Kairos Global, the Catholic magazine for youth and young families published by Kairos Media, won seven accolades at the 2025 Catholic Media Association (CMA) Awards announced on Saturday, 28 June. Kairos Media is the media outreach arm of the Jesus Youth movement.
This marks the third consecutive year that the magazine has been recognized at the CMA Awards, since becoming a member in 2022.
Awards won by Kairos Global in 2025:
- Magazine of the Year – Prayer and Spiritual Magazine: First Place
- Best Cover – Large: Second Place
- Best Explanation of Marriage: Third Place
- Best Original Poetry: Third Place
- Best Essay: Honourable Mention
- Best Feature Article: Honourable Mention
- Best Review: Honourable Mention
The Catholic Media Association is an organization of Catholic publishers and media professionals dedicated to serving the Catholic Church. The CMA Awards recognize outstanding work in Catholic journalism and publishing.
Kairos Media’s journey began in 1997 with the launch of Kairos Malayalam. This was followed by Kairos Global in 2018 and Kairos Buds for children in 2021. Kairos is also active on digital platforms including YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram, effectively reaching young audiences. To date, it has published 30 books, including the Malayalam translation of Abba’s Heart by renowned author Neal Lozano, and The Art of Listening to Young People. Kairos Media operates from Kakkanad, Ernakulam, under the leadership of a 14-member committee that includes Adv. Johnson Jose (Chief Editor, Kairos Malayalam), Nobin Jose (Chief Editor, Kairos Buds), Dr. Chackochan Njavallil (Kairos Media Director and Chief Editor, Kairos Global), and Guinness Francis (Managing Trustee). The official website is www.jykairosmedia.org.
The board acknowledged that these achievements are owed entirely to the grace of God, the prayers and financial support of benefactors, and the inspiration of the Jesus Youth movement.
“Winning seven awards is an occasion that increases responsibility, and with gratitude to God, may Kairos continue this journey of greatness on the mission path,” said Major Archbishop Mar Raphael Thattil, Ecclesiastical Advisor of Jesus Youth International.
His Excellency Alex Vadakumthala, Bishop of Kannur and Ecclesiastical Advisor of Jesus Youth India, also shared his felicitations:
“I have been personally blessed to contribute reflections and interviews to Kairos over the years. Each time I have held a copy in my hands and seen my sharing featured in such a Spirit-filled and beautifully designed magazine, I have felt both humbled and proud. It is a publication that truly carries grace, with both form and content that speak to the heart.”
“This recognition is a powerful testimony to your creativity, commitment, and deep-rooted passion for the mission of evangelization through media. It is my prayer that Kairos, which stands steadfast in winning many hearts for Christ, continues to move forward through diverse and creative publications,” said Dr. Midhun Paul, International Coordinator of Jesus Youth.
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