Nineteenth-century periodical literature, recognised today as a distinctive and significant feature of Victorian public communication, is voluminous. Yet in order to argue that the editor-publisher Elizabeth Hayes made a significant contribution to evangelising journalism, this thesis finds it imperative to situate her work within the enormous outpourings of the Victorian periodical press. For a Victorian woman to succeed in journalism was impressive and this investigation argues that Hayes capably led an international journal of religious ideas to stability and longevity. The investigation will show that Hayes, foundress of an organisation which edited, published and distributed a Franciscan monthly journal - to date scarcely investigated- was prepared prior to 1872 for her subsequent journalistic mission. The argument that Hayes made a significant contribution to nineteenth-century Catholic journalism appears strongest when evidence of the immense power of the press for good and evil is provided. This is accomplished hopefully though an examination of both secular and religious periodical literature and in particular by situating Hayes’ output within this milieu. The argument is further strengthened through a detailed examination of the actual contents of Hayes’ Annals of Our Lady of the Angels, of the numerous contributions to her Annals and of the editing, publishing and distribution methods which she employed in her mission. The argument shows Hayes’ publication to be a significant contribution in the literary field to a growing body of research on late nineteenth-century professional women who enriched society with religious periodicals. The thesis argues that Hayes provided matter of interest to general readers and presented the progress and development of the Franciscan Order. The journal’s range of themes adds weight to the growing body of evidence of how women’s topics varied in the Victorian religious periodical press. It is argued that Hayes’ diffusion of good literature was an authentic medium of evangelisation over twenty-one years. As writer, editor, publisher, manager of printing and distribution, it is argued that Hayes was a significant contributor to the Apostolate of the Press and that she used her journal as a tool of both adult education and entertainment. NOTE: See hard copy of thesis at St Patrick’s Campus Library for the illustrations to appendix 2.

Este estudo busca traçar o perfil dos radiojornais e averiguar como é produzido o jornalismo veiculado pela Rádio Aparecida AM e a Rádio Canção Nova AM, duas das mais influentes emissoras católicas do País. Uma vez que os responsáveis pelas rádios procuram evangelizar por meio da programação, nela incluída a atividade jornalística, procurou-se observar as características intrínsecas aos noticiários dessas emissoras, as quais representam segmento expressivo, em termos quantitativos, no Brasil. Por meio da análise dos radiojornais selecionados nesta pesquisa, foi possível verificar como esses estão estruturados em termos de editorias, seu conteúdo religioso, fontes entrevistadas e temas abordados, que podem ser considerados próprios do radiojornalismo católico, conforme indicam os responsáveis pelas rádios. As entrevistas a representantes da Igreja Católica e a especialistas, bem como a consulta a fontes bibliográficas, complementam as bases de reflexão sobre o jornalismo produzido em um contexto religioso. Conclui-se que a evangelização pela notícia presta um serviço à sociedade, na medida em que garante espaço a causas sociais no noticiário e procura promover os valores humanos, defender a vida e lutar por justiça, princípios inerentes também à deontologia do próprio jornalismo. Porém, é necessário que, nessa atividade, seja observado o conjunto de deveres, princípios e normas que norteiam a atividade jornalística, à luz da responsabilidade social e do interesse público, inerentes à concessão de um serviço público, como é a radiodifusão / This study aims to profile the radio news programs and examine how journalism is produced and aired by Rádio Aparecida AM and Rádio Canção Nova AM, two of the most influential Catholic broadcasters in the country. Once those responsible for the radio stations seek to evangelize through their programming, including the journalistic activity, the intrinsic characteristics to the news of these radios, which represent a significant number of stations in Brazil, were observed. Through the analysis of the news programs of these two stations, it was possible to see how they are structured in terms of editorial, religious content, sources interviewed and themes that can be considered characteristic of Catholic radio journalism, as shown by the keepers of the radios. Interviews with representatives of the Catholic Church and experts, as well as consultation to bibliographic sources, complement the basis for reflection on journalism produced in a religious context. It has been concluded that the evangelization through the news provides a service to society, as it ensures space for social causes and seeks to promote human values, defend life and fight for justice, also the principles of journalism ethics itself. However, in this activity, it must be strictly observed the set of duties, principles and standards that guide journalistic activity, in the light of social responsibility and public interest, inherent in the granting of public service broadcasting.

Este estudo busca traçar o perfil dos radiojornais e averiguar como é produzido o jornalismo veiculado pela Rádio Aparecida AM e a Rádio Canção Nova AM, duas das mais influentes emissoras católicas do País. Uma vez que os responsáveis pelas rádios procuram evangelizar por meio da programação, nela incluída a atividade jornalística, procurou-se observar as características intrínsecas aos noticiários dessas emissoras, as quais representam segmento expressivo, em termos quantitativos, no Brasil. Por meio da análise dos radiojornais selecionados nesta pesquisa, foi possível verificar como esses estão estruturados em termos de editorias, seu conteúdo religioso, fontes entrevistadas e temas abordados, que podem ser considerados próprios do radiojornalismo católico, conforme indicam os responsáveis pelas rádios. As entrevistas a representantes da Igreja Católica e a especialistas, bem como a consulta a fontes bibliográficas, complementam as bases de reflexão sobre o jornalismo produzido em um contexto religioso. Conclui-se que a evangelização pela notícia presta um serviço à sociedade, na medida em que garante espaço a causas sociais no noticiário e procura promover os valores humanos, defender a vida e lutar por justiça, princípios inerentes também à deontologia do próprio jornalismo. Porém, é necessário que, nessa atividade, seja observado o conjunto de deveres, princípios e normas que norteiam a atividade jornalística, à luz da responsabilidade social e do interesse público, inerentes à concessão de um serviço público, como é a radiodifusão / This study aims to profile the radio news programs and examine how journalism is produced and aired by Rádio Aparecida AM and Rádio Canção Nova AM, two of the most influential Catholic broadcasters in the country. Once those responsible for the radio stations seek to evangelize through their programming, including the journalistic activity, the intrinsic characteristics to the news of these radios, which represent a significant number of stations in Brazil, were observed. Through the analysis of the news programs of these two stations, it was possible to see how they are structured in terms of editorial, religious content, sources interviewed and themes that can be considered characteristic of Catholic radio journalism, as shown by the keepers of the radios. Interviews with representatives of the Catholic Church and experts, as well as consultation to bibliographic sources, complement the basis for reflection on journalism produced in a religious context. It has been concluded that the evangelization through the news provides a service to society, as it ensures space for social causes and seeks to promote human values, defend life and fight for justice, also the principles of journalism ethics itself. However, in this activity, it must be strictly observed the set of duties, principles and standards that guide journalistic activity, in the light of social responsibility and public interest, inherent in the granting of public service broadcasting.