Colleagues,

I just stumbled upon this press release; be aware of the forthcoming likely confusions (and title change debates).

Best regards,
Naomi Young
University of Florida
naomi@uflib.ufl.edu

PRESS RELEASE FROM BAYARD, INC.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Bayard, Inc. Announces Catholic Digest Re-launch
NEW LONDON, CT (November 29, 2011) - Bayard, Inc. announces a new direction for its landmark publication, Catholic Digest. With the March 2012 issue, Catholic Digest will relaunch with an updated format and a fresh focus, under the direction of new editor-in-chief, Danielle Bean.
Bean, an award-winning author, blogger, and editor of Faith & Family, brings a new voice and an updated look to the publication. "I am thrilled about the new direction we are taking with Catholic Digest and can't wait to share it with our readers," said Bean.
Bret D. Thomas, president and CEO of Bayard, Inc., said, "As our new editor-in-chief, Danielle is committed to making the all-new Catholic Digest inspiring, relevant, faithful, and fun. With the relaunch, Catholic Digest will publish in a larger size, with a fresh look and a contemporary focus."
With this change, Dan Connors, former editor-in-chief of Catholic Digest, will take a larger role in editing Living with Christ, for which he has served as editorial director. He also remains editorial director for Bayard, Inc., including Catholic Digest and continues his work with the book division of Twenty-Third Publications, a division of Bayard Inc.
Visit us at catholicdigest.com.
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Contact Information:
Bret D. Thomas
860-437-3012
bthomas@bayard-us.com
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