PORTLAND, Maine — The Presence Radio Network, Maine’s only Catholic radio network, will hold a fall pledge drive from Wednesday, Sept. 7, to Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 o raise money for the network’s seven radio stations across the state, including 1390 AM in Presque Isle.
The pledge drive will air Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Sept. 7-9, from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. and on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Bishop Robert P. Deeley will help launch the pledge drive by celebrating Mass live on the air Sept. 7 at 8 a.m.
A variety of guests will make appearances during the four-day event, including over 20 priests and deacons from the Diocese of Portland. The airing of testimonials from listeners who have been affected by the network’s programming will also highlight its impact.
“We will be sharing many stories from listeners and building awareness of the importance of Catholic radio,” said Cynthia Nickless, the network’s executive director. “Now, more than ever, it is important to have a clear, strong, Catholic voice broadcasting the good news of Jesus Christ and the Church he founded, 24 hours a day.”
Donations will support the network in its mission of strengthening Catholic faith in Maine, informing non-Catholics, and inviting fallen away Catholics to return home. To donate, visit thepresenceradio.org/donate-now, call 1 (855) 955-PRAY or mail to: The Presence Radio Network, P.O. Box 10660, Portland ME 04104.
The network can be heard on 106.7 FM in Greater Portland; 105.7 FM in Springvale/Sanford; 97.5 FM in Fort Kent; 90.3 FM in Greater Bangor; 89.7 FM in Bath/Brunswick; 89.5 FM in Augusta; and 1390 AM in northern Maine. It is also available online at www.thepresenceradio.org, on smartphones by downloading the Presence Radio app, or by calling (605) 475-8037 to listen on a cell phone.
