Bishop Jugis’ announcement of the “new pastoral priorities for the diocese” coincides with our announcement regarding the future of Charlotte’s first Catholic Radio Station AM1270 WCGC.  In reading through Bishop Jugis’ list, I was taken with the fifth priority which is in alignment with our work and the intention of our core initiatives at Carolina Catholic Media …

 
“Fifth, we must learn to proclaim the faith in a digital age, that we may better evangelize a culture teeming with secular and contrary messages.”

 

Carolina Catholic 12 Core Initiatives* and Team Leaders

Men’s Ministries – Jason Murphy (The Obligation), Ray Haywood, Bill Snyder (The ReMENant)

Women’s Ministries – Jean Whelan and Kathleen Lewis (Joyful Echo)

Family Relationship Ministries – Carolyn Klika (Abounding Joy) and Sara Daigle (Grace and Grit)

Senior Mentor Ministry – Brion & Patty Blais, Teresa Sanctis

Catholic Schools/Home Schools – Donna Lamparter, Crystal Koury, Tara Hackman, Elizabeth Hadi

High School Media Clubs/College Internship & Community Service Programs

PRO-LIFE Ministries – Dr. Matt Harrison, Mike FitzGerald (C-PLAN), Elizabeth Harris (Sidewalk Advocates)

Human Trafficking Awareness – Kara Griffin (CCDOC), Tammy Harris (The Ursus Institute)

Healed and Restored Ministry – Elza Spaedy

Charlotte Latin Mass Community – Mike FitzGerald; Sensus Fidelium – Steve Cunningham

Parish Community Event Calendar – Pam Cullen, Mabel Harrison

The Clergy Corner “Homily of the Day” and Special Event Speakers led by St. Thomas Aquinas Parish
 
*We are also in search for a team to lead our Hispanic Programming initiative



At the Charlotte Knights Baseball game last September, Monsignor Winslow stated how “Carolina Catholic Media was bringing the diocese closer together.”  That has been done without the synergy of our 92+ parishes.  Imagine what will happen when as Bishop Jugis has stated “we must learn to proclaim the faith in a digital age, that we may better evangelize a culture teeming with secular and contrary messages.”  The Carolina Catholic Media apostolate IS perfectly positioned to facilitate bringing all our parishes closer together.  This was a primary objective of CCRN when we established our non-profit in the Spring of 2017.
 
As you look at our progress these past 50 months and what we are planning for you in the months ahead, please keep in mind that the vast majority of this work is done by our largely volunteer staff.  Despite this cost savings we have come to a fork in the road where we can no longer operate Charlotte’s 1^st Catholic Radio Station without your immediate financial support. 

We currently need $16,000 to stay solvent through June 30.  As a result, we are working on contingency plans which include shutting the radio station off or selling it while continuing to operate our Mobile App, Website, YouTube Channel, Podcast Channel and eNewsletter digital platforms.  It is with all of this in mind that I am announcing the most important pledge drive in our history.
 
 

Carolina Catholic Media – Pentecost Pledge Drive
Now thru Pentecost Sunday May 28

Make the PENTECOST PLEDGE.  Support CAROLINA CATHOLIC MEDIA today.
What CAROLINA CATHOLIC MEDIA looks and sounds like will depend on YOU.
 
 
The Platform Lineup: What stays, what goes?

Audio - Podcast/App/Website

Video - YouTube/App/Website

Social Media -Facebook/Instagram/Twitter/LinkedIn

eNewsletter - email/social media

Broadcast Radio/Digital Livestream
 

This pledge drive campaign’s primary objective is to underwrite all our new local programs.  With your support, we will take our LOCAL commitment to a whole new level.  To make this happen, we will need Monthly Tithing and Annual Gift commitments from our parishes, Ministries, Schools, businesses, families, and individuals in the form of:
 

Parish Monthly Tithes

Small Parishes $500

Medium Parishes $750

Large Parishes $1000

 
Program Sponsorships

Zoom: $250 per episode / $1000 per month (4 episodes) *

Studio: $300 per episode / $1200 per month (4 episodes) *

Zoom Audio/Video & Production - $200
In-Studio (per hour) - $50
Social Media/eNewsletter - $50
 

*All Platform Underwriters
Digital Ads/links on all platforms
$1000 month / $12,000 Annual
 

Apostolate Benefactors
Mobile App Home Page Co-Sponsor (5 available)
$1500+ month / $18,000+ Annual

 
Please help us continue the mission and vision of CAROLINA CATHOLIC MEDIA for generations to come. 
Evangelizing The TRUTH of JESUS CHRIST in the Media and our culture is needed now more than ever. 
Will you join us?  We’re counting on you! 

 
For more information contact:   
David M. Papandrea, OFS
David.Papandrea@CarolinaCatholicRadio.org
PH/TX: 704.880.0260
 
  

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