CSMG 2013 Program Coordinator, Ian Mitchell. All credentialed media must be prepared to present a press card, and are required to abide by regulations of the hotel or risk losing their credentials.