CatholicTV Announces Date of Annual Live Telethon

On October 1st, 2010, CatholicTV will broadcast its annual telethon. The CatholicTV telethon is one of the most unique live television broadcasts in the nation because it typically involves an almost unheard-of 12 hours of live television.

CatholicTV is a nationally-broadcasted television network headquartered near Boston. CatholicTV streams its broadcast simultaneously, 24 hours a day at www.CatholicTV.com in addition to its other broadcast outlets

Last year’s telethon included musical performances from artists from across the U.S. including musicians from Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and many others. The performers included Vince Ambrosetti, Kitty Cleveland, and others.

CatholicTV began as the world’s first diocesan television station and has been broadcasting for over 50 years. The telethon has been part of the CatholicTV tradition for nearly 2 decades.

Because the live broadcast is so labor intensive, many CatholicTV viewers volunteer at the telethon by answering phones, and performing other duties.

CatholicTV’s viewers have been called the “parish of the airwaves”. CatholicTV employees (especially Director Fr. Robert Reed) consider the viewers “parishioners”. Connie Murphy (one of CatholicTV’s “parishioners” from Medford, Massachusetts) along with his wife Cathleen have volunteered at the annual telethon for over 15 years. In a phone interview with Connie Murphy, he said, “It’s a lot of fun and we have met a lot of people while volunteering. Sometimes, viewers will call in and ask me to wave at them on live television.”

Traditionally, the Cardinal Archbishop of Boston makes an appearance on the telethon. Last year, Cardinal Seán O’Malley visited the telethon and briefly asked viewers to consider making a donation to CatholicTV.

The telethon will air on CatholicTV on Friday, October 1st from 9AM until 10PM (Eastern). The telethon will be viewable at CatholicTV.com and will air simultaneously on CatholicTV. The show is produced by Kevin Nelson and is hosted by CatholicTV General Manager Jay Fadden and Director Father Robert Reed.

Songs By Angelina Will Air Alongside The Saints on CatholicTV

Starting the week of Monday, November 9th, CatholicTV will air music videos by Catholic singer Angelina Davis alongside teachings about the saints by Fr. James Martin, S.J.. Angelina’s CD/DVD “Songs of the Faithful” include songs for St. Faustina, St. Joseph, St. Patrick, and Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta. This “saintly” combination of music videos and the saints will air during the weekly programming block on CatholicTV called “Catholic Saints and Lay People”.

Angelina started performing at a very young age and performed the Christmas song “Do you Hear What I Hear?”at the Vatican's Blessing of an outdoor nativity at Christmas time. She also filmed a music video inside of the Vatican. On her website she says, “Don't let anyone or anything stop you from fulfilling God's plan for you. God gives the greatest gift of all to us: life; so live your life as a gift to God."

Fr. James Martin is an author who wrote the book “My Life With the Saints”. Father Martin is also associate editor of nationally-distributed magazine, a frequent commentator in the media on religion and spirituality, and a popular lecturer and retreat master.

Catholic Saints and Lay People airs each week at the following times (Eastern): Tuesday 11:30 AM Wednesday 5:00 AM Friday 8:00 AM Sunday 10:30 PM.

Tuesday, November 10th begins the airing of Angelina’s music videos and “Who Cares About the Saints?” by Fr. James Martin. The programming will re-air at the times above at CatholicTV.com and on CatholicTV.

More information about Angelina Davis is available at http://www.angelinasings.com/

Creator of Catholic Version of ‘American Idol’ To Appear on CatholicTV Talk Show

photo by Ana Rodriguez-Soto


On November 6, Chris Wills will be interviewed on the CatholicTV talk show “This is the Day”. Chris Wills is General Director of the organization God Squad Communications.
based in Miami. God Squad uses the media to evangelize and welcome people to share their talents. Amongst God Squad’s many ministries is “Voice of an Angel”, a singing competition in which Catholic performers between the ages of 13 and 23 sing Christian songs. Contestants choose songs based on weekly spiritual themes and are also involved in community service projects.

God Squad Communications is a Roman Catholic ministry that reaches out to the youth and those who are young at heart around the globe. God Squad strives to help people of all faiths encounter God in their every day lives via radio, activities in local communities, and the internet. More information about the work of God Squad Communications may be found at www.EncounterwithGod.com

Caro Fernandez won the 2007 Voice of An Angel contest. One wonderful outcome for Caro was having the opportunity to perform with Jaci Velasquez as part of the Florida Marlins first ever Christian Super Saturday Series.. Voice of an Angel was held in the Miami for 2 years; in 2009, it went statewide. Winners and some participants will participate in a Voice Of An Angel Passion & Resurrection 2010 Tour. Organizers hope to make it a national competition within five years

Chris Wills‘ interview can be seen on Friday, November 6th live at 10:30AM (EST) on CatholicTV where available (rebroadcast at 8PM). The show will also be streamed simultaneously at www.CatholicTV.com and will be available on the site’s archives starting Friday night. All videos at the website are viewable in full-screen. Paste this URL into your browser in order to access the “This is the Day” video archives. http://www.CatholicTV.org/shows/default.aspx?seriesID=72

Catholic Musician Diana Doyle on the CatholicTV Telethon This Afternoon

This video was made this afternoon on the little flip camera. You can watch other musicians right now by visiting http://www.catholictv.com/. Click on "Watch CatholicTV Live". As of 9-26 3:41PM EST, the telethon is still on for another 5 hours and 19 minutes. The telethon will replay tonight.

CatholicTV Telethon 2009 Photos

These photos are from this weekend's telethon. They are Catholic musicians. You can watch these and other musicians right now by visiting http://www.catholictv.com/. Click on "Watch CatholicTV Live". You can see more photos and video by visiting: http://www.facebook.com/CatholicTV

Paul Melley (above)

St Clement's Choir (below)

Laney Green

Anne Disanto

Catholic Musicians Will Donate Their Voices to God on CatholicTV Telethon

Kitty Cleveland


Numerous Catholic artists will donate their time and talents in support of their faith at the annual CatholicTV telethon. These musicians include Vince Ambrosetti, who was invited to perform at Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta’s funeral Mass. Also to perform will be Michael John Poirier, who has produced 10 CD’s. All musicians will perform on a volunteer basis. CatholicTV is a non-profit corporation.

The CatholicTV telethon is one of the most unique live television broadcasts in the nation. It is unique because it involves an almost unheard-of 12 hours of live television made possible through large amounts of coffee and dedication to the faith. The telethon will air on September 25th and 26th from 9AM to 9PM each day. Some musicians perform live while other performances are previously recorded.

Below are notable singers along with the times of their performances on the CatholicTV telethon (all time are Eastern). Musicians include but are not limited to: Michael John Poirier, Tom Snow, Kitty Cleveland, Gabriel Rivera, STANN, Paul Melley, Anne DiSanto, Vince Ambrosetti, Susan Glancy, Susan Bailey, Terry Donilon, Diana Doyle, Fr. Chris Hickey, Fr. Paul Rouse, Heather Waxman, and Anne Marie David. Not all performances are listed below:

Friday, September 25th

11:30am- Michael John Poirier- Singer from Oklahoma, has released 10 music CD’s, a storytelling CD, an advent CD and a special interview CD just for men. He uses his music and storytelling as he travels around the country conducting evenings of prayer-songs and Eucharistic adoration. www.holyfamilynow.com

12:20pm Tom Snow- Tom is a jazz pianist, performer, and arranger. He has performed in the US, Canada, the Caribbean and Australia. A native of Maine, Tom has produced three CD’s. www.tomsnow.com

1:10pm Kitty Cleveland-Award-winning singer, songwriter and speaker has been performing for over 25 years around the country and at the Vatican. www.kittycleveland.com

2:00pm Gabriel Rivera- actor and singer who has toured the country performing songs from his debut CD. www.gabrielriveramusic.com


Gabriel Rivera (left) and Kevin Nelson

2:50pm STANN- band of former members of St. Ann University parish performing a wide variety of musical stylings with a variety of guest soloists.

5:50 Paul Melley- Paul has performed throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe including two World Youth Days.www.paulmelley.com

7:05 Anne DiSanto- credits include "Year Of Hope" selected by Pope John Paul II as a Papal anthem, "Flame Of Liberty", a 9-11 tribute used for Veteran's fundraising efforts.

7:50 Vince Anbrosetti- singer and mission leader. Vince has recorded numerous CD’s. www.vinceambrosetti.org


Vince Ambrosetti and Kevin Nelson

learn more about the CatholicTV Telethon by clicking here


Saturday September 26th

10:50 am Susan Glancy- singer, flutist and vocal coach. She has been trained at the Boston conservatory.

11:45 am Susan Bailey- writer, blogger, speaker, singer and songwriter. www.susanbailey.net

12:30pm Terry Donilon- currently sings in a choral group in Rhode Island. He brings his powerful and beautiful voice to the Telethon stage once again.

1:10pm Diana Doyle- a cantor at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross.

3pm Fr. Hickey and Fr. Rouse- Host and co-host of the very popular series Going my Way with Fr. Chris Hickey.

4:40pm Heather Waxman- will be singing with a children’s choir as well as performing some popular selections.

5:50pm Anne Marie David- one of the talented organists from the daily Mass. www.annemariedavid.com