Office of Communications/Social Media

4000 Saint Joseph's Pl. NW
Albuquerque, NM
87120-1714

The role of the Office of Communications/Social Media is to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ, according to the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, advance the overall message of Most Rev. John C. Wester, Archbishop of Santa Fe, and serve as the information outlet for communicating the mission and news of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe to local, national and international audiences. Responsibilities also include the archdiocesan website, social media, photography, and graphic design. 

Under the leadership of Archbishop John C. Wester, the Office of Communications/Social Media maintains a proactive approach in responding to all media inquiries. The Archdiocesan Office of Communications/Social Media, under the direction of Ms. Leslie M. Radigan, is contacted regularly by local and national secular as well as Catholic media (newspapers, magazines, radio, television stations, cable channels, and internet bloggers) for comment on topical moral, ideological and social issues.    

Responses to inquiries, as well as other communications, are based on an educational philosophy that provides media with background statements to help journalists understand the complexities of theological statements.  

The Archdiocese of Santa Fe has a formidable presence in the communications media arena. Based on the 400+ year historical presence of the church in New Mexico, the strong faith and steady growth of the Catholic population, church communications are in high demand; thus, the archdiocese retains its high profile. 

Our goal is to separate opinions from facts and to do it in a manner that is respectful of all. 

Press - Manages, prepares, and coordinates print, broadcast, and televised media relations for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, including statements from Archbishop John C. Wester and the wider church via press releases, statements, and media advisories. 

Public Relations—Serves as information liaison for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe by responding to inquiries submitted by the broader community and as a media consultant to parishes and schools. 

People of God light—We are proud to announce our e-newsletter, People of God light. We will have articles from our shepherd, Most Reverend John C. Wester, Archbishop of Santa Fe; our Vicar General, Very Reverend Glenn Jones; happenings throughout our archdiocese and parishes; goings-on in our various ministries; and national and international news items.

Archdiocesan Magazine People of God (retired) – For 38 years, the People of God has been an excellent means of spreading the Gospel, serving as an evangelizing presence here in the Southwest. It captured the work of the Holy Spirit alive in this local Church and put a spotlight on the various cultures that make up our gifted community of believers. Due to the Archdiocese of Santa Fe bankruptcy proceedings as well as the COVID-19 pandemic, the People of God has been sunset.  Please read Archbishop John C. Wester's announcement regarding the People of God and Communications Office and former Director of Communications Celine Radigan's letter of gratitude.

Official Archdiocesan Website—Designs and maintains the official website for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. The archdiocesan website and social communications philosophy are founded on education, which is critical at this time due to the explosive shift of the Internet, in which users are augmenting news and facts with their own interpretations. 

Social Communications Media -   Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, the Archdiocese of Santa Fe Official YouTube Channel, and eblasts (scroll down to subscribe). 

Photography—Provides photography for Catholic News Service, secular media, archdiocesan, and parish communities. Creates and produces videos and animated slideshows of archdiocesan and parish functions for the archdiocesan website. 

Graphic Design—Creates and produces materials for Archbishop John C. Wester's messages, archdiocesan events, and marketing, such as billboards, prayer cards, and brochures. 

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