Hard work, talent and a strong sense of mission have now paid off twice for “Cristo Para Todos – Christ for All,” which was recognized for the second time in as many years with a Gabriel Award from the Catholic Academy of Communication Professionals.

The Spanish-language television program, produced by the Diocese of Trenton, was awarded for its episode, “Inmigración: Visión Cristiana" (“Immigration: Christian Vision”), in the category of “Religious, National or Local Release.”  The 51st annual Gabriel Awards will be presented during the Catholic Media Conference June 2 in the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark in St. Louis, Mo.

“The many details in this episode on Immigration move me,” said producer and host Matthew Greeley. “From the skit, which was put together by Esteban Cairol, CPT’s writer in Costa Rica, to the profound witness offered by our special guest, Adan Pacheco, and everything else, I am proud to be part of this ministry that really does seek to be a voice of love on TV and online.”

Greeley said he was pleased to present the topic of immigration in a different light than that which it is sometimes portrayed in other media.

“With so much discord and animosity surrounding the topic of immigration these days, I love being part of the message we offer in this episode,” he said. “It challenges everyone to open their arms and hearts to their neighbors, whether they feel a connection to them or not. We are challenged to be love in this world, regardless of whether it’s comfortable for us or not.”

Named for St. Gabriel the Archangel, patron saint of television, radio and all digital communication, the Gabriel Awards are presented annually by the Catholic Academy in recognition of work that proclaims value-centered views of society and humanity, primarily through the media. Founded in 1965, the awards have been the culmination of an intensive screening process and blue ribbon judging that honors excellence in film, network, cable television and radio, as well as social media.

Entrants go through a selective process of preliminary screening and judging by values, content, creativity, artistic and technical quality and impact. Media professionals, through the awards, have an opportunity to be honored for outstanding work that might otherwise not be recognized for its enrichment value. The award is a silver angel – Gabriel – raising a globe overhead encircled by electrons to symbolize communicating God’s Word to humanity.

CPT episodes include segments of humorous skits, special guests, music by the group Ministerio Getsemaní, interviews with Catholic Latinos from around the Diocese and a reflection on Scripture related to the episode topic.