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NEWS, STORIES, AND EVENTS brought to you in 2015:
Papal Visit
Laudato Si
Year of Mercy
Marriage and Family
Plight of Refugees
Cover image credits – Papal Visit and Year of Mercy: CNS photo/Paul Haring – Plight of Refugees: Shutterstock photo/Nicolas Economou
relevant Radio 2015 Highlight Reel ®
NEW SHOW DEBUT Relevant Radio debuts a new, daily original program called Evensong, the perfect counterpart to morning show, Daybreak™.
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Christ Brings hope AUSTIN On March 25th, Relevant Radio honors Alan Graham for his ministry to the homeless, at the Christ Brings Hope Award Dinner in Austin, TX.
Christ Brings hope MADISON Relevant Radio honors The Most Rev. Robert C. Morlino, Bishop of Madison, on March 19th at the Christ Brings Hope Award Dinner in Madison, WI.
PREPARING FOR THE POPE Relevant Radio gears up for LIVE coverage of Pope Francis’ first visit to our great nation in September.
NEWSFEED A news feed, similar to the one already on the mobile app, is added to the Relevant Radio website.
UNited Nations BROADCAST Relevant Radio 1430 AM broadcasts the Pope’s address to the UN, LIVE on September 25th.
Christ Brings hope Twin CITIES Jeff Cavins, one of the most engaging speakers in the Church today, is presented the Christ Brings Hope Award on April 23rd in Minneapolis, MN.
WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES The World Meeting of Families takes place in Philadelphia, PA, from September 22nd to the 25th. Feast of the Assumption LIVE Broadcast The Relevant Radio Network broadcasts Mass on August 15th from the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help.
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STATIONs OF THE CROSS For Lent, Relevant Radio offers new audio versions of the Stations of the Cross on the mobile app.
NEW CHAPEL WINDOWS Through the generosity of donors, the Chapel of the Nativity (located at the Relevant Radio National Headquarters in Green Bay, WI) is adorned with six new stained glass windows to honor the patron saints of Relevant Radio.
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REMEMBERING HIS EMINENCE FRANCIS CARDINAL GEORGe On April 17th, His Eminence Francis Cardinal George is called Home following a long battle with cancer. Relevant Radio broadcasts his Funeral Mass, with gratitude for the tremendous support he gave to our apostolate and to the entire Church.
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RELEASE OF APP 2.0 Relevant Radio releases App 2.0! This version of the app includes new features such as a news feed, a prayer treasury, and Pope Tracker. Walk to Mary 1,064 pilgrims (from 17 different states and 3 different countries) participate on May 2nd in the Walk to Mary in Green Bay, WI. MARIAN DAY OF REFLECTION The 6th Annual Marian Day of Reflection takes place at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse, WI, on May 16th. The event is standing room only for a procession, May Crowning, and a glorious liturgy! Blessing of 1430 AM WNSW On May 26th, The Most Reverend John J. Myers, Archbishop of Newark, blesses the 1430 AM WNSW station.
September RELEVANT RADIO SUMMIT From July 20th to the 22nd, Relevant Radio hosts a Summit that gathers associates from markets across the country to pray and brainstorm on more effective ways to share the Good News. The summit ends with the Relevant Radio 15th Anniversary celebration at the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help. FATHER SIMON SAYsTM LIVE BROADCAST July 17th is the first on-location, LIVE broadcast of Father Simon Says from Chesterton Academy in Edina, MN.
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MIRACLE HUNTER “Miracle Hunter” with Michael O’Neill debuts on November 15th. KEEPING YOU UP -TO -DATE Relevant Radio airs LIVE reports from the meeting of the US Bishops in Baltimore on November 16th.
Synod on the family From October 4th to the 25th, Relevant Radio brings you the latest news coverage on the Synod on the Family.
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Statements of Financial Position Audited (in thousands)
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JUBILEE OF MERCY Begins December 8th marks the start of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy. 15 YEAR ANNIVERSARY On December 12th, Relevant Radio officially celebrates 15 years on air!
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NEW STATION in philly! The first broadcast from 640 AM in Philadelphia is on Wednesday, September 23rd, just in time for the Pope’s historic visit to the US! Rosary for pope francis On September 20th, Father Rocky leads a family Rosary for Pope Francis at the Shrine of Christ’s Passion in St. John, IN. Christ Brings hope chicago Relevant Radio celebrates an outstanding turnout on October 18th, at the Christ Brings Hope Award Dinner in Chicago, IL, honoring Dr. Scott and Kimberly Hahn.
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2,074 573 1,032 43,521
2,124 487 748 46,587
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Providence Fall Luncheon On September 11th, Relevant Radio hosts our second “Luncheon Honoring Priests” in Providence, RI.
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Christ Brings hope MILWAUKEE On December 3rd, Relevant Radio honors The Most Rev. Donald J. Hying, Bishop of Gary, at the Christ Brings Hope Award Dinner in Milwaukee, WI. FAMILY Christmas Rosary Novena Relevant Radio brings back the Family Christmas Rosary Novena, praying every night from December 16th to the 24th.
The Sacred Heart in the Words of the Saints During this month dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we surrender ourselves to the heart of Our Lord. Many great saints have had a strong devotion to the Sacred Heart, and have helped spread this devotion through the ages. Their words are inspiring, helping us to grow in love of Christ and open our own hearts to His abundant love and mercy. “Do not let the past disturb you – just leave everything in the Sacred Heart and begin again with joy.”
By: Lindsey Kettner
“O Sacred Heart of Jesus, fountain of eternal life, Your Heart is a glowing furnace of Love. You are my refuge and my sanctuary. O my adorable and loving Savior, consume my heart with the burning fire with which Yours is aflamed. Pour down on my soul those graces which flow from Your love. Let my heart be united with Yours. Let my will be conformed to Yours in all things. May Your Will be the rule of all my desires and actions. Amen.” — ST. GERTRUDE THE GREAT
— BLESSED MOTHER TERESA
“When we talk about the heart of Jesus, we stress the certainty of God’s love and the truth of His commitment to us. When we recommend devotion to the Sacred Heart, we are recommending that we should give our whole self to Jesus, to the whole Jesus — our soul, our feelings and thoughts, our words and actions, our joys.”
"I need nothing but God, and to lose myself in the heart of Jesus." — ST. MARGARET MARY ALACOQUE
— ST. JOSEMARIA ESCRIVA
TOP 5 Relevant Radio news stories of 2015 ®
Papal Visit – In September, Relevant Radio along with DeSales Media brought “Rome to Home” with exclusive coverage of Pope Francis’ historic visit to the United States. Our audience was kept up to date on all of our Holy Father’s official appearances, speeches, and impromptu visits in New York, Washington DC, and Philadelphia.
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2015 Board of Directors Images (left to right, top to bottom) coincide with the order of the names listed below.
Laudato Si – On May 24, 2015, Pope Francis released his first encyclical “Praise be to You,” and Relevant Radio was there to provide exclusive interviews with Church experts from across the globe to discuss its important content for the future of our world! Year of Mercy – On December 8, 2015, the Jubilee Year of Mercy began, and Relevant Radio has been enthusiastic to highlight the theme of Mercy on all our media platforms, especially during the LIVE Chaplet of Divine Mercy with Drew Mariani. We hope to fulfill Jesus’ desire and “Tell the whole world about My inconceivable mercy” (Diary 699). Marriage and Families (Synod on Families) – With the Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage in June and Pope Francis’ visit to the World Meeting of Families in September, Relevant Radio has been focused on the vital importance of traditional marriage and family, with exclusive coverage on the historic Synod on the Family in Rome and continuing discussion of its impact on the future of the family. Plight of Christian Refugees – Remembering our Christian brothers and sisters who are suffering severe persecution throughout the world, Relevant Radio strives to keep this topic before the world so that we don’t forget what our fellow Christians are suffering for the sake of Jesus Christ!
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