About Catholic Radio Network (CRN)
The Catholic Radio Network (CRN) is a non-profit lay apostolate that operates a growing network of Catholic radio stations in Missouri, Kansas and Colorado. CRN is is 501(c)3 not for profit corportation funded through listener supported tax deductible donations. Without broad listener support Catholic Radio would not be visible in the community.
Our Purpose is to share the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Faith through a radio ministry.
Mission
Our Mission is to save souls by teaching the truths and traditions of the Catholic faith.
Community Service
The most important service we provide the community is the changing of people's lives by bringing them closer to God through Catholic Radio. CRN also provides free public service announcements on air to Catholic parishes, schools, diocesan organizations, and Catholic charitiable organizations.
Programming
We take the responsibility of broadcasting the Catholic Faith very seriously. We look to the Catechism of the Catholic Church as the boundaries of our Faith. The underlying purpose of our programming is evangilization and catechesis. Many Catholics desire a greater understanding of the Faith. All of us are in need of conversion. Our hope is to help motivate our listeners to seek a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and his Church.
Learn more about our Programming. Read about highlights of select shows broadcast on the Catholic Radio Network including shows of local interest.
Our History
- Catholic Radio Network started its first station on May 18th, 2004. Catholic Radio 1090 AM began serving Kansas City on May 18, 2004, the 84th birthday of our late Holy Father, John Paul II.
- On the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, December 12, 2005, KAHS 1360 began broadcasting.
- On November 1, 2006, All Saints Day, 970 AM KFEL began serving Pueblo & Coloradio Springs.
- KEXS 106.1 FM - Ravenwood & Maryville & KEXS 106.7 FM - St. Joseph began serving on June 9, 2008, on the feast day of St. Ephrem.
- KPIO 1570 AM began serving Loveland & Denver on September 23, 2008, the feat of St. Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio).
- KPIO 93.7 FM begain serving Pleasanton, KS including much of Southeastern Kansas and South Western Misssouri on May 2, 2009.
Our Stations
Catholic Radio Movement
The impressive growth of Catholic radio since 1997 is due to the response of the laity seeking to answer the Holy Spirit’s call. Several lay Catholic radio apostolates have began and grown throughout the country over the last 10 years. There are over 15,000 AM/FM radio stations in the United States. About 10% or 1500 are Protestant radio stations. Catholic radio is growing throughout the United States, touching more souls daily with the message of Christ’s love. In 1997, there were only seven Catholic radio stations broadcasting in the US. As of June 2009, there are over 150 Catholic Radio stations in the US.
For more information about Catholic Radio visit the Catholic Radio Association website.
"To proclaim Christ in the media at the dawn of the new millennium is not only a necessary part of the Church’s evangelizing mission; it is also a vital, inspiring and hope-filled enrichment of the media’s message. May God abundantly bless all those who honor and proclaim His Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, in the vast world of the means of social communication.” --Pope John Paul II, Message for World Media Day 2000, January 24, 2000
"As you work in Catholic radio stations you are at the service of the Word….The words that you broadcast each day are an echo of that eternal Word which became flesh. ... The Incarnation took place in a distant village, far away from the noisy imperial cities of antiquity…..By helping the heart of each person to open to Christ, you will help the world to open to hope and to that civilization of truth and love which is the most eloquent result of His presence among us. "
Pope Benedict XVI - The Identity and Mission of Catholic Radio Today Symposium - Vatican City, June 20, 2008