Mission
Holy Family Radio is a lay apostolate dedicated to broadcasting the knowledge, love and practice of the Roman Catholic Faith. It seeks to offer a spiritual and educational gift to all listeners to help build stronger marriages and families, greater unity, and growth in discipleship and apostleship.
History of Holy Family Radio
The Holy Family Radio apostolate was organized in January 2008 as a means of Catholic evangelization, education and ecumenical outreach. The desire of the apostolate is to share the life-changing message of the Gospel and the heart of the Catholic Faith. In June 2008, Holy Family Radio was incorporated as a non-profit Michigan corporation.
This apostolate was inspired by the late Pope John Paul II’s call for a “New Springtime of Evangelization” and his belief that modern media are an indispensable means of achieving it. In Ecclesia in America (The Church in America) he wrote, “Using the media correctly and competently can lead to a genuine enculturation of the Gospel.” Pope Benedict XVI’s dedication of “The Year of St. Paul – the Year of Evangelization” (June 2008 – June 2009) also inspired this apostolic work.
Significant Dates for Holy Family Radio
- December 28, 2008 – The Feast of the Holy Family -began airing six hours of Catholic programming on 1680 AM
- February 2, 2009 – The Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord –began airing 2 hours of “Catholic Answers” weekday mornings on 1230 AM
- March 19, 2009 – The Feast of St. Joseph – received tax exempt status from IRS.
- October 2009 – Dedicated Holy Family Radio to the Immaculate Heart of Mary at annual Catholic Radio Conference.
- November 1, 2010 – All Saints Day – FCC authorized the transfer of the license to Holy Family Radio.
- Dec. 8, 2010 – Feast of the Immaculate Conception – Closing of sale of WJNZ to Holy Family Radio.
- December 12, 2010 – Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe – Fr. Jose blessed the transmitter property and equipment
- December 25, 2010 – Christmas – Began airing temporary recordings from transmitter site so station no longer silent
- March 19, 2011 – The Feast of St. Joseph – Began airing live programming from Ave Maria and EWTN satellites
- March 25, 2011 – The Feast of the Annunciation – Hired Larry Nienhaus as General Manager of Holy Family Radio
Support
Holy Family Radio depends on the generosity of its listeners who know the value of Catholic radio and the impact it is having on changing lives and the culture. Please consider making a donation and/or volunteering if you would like to help further its mission of bringing full time Catholic radio to West Michigan.
