Mission Statement: The maintenance of a Catholic presence on
radio an television.
Sunday Mass either the production or acquisition of Mass. This
is a 30 minutes long and aired on KATC TV-3 Sunday at 11 a.m.
The production of "TELL THE PEOPLE" a weekly TV
program produced by the Radio and TV Office. This program has
news and information about the diocese. Airs after the Sunday
Mass on KATC TV-3.
Other areas airing "TELL THE PEOPLE," KDCG K-22
in Opelousas, Eunice and New Iberia cable TV.
Note: Other facilities added upon agreement.
"CATHOLICS TODAY" a monthly TV program interviewing
various Catholics about their faith. Aired on the following:
Acadiana Open Channel (AOC Ch. 5) Lafayette, KDCG K-22 Opelousas,
New Iberia and Eunice cable TV.
Note: Other facilities added upon agreement.
"YOUTH FACES FAITH" a monthly TV program with Bishop
Edward O'Donnell interviewing young Catholics about their faith. Aired
on the following:
Acadiana Open Channel (AOC Ch. 5) Lafayette, KDCG K-22 Opelousas,
New Iberia and Eunice cable TV.
Note: Other facilities added upon agreement.
"FRENCH RADIO PROGRAM" a weekly radio show highlighting
several French speaking priests from the diocese. Aired on the
following:
KVPI Radio in Ville Platte, KNIR Radio in New Iberia, KLEB
in Golden Meadow. Also area retirement homes for the elderly
can receive the program for their French speaking residents.
Note: Other facilities added upon agreement.
Special Events, the production and airing of:
Christmas Midnight Mass, Ordination to the Priesthood and
others Christian or Diocesan events.
Radio and TV Commercials (spots)
The office produces spots on an as needed and requested basis,
for promotional, appeals and information purposes.
Press Releases. At appropriate times (with approval
from Dept. Head), a press release will be sent to radio and TV
news departments to promote a worth while news item or special
event.
In house production. To hold down operating cost and
to be efficient, all radio and TV production is done in house.
French and English Rosary. The maintenance of the Rosary
on Radio and TV.
Dub Center. Various audio and video dubs (copies) for radio
and TV stations as well as audio and visual library.
The above is the highlight of the Radio & TV Office, much
more is done such as maintenance of equipment, recording satellite
programs, offering programs to Diocesan Audio and Visual library
plus much, much more.
For more information contact:
David Mergist
Office of Radio/TV
Diocese of Lafayette
1408 Carmel Ave.
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 261-5626