EWTN

Andrew Walther Named as President of EWTN News

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Friday, May 8, 2020
Christian media, EWTN, Broadcasting, Religious broadcasting

WASHINGTON, May 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --EWTN Global Catholic Network, the world's largest Catholic media organization, today announced that Andrew Walther an experienced Catholic journalist, media executive, and advocate for persecuted Christians has been named president and chief operating officer of EWTN News, Inc.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --EWTN Global Catholic Network, the world's largest Catholic media organization, today announced that Andrew Walther an experienced Catholic journalist, media executive, and advocate for persecuted Christians has been named president and chief operating officer of EWTN News, Inc.
  • Most recently he has served as vice president for communications and strategic planning at the Knights of Columbus.
  • In his role as president of the news division, Walther will oversee EWTN's vast news media platforms, which create content in English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese and Italian.
  • "As well as being an accomplished Catholic journalist and media executive, Andrew Walther brings to this role unique expertise in the global Church," said EWTN Chairman and CEO Michael P. Warsaw.

EWTN's Spiritual Resources Site Offers Comfort and Hope in Troubled Times

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Wednesday, April 8, 2020
EWTN, Christian media, Broadcasting, Irondale, Alabama, Religious broadcasting

IRONDALE, Ala., April 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --(EWTN) To meet the spiritual needs of people during these troubled times and in the future, EWTN Global Catholic Network has launched a new Spiritual Resources site, www.ewtn.com/resources .

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  • IRONDALE, Ala., April 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --(EWTN) To meet the spiritual needs of people during these troubled times and in the future, EWTN Global Catholic Network has launched a new Spiritual Resources site, www.ewtn.com/resources .
  • "Our newly created Spiritual Resources site provides people with a vast array of tools for coping with the coronavirus pandemic," said EWTN Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael P. Warsaw.
  • All of us face troubled times at points in our lives and, when we do, we search for answers.
  • In those times, EWTN is always there proclaiming the Word of God, which alone can provide the comfort and hope people are seeking."

EWTN's Holy Week Schedule

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Friday, March 27, 2020
EWTN, Christian media, Broadcasting, Coronavirus, Irondale, Alabama, Religious broadcasting

IRONDALE, Ala., March 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --(EWTN) EWTN Global Catholic Network is here for you during and after the coronavirus pandemic with Masses and other devotions especially as we prepare to enter the most important week of the year: Holy Week and Easter.

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  • IRONDALE, Ala., March 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --(EWTN) EWTN Global Catholic Network is here for you during and after the coronavirus pandemic with Masses and other devotions especially as we prepare to enter the most important week of the year: Holy Week and Easter.
  • The following is the schedule of Masses and a few important devotions.
  • Please click here https://www.ewtn.com/tv/schedule/united-states/2020-04-09 for the complete schedule of the Holy Week events.
  • Please check our schedule at the link above for updates.)

Introducing EWTN Radio Essentials

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Christian media, Christian culture, Religious broadcasting, EWTN, Catholic News Agency, National Catholic Register, WJTA

IRONDALE, Ala., March 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network announces the launch of EWTN Radio Essentials.

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  • IRONDALE, Ala., March 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network announces the launch of EWTN Radio Essentials.
  • "To assist listeners struggling to cope with the closing of so many churches due to the coronavirus pandemic, EWTN has temporarily transformed EWTN Radio Classics into EWTN Radio Essentials, a one-stop source for Mass and devotions," said EWTN Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael P. Warsaw.
  • You can find both EWTN Global Catholic Radio and EWTN Radio Essentials by downloading the EWTN app and clicking on "Live Streams" and then scrolling down to either "Listen Live EWTN Radio" or "Listen Live Radio Essentials."
  • EWTN platforms also include radio services transmitted through SIRIUS/XM, iHeart Radio, and over 500 domestic and international AM & FM radio affiliates; a worldwide shortwave radio service; one of the largest Catholic websites in the U.S.; electronic and print news services, including Catholic News Agency, "The National Catholic Register" newspaper, and several global news wire services; as well as EWTN Publishing, its book publishing division.

EWTN Radio Launches 'Conversations with Consequences' A Weekly Radio Show From the Network's D.C. Studios

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Friday, January 31, 2020
Christian media, Religious broadcasting, EWTN, Broadcasting, Irondale, Alabama

IRONDALE, Ala., Jan. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network will launch a weekly radio show Feb. 1 from the Network's Washington, D.C. studios.

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  • IRONDALE, Ala., Jan. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network will launch a weekly radio show Feb. 1 from the Network's Washington, D.C. studios.
  • "Conversations with Consequences," a co-production of EWTN and Guadalupe Radio Network, features the powerhouse staff of The Catholic Association.
  • ET, Saturdays, beginning Feb. 1 on EWTN Radio.
  • EWTN is proud to bring this new program to our audience," said EWTN Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael P. Warsaw.

EWTN Original Documentary Receives First Place Prize

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Monday, December 16, 2019
EWTN, Christian media, University of Oxford, Writers, Irondale, Alabama, J. R. R. Tolkien

IRONDALE, Ala., Dec. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --(EWTN) The English language version of the EWTN Original Film "J.R.R.

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  • IRONDALE, Ala., Dec. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --(EWTN) The English language version of the EWTN Original Film "J.R.R.
  • Tolkien An Unexpected Friend," a co-production of EWTN and Diego Blanco Albarova, won top honors in the Best Documentary category at the 2019 Mirabile Dictu International Catholic Film Festival in Rome.
  • "The Spanish language version of this same EWTN Original Documentary was honored earlier this year with a First Place Gabriel Award by the Catholic Press Association."
  • The competition honors entries in five categories, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Short Film, Best Documentary, and the Capax Dei Foundation Special Prize for Evangelization.

Where Do Catholics Stand Ahead of 2020 Election?

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Monday, December 9, 2019
EWTN, Christian media, Broadcasting, Religious broadcasting

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --EWTN News and RealClear Opinion Research have partnered to conduct a deep-dive poll on Catholic voters' attitudes and trends ahead of the 2020 election.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --EWTN News and RealClear Opinion Research have partnered to conduct a deep-dive poll on Catholic voters' attitudes and trends ahead of the 2020 election.
  • "The mission of EWTN News is to inform Catholics globally about the events in the world and where we stand as a Church in the United States.
  • He is lifted by the 64% of active Catholics who are open to voting for him.
  • In most presidential elections dating back to the 1950s, the one group that is often most predictive of the popular vote winner is Catholics."

EWTN, The Web's Largest Catholic Content Producer, Launches New Website

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Tuesday, October 22, 2019
EWTN, Christian media, Religious broadcasting, Christian culture, Mother Angelica, Irondale, Alabama

IRONDALE, Ala., Oct. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --(EWTN) EWTN, the Web's largest Catholic content producer, announces the launch of a newly optimized, mobile friendly, thoroughly modern website, which allows viewers to easily access all of EWTN's content across multiple platforms.

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  • IRONDALE, Ala., Oct. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --(EWTN) EWTN, the Web's largest Catholic content producer, announces the launch of a newly optimized, mobile friendly, thoroughly modern website, which allows viewers to easily access all of EWTN's content across multiple platforms.
  • Want to know more about EWTN's famous foundress, the late Mother Angelica, or to pray the rosary with her?
  • Want to hear the day's daily Mass readings and an inspirational homily, listen live to EWTN television or radio, or catch up on the latest news from a Catholic perspective?
  • EWTN Global Catholic Network, in its 38th year, is the largest religious media network in the world.

EWTN's 2019 Family Celebration in Denver To Include a Spanish Track

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Tuesday, August 6, 2019
Catholic News Agency, Christian media, EWTN, Religious broadcasting, Magness, Irondale, Alabama, Christian culture

IRONDALE, Ala., Aug. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- (EWTN)--For the second year in a row, EWTN will feature a Spanish track at the Network's annual Family Celebration.

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  • IRONDALE, Ala., Aug. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- (EWTN)--For the second year in a row, EWTN will feature a Spanish track at the Network's annual Family Celebration.
  • Head to the Magness Arena in Denver, Colo. Sept. 21 for a celebration that could only be produced by your EWTN family.
  • Alejandro Bermdez, host of "Cara A Cara," is director of Catholic News Agency (English) and ACI Prensa (Spanish).
  • Enrique Duprat, Vice President of Spanish Programming and Production, calls this group "the world heavyweights of Spanish Catholic television."

EWTN Wins Big - Again - at 2019 Gabriel Awards

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Monday, July 1, 2019
Christian media, EWTN, Religious broadcasting, Irondale, Alabama, Christian culture

IRONDALE, Ala., July 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --(EWTN) EWTN Global Catholic Network was honored with eight Gabriel awards for everything from high-end film and television documentaries to programs for teens and children as well as overall excellence during the54th Annual Gabriel Awards ceremony, Thursday, June 20, at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayside in St. Petersburg, Florida.

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  • IRONDALE, Ala., July 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --(EWTN) EWTN Global Catholic Network was honored with eight Gabriel awards for everything from high-end film and television documentaries to programs for teens and children as well as overall excellence during the54th Annual Gabriel Awards ceremony, Thursday, June 20, at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayside in St. Petersburg, Florida.
  • Tolkien special, won the "Spanish Language Television Documentary Less Than 60 Minutes" category.
  • "EWTN has continued its focus on creating more and more original, high-quality movies, documentaries, and docu-dramas," said EWTN Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael P. Warsaw.
  • EWTN Global Catholic Network, in its 38th year, is the largest religious media network in the world.