Guadalupe Radio Network
Encyclopedia
Guadalupe Radio Network is an American
radio network
based in Midland, Texas
. It is owned by La Promesa Foundation.
The Guadalupe Radio Network provides Catholic religious radio
programming to its stations. As of August 2010, it included fourteen radio stations in the United States
.
, in Midland, Texas
. By 2010, it included fourteen radio stations in Texas
, New Mexico
, and the Washington, D.C.
metropolitan area.
It broadcasts over the following radio stations in Spanish:
or by Catholic Answers
.
Programs include "Catholic Answers Live"
, "The Son Rise Morning Show" featuring Brian Patrick, "Catholic Connection" featuring Teresa Tomeo, "Fr. John Corapi", "Women of Grace", "Heart Mind and Strength" featuring Greg and Lisa Popcak, "The Doctor is In" featuring Ray Guarendi
and Colleen Kelly Mast, "Kresta in the Afternoon" featuring Al Kresta
, and "St. Joseph Radio Presents".
GRN also broadcasts a number of shows it produces itself, including "The Good News", "Rise and Walk", "Escuela De La Fe", "Matrimonios En Fe", and "Kerigma". Some individual GRN radio stations also include local religious programming, as well as diocesan programming.
Radio in the United States
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Radio network
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based in Midland, Texas
Midland, Texas
Midland is a city in and the county seat of Midland County, Texas, United States, on the Southern Plains of the state's western area. A small portion of the city extends into Martin County. As of 2010, the population of Midland was 111,147. It is the principal city of the Midland, Texas...
. It is owned by La Promesa Foundation.
The Guadalupe Radio Network provides Catholic religious radio
Religious broadcasting
Religious broadcasting refers to broadcasting by religious organizations, usually with a religious message. Many religious organizations have long recorded content such as sermons and lectures, and have moved into distributing content on their Internet websites.While this article emphasises...
programming to its stations. As of August 2010, it included fourteen radio stations in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
.
History
The Guadalupe Radio Network began in the year 2000 with the station KLPF-AMKLPF
KLPF is a radio station broadcasting a Christian radio format. It is the flagship station of the Guadalupe Radio Network, which provides Catholic religious radio programming to several radio stations in the United States. Licensed to Midland, Texas, USA...
, in Midland, Texas
Midland, Texas
Midland is a city in and the county seat of Midland County, Texas, United States, on the Southern Plains of the state's western area. A small portion of the city extends into Martin County. As of 2010, the population of Midland was 111,147. It is the principal city of the Midland, Texas...
. By 2010, it included fourteen radio stations in Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
, New Mexico
New Mexico
New Mexico is a state located in the southwest and western regions of the United States. New Mexico is also usually considered one of the Mountain States. With a population density of 16 per square mile, New Mexico is the sixth-most sparsely inhabited U.S...
, and the Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
metropolitan area.
Radio stations
The Guadalupe Radio Network broadcasts over the following radio stations in English:- KATH, 910 AM, Dallas-Fort Worth, TexasTexasTexas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
. - KBKN, 91.3 FM, LamesaLamesa, TexasLamesa is a city in and the county seat of Dawson County, Texas, United States. The population was 9,952 at the 2000 census. Located south of Lubbock on the Llano Estacado, Lamesa was founded in 1903. Most of the economy is based on cattle ranching and cotton farming. The Preston E...
, TexasTexasTexas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
. - KBMD, 88.5 FM, Marble FallsMarble Falls, TexasMarble Falls is a city in Burnet County, Texas, United States. The population was 4,959 at the 2000 census.Marble Falls is about northwest of Austin and north of San Antonio...
, TexasTexasTexas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
. - KJMAKJMAKJMA is a radio station broadcasting a religious format. Licensed to Floresville, Texas, USA. The station, which began broadcasting in 1992, currently broadcasts a Catholic religious programming format, and is affiliated with the Guadalupe Radio Network. It is owned by the La Promesa...
, 89.7 FM, San Antonio, TexasTexasTexas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
. - KLPFKLPFKLPF is a radio station broadcasting a Christian radio format. It is the flagship station of the Guadalupe Radio Network, which provides Catholic religious radio programming to several radio stations in the United States. Licensed to Midland, Texas, USA...
, 1150 AM, MidlandMidland, TexasMidland is a city in and the county seat of Midland County, Texas, United States, on the Southern Plains of the state's western area. A small portion of the city extends into Martin County. As of 2010, the population of Midland was 111,147. It is the principal city of the Midland, Texas...
, TexasTexasTexas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
. - WMETWMETWMET is a radio station broadcasting on 1160 kHz in the mediumwave AM band, serving the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Over several decades, it has gone through a number of radio formats, from progressive rock to all-comedy to a conservative talk-show format...
, 1160 AM, Washington, D.C.Washington, D.C.Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
metropolitan area. - 89.9 FM, Van HornVan Horn, TexasVan Horn is a town in and the county seat of Culberson County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,435 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Van Horn is located at ....
, TexasTexasTexas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
. - 91.1 FM, MortonMorton, TexasMorton is a town in Cochran County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,249 at the 2000 census. The population has been in steady decline since the 1960s and is estimated to have dropped by approximately 15% from the 2000 number when the 2010 Census is completed. Morton is the county seat of...
, TexasTexasTexas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
. - 91.3 FM, ClaytonClayton, New MexicoClayton is a town in Union County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 2,524 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Union County. Tourists heading from Texas to Colorado often pass through Clayton, which is located in the northeast corner of New Mexico.Clayton is named for a son of...
, New MexicoNew MexicoNew Mexico is a state located in the southwest and western regions of the United States. New Mexico is also usually considered one of the Mountain States. With a population density of 16 per square mile, New Mexico is the sixth-most sparsely inhabited U.S...
. - 91.5 FM, KermitKermit, TexasKermit is a city in and the county seat of Winkler County, Texas, United States. The population was 5,708 at the 2010 census. The city was named for Kermit Roosevelt after a visit by his father Theodore Roosevelt to the county.-History: -Establishment:...
, TexasTexasTexas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
. - 91.7 FM, WellingtonWellington, TexasWellington is a city in Collingsworth County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,275 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Collingsworth County.-Geography:Wellington is located at ....
, TexasTexasTexas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
.
It broadcasts over the following radio stations in Spanish:
- KJONKJONKJON is a radio station broadcasting in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex operating during the daytime hours only. This station is owned and operated by Chatham Hill Foundation, which runs the religious ....
, 850 AM, Dallas-Fort Worth, TexasTexasTexas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
. - KVDGKVDGKVDG is a radio station broadcasting a religious format. Licensed to Midland, Texas, USA. The station is currently owned by the La Promesa Foundation.-History:...
, 90.9 FM, MidlandMidland, TexasMidland is a city in and the county seat of Midland County, Texas, United States, on the Southern Plains of the state's western area. A small portion of the city extends into Martin County. As of 2010, the population of Midland was 111,147. It is the principal city of the Midland, Texas...
, TexasTexasTexas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
. - KWMFKWMFKWMF is a radio station broadcasting a religious format and licensed in Pleasanton, Texas, USA. The station is currently owned by the La Promesa Foundation.-History:...
, 1380 AM, San Antonio, TexasTexasTexas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
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Programming
Guadalupe Radio Network's programming consists primarily of syndicated radio shows. Many of these are produced by the radio arm of Eternal Word Television NetworkEternal Word Television Network
The Eternal Word Television Network is an American cable television network which presents Catholic-themed programming. It was founded in 1980 by Mother Mary Angelica of the Annunciation, PCPA...
or by Catholic Answers
Catholic Answers
Catholic Answers, based in El Cajon, California, is one of the largest lay-run apostolates of Catholic apologetics and evangelization in the United States. It publishes This Rock, a bimonthly magazine focusing on Catholic evangelism and apologetics...
.
Programs include "Catholic Answers Live"
Catholic Answers
Catholic Answers, based in El Cajon, California, is one of the largest lay-run apostolates of Catholic apologetics and evangelization in the United States. It publishes This Rock, a bimonthly magazine focusing on Catholic evangelism and apologetics...
, "The Son Rise Morning Show" featuring Brian Patrick, "Catholic Connection" featuring Teresa Tomeo, "Fr. John Corapi", "Women of Grace", "Heart Mind and Strength" featuring Greg and Lisa Popcak, "The Doctor is In" featuring Ray Guarendi
Ray Guarendi
Raymond N. Guarendi, aka Dr. Ray, is a practicing clinical psychologist and authority on parenting and behavioral issues active in the Catholic niche media. Guarendi is an advocate of common sense approaches to child rearing and discipline issues....
and Colleen Kelly Mast, "Kresta in the Afternoon" featuring Al Kresta
Al Kresta
Al Kresta is a Catholic broadcaster, journalist and author. A former Evangelical pastor, he is now the President and CEO of Ave Maria Radio, and host of Kresta in the Afternoon, produced by Ave Maria Radio and syndicated on EWTN Global Catholic Radio, heard on more than 160 stations around the...
, and "St. Joseph Radio Presents".
GRN also broadcasts a number of shows it produces itself, including "The Good News", "Rise and Walk", "Escuela De La Fe", "Matrimonios En Fe", and "Kerigma". Some individual GRN radio stations also include local religious programming, as well as diocesan programming.