Annunciation Radio - Toledo and Northwest Ohio Catholic Radio Programming and Religious News

TOLEDO, OH — June 6, 2010 — Deacon Michael Learned, President of Annunciation Radio, revealed on Saturday, June 5th, 2010, the on-air launch date of Toledo’s first full-time Catholic radio station. “Because of your prayers and support over the last 3 ½ years, Annunciation Radio WNOC 89.7 FM will be broadcasting live 24/7 beginning August 15, 2010 – the Feast of the Assumption.”

Learned’s announcement to an jubilant crowd of more than 250 guests who gathered for what was billed as a “launch event” in Maumee, Ohio, came on the heels of a presentation by keynote speaker Raymond Arroyo, a NY Times best-selling author and news director at EWTN Global Catholic Television. “[This station] will totally change the way people understand the Church and their faith,” commented Arroyo.

The last major hurdle — completing construction to its radio transmission tower — is about to be cleared. “All the rain we’ve experienced in our area this spring pushed out our tower construction schedule a bit,” Learned explained to station supporters. “But we’re back on track and ready to meet our August 15^th on-air date.”

Listeners can expect to hear a variety of Catholic and inspirational programming, including local programming featuring Toledo Diocese Bishop Leonard Blair and Catholic School/Youth Organization sporting events. The station is expected to reach listeners as far west as Swanton, north to the Michigan state line, east to Bono, and south to Bowling Green.

“Catholic radio is a proven, powerful way to evangelize and offers an in-depth exploration of liturgy, morality, and a faith based perspective on the happenings in our world,” said Learned. “It also helps Catholics understand what they believe and why.”

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Annunciation Radio offers the authentic teaching of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church and the doctrine as intended by her founder, Jesus Christ. For more information please contact Dcn. Michael Learned at 419-754-1009 or visit www.annunciationradio.com