U.S. Catholic
U.S. Catholic puts faith in the context of everyday life, with a strong focus on social justice. Since 1935, U.S. Catholic has been a courageous, forward-thinking forum for discussion among a broad range of voices.
The Claretian Missionaries
U.S. Catholic is published by the Claretian Missionaries USA-Canada Province. Following in the footsteps of St. Anthony Claret—a prolific writer and publisher whom Pope Pius XI called the “Modern Apostle of the Good Press”—the Claretians in the United States began their publishing ministry in 1935 with the first edition of the magazine The Voice of St. Jude. In 1963, during the Second Vatican Council, The Voice of St. Jude transformed into U.S. Catholic magazine. In 1995, U.S. Catholic launched its first website, making the award-winning content available to even more readers.
The Claretian Missionaries USA-Canada Province is part of a global Roman Catholic congregation of priests and brothers who tend to the religious and pastoral needs of vulnerable communities. Rooted in prayer, Claretians uplift the dignity of all people, especially those who feel overlooked or forgotten. Afire with God’s love, Claretians seek to proclaim the gospel message of faith, hope, and love. Centered in Christ, Claretians strive for a more holy, compassionate, and just world.
U.S. Catholic staff
Ferdinand Okorie, C.M.F.
Editor-in-Chief, U.S. Catholic
Father Ferdinand Okorie, C.M.F. is a member of the Claretian Missionaries and vice president and academic dean at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, where he is also an assistant professor of New Testament studies. He has been the editor-in-chief of U.S. Catholic since July 2020.
Emily Sanna
Executive Editor, U.S. Catholic
Emily Sanna joined U.S. Catholic in 2015 as the digital editor. She served as the managing editor from 2019 to 2025, and is currently the executive editor. She currently contributes to the Testaments column and cohosts the magazine’s podcast, Glad You Asked. Under her leadership, With her leadership, U.S. Catholic has won the Catholic Media Association’s “National Magazine of the Year” award for four consecutive years, along with consistent recognition from both the Catholic Media Association and the Associated Church Press for coverage of topics including immigration, LGBTQ+ Catholics, racial justice, and more. Emily holds a bachelor’s degree in religion from Oberlin College and a master of divinity degree from Yale Divinity School, where she studied theology.
Stephanie Clary
Managing Editor, U.S. Catholic
Stephanie Clary joined U.S. Catholic as managing editor in 2026. She was digital editor at U.S. Catholic from 2020 to 2022 and has worked as environment editor at the National Catholic Reporter and assistant editor at Vermont Catholic magazine. Her writing also appears in other publications, including Catholic News Service, Millennial Journal, Mothering Spirit, and the Journal of Religion and Film. She holds bachelor degrees in religious studies and communications studies from Saint Mary’s College in South Bend, Indiana, and a master’s degree in systematic theology from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago.
Rebecca Bratten Weiss
Digital Editor, U.S. Catholic
Rebecca Bratten Weiss joined U.S. Catholic in 2022. She has worked as a reporting journalist, channel manager for Patheos Catholic, and as a university instructor in literature and philosophy. She has a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in philosophy from Franciscan University and a master’s degree in literature from the University of Dallas.
Nathaniel Hunter
Associate Editor, U.S. Catholic
Nathaniel Hunter joined U.S. Catholic in 2020 as an assistant editor. He previously worked as a freelance journalist for publications in the Los Angeles area and as a volunteer English teacher for the Peace Corps in China. Nathaniel has a bachelor’s degree in English and linguistics from Cornell University.
Megan Avery
Design/Production Editor, U.S. Catholic
Megan Avery joined U.S. Catholic in 2017. Previously she worked as a freelance designer specializing in publication design and marketing. Megan has a degree in graphic design from John Brown University.
Njoki Mukuria
Editorial Assistant,U.S. Catholic
Njoki Mukuria joined U.S. Catholic in 2025. She previously worked as an online administrative assistant before joining the magazine team. Njoki has a bachelor’s degree in English and philosophy from Trinity Christian College.
