The Cecil Whig · Italy · 2001Reporting from the Vatican
In 2001, April traveled to Italy to cover the canonization of Léonie Frances de Sales Aviat, whose order has longstanding ties to Mount Aviat Academy in Cecil County, Maryland. Her reporting followed the canonization in Rome, the pilgrims who made the trip and a visit to Aviat’s home in Perugia. April also photographed the assignment.
Rome, 2001 · April’s canonization coverage from St. Peter’s Square included the main story, a sidebar on Cecil County pilgrims, and her own photography.
Perugia, 2001 · April followed the pilgrimage to Aviat’s home, reporting on a Mass celebrating the newly canonized saint and her connection to Mount Aviat Academy.