the written word

Local newspapers, via press releases, recognized the Baton Rouge campaign at its start providing final collect cash contributions at its conclusion. The Baton Rouge daily newspaper, The Advocate, devoted extensive coverage within their Saturday "Religion" section. Various smaller newspapers also provided press coverage. Most importantly the "Catholic Commentator", published by the Diocese of Baton Rouge, not only provided a full explanation of the campaign but provided a "toss-in" envelope to encourage contributions through reader support.