Through the use of narrative analysis, this research sought to analyze how the Catholic Church, arguably the world’s largest organization, represented itself through the use of its official online communications. Using framing and agenda-setting theories, the study examined the news subsidies of both the Vatican and U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. The research revealed that the Catholic Church promoted messages that emphasized the importance of social reform and the sacredness of human life, engaging in social justice works around the world, celebrating cultural diversity and interfaith dialogue, and upholding the authority of the Church hierarchy. Ultimately, this study intended to identify dominant discourses about Catholicism in American culture.

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