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Holy Thursday
HOLIDAY NOTICE: The Office of Radio & Television and WJMJ Radio will be closed on Good Friday, April 3, 2026 and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, April 6, 2026.  We wish you all a Blessed and Happy Easter!

Please click on the tour banner below to visit its dedicated tour webpage with access to the “SIGN UP NOW” button as well as travel tips.

Sicily

This small-group tour features Palermo, Monreale, a cooking class and wine-pairing lunch, Marsala, the Stagnone Salt Pans & lagoon sailing, an Olive Oil farm, Agrigento's Valley of the Temples, Cefalù, Isle of Salina, a Caper farm, Taormina, Mount Etna Off-Road Excursion, and so much more. With scenic drives, cultural highlights, and charming accommodations, this trip offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.

Did you miss our exciting Zoom presentation conducted by Collette Tours on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 that gave an insider look at this extraordinary 14‑day small‑group tour, departing October 15–28, 2026, hosted by Father John Gatzak, which walks through the itinerary, answers questions, shares what makes this Sicilian adventure so unforgettable and goes beyond the brochure?  Then, please click the button below to watch the recorded presentation.

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Northern Lights

Join us for a special Zoom information session on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. EDT to learn more about our unforgettable Northern Lights of Norway by Sea adventure, sailing January 26–February 5, 2027. During this virtual gathering, we’ll walk through the highlights of this incredible winter journey—from a 6-night Hurtigruten coastal cruise and charming Norwegian towns to the chance of witnessing the aurora borealis dancing over Arctic skies—and answer your questions about the itinerary, pricing, and what to expect. Space is limited for this tour, so we encourage you to register for the Zoom and add the details to your calendar so you don’t forget to join us. We’d love to share why this extraordinary journey belongs on your travel wish list!

Advance registration is required. Just click the button below to register.

Register for Zoom Travel Presentation
***After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.***
Sunny Portugal

From the northern city of Porto, through the Portuguese capital, Lisbon, to the sunny cliffs of the Algarve and Portuguese Riviera, venture along Portugal’s stunning shoreline. Encounter picturesque towns, winding cobblestone streets, oceanfront promenades, and quaint villages on this 13-day/11-night tour. 

Our Radio Programs

Welcome to our radio programs homepage. Here you will find information about the Office of Radio & Television's radio programs and have the opportunity to listen live to WJMJ. If you would like further information about our radio programs please email programming (no attachments please).

Most of the Office of Radio & Television's radio programs are broadcast on the Archdiocese of Hartford's radio station WJMJ 88.9 FM and HD-1 Hartford, 93.1 Hamden and 107.1 New Haven. Please see the About the Radio Programs section below for specific radio stations and broadcast times.

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About Our Radio Programs

Archbishops's Corner Fr. John Gatzak sits down with The Most Rev. Leonard P. Blair, Archbishop of Hartford, and they discuss the religious issues of the day, and Archbishop Blair explains Catholic teaching and how to live your faith in the modern world based on questions submitted by the listening audience each Sunday morning on WJMJ. Check the WJMJ-FM Program Schedule for the current broadcast times of the Archbishop's Corner each Sunday. If you have a question for Archbishop Blair you can call in to the Archbishop’s Hotline at (203) 805-5047 to leave your question as a voice mail, or send it in an email to archbishop@wjmj.org.  Be sure to leave your first name and the town where you live.

Catholic Radio Weekly was a weekly, half-hour news and information program hosted by Fr. John P. Gatzak. It examines top headlines and moral and ethical issues of the week that affect the Catholic church. It was produced by the Office of Radio & Television in cooperation with the Catholic Communication Campaign.

The Celebration of the Eucharist" the audio portion of the television Mass, is broadcast on WJMJ-FM each weekday evening at 8:00 p.m. and each Sunday at 12:00 p.m.

Close Up on Faith is a weekly, half-hour program hosted by Fr. John Gatzak that looks behind the scenes at the Vatican, including the latest news on Pope Francis and focuses on the moral and ethical issues concerning the Catholic Church today. Close Up on Faith is produced in cooperation with Vatican Radio. Check the WJMJ-FM Program Schedule for the current broadcast time of Close Up on Faith each Sunday.

Rear-View Perspective is a weekly, half-hour program hosted by Fr. John Gatzak ....Rear-View Perspective is produced by the Office of Radio & Television.  Check the WJMJ-FM Program Schedule for the current broadcast time of Rear-View Perspective each Sunday.

Sabbath Message is a weekly, 10-minute inspirational message given by Fr. John Gatzak that applies the Gospel teachings to our life circumstances today. Sabbath Message is produced in cooperation with WTIC-AM 1080 and is broadcast  on WTIC-AM each Sunday morning at 9:20 a.m.

SonRise Magazine is a weekly, half-hour program hosted by Fr. John Gatzak. Using a mix of commentary and inspirational music selections, Fr. John looks at and expands on the Sunday Gospel reading to bring out the message of the Gospel and apply it to today. Included in the program is a brief news update of the headlines and happenings relating to the Catholic Church during the past week. SonRise Magazine is produced by the Office of Radio & Television and broadcast exclusively on WJMJ. Check the WJMJ-FM Program Schedule for the current broadcast time of SonRise Magazine each Sunday.

If the Vatican Widget should not appear above, please click this link https://www.vaticannews.va/en.html.
Rachel's Vineyard
There’s hope and healing to be found after an abortion at Rachel’s Vineyard. For more information on the organization, contact Marie at 203-631-9030, email her at mlaffin@prolifeministry.org, or visit www.rachelsvineyard.org.
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