New Media Company Announces 2009 Results ~ Distributing Inspiring Audios Worldwide
Released
on: January 27, 2010, 9:55 am
Author:
Charlie/Lighthouse Catholic Media, NFP
Industry: Media
In one of the most economically challenging years in memory,
Lighthouse Catholic Media, a Not-for-Profit Corporation achieved a
milestone in distributing over 975,000 audio CDs in 2009 for a growth
rate of 29% over 2008. Since its’ founding in December, 2005
Lighthouse has distributed nearly three million inspiring Catholic CDs
worldwide. Media for evangelization?
The Vatican on Saturday, Jan. 23rd issued a positive affirmation of media in the
Church: (Zenit.org) Benedict XVI is encouraging Catholics, especially priests, to
use media technologies to reach new audiences with the message of God's love. The
Pope affirmed this in a message, released Saturday, for the 44th World
Communications Day, which will be celebrated May 16. The theme of the day, "The
Priest and Pastoral Ministry in a Digital World: New Media at the Service of the
Word," reflects the Year for Priests currently underway in the Church. The Pontiff
affirmed that in digital communications, "priests can discover new possibilities
for carrying out their ministry to and for the Word of God. The recent, explosive
growth and greater social impact of these media make them all the more important for
a fruitful priestly ministry."
Lighthouse Catholic Media’s CDs are distributed three ways: through their
FAITHRAISER Kiosk Program displayed in over 2,400 parishes, Catholic schools and
missions, the popular Lighthouse CD of the Month Club Program, and a new portable
16-CD display. The CD of the Month Club is a subscription-based service delivering
CDs to individuals at an amazingly low rate of $5/month including postage with brand
new titles being introduced monthly by inspiring speakers, both lay and clergy.
In January, 2010 the featured CD of the Month Club title is Building Better Families by Matthew Kelly. In addition, another CD released explains St. Louis De Montfort’s
book True Devotion to Mary and how the intercession of our Blessed Mother is
especially important for our troubled times. “AWESOME CD! As a convert I did not
understand the beauty of our Blessed Mother. WOW! She is such a treasure and gift
from God.” says Denise in Avonmore, PA.
The organization has lofty goals. This week, the not-for-profit announced its’
third offering in a handsome wall-mount or table-top portable display that holds
sixteen CD titles. Priced at less than $200 for 80 CDs, Lighthouse Catholic Media
expects to grow from the 2,400 parishes now served to over 6,000 of the
approximately 18,000 US Catholic parishes. Catholic schools and missions across
the Upper Midwest utilize tools such as http://www.lighthouseideas.org that enable
volunteers to assist in the evangelical ministry.
Mark Middendorf, President of Lighthouse Catholic Media, NFP said, “As I look back
at 2009, I firmly believe the tremendous growth and response we have been blessed
with are a direct result from the graces we have received from the more than 3,000
Masses offered for this Apostolate since 2005. Pope Benedict’s statement on
Saturday is a strong affirmation of our mission.” Shawn, Lighthouse’s Division
coordinator in the Boston area of the Diocese of Worchester is happy: “Scott Brown
won the Senatorial seat in Massachusetts last week! Through God and in God,
anything is possible.”
For further information, visit www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org
Contact Name: Charlie, Marketing Coordinator.
Contact Phone: 336.420.1030 or Corporate offices at 847.488.0330
Contact Fax: 847.488.0220 Email: tim.truckenbrod@lighthousecatholicmedia.org
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