We Need Relevant Radio
New Year, New Station, New Evangelization
By: The Most Rev. Thomas J. Tobin Bishop of Providence
In April, the Relevant Radio network was blessed with the opportunity to expand its reach to the East Coast. Relevant Radio entered into an agreement with Salem Communications to purchase 550 AM WBZS in Providence, Rhode Island, on January 6th. The call numbers were then changed to WSJW, in honor of Saint Joseph the Worker and the first broadcast was March 17th, 2012. The station was purchased through the unbelievable generosity of a supporter, and gave Relevant Radio the opportunity to reach even more Catholics in the United States.
“In a time when so many Catholics have drifted away from the Church and have stopped attending Mass and receiving the sacraments, we need Relevant Radio. When so many Catholics are confused about the truth of Christ’s Gospel and misinformed about the teachings of the Church, we need Relevant Radio. As determined citizens struggle to oppose the encroaching culture of death and promote the Gospel of Life in our society, we need Relevant Radio. As we continue our battle to protect and promote the authentic meaning of holy matrimony and the pre-eminent value of Christian family life, we need Relevant Radio. As we resist the onslaught of secularism and atheism sweeping our land, so obvious in politics, education, media, art and entertainment, we need Relevant Radio. And as we fight to defend religious freedom and the ability of the Church to worship, teach and serve without government interference, we need Relevant Radio.
(Above) On May 1st, 2012, the Relevant Radio 550 AM WSJW station was blessed by The Most Reverend Thomas J. Tobin, Bishop of Providence.
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In short, Relevant Radio will help rally Rhode Island Catholics around all these themes. It will help us contribute to the moral well being of our community, allowing us to become the “salt of the earth and the light of the world” the Lord calls us to be.” Source: Rhode Island Catholic article Report 2012- 4/26/12. “RelevantAnnual Radio Rallies Rhody”