ALABAMA:
Birmingham: WEWN Shortwave — three simultaneous shortwave services: WEWN Global Catholic Radio to North America and Europe in English; WEWN Radio Católica Mundial to Latin America in Spanish. (Four 500,000-watt transmitters). EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network (English) via Sirius and audiostreaming on Internet. Format: teaching, preaching, interviews, call-ins, some music. Eternal Word Television Network. 5817 Old Leeds Road, Irondale AL 35210. (205) 271-2900. On air December 28, 1992. Radio general manager: Frank Leurck. Radio Marketing Manager: John Pepe. Program Director: Thom Price. Website: www.ewtn.com. E-mail: radio@ewtn.com (In the Diocese of Birmingham)
Cullman: WMCJ 1460 AM (5,000 watts day, 500 watts night). Format: EWTN. Queen of Peace Radio. P.O. Box 458, Warrior, AL 35180. Tel.: (150) 590-3711. Founded as WFMH by the original WFMH, 101.1 FM, on March 25, 1950; the FM was founded on August 6, 1949. Purchased by QOP in April 2002. On the air mid-September 2002. (In the Diocese of Birmingham)
ALASKA:
Nome: KNOM Radio Nome 780 AM (25,000 watts daytime, 14,000 watts night) & KNOM-FM 96.1 FM (100 watts, antenna -42 meters HAAT). Format: mix of top 40 and country and western with inspirational messages, some religious programming. FM parallels AM. Founded 1971 AM, 1993 FM. Owner: Alaska Radio Mission (Diocese of Fairbanks), Box 988, Nome AK 99762. Phone (907) 443-5221. Tom Busch, g.m. Website: www.knom.org; e-mail: busch@knom.org (In the Diocese of Fairbanks)
ARKANSAS:
Conway: KSHJ-LP 96.5 FM (93 watts ERP, antenna 31 m HAAT, tl Menifee). Format: not on the air, to be EWTN. St Michael Educational Association, 14 South Springhill Lane, Greenbrier, AR 72058. Tel.: (501) 679-6041. Craig Strause, Scott and Jennifer Harman, and Tommmy Wise, directors. cp November 25, 2003. (in the Diocese of Little Rock)
DeQueen: KBPU 88.7 FM (250 watts ERP, antenna 121 ft HAAT). Format: new, not on air. IHR Radio (see Reno, Nevada) Purchased from American Family Radio, Tupelo, Mississippi. (In the Diocese of Little Rock)
Fort Smith: KHFN-LP 101.9 FM (57 watts ERP, antenna 39.6 m HAAT, tl nr Roland, Okla.). Holy Family Educational Association of Sebastian County, Arkansas. 459 Whitetail Lane, Greenwood, AR 72936. Tel.: (501) 996-6376. Al & Catherine Nolte of Fort Smith, Chris Thomas of Greenwood, Donna Saldana of Booneville, Francis & Terry Olsen of Fort Smith, and Dr. Thomas C. Bonin of Greenwood, directors. (In the Diocese of Little Rock).
Marshall: KPJN-LP 101.1 FM. (92 watts ERP, antenna 31 m HAAT). St Therese Missionary Society, 355 Walnut St., Marshall AR 72650. Tel. (870) 448-3403. Carol Ann Beerman, Don and Judith Raglin, and Eric Lingelser, directors. cp 2/25/03. (in the Diocese of Little Rock).
Prescott: K209CV 89.7 FM (250 watts ERP, antenna 61 m HAAT). IHR Radio (see Reno, Nevada) Purchased from American Family Radio, Tupelo, Mississippi. (In the Diocese of Little Rock)
Rogers: KDUA-LP 96.5 FM (55 watts ERP, antenna 40.2 m HAAT). St Anthony of Padua Educational Association, 1617 South 12th Place, Rogers, AR 72756. cp 1/23/04. (in the Diocese of Little Rock)
CALIFORNIA:
Bakersfield: KMAP 1050 AM Frazier Park (10,000 watts day, 7 watts night). KMAP Inc. IHR Educational Radio (see Reno, Nevada). Founded as KTNT in 1987; KNOB 1988, KKGO 1994, KMAP 1999. Catholic on the air November 15, 2003.
Eureka: KCIK Immaculate Heart Radio 1450 AM (250 watts unlimited). Format: under cosntruction. Target May 2004. Purchased from WMAX, Inc., Newberry, Fla., by Immaculate Heart Radio. CP issued on May 24, 2001, to North State Educational Broadcasting; sold in January 2002 to WMAX, Inc. (In the Diocese of Santa Rosa)
Fresno: KYNO Radio Guadalupe 1300 AM (5,000 watts day, 1,000 watts night). Format: EWTN’s Radio Católica Mundial 24 hrs. Founded 1947, Catholic 1999. Fresno Spanish Catholic Radio, LLC. Alan Napleton, president. Ray Carrasco, mgr. 2125 N. Barton, Fresno CA 93703. Phone (559) 228-0961. (In the Diocese of Fresno) Broadcasts exclusively in Spanish.
Fresno-Madera: KHOT Immaculate Heart Radio 1250 AM (500 watts day, 81 watts night) Redwood Family Services, Inc., Cyrus Johnson, president; Doug Sherman, Immaculate Heart Radio, vice-president. See Reno, Nevada. Founded 1956. Catholic August 15, 2001. Retains original call letters. (In the Diocese of Fresno)
Greenville: KPJP Immaculate Heart Radio 89.3 FM (4,500 watts ERP, antenna 716 m HAAT, directional, tl above Westwood; Class C1 ). Immaculate Heart Radio. See Reno, Nev. c.p. October 4, 2002. (In the Diocese of Sacramento)
Hanford-Tulare-Visalia: KJOP Immaculate Heart Radio 1240 AM Lemoore (1,000 watts day, 250 watts night). Format: EWTN 24 hrs. Immaculate Heart Radio. Hanford, CA 93230. Tel.: (559) 582-5567. See Reno, Nevada. On air December 23, 1963 as KLAN 1320 AM (1,000 watts daytime). Moved to 1240 AM when KRDU in nearby Dinuba moved from 1240 AM to 1130 AM. Started Catholic programming on August 20, 2000. (In the Diocese of Fresno)
Riverside–San Bernardino–Los Angeles: KHPY Radio Católica El Sembrador 1670 AM Moreno Valley (10,000 watts day, directional; 9,000 watts night, directional, different pattern). Format: Hispanic Catholic. Delbert L. Van Voorhis. Leased by El Sembrador Ministries, Inc. 6:30 a.m. to midnight. Ministerio El Sembrador, 2636 N. Ontario St., Burbank, CA 91504. Tel.: (818) 260-0222, fax 557-7796. E-mail: elsembrador1@aol.com. Website: www.elsembradorministries.com. Noel Díaz, president. Audiostreams using Real Player. El Sembrador also operates the ESNE satellite television channel. (In the Dioceses of San Bernardino and Orange, and Archdiocese of Los Angeles)
Sacramento: KSMH Immaculate Heart Radio 1620 AM West Sacramento (10,000 watts daytime, 1,000 watts night). Format: EWTN 20 hrs. Immaculate Heart Radio. Tel.: Main office (530) 584-5700 , Sacramento (916) 421-1140. see KIHM Reno. Founded KSMH 1999, Catholic 1999; Expanded band affiliate of KAHI, founded 1957 as KDIA 1490. (In the Diocese of Sacramento)
South Lake Tahoe: K224CA Immaculate Heart Radio 92.7 FM Stateline, Nev. (53 watts ERP, antenna -99 m HAAT) (Stateline, Nev.). IHR Educational Radio. See Reno. Will relay KPJP Greenville, Calif.
Stockton: KWG Immaculate Heart Radio 1230 AM (900 watts fulltime). Format: EWTN 24 hrs. Founded 1921 by Portable Wireless Telephone Co. Second oldest licensed broadcasting station in California. Immaculate Heart Radio. See KIHM Reno, Nevada. (In the Diocese of Stockton)
Woodland: KYLO-LP 93.3 FM (100 watts ERP, 12.6 m HAAT). Format: Catholic music, local programs. Holy Rosary Parish, Diocese of Sacramento. 503 Walnut St., Woodland, CA 95695. Tel.: (530) 662-2805, fax 662-0796. E-mail: hrparish@holyrosary.com. Rev. John E. Boll, pastor. CP granted April 12, 2001, on-air mid-October 2002.
CONNECTICUT:
Hamden: W226AG 93.1 FM (10 watts ERP, antenna 75 m HAAT), repeater of WJMJ Hartford, which see. On air 1975.
Hartford: WJMJ 88.9 FM (7,200 watts ERP, antenna 580 ft HAAT ). Format: magazine mornings, beautiful music afternoons, religious music early evenings, classical music evenings, big band overnight; news; ecumenical religious programs from various denominations all day Sundays. Founded 1976. St. Thomas Seminary, Archdiocese of Hartford, 467 Bloomfield Ave., Hartford CT 06002. (860) 242-8800. John L. Ellinger, manager. Repeaters in Hamden and New Haven. Website: www.wjmj.org. E-mail: wjmj@archdiocese-hartford.org
New Haven: W296AO 107.1 FM (3 watts ERP , antenna 105 m asl). Repeater of WJMJ Hartford, which see.
DISTRICTOF COLUMBIA:
Washington: Washington Catholic Radio. Internet radio station. www.catholicradio-dc.org Format: national Catholic programs, local Catholic music program. 24 hrs., using Live365, Real Player, WinAmp, or Windows Media; continuously looped programs. Holy Family Communications, P.O. Box 76538, Washington, DC 20013. Tel.: (202) 478-1762. Lawrence Kapp, president.
FLORIDA:
Cross City: WWLC Spirit Radio 88.5 FM (33,000 watts ERP hor., 70,000 watts ERP vert., antenna 55 m HAAT, directional, tl Cross City). Format: Not on air. Diocese of St Augustine. Spirit Radio of North Florida. See WEAG Gainesville–Starke. c.p. October 2, 2002. (Diocese of St Augustine)
Gainesville–Starke: WEAG Spirit Radio 1490 AM (650 watts fulltime). Format: not on air. Dickerson Broadcasting, 1421 South Water St., Starke, FL 32091. Tel.: (904) 964-5001. Being donated to the Diocese of St Augustine, dba Spirit Radio of North Florida, c/o St Patrick Parish, 500 NE 16th Av., Gainesville, FL 32601. Tel.: (352) 372-4641. Father Roland Julien VF, secretary-treasurer. E-mail: rolandjulien@hotmail.com. The station was founded February 23, 1957, and acquired by Dickerson January 29, 1984. Calls: WRGR (1957), WPXE (by 1980), WEAG (1988). Founded WEAG-FM as WPXE-FM on February 28, 1978. (Diocese of St Augustine).
Jacksonville: WQOP Queen of Peace Radio 1600 AM Atlantic Beach (5,000 watts daytime, 90 watts nighttime). Format: EWTN 24 hrs. First Coast Catholic Communications, Inc., 391 Fourteenth Av. S., Jacksonville, FL 32250. Tel.: (904) 242-0094. P.O. Box 51585, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32240. J. Christopher Williams, pres. Website: www.qopradio.org Founded 1958 as WKTX. Catholic 1997. (In the Diocese of St Augustine)
Inverness-Ocala: WLMS Spirit FM 88.3 FM Lecanto (3,800 watts ERP, antenna 79 m HAAT). Founded 1992. Repeater station for WBVM Tampa, which see. (In the Diocese of St Petersburg)
Miami: WACC Radio Paz 830 AM (1,000 watts fulltime). Format: Spanish religious music, teaching, discussions, interviews, and news. Radio Paz feeds a satellite service, Radio Pax, in Spanish that is available to Catholic radio stations in Latin America. Pax Communications, Archdiocese of Miami, 1779 N.W. 28th St., Miami 33142. Phone: 305-638-9729. Website: www.paxcc.org Audiostreams in Real Player. Founded 1947, Catholic 1997.
Orlando: WOTS Radio Paz Orlando 1220 AM (1,000 watts day, 110 watts night, nondirectional). Leased by the Diocese of Orlando from J&V Communications, Inc. Radio Paz Orlando, P.O. Box 1800, Orlando, FL 32802. Tel.: (407) 246-4927. E-mail: rpo@radiopazorlando.org. Website: www.radiopazorlando.org. 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. On air December 1, 2002.
Tampa: WBVM Spirit FM 90.5 FM (100,000 watts ERP, antenna 958 ft HAAT, directional). Format: contemporary Christian, various religious programs, children’s Saturday mornings. Founded 1986. Diocese of St Petersburg, P.O. Box 18081, Tampa FL 33679. (813) 289-8040. John T. Morris, stn. mgr. Repeater station in Lecanto, Fla. Website: www.spiritfm905.com. E-mail: contact@spiritfm905.com
GUAM:
Agat: K225AN Light FM 92.9 FM (10 watts ERP, antenna 336 m ASL). Format: cp, not on air; will repeat KOLG Light FM Guam. Catholic Educational Radio—Archdiocese of Agana. cp 5/27/04.
Agana: KOLG Light 91 90.9 FM (5,700 watts ERP, antenna 154 m HAAT). Format: EWTN. Founded 1997. Owner: Archdiocese of Agana. P.O. Box DZ, Agana GU 96910. Tel.: (671) 477-5654, fax 477-5656. Father Brigido Arroyo, general manager; Mr. John Dungca, operations manager. Repeated on translators in Agat, Guam, and Saipan in the Northern Marianas.
ILLINOIS:
Carlinville-Litchfield: WOLG Covenant Network 95.9 FM (6,000 watts, antenna 300 ft). Format: EWTN 24 hrs except Catholic contemporary drive times. Covenant Network. See WRYT St Louis. Founded as WCNL 1990; became Catholic station 1998. (In the Diocese of Belleville)
DePue: Omega Rock. Internet radio station, www.omegarock.com. Format: Catholic Internet radio 24 hrs. WinAmp. P.O. Box 19, DePue, IL 61322. Fr. Bailey Clemens, director. 24 hrs. E-mail: omegarockdj@yahoo.com.
El Paso: W234AO Spirit 88.1 FM (250 watts ERP, antenna 249 m asl; tl northwest of town). Format: not on the air; to relay WSOG Spring Valley. Spirit Education Association, P.O. Box 34, Spring Valley, IL 61364. (in the Diocese of Peoria)
Spring Valley: WSOG 88.1 FM (4,000 watts ERP vert., antenna 80 m [264 ft] HAAT). Spirit Education Association, P.O. Box 34, Spring Valley, IL 61364. Tel.: (815) 220-1929. The Honorable Louis J. “Jim” Perona (retired), president. CP issued 12/10/01. On the air Thanksgiving, November 28, 2002. (In the Diocese of Peoria)
Springfield: WIHM Covenant Network 1410 AM Taylorsville (1,000 watts daytime, 63 watts night). Format: EWTN 24 hrs except Catholic contemporary drive times. Covenant Network. See WRYT St Louis, Mo. Founded 1952 as WTIM; Catholic 1998. (In the Diocese of Belleville)
Springfield: W205BG Covenant Network 88.9 FM (10 watts ERP, antenna 63 m agl). Covenant Network (St. Louis WRYT); relays WOLG Carlinville, Illinois. (In the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois)
Sterling: W226AQ Relevant Radio 93.1 FM (120 watts ERP, antenna 30 m AGL, tl west of Sterling). Format: not on the air, will be Relevant Radio. See Green Bay, Wisconsin. (In the Diocese of Rockford).
INDIANA:
Gary: WWCA 1270 AM (1,000 watts), Gary, Indiana. Format: Relevant Radio. Starboard Network. See Green Bay, Wisconsin. 2755 Sager Road, Valparaiso, IN 46383. Tel.: (219) 309-9327. E-mail: wwca@relevantradio.com. Armand Ciabattari, general manager. On the air December 7, 1949. Catholic November 26, 2003. Serves the Archdiocese of Chicago and Diocese of Gary.
Indianapolis: WSPM Indiana Catholic Radio 89.1 FM Cloverdale (12 watts ERP hor., 22,500 watts ERP vert., antenna 129 m (454 ft), directional, tl nr Coatesville). Format: EWTN. Hoosier Broadcasting Corporation. Leased by Inter Mirifica, Inc., 3500 DePauw Blvd., Suite 2085, Indianapolis, IN 46268. Tel.: (317) 870-8400 x21, fax 870-8404. E-mail: jim@catholicradioindy.org Jim Ganley, general manager. Bob Teipen, president of Inter Mirifica. Website: www.catholicradioindy.org On the air February 24, 2004. (In the Archdiocese of Indiana)
Terre Haute: WAPC 91.9 FM (963 watts ERP, antenna 95 ft HAAT). Being purchased by the Covenant Network (see WRYT St Louis, Missouri). Immaculate Heart Radio (see Reno, Nevada) Purchased from American Family Radio, Tupelo, Mississippi, in 2003. (In the Diocese of Indianapolis)
IOWA:
Burlington: KCDM-LP 98.3 FM (100 watts ERP, antenna 29 m HAAT). Format: EWTN. Burlington Educational Association, 2655B Newbury Circle, Burlington, IA 52601. Directors: Elmer Pollpeter, Robert Moraniec. 24 hrs. On the air December 18, 2003. (In the Diocese of Davenport)
Charles City: KQOP-LP 94.7 FM (92 watts ERP, antenna 30.9 m HAAT). Charles City Educational Association, 306 Clark St., Charles City, IA 50616. Directors: Dr. Stephen Earney, Thomas A. Bartz, William H. Feller. On air November 8, 2003. (In the Archdiocese of Dubuque)
Clinton: KXJX-LP 92.5 FM (100 watts ERP, 12.8 m HAAT). Format: Starboard Network. Clinton Educational Association. Wilson Bldg., Fourth floor, Clinton, Iowa. Board members: Tom David, president, Joan Archer, Linda Lampe, Maurice Losey, and Ted Wilk. 24 hrs. (In the Diocese of Davenport)
Davenport: KTJT-LP 102.7 FM (100 watts ERP max, antenna 28.7 m HAAT). Davenport Educational Assn., 427 Pershing, Davenport, IA 52801. Tel.: (319) 322-2112. Brian Porter, Devin Schadt, John Oliger, and Mark Poaschek, directors. cp March 10, 2004. (in the Diocese of Davenport)
DeWitt: KGYS-LP 92.5 FM (100 watts ERP, antenna 30 m HAAT). Format: not on the air, to be EWTN. DeWitt Educational Radio Association, 2198 260th St., DeWitt, IA 52742. Tel.: (319) 659-3958. Directors: Charles Burke, Edward Skoff, Elaine Flann, Tim Tague. cp December 1, 2003. (In the Diocese of Davenport)
Fort Madison: KDME-LP 99.9 FM (100 watts ERP, -2.8m HAAT). Format: EWTN. Divine Mercy Educational Radio Association, P.O. Box 187, Fort Madison, Iowa 52627-0187. Helen Swiers, director. Website: http://spieler.freeshell.org./dmr/ 24 hrs. On the air November 21, 2003. (In the Diocese of Davenport).
Iowa City: KOUR-LP 92.7 FM (79 watts ERP, antenna 33.4 m HAAT). Format: not on air, to be EWTN 24 hr. Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Inc., 2910 Stanford Av., Iowa City, IA 52245. Tel. (319) 338-7971. Douglas J. Schnoebelen, James J. and Marth A. Snoebelen, and Gregory E. and Marcy Hamilton, officers. cp 9/10/03. (In the Diocese of Davenport).
Marshalltown: KCRM-LP 96.7 FM (85 watts ERP, antenna 32.2 m HAAT). Format: EWTN. Association for Catholic Education and Evangelization, 7 Edgeland Dr., Marshalltown, IA 50158. Tel.: (641) 844-1144. Directors: Irwin F. Vaske, Robert Dick, Roger Polt. 24 hrs. (In the Archdiocese of Dubuque)
Muscatine: KTDC-LP 105.3 FM (59 watts ERP, antenna 39 m HAAT). Format: EWTN. Muscatine Educational Association. 627 Fairview, Muscatine, 52761. Tel.: (319) 264-3709. Bernard Flanders, Joe Flanders, Mike Miller. 24 hrs. On the air December 12, 2003. (In the Diocese of Davenport)
Webster City (Blairsburg): K293AS 106.5 FM (250 watts ERP, antenna 80 m AGL). Format: cp, not on air. Starboard Media Foundation, Inc. See Green Bay, Wisc. cp 5/27/04 (in the Archdiocese of Dubuque)
KANSAS:
Dodge City: KODC-LP Cathedral Radio 102.1 FM (100 watts ERP, antenna 18.9 m HAAT). Format: EWTN Radio Católica Mundial. Our Lady of Guadalupe Cathedral. 805 Avenue J, Dodge City, KS 67801-5150. Office: (316) 227-3442, pastoral center 227-3444, fax 227-9862. (Diocese of Dodge City) CP granted May 17, 2001. Officially launched April 15, 2003.
Kansas City: KEXS Kansas City Catholic Network 1090 AM. See Kansas City, Missouri.
St Mary’s: KSMK-LP 98.3 FM (53 watts ERP, antenna 40.9 m HAAT). St. Mary’s Academy Home Study School Association, St. Mary’s Academy & College. The Society of St Pius X (The group, founded by Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre, is not in union with Rome). 200 East Mission St., St. Mary’s, KS 66536. Tel.: (785) 437-2471. Fax: 437-2961. E-mail: admin@smac.edu. Website: www.smac.edu
KENTUCKY:
Hopkinsville: WSPP-LP 93.5 FM (100 watts ERP, 29 meters HAAT). Format: EWTN. Immaculate Heart Radio Association, 106 CO Club, Hopkinsville, KY 42240. Tel.: (270) 885-8522. Sts Peter & Paul Parish; Judith Brummett and Phyllis Caplinger, directors. (In the Diocese of Owensboro)
Lexington: WMJR Real Life Radio 1380 AM Winchester (2,500 watts day, 40 watts night). Format: EWTN with some local origination; Spanish Saturday mornings. Thy Kingdom Come Network, Inc., 195 Moore Dr., Lexington, KY 40503-2918. Tel.: (859) 278-0894, Fax 278-0426. Founded as WWKY 1954. Messengers of Mary, Inc. (in the Diocese of Lexington)
Louisville: WLCR Louisville Catholic Radio 1040 AM Mount Washington (1,500 watts daytime only). Format: EWTN with some local origination. LCR Partners LP, 3600 Goldsmith Lane, Louisville KY 40220. Website: www.wlcr.net E-mail: heuser@iglou.net Vincent F. Heuser, Jr., manager. Tel.: (502) 458-5879. Founded as WSAC 1470 AM Radcliff, later WBUL; to 1040 AM and Mount Washington April 2004 (In the Archdiocese of Louisville)
Owensboro: WIMM-LP 107.7 FM (100 watts ERP, antenna 27.5 m HAAT, tl between Owensboro and Masonville). Format: EWTN. Trinity Educational Radio Association. 3864 Thresher St., Owensboro, KY 42301. Mike Edge, president; John Howard, vice president; George Wather, treasurer. Father Gerald Baker VF, advisor; Ed Brown, station engineer. On the air March 29, 2004. 24 hrs (In the Diocese of Owensboro)
LOUISIANA:
Alexandria: KJMJ Radio Maria 580 AM (5,000 watts, 1,000 watts night, directional). Format: Christian music, preaching, teaching, prayer, and Liturgy. Radio Maria, 601 Washington St., Alexandria, LA 71301. Tel: (318) 561-6145 or 1-888-488-0201. E-mail: info.usa@radiomaria.org Gen. mgr.: Mrs Kelly C. Hatcher. Program director: Fr. Duane Stenzel OFM. Website: www.radiomaria.us Audiostreams using WinAmp or WIndows Media. Flagship of Radio Maria USA network. Founded 1935 as KALB 1420 AM, Catholic 1999. On the air May 25, 2000. (In the Diocese of Alexandria in Louisiana).
Lake Charles: KOJO Radio Maria 91.7 FM (1,850 watts ERP, antenna 127 m HAAT, directional; M.P. 91.1 FM, 4,000 watts ERP hor., 14,000 watts ERP vert., 118 m HAAT, directional, tl Iowa; Class C3). Format: Christian music, preaching, teaching, prayer, and Liturgy. See KJMJ Alexandria. Founded 1990, Catholic 1999. On air September 17, 1990. MP issued 12/10/02. (In the Diocese of Lake Charles)
Natchitoches: KBIO Radio Maria 89.7 FM (100 watts ERP, antenna 90 m HAAT). Radio Maria USA. See Alexandria, La. C.P. purchased from American Family Radio; on the air July 2, 2002. (In the Diocese of Alexandria)
New Iberia–Lafayette: KNIR 1360 AM (1,000 watts day, 209 watts night). Radio Maria, Inc. Purchased from Bonin Broadcasting Corp. (March 2003). 145 W. Main St., New Iberia, LA 70560. Headquarters: see KJMJ Alexandria. On the air June 1, 1951 as KVIM. Catholic June 12, 2003. (in the Diocese of Lafayette).
MARYLAND:
Hancock: W242AR Relevant Radio 96.3 FM (80 watts ERP, antenna 10 m AGL). Format: Relevant Radio. Starboard Media Foundation, Inc. See Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Prince Frederick: WVSJ-LP 99.9 FM (25 watts ERP, antenna 58 m HAAT, tl on Chesapeake Bay north of Calvert Beach-Long Beach). Format: not on air. Archdiocese of Washington. St John Vianney Roman Catholic Church, 105 Vianney Lane, Prince Frederick, MD 20678-4123. Tel.: (301) 855-1928. Father Peter J. Daly, pastor, and the Parish Pastoral Council. Website: www.chesapeake.net/sjv cp 12/18/03 (Archdiocese of Washington)
MASSACHUSETTS:
Boston: Boston Catholic Radio. All-day programming on several Boston area stations, including programs in Spanish, Vietnamese, Portugese, and other languages. Program of the Archdiocese of Boston. 75 Union Park St., Boston MA 02118, or P.O. Box 9109, Newton MA 02138. (978) 372-7721. Fr. R. Reed, dtr. Website: www.bostoncatholic.com
Winchendon: new– Radio Maria 91.1 FM (155 watts ERP, antenna 63 m HAAT). Format: not on air. Friends of Radio Maria. C.P. bought from Toccoa Falls College as part of a settlement agreement in which Radio Maria withdrew its application for a Gardner, Mass., station, allowing Toccoa Falls to receive the permit. (In the Diocese of Worcester)
MICHIGAN:
Ann Arbor: WDEO Ave Maria Radio 990 AM Ypsilanti (9,200 watts day, 250 watts night). Format: basic EWTN with daily local origination, notably Al Kresta. Repeated by WMAX Bay City-Saginaw. Ave Maria Foundation, 11 Ave Maria Dr., Ann Arbor MI 48105. Phone: (734) 930-3167. Al Kresta, president & CEO; Henry Root, operations mgr. E-mail: hroot@rc.net Website: www.wdeo.org or www.avemariaradio.org Founded 1962 as WYFC 1520 AM, WWCM about 1980. Ave Maria Radio was originally on WDEO 1290 AM Saline (Ann Arbor), on air September 8, 1996. Catholic 1999. (In the Diocese of Lansing)
Detroit: WCAR Detroit Catholic Radio 1090 AM Livonia (250 watts day, 500 watts night; applications for assignment to Melvindale, Michigan with 250 watts daytime power and 1,000 watts night directional using 6 towers; and a second application for assignment to Melvindale, using 250 watts day off 5 towers, directional, 1,000 watts night using 6 towers, directional, and 250 watts critical hours, directional, using five towers, with transmitter site between Trenton and Gibraltar; and a third application for Livonia, 1,000 watts day directional, 800 watts night, directional using 6 towers, and 1,000 watts critical hours using six towers, all retaining the existing operating transmitter site at Westland.). Format: basic EWTN, commercial brokering on weekends. 1090 Investors LLC, 32500 Park Lane, Garden City, Mich. (734) 525-1111. P.O. Box 40905, Troy MI 48099. (877) 327-1090, 734-525-1111, fax 525-3068. E-mail: dcr1090@hotmail.com. Founded 1963, Catholic 1998. On late June or early July 1998 LMA; purchased station September 1998. (In the Archdiocese of Detroit)
Escanaba: WDBC Relevant Radio 680 AM (10,000 watts day, 1,000 watts night, directional antenna, different day and night patterns). Format: Not on air. Starboard Media Foundtion. See Green Bay, Wisconsin (which see). WDBC was founded in 1941 on 1490 AM by Delta Broadcasting Company as Escanaba’s first radio station, a Mutual affiliate. (In the Diocese of Marquette)
Owosso: WOAP Michigan Catholic Radio 1080 AM (1,000 watts daytime only; Application #1: move to Waverly, Michigan, 30,000 watts day, 2,500 watts night, directional using 6 towers; Application #2: move to Waverly, Michigan, 50,000 watts day, 4,500 watts night, 50,000 watts critical hours, directional using 6 towers). Format: Station is operated as a commercial generalist station, and EWTN is heard only from 3 p.m. to local sunset signoff, fed by WCAR Detroit. 1090 Investors LLC. P.O. Box 128, 2301 N. M-52, Owosso MI 448867. Phone (617) 725-8196. See WCAR Detroit. Founded Jan 1, 1948 along with now defunct WQDV 103.1 FM; Catholic February 2000. (In the Diocese of Lansing)
Saginaw: WMAX Michigan Catholic Radio 1440 AM Bay City (5,000 watts day, 2,500 watts night). Format: EWTN, fed by WDEO Ann Arbor. Ave Maria Radio. For details, contact WDEO Ann Arbor. Founded June 5, 1925, as WSKC 1150 AM (500 watts) by the World‘s Star Knitting Co. as the first radio station in the Bay City-Saginaw area, spawned WBCM-FM 96.1 FM in 1947, deleted May 31, 1956, and revived in 1959). Michigan Catholic Radio. (In the Diocese of Saginaw).
Sault Sainte-Marie: WADW Relevant Radio 105.5 FM Pickford (55,000 watts ERP, antenna 33 m HAAT; application 100,000 watts ERP, antenna 138 m HAAT; tl Barbeau.) Format: Relevant Radio. Starboard Broadcasting, Inc. See Green Bay. Founded after 1997 as a Class A station. On the air April 20, 2004. (In the Diocese of Marquette)
MINNESOTA:
St Cloud: KKJM Spirit 93 FM, 92.9 FM, St Joseph (25,000 watts ERP, antenna 100 m HAAT). Format: Christian contemporary, ecumenical orientation. Gabriel Communications, Diocese of St Cloud, Box 68, St Joseph MN 56374. Founded May 7, 1996, Catholic January 2000. Andy Higler, manager. Steve Koranda, program director. Tel.: 320-251-1780, Fax 320-257-1624 E-mail: skoranda@spirit93.com. Website: www.cmyouth.com/skillet/skillet.htm
Minneapolis-St Paul: WMIN Relevant Radio 740 AM Hudson, Wis. (850 watts, daytime ) Starboard Media Foundation. See Green Bay, Wisconsin. 1107 Hazeltine Blvd., Suite 520, Chaska, MN 55318. Tel.: (952) 361-0019. E-mail: ksmm@relevantradio.com. Paul Sadek, manager. Founded December 14, 1983 as WRPX in Hudson, Wisconsin. Catholic since October 1, 2002. (In the Archdiocese of St Paul-Minneapolis).
St Paul–Minneapolis: KSMM Relevant Radio 1530 AM (8,600 watts day, 10 watts night). Starboard Network. The station has been replaced by WLOL and is being sold.
Minneapolis–St Paul: WLOL 1330 AM (9,700 watts daytime, 5,100 watts nighttime, different directional antenna patterns day and night). Format: Relevant Radio. Starboard Media. Hazeltine Blvd., Suite 520, Chaska, MN 55318. Tel.: (952) 361-0019. Paul Sadek, general manager. Starboard Network, Inc. Sherry Brownrigg, chief programming officer; tel. (763) 546-4000. John Bitting, chief operating officer; tel. (312) 648-1621. 2300 Riverside Dr., Green Bay, WI 54301. Tel.: (920) 469-3021. Anne Moyer, public relations and promotions manager; tel. (763) 546-4000, e-mail: amoyer@relevantradio.com. Founded in 1939 by the Independent Merchants Broadcasting Co. as WLOL; was the Mutual Broadcasting System affiliate. ( The Archdiocese of St Paul–Minneapolis)
MISSOURI:
Kansas City, Mo.: KEXS 1090 AM Excelsior Springs (1,000 watts-daytime only). Kansas City Catholic Network, Inc., 7725 N.W. Westside, Weatherly Lake, MO 64152. Tel.: (816) 587-5543. E-mail: KCCatholic@aol.com. James O’Laughlin, president and director; Carolyn O’Laughlin, secretary treasurer; Jim Kafka, director. Station plant: 201 Industrial Park Road, Excelsior Springs, Missouri 64024. Founded 1968. Sale announced March 30, 2004. (In the Diocese of Kansas City, Missouri; covers local Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas also.)
Moberly: KBKC 90.1 FM (250 watts ERP, antenna 256 ft HAAT). Format: not on the air. Being purchased by Covenant Network (see WRYT St Louis, Missouri). IHR Radio (see Reno, Nevada) Purchased from American Family Radio, Tupelo, Mississippi. (In the Diocese of Jefferson City)
St Louis: WRYT Covenant Network 1080 AM, Edwardsville, Illinois (500 watts daytime, 380 watts dawn and dusk). Format: EWTN with local origination drive times; feeds Covenant Network. Covenant Network, 3515 Hampton Av., St Louis Mo 63139. Tel.: (314) 752-7000. Tony Holman, pres. Repeated by WOLG (FM) Carlinville, WIHM Taylorville-Springfield, and W205BG 88.9 Springfield, all Illinois. E-mail: covenantnetwork@juno.com Website: www.covenantnet.net Founded 1987; Catholic 1997. (In the Diocese of Belleville and the Archdiocese of St Louis)
MONTANA:
Bozeman: KOFK-LP 98.3 FM (100 watts ERP, antenna -26 m HAAT). Format: not on the air, to be Starboard affiliate. Guild of St Peter Educational Association, 300 Lillian Way, Bozeman MT 59718. Fr. Robert J. Hall, Resurrection Parish, chairman of the board of directors. To be 24 hrs. CP December 5, 2003. (Diocese of Helena).
Butte: new LPFM 98.5 FM (100 watts ERP, antenna 26m HAAT, tl Walkerville). Format: not on air, to be EWTN. Queen of Victory Educational Radio Association, 100 S. Montana St., Ste 200, Butte MT 59701. Tel.: (406) 723-4133. Greg de Puydt, president; Stan Swiatkowsi, vice-president; Debra Swiatkowski, secretary; Erin Sigl, treasurer. cp 12/16/03. (in the Diocese of Helena)
Helena: new LPFM 97.3 FM (100 watts ERP, antenna -15 m HAAT, tl downtown). Format: not on the air. Helena Community Educational Association, 5210 Creekside Lane, Helena, MT 59601. Tel.: (406) 495-1021. Dennis Spencer, and Matthew and Kelly Fisher, directors. cp January 28, 2004. (in the Diocese of Helena).
Polson: KMDM-LP 107.9 FM (100 watts ERP, antenna 22 m HAAT). Format: EWTN. St. Joseph’s Educational Association. 320 Johnson Road, Polson, MT 69860. Tel.: (406) 883-4476. Sam T. Marshall, president; Mrs. Carol Lozar, vice-president. 24 hrs. On the air May 14, 2003 (in the Diocese of Helena)
Shelby: KFAS-LP 95.3 FM (69 watts ERP, antenna 36.1 m HAAT). Format: EWTN. Shelby Educational Association, 100 Eleventh Av. N., P.O. Box 755, Shelby, MT. Tel.: (406) 434-5650. Father William Vernon, St. William Catholic Church, 531 Main St.; Diane Abrahamson and Mark Cross, Directors. CP November 18, 2002. On the air May 6, 2004. (In the Diocese of Helena).
NEBRASKA:
Chadron: K207BY 89.3 FM (250 watts ERP, antenna -3 m HAAT). Being purchased by Covenant Network (see WRYT St Louis). IHR Radio (see Reno, Nevada) Purchased from American Family Radio, Tupelo, Mississippi. (In the Diocese of Grand Island)
Crookston: KINI 96.1 FM. See St. Francis, SD.
Hastings: new LPFM 104.7 FM (100 watts ERP, antenna 28 m HAAT). Format: not on the air. St Michael Educational Radio Association, 706 Valley Chase Av., Hastings, NE 68901. Tel.: (402) 462-6488. Johnna and Mark Miller, and Sister Frances CA Santa Croce, directors. cp 12/30/02. (In the Diocese of Lincoln).
Omaha: KVSS Omaha Catholic Radio 88.9 FM (85 watts ERP hor., 1,500 watts ERP vert., antenna 147 m HAAT, directional). Format: EWTN affiliate with heavy local production and origination. VSS Catholic Communications, Inc., 5829 North 60th St., Omaha NE, or P.O. Box 541155, Omaha NE 68154. Tel.: (402) 571-0200, fax 571-0833. Jim Carroll, general manager; John Lillis, program director. E-mail: kvss@kvss.com Audiostreams on the Internet. Website: wwww.kvss.com Founded as KNOS 1997, Catholic 1998. (In the Archdiocese of Omaha)
Schuyler: new LPFM 105.9 FM (100 watts ERP, antenna 29.5 m HAAT). Format: not on the air. Divine Mercy Educational Radio Association, 702 East 10th St., Schuyler, NE 68661. Tel.: (402) 352-2186. Dorothy and Van Drozda and Katharine Dolil, directors. cp 12/30/02. (In the Archdiocese of Omaha).
N E V A D A
Carson City: K228DA Immaculate Heart Radio 93.5 FM Gardnerville (105 watts ERP, antenna –211 m HAAT). Format: off the air. IHR Educational Radio. Relays KPJP Greenville, California. Catholic 2003. (In the Diocese of Reno)
Reno: KIHM Immaculate Heart Radio 920 AM (4,600 watts day, 850 watts night). Format: EWTN 20 hrs. IHR Educational Radio. 605 West Lake Blvd., Lake Tahoe, CA 96145. Immaculate Heart Radio network: see network section. Network headquarters: P.O. Box 180, Tahoma, CA 96142. Tel.: (530) 584-5700. Doug Sherman, pres. Website: www.ihradio.org Founded 1946 as KOLO, became Catholic 1999 when KQLO 920 and KIHM 1590 switched frequencies. The 1590 AM frequency had been KIRS and became Catholic in 1997. (In the Diocese of Reno)
Stateline: K224CA Immaculate Heart Radio 92.7 FM (53 watts ERP, antenna -99m HAAT). Format: off the air. IHR Educational Radio. Relays KPJP Greenville, California. Catholic 2003. (In the Diocese of Reno)
N E W M E X I C O
Carlsbad: new LPFM 101.3 FM (56 watts ERP, antenna 39.7 m HAAT). Format: not on the air. Carlsbad Educational Prayer Assn., 512 Bryan St., Carlsbad, NM 88220. Tel.: (505) 885-1821. Allen and Helen Furr and Madeline Ferguson, directors. cp 12/30/02. (In the Diocese of Las Cruces)
Clayton: K217CM 91.1 FM (140 watts ERP, antenna 74 m HAAT). Format: EWTN, relays KBKN Lamesa. La Promesa Foundation. Purchased by IHR, Reno, from American Family Radio, Tupelo, Mississippi. (In the Archdiocese of Santa Fe)
Las Cruces: KJES shortwave. Service to North America and Australia and the Pacific in English; Mexico, South America, and Puerto Rico in Spanish. (One 50,000-watt transmitter, tl Vado). Format: Recited psalms and prayers. Our Lord's Ranch, 230 High Valley Rd., Vado NM 88072. Tel.: (505) 233-2090, fax 233-3019. Michael Reuter, g.m. Fr. Rick Thomas SJ, pres. See also El Paso, Tex. Founded about 1992. (In the Diocese of Las Cruces)
Las Vegas: new LPFM 104.5 FM (100 watts ERP, antenna 1 m HAAT, 80 m AGL). Format: not on the air. Sacred Heart Educational Association, 322 S. Pacific St., Las Vegas, NM 87701. Tel.: (505) 454-6834. Daniel, Macelina, and Teresa Gallegos, directors. (In the Archdiocese of Santa Fe).
N E W Y O R K
Buffalo: WLOF 101.7 FM (3,200 watts ERP, antenna 136 m HAAT, directional, tl nr Bennington). Format: EWTN 24 hrs. Holy Family Communications, 2211 Kensington Ave., Amherst, NY 14226. Tel.: (716) 839-6117. Michael Denz, general manager. E-mail: info@wlof.net Website: www.wlof.net Founded in 1977 by WBTA 1490 AM Batavia as WBTF; later WXOX, Catholic 1999. (In the Diocese of Buffalo)
New York: Radio Maria New York. Subcarriers of WRTN 93.5 New Rochelle and WYNY 93.1 New York. Format: rebroadcast of Radio Maria Italia with some local origination. Friends of Radio Maria, Box 860008, Ridgewood, NY 11385. Offices at 70-05 Fresh Pond Road, in Ridgewood, NY 11379. Telephone: 718-417-0550, fax 718-417-5188. E-mail: info.nyi@radiomaria.org Father Joseph Fugolo, manager. (In the Archdiocese of New York)
New York: Radio María Colombia (en Español). Subcarrier of WCBS-FM 101.1 FM. Format: Rebroadcasts Radio María Colombia, with local origination Mondays through Fridays from 9:15-10 a.m. with special topics for the Hispanic community in the northeast, and local information about local dioceses. Radio María, P.O. Box 860408, Ridgewood, NY 11385. Offices: 70-05 Fresh Pond Road, Ridgewood, NY 11385. President, Chilas Flye; e-mail: president.nyc@radiomaria.org. General Manager, Ana María Carrizosa; e-mail: general-manager.nyc@radiomaria.org. Tel.: office, (718) 417-0765, studio (718) 417-3259. Covers the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. (In the Archdiocese of New York)
New York: Radio Jesús Es El Señor. (Spanish). Subcarrier of WNEW 102.7 FM. Misioneros de Jesus. Centro Carismático, 826 East 166th St., Bronx, NY 10459. Tel.: (718) 378-1734, fax 378-1819. Format: Original Spanish programming of prayer, preaching, family and community interest. Neil Velez, president. Website: www.misionerosdejesus.org. 24 hrs. (In the Archdiocese of New York)
Rochester: WHIC The Station of the Cross 1460 AM (5,000 watts, directional night). Format: EWTN and Relevant Radio. Holy Family Communications. See WLOF Buffalo. 1840 Winton Rd. S., Rochester, NY 14603. Tel.: (585) 461-0348, 461-9212. Jack Palvino, director. Founded September 11, 1925, as WHEC, from 1927 was the Rochester affiliate of CBS; founded FM stations W8XAD and WHEF, neither of which survives, and WHEC-TV channel 10. Former calls: WHEC, WWWG. Purchased from Winton Road Broadcasting LLC. Catholic on air July 7, 2003. (In the Diocese of Rochester).
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Whiteville: W229AM Relevant Radio 93.7 FM (170 watts ERP, antenna 25 AGL). Format: not on the air; will be Relevant Radio. Starboard Media Foundation, Inc. See Green Bay Wisconsin. (in the Diocese of Raleigh).
Wilmington: WBPL-LP 92.7 FM (97 watts ERP, antenna 30.1 m HAAT). Format: not on the air. Archangel Gabriel Assn., 515 N. Green Meadows Dr., Wilmington NC. Tel.: (920) 766-0200. David J. Alford, Robert J. Edens III, and William J. Hamilton, directors. cp 2/14/03 (In the Diocese of Raleigh).
N O R T H D A K O T A
Grand Forks: new 1370 AM (1,000 watts, daytime; 250 watts night). Format: not on the air. Successful bid by Ave Maria Radio of Grafton, North Dakota, for the AM station of the University of North Dakota. John Kerian, director. Ave Maria Radio, P.O. Box 311, Grafton, ND 58237. Bid announced March 19, 2004.
Harvey: K216DI 91.1 FM (50 watts ERP, antenna 23 m HAAT). Format: not on the air. Being purchased by Covenant Network (see WRYT St Louis, Missouri). IHR Radio (see Reno, Nevada) from American Family Radio, Tupelo, Mississippi. (In the Diocese of Bismarck).
N O R T H E R N M A R I A N A I S L A N D S
Garapan, Saipan: K221EF Light FM 92.1 FM (10 watts ERP, antenna 322 m ASL). Archdiocese of Agaña, Guam. Rebroadcasts KOLG 90.9 FM Agaña. (In the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa.)
O H I O
Akron-Canton: WRCW Living Bread Radio 1060 AM (5,000 watts daytime only) Format: not on the air. Being purchased from Arcey Broadcasting, Inc., by Living Bread Radio. 4601 Hills and Dales Road NW, Canton, Ohio 44718. Barbara Gaskell, director; Kate Sells, manager. Tel.: (330) 492-7018. Founded in 1946 as WCMW; WHOF by 1961, WQIO by 1980, WRCW 1982, WTOF 1998, WRCW 1999. Founded with WCMW-FM 94.9 FM (1946-about 1953) by Stark Broadcasting Co. Founded WTOF-FM 98.1 FM in 1961 under owner Christian Broadcasting Association. Purchase announced March 11, 2004. (in the Diocese of Youngstown).
Cincinnati: WNOP Sacred Heart Radio 740 AM Newport, Ky. (1,000 watts day, 37 watts night; application 2,500 watts day, 30 watts night). Format: EWTN 24 hrs. Catholic Radio Foundation of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 30253, Cincinnati OH 45230-0253. Studios at 5440 Moeller Av., Suite 740, Norwood, OH 45212. Tel.: (513) 731-7740. E-mail: stationmanager@sacredheartradio.com David Rinderle, president. William Levitt, station manager. Website: www.sacredheartradio.com Founded August 21, 1948; Catholic January 1, 2001. (In the Archdiocese of Cincinnati)
Portsmouth: WHRR-LP 96.1 FM (100 watts ERP, AHAAT -10 m). Format: music. Holy Redeemer Church, 1325 Gallia St., Portsmouth, Ohio 45662. Tel.; (740) 354-2716. E-mail: Guitar@zoomnet.net Caroline M. Massie and William Massie, directors. (Diocese of Columbus)
Sidney: new 88.7 FM Anna (3,000 watts ERP, antenna 83 m HAAT). Friends of Radio Maria, Inc.. See KJMJ Alexandria, La. CP June 25, 2003. (Archdiocese of Cincinnati)
Youngstown: WLOA The Station of the Cross 1470 AM (1,000 watts day, 500 watts night). Format: EWTN. Holy Family Communications. See WLOF Buffalo, New York. Founded October 3, 1954, as WFAR in Farrell, Pa. Became WMGZ by 1986, WOJY 1989, WRQQ 1991, WICT 1996, WPAO 1997. Catholic March 4, 2003. (In the Diocese of Youngstown).
O K L A H O M A
Atoka: K219CX 91.9 FM (250 watts ERP, antenna 26 m HAAT). Format: off the air. Being purchased by Covenant Network (see WRYT St Louis, Missouri). IHR Radio (see Reno, Nevada) Purchased from American Family Radio, Tupelo, Mississippi. (In the Diocese of Tulsa)
O R E G O N
Newport: KSHY-LP 94.3 FM (MP 15 watts ERP, 76.3 m HAAT). Format: EWTN. Sacred Heart of Jesus Educational Association, P.O. Box 2256, Waldport, OR 97394. Tel.: (541) 563-7488. Lance Colvart; Seal Rock; Donald Schantin, Waldport; and David Coffman, directors. 24 hrs. (In the Archdiocese of Portland). c.p. August 26, 2002.
Portland: KBVM 88.3 FM (1,850 watts, antenna 1,404 feet). Format: Christian contemporary 6 am-6 pm; EWTN 6 pm-6 am; Spanish EWTN 2 hrs nightly. Catholic Broadcasting Northwest, Inc., 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. Suite 44, or P.O. Box 5888, Portland OR 97203. Tel.: (503) 285-5200, toll-free 1-888-823-5286. Steve Moffitt, general manager. Website: www.kbvm.com Founded 1989. Repeated by K256AC 99.1 The Dalles (In the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon)
The Dalles: K256AC 99.1 FM (10 watts ERP, antenna 561 m HAAT). Repeats KBVM Portland, which see.
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Altoona: WMES-LP 107.7 FM (100 watts ERP, antenna -3 m HAAT). Format: not on the air. Lay Stewardship Educational Assn., 715 Broadway, Altoona, PA 16602. Tel. (814) 942-1603. George and Mary Kathleen Foster, and Jo Ann Chuff, directors. cp December 30, 2002. (In the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown).
Carlisle: new LPFM 100.3 FM (48 watts ERP, antenna 42.9 m HAAT). Format: not on the air. Fiat Educational Radio Assn., 2257 Walnut Bottom Rd., #A. Carlisle, PA 17013. Tel.: (717) 243-2703. Afra and Constant Massey, Caroline Kirsch, and Thomas and Debbie Inholte, directors. cp 12/30/02. (In the Diocese of Harrisburg).
Chambersburg: W227AS Relevant Radio 93.3 FM (55 watts ERP, antenna 10 m AGL, tl Guilford). Format: Relevant Radio. Starboard Media Foundation, Inc. See Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Meadville: WQOH-LP 92.7 FM (10 watts ERP, antenna 89.1 m HAAT). Format: not on the air. Meadville Educational Assn., 15526 Schutz Rd., Meadville, PA 16335. Tel.: (814) 724-6628. Bernie Mosbacher, Daniel Mesley, and Thomas W. Mesley, directors. cp December 30, 2002. (In the Diocese of Erie).
Philadelphia: WISP Holy Spirit Radio 1570 AM Doylestown (5,000 watts daytime, 900 watts night). Format: EWTN except for afternoon origination. Holy Spirit Radio Foundation, Inc., 40 Rickert Road, Doylestown, PA 18901. (215) 345-1570 and 345-6197. Dale Meier, pres., Jim Manfredonia, stn. mgr. Tel.: (215) 345-1570. E-mail: 1570AM@holyspiritradio.org Website: www.holyspiritradio.org Founded as WBUX in 1947, Catholic 1999. (In the Archdiocese of Philadelphia)
Pittsburgh: WZUM Relevant Radio 1590 AM (1,000 watts daytime, 12 watts night, directional; CP 24 watts night). Horvath Broadcasting, LLC. Leased by Starboard Network. P.O. Box 27, Monroeville, PA 15146. Tel.: (800) 342-0306. E-mail: wzum@relevantradio.com. Tim Callahan, general manager. Founded July 1962 as WZUM; became WPLW about 1975; reverted to WZUM August 1998. Catholic programming April 21, 2003. (In the Diocese of Pittsburgh and the Byzantine Archeparchy of Pittsburgh).
Scranton: WQOR The Station of the Cross 750 AM (1,600 watts daytime only). Holy Family Communications (see WLOF Buffalo). 321 Spruce St., Scranton, PA 18503. Tel.: (570) 342-7575. Founded in 1984 as WRGE, on air in 1986. WWAZ 1987, WMXH 1993, WAAT 1998. Catholic April 2003. On air June 17, 2003. (In the Diocese of Scranton).
Sharon: WLOA The Station of the Cross 1470 AM (1,000 watts day, 500 watts night). (In the Diocese of Erie) —See Youngstown, Ohio.
S O U T H C A R O L I N A
Greenville–Spartanburg: WCKI 1300 AM (1,000 watts daytime only). Being purchased by Mediatrix S.C., Inc., from Sira-Pack Radio, Inc. No. 2 Beeco Road, P.O. Box 709, Greer, SC 29652. Tel.: (864) 877-8458. For Mediatrix address and phones, see WQIZ St George, S.C. Founded March 3, 1955 as WCKI. (In the Diocese of Charleston).
St George (Charleston–Columbia): WQIZ 810 AM (5,000 watts daytime). Mediatrix SC, Inc., P.O. Box 73, Beaufort, SC 29901. Tel.: (843) 524-0521; Florida headquarters: (904) 220-9442. Founded August 23, 1962 as WQIZ. Purchased from Faith Cathedral Fellowship, Inc. Catholic on air July 1, 2003. (In the Diocese of Charleston).
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St Francis: KINI Rosebud Radio 96.1 FM (57,000 watts ERP, 500 ft HAAT). Format: secular music, Catholic programming, native American interest. Rosebud Educational Society, Inc., Box 419, 100 S. Main St., St. Francis, SD 57572. Tel.: (605) 747-2291, fax 747-5057. Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation, Jesuit Mission. 24 hrs. Founded January 1976. (In the Diocese of Rapid City)
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Johnson City-Bristol-Kingsport: WHHQ Queen of Peace Radio 1520 AM Elizabethton (1,000 watts-day, 500 watts-dawn & dusk; no nighttime authorization). Format: silent. . 121 High Tower Rd, Elizabethton, TN 37643. Tel.: (423) 543-6875. Being purchased by Mediatrix S.C., Inc., from St Thomas More Broadcasting Association, 1322 Homewood Lane, Annapolis, MD 21401. Founded 1964, later WIDD and WKKP. (In the Diocese of Knoxville)
T E X A S
Austin-Bastrop: KMHF Central Texas Catholic Radio 88.5 FM (5,000 watts, 94 m HAAT, directional, tl Paige). Format: EWTN. Media for the Holy Family Foundation, P.O. Box 17786, Austin TX 78760. Tel.: (512) 732-2777. John Basilotto, president and general manager. E-mail: CatRadNetCenTex@aol.com Website: www.kmhf.com Repeated by K284AH Mendoza and K286AK Round Rock. Founded 1997 as ecumenical KYCM, Catholic 1999. (In the Diocese of Austin)
Beaumont–Port Arthur: KDEI Radio Maria 1250 AM (5,000 watts day, 1,000 watts night). Format: Christian music, preaching, teaching, prayer, and Liturgy. Friends of Radio Maria. See KJMJ Alexandria, La. Founded 1934 as KPAC by Port Arthur College on 1260 AM, Catholic 1999. On air as Catholic November 27, 2000. (In the Diocese of Beaumont)
Bonham: K216DN 91.1 FM (45 watts ERP, antenna 47 m HAAT). Format: EWTN, relays KBKN Lamesa. Being purchased by La Promesa Foundation from IHR Radio (see Reno, Nevada) Purchased from American Family Radio, Tupelo, Mississippi. On the air February 19, 2004. (In the Diocese of Dallas)
Breckenridge: KYRE-LP Radio Galilee 92.7 FM (100 watts ERP, antenna 25.1 m HAAT). Format: Hispanic. Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 208 Miller St., Breckenridge, TX 76424. Tel.: (154) 559-2860. E-mail: shojcc@texasisp.com Fr. George Foley, pastor and director. On the air February 11, 2003. 24 hrs (in the Diocese of Fort Worth)
Brownfield: KKUB Dios Llega al Hombre 1300 AM (1,000 watts day, 120 watts night). Leased by Dios Llega al Hombre Ministries from Brownfield Broadcasting L.P. 1722 Tahoka Road, Brownfield, TX 79316. Tel.: (806) 637-4531.
Corpus Christi: KLUX 89.5 FM Robstown (60,000 watts ERP, antenna 954 ft HAAT, directional). Format: beautiful music with religious and inspirational messages; Sunday mornings, religious programs. Diocese of Corpus Christi. 1200 Lantana St., Corpus Christi TX 78407. Tel.: (512) 289-6437 Marty Wind, g.m. E-mail: Mwind@GoCCN.org. Website: www.GoCCN.org ). Founded 1985 (In the Diocese of Corpus Christi)
El Paso: KJES shortwave. Our Lady's Youth Center, Box 1422, 501 E.Paisano, El Paso, TX 79948-1422. Tel.: (915) 533-9122. Fax (505) 233-3019. See Las Cruces, N.M. (In the Diocese of Las Cruces)
Galveston-Houston: KGBC St Maximilian Kolbe Radio/Radio San Juan Diego 1540 AM (1,000 watts day, 250 watts night, directional antenna night). Format: EWTN 5 a.m.–9 p.m., EWTN Spanish Radio Católica Mundial 9 p.m.–5 a.m., Mondays through Fridays. EWTN Spanish 24 hrs on Saturdays and Sundays. Siga Broadcasting Corp., No. 11 Pelican Island, Galveston, Texas 77554. Tel.: (409) 744-4567, fax 740-0944. Leased by Eternal Truth Broadcasting, P.O. Box 229, League City, TX 77573-229. Tel.: (713) 859-3830, (409) 945-1049. E-mail: LGarza@maxkolberadio.com Website: www.maxkolberadio.com Leo Garza, president. Catholic April 1, 2003. (in the Diocese of Galveston–Houston).
Houston: Radio Maria Houston. Subcarrier of KPFT 90.1 FM (28,000 watts, antenna 205 m HAAT). Format: 24 hrs. Hispanic from various Radios María in Latin America and local programs. 7125 W. Tidwell St., Houston, TX 77092. Tel.: (713) 939-0470 and 939-0270; fax 939-0470. E-mail: fbravo@sbcglobal.net. Padre Germán Acosta, director. No website yet. Repeated on K208DG 89.5 FM Galveston (250 watts ERP, 187 m HAAT) and K217DJ 91.3 FM Kemah (183 watts ERP, 56 m HAAT). On the air December 7, 2003.
Huntsville: KPIA-LP 102.5 FM (80 watts ERP, 33.4 m HAAT). Format: EWTN. St Thomas Educational Association, 1624 Av. O, Huntsville, TX 77340. Tel.: (936) 295-1624. John and Rosetta Baia, and Marion Wagamon, directors. On the air September 29, 2003 (In the Diocese of Tyler)
Kermit: K218CM 91.5 FM (50 watts ERP, antenna 43 m HAAT). Format: EWTN, relays KBKN Lamesa. Being purchased by La Promesa Foundation from IHR Radio (see Reno, Nevada) Purchased from American Family Radio, Tupelo, Mississippi. On the air, February 17, 2004. (In the Diocese of San Angelo)
Lamesa: KBKN 91.3 FM (250 watts ERP, antenna 157 ft HAAT). Format: EWTN. IHR Radio (see Reno, Nevada). Operated by Guadalupe Radio Network (La Promesa Foundation), to whom it is being sold. See KJBC Midland-Odessa. On the air February 3, 2004. Repeated by K216DO Morton. (In the Diocese of Lubbock)
Laredo: KHOY Radio Hoy 88.1 FM (1,800 watts ERP, antenna 107 m HAAT; application 4,300 watts ERP, antenna 106 m HAAT). Format: beautiful music with inspirational messages; some religious programs in English and Spanish. Laredo Catholic Communications, Diocese of Laredo. 1901 Corpus Christi St., Laredo TX 78043. (956) 722-4167. Bennett McBride, g.m. E-mail: khoy@khoy.org. Website: www.khoy.org Audiostreams on the Internet. Founded 1985. (In the Diocese of Laredo).
Lubbock: KLFB La Vida Católica Diocesana 1420 AM (500 watts day and night, directional at night). Leased by a Catholic group and sanctioned and supported by the Diocese of Lubbock. La Vida Católica, P.O. Box 5422, Lubbock, TX 79408. (806) 765-5016. Señora María A. Piseño, general manager; Señor John P. Cervantez, Director of Sales; Señor José I. Rubio, program director. Deacon Rev. Leroy Behnke, diocesan director of communications. On the air November 15, 1966; present Catholic group assumed control of KLFB on July 23, 2001. (Diocese of Lubbock) E-mail: lbehnke@catholiclubbock.org
Lufkin: KLFK-LP 104.1 FM (100 watts ERP, 25 m HAAT). Format: not on the air. Lufkin Educational Association, 6 Sea Pines St., Lufkin, TX 75901. Tel.: (936) 634-6507. Joseph and Rosemary Geraci, directors. (In the Diocese of Tyler).
Marble Falls: KBMD Central Texas Catholic Radio 88.5 FM (6,000 watts, antenna 27 m HAAT, directional). Format: Repeats KMHF Austin. Media for the Holy Family Foundation, P.O. Box 17786, Austin, TX 78760. Tel.: (512) 732-2777. See KMHF. On the air April 23, 2002. (In the Diocese of Austin)
Mendoza: K284AH Central Texas Catholic Radio 104.7 FM (250 watts ERP, antenna 60 m AGL). Repeats KMHF Austin-Bastrop.
Midland-Odessa: KJBC Queen of Peace Radio 1150 AM (1,000 watts daytime). Format: EWTN. La Promesa Foundation, Inc., Guadalupe Radio Network. 1406 E. Garden Lane, P.O. Box 10571., Midland TX 79702. Tel.: (915) 682-1485. E-mail: lapromesa@marshill.com. Website: www.lapromesa.org Founded 1950; Catholic March 2000. On air as Catholic station July 20, 2000, under Queen of Peace Radio, Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla. (In the Diocese of San Angelo)
Morton: K216DO 91.1 FM (250 watts ERP, antenna 49 m HAAT). Format: EWTN, relays KBKN Lamesa. Being purchased by La Promesa Foundation from IHR Radio (see Reno, Nevada) Purchased from American Family Radio, Tupelo, Mississippi. On the February 27, 2004. (In the Diocese of Lubbock).
Plainview: KOLF-LP 100.7 FM (100 watts ERP, antenna 28.9 m HAAT). Format: EWTN. Sacred Heart Educational Association, 322 Cedar St., Plainview, TX 79072. Tel.: (806) 296-2753. Abby Quezada, Sr. Celine Phanes, and Sr. Jane Benhaus, directors. (In the Diocese of Lubbock)
Premont: new lpfm 102.5 FM (50 watts ERP, antenna 29 m HAAT, tl midway between Premont and Falfurrias). St Theresa of the Infant Jesus Parish, 235 S.W. 4th St., P.O. Box 569, Premont, TX 78375. Tel.: (920) 766-0200. E-mail: sttheresa@starband.net. Website: www.st-theresas.com Rev. John Ouellette, pastor and CEO; Eddie Pulido and Deacon Raúl Nicolás Hinojosa, members of the board. cp April 20, 2004. (Diocese of Corpus Christi).
Round Rock: K286AK Central Texas Catholic Radio 105.1 FM (225 watts ERP, antenna 43 m HAAT). Repeats KMHF Bastrop. On June 7, 2002.
Tyler: K250AJ Relevant Radio 97.9 FM (250 watts ERP, antenna 30 m AGL). Format: not on the air; will be Relevant Radio. See Green Bay, Wisconsin. (in the Diocese of Tyler).
Van Horn: K210BX 89.9 FM (42 watts ERP, antenna -21 m HAAT). Format: relays KBKN Lamesa. Being purchased by La Promesa Foundation from IHR Radio (see Reno, Nevada) Purchased from American Family Radio, Tupelo, Mississippi. On the air March 17, 2004. (In the Diocese of El Paso)
Wellington: K219DJ 91.7 FM (250 watts ERP, antenna 51 m HAAT). Format: not on the air; will relay KBKN Lamesa. Being purchased by La Promesa Foundation from IHR Radio (see Reno, Nevada) Purchased from American Family Radio, Tupelo, Mississippi. (In the Diocese of Amarillo)
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Front Royal: W263AV 100.5 FM (250 watts ERP, antenna 199 m asl; tl northeast of town). Format : not on the air. Holy Family Communications, P.O. Box 76538, Washington, DC 20013. Tel.: (202) 478-1762. Lawrence Kapp, president.
Winchester: W239AO 95.7 FM (38 watts ERP, antenna 295 m asl; tl on ridge northwest of town). Format: not on the air. Holy Family Communications, P.O. Box 76538, Washington, DC 20013. Tel.: (202) 478-1762. Lawrence Kapp, president.
W A S H I N G T O N
Seattle: KBLE Sacred Heart Radio 1050 AM (5,000 watts day, 440 watts night). Format: EWTN 24 hrs. Sacred Heart Radio, Ron Belter, president, P.O. Box 2482, Kirkland, WA 98083. Tel.: (425) 867-2340. Website: www.sacredheartradio.org. E-mail: info@SacredHeartRadio.org. Founded 1948 as KNBX Kirkland; Catholic radio began January 19, 2001; Sacred Heart Radio took possession March 5, 2001. (In the Archdiocese of Seattle)
Walla Walla: KHSS Twin Hearts Catholic Radio 100.7 FM. (1,300 watts ERP, antenna 430 m HAAT [Class C3]). Format: EWTN 24 hrs. Two Hearts Communications, Inc., 38 E. Main St., Ste 1, Walla Walla WA 99362. Phone: (509) 525-7878. E-mail: khss@cradio.net. Rod Fazzari, owner. Founded first Sunday in Advent 1997, fulltime Catholic September 3, 2000. Two Hearts Communications also owns KGDC 1320 AM Walla Walla, which it operates as a commercial secular station to support KHSS (1,000 watts day, 660 watts night). (In the Diocese of Yakima)
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Berkeley Springs: WDTF-LP 107.9 FM (40 watts ERP, antenna 47 m HAAT). Format: Relevant Radio and EWTN. Defenders of the Faith Educational Radio Association, P.O. Box 417, Great Cacapon, WV 25422. Tel.: (304) 258-9189. John Burke, president; Fred Paschall, vice-president and secretary; James Fritz, treasurer. (In the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston)
Purgitsville: WHMG-LP 98.7 FM (100 watts ERP, antenna -14 m HAAT). Format: EWTN and 6 hrs daily of local cultural, religious, and Hispanic programming. Holy Spirit Study Institute, Ltd., 101 Piterra Place, Purgitsville, WV 26852-0101. Tel.: (304) 289-3493. E-mail: Vineyardhome@frontiernet.net. Jean W. Dunethan, president; Robert F. Pliska, secretary, Ruth Haley-Pliska, vice-president, and Teresa McGee, treasurer. On the air May 1, 2003. (In the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston).
W I S C O N S I N
Eau Claire: WDVM Relevant Radio 1050 AM (1,000 watts day, 500 watts night). Format: Relevant Radio network.. Starboard Network, P.O. Box 362, Eau Claire WI 54702. Tel.: (715) 855-1439. E-mail: wdvm@relevantradio.com Raymond Jay, director. See WJOK Green Bay. Founded April 1948, Catholic January 1, 2001 under Divine Mercy Communications, which merged into Starboard Network. Formerly WEIO. (in the Diocese of La Crosse)
Green Bay: WJOK Relevant Radio 1050 AM Kaukauna (1,000 watts day, 500 watts night). Format: Relevant Radio network. Starboard Network, Inc. Sherry Brownrigg, chief programming officer; tel. (763) 546-4000. John Bitting, chief operating officer; tel. (312) 648-1621. 2300 Riverside Dr., Green Bay, WI 54301. Tel.: (920) 469-3021. Anne Moyer, public relations and promotions manager; tel. (763) 546-4000, e-mail: amoyer@relevantradio.com. For list of affiliates, see the Network Section listings. WJOK: 2300 Riverside Dr., Green Bay, WI 54301. Tel.: (920) 766-2000. E-mail: wjok@relevantradio.com. Sue Jury, general manager. Founded 1965 as WKAU; spawned WKAU-FM 104.9 FM. Later WSGC and owned by Evangel Ministries, Inc., a Protestant broadcaster in Wisconsin. Became Catholic November 26, 2000, under Christ the King Foundation, which merged with Divine Mercy Communications, Inc., of Eau Claire to form Starboard Media Foundation, Inc.. (In the diocese of Green Bay)
Kenosha–Racine: WZRK Relevant Radio 1550 AM Lake Geneva (1,000 watts day, 1 watt night). Format: Relevant Radio. Starboard Network. See WJOK Green Bay. P.O. Box 965, Lake Geneva, WI 53147. Tel.: (262) 248-1005. E-mail: wzrk@relevantradio.com. Ted Ehlen, general manager. Founded May 15, 1964. Formerly WMIR, WAUX. Catholic 2001, on air January 23, 2003. (In the Archdiocese of Milwaukee)
La Crosse: WKBH Relevant Radio 1570 AM Holmen (1,000 watts day, 365 watts night). Format: Relevant Radio network. 1407 Second Ave., North; Onalaska, WI 54650. Tel.: (608) 779-4415. E-mail: wkbh@relevantradio.com. Jack Socha, manager. Purchased from founder Riverview Communications (1984) by Starboard Media Foundation. (October 2002). On the air January 31, 2003. (In the Diocese of La Crosse).
Madison: WHFA Relevant Radio 1240 AM Poynette (1,000 watts). Format: Relevant Radio network. Starboard Network, Inc., One Point Place, Madison, WI 53719. Tel. (608) 833-7888, Fax 833-7117 E-mail: whfa@relevantradio.com. Amy St. John, general manager. Founded July 1925 as WIBU by William C. Forrest; one of seven oldest stations in Wisconsin (originally WIBU) and one of the first rural stations in the nation; one of only six Wisconsin stations licensed before 1926 to have preserved its original call letters. On air as Catholic station October 1, 2001. (In the Diocese of Madison)
Marinette: WLCJ-FM 92.5 LPFM (100 watts ERP, antenna 24 m HAAT). Format: not on air. Venite Adoremus, 667 State St., Marinette, WI 54143. Tel.: (715) 735-3592. John Plouft, Lynn O’Connor, and Michael J. Palid, directors. c.p. January 30, 2003. (in the Diocese of Green Bay).
Milwaukee: WPJP Relevant Radio 100.1 FM Port Washington (6,000 watts ERP, antenna 97 m HAAT, tl nr Newburgh). Starboard Network. See WJOK Green Bay, Wisconsin. 900 East Green Bay Ave., Port Washington, WI 53074. Tel.: (262) 268-9403. E-mail: wpjp@relevantradio.com. Neil Robbins, general manager. Founded by WGLB Port Washington in 1969. Previous call: WGLB-FM. Catholic as of August 22, 2003. (In the Archdiocese of Milwaukee).
Wausau: WYNW Relevant Radio 92.9 FM Birnamwood (250 watts ERP, antenna 14 m HAAT) Birnamwood. Starboard Network. See Eau Claire. 409A Main St., Birnamwood, WI 54414. Tel.: (715) 424-5050. E-mail: wynw@relevantradio.com. Mike Strub, manager. (serves western part of Diocese of Green Bay and eastern part of Diocese of La Crosse).
Wisconsin Rapids: WMMA Relevant Radio 93.9 FM Nekoosa-Hancock (25,000 watts ERP, antenna 97 m HAAT, tl southeast of Nekoosa). 321 Market St., Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495. Tel: (715) 424-5050. E-mail: wmma@relevantradio.com. Jack O’Keefe, manager. Starboard Network, Inc. On the air October 15, 2002, permanently February 10, 2003. (Formerly WZRK, WDVM-FM) (In the Diocese of La Crosse)