Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In the second episode of the Catholic Courier's "Through the Lens of Faith" podcast, Karen Franz, who has been the general manager/editor since 1985, talks about how photojournalism saved the Catholic Courier. Jeff Goulding, the first photographer hired by Franz, also shares his experiences as a photographer at the Courier from 1985-1987.

For more information on the exhibit and podcast, visit catholiccourier.com/lensoffaith

0:00 –Welcome to Through the Lens of Faith
0:26 – Introducing Karen Franz
1:40 – "Photojournalism saved the Catholic Courier"
4:54 – The response to the changes at the Courier
6:54 – Telling stories through photos
8:17 – The process of selecting photos for "Through the Lens of Faith" Photo Exhibit
10:41– The name change
11:23 – Showing the evolution of photojournalism through exhibit
12:28 – Thank you, Karen!
12:38 – Photo Exhibit Promo
13:02 – Introducing Jeff Goulding
15:12 – The days of film
15:46 – The equipment
16:46 – The emphasis on photojournalism
18:36 – Jeff's photos in the exhibit
25:24 – "A great assignment" in Elmira
29:30 – Another memorable assignment
32:13 – A great experience
32:25 – Thank you, Jeff!