Mary B - Bring FM Catholic Radio to BEHS - Catholic Radio in SC
Bringing FM to BE: During the 2018-19 school year Bishop England High School (BEHS) has a unique opportunity to establish its own Low Power FM radio station. Relying on technical assistance from Catholic Radio in South Carolina, BEHS will be the license holder and Catholic Radio in South Carolina will provide tailored programming for the BEHS and Charleston community. With a broadcast antenna and transmitter maintained by Catholic Radio in South Carolina, FM Catholic Radio at BEHS will have clear radio signal coverage encompassing most of metro Charleston.
Once in place, Catholic Radio in South Carolina will provide ongoing technical support to enable the BEHS-FM station to develop its own radio programming. These programs may include student-produced shows, musical performances, and sporting events. BEHS-FM will become a cultural complement and media resource for sustaining and promoting the Catholic community of Charleston.
Catholic Radio in South Carolina: Catholic Radio in South Carolina, Mediatrix, SC, Inc. has grown in response to Pope John Paul II’s call for a “New Evangelization.” In 2003 a group of faithful lay Catholics established Mediatrix SC, Inc., a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation. Mediatrix currently broadcasts Catholic content on WLTQ 730-AM in Charleston and WCKI 1300-AM in Greer/Greenville. With the permission of Bishop Robert Guglielmone, in 2013, Catholic Radio in South Carolina began assisting Catholic schools across the state in establishing school-based Low Power FM stations. Currently, seven Low Power FM stations are in operation.
You Can Help: The one-time start-up, equipment, and licensing and two-years of operating expenses amount to a very modest $50,000. We are asking friends of Bishop England, families, alumni, and Catholics across Charleston to join us in bringing FM to BE. We are currently seeking pledges for this project. If you are able to provide support for this project, please e-mail Frank Dirks.
Imagine turning the radio dial and…
- Listening to stories of faith produced by BEHS students and featuring BE students and alumni
- Listening musical performances by BEHS students
- Listening to lessons of faith offered by the clergy and religious in Charleston
Imagine a Catholic community radio resource as vibrant as the place it calls home.
Help bring FM Catholic Radio to Bishop England!
Download our FM to BE (PDF) flier and spread the word!
