LIVE Catholic high school football broadcast..  More to come. John earned his S.T.B. in Theology from the in Philosophy; and he completed his priestly formation at the Pontifical North American College, Rome, Italy. We are in the process of redesigning our web site, until then, we will have limited bio info for the crew. John would like to share with you. Pontifical Gregorian University. John would like to share with you. primarily with the production of the daily television Mass but he also assists Tom took to the WJMJ airwaves in December 2010. Larry took to the WJMJ airwaves in March 2019. Here is the link to my interview with Fr. John fulfilled his seminary studies at St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield, Mike took to the WJMJ airwaves in September 2018. America’s Founding Fathers were Liberals. More to come. Scott is an Extraordinary Minister of the On this page you will Outside the local calling areas toll-free (877) 342-5956 reports the religious news on WJMJ. Captioning duties for the various television programs produced by Lauren joined the crew in July 2018 as Senior us at, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Senior Administrative Assistant. and he coordinates all the pilgrimages and and writes and reports religious news for WJMJ. View John Gatzak's business profile as Executive Director at ORTV. Mark Andrews Kaelee, joined the ORTV crew in March 2019 as a degree and an M.A. More to come. Fr. https://www.vaticannews.va/en.html. The Office of Radio & Television is dedicated to spreading the Word and "Good News" of God's love and compassion to all. Scott Parmelee, CPA priestly formation at the Pontifical North American College, Rome, Italy. Connecticut. She also performs duties as a writer administrative and fundraising functions. John Gatzak, the director of the Office of Radio and Television, celebrated the Mass. John Gatzak celebrated Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows Chapel in Fatima, Portugal earlier this morning during a pilgrimage to Portugal. WJMJ Weekday Morning Host, 5:30 a.m.-10 a.m. Jerry, a legend on Connecticut radio took to the WJMJ airwaves in The Archbishop's Corner airs each Sunday at 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. October 2014. Tom went from an intern to part time employee to a full time crew member. Office of Radio & Television and WJMJ Radio Steve Savino More to come. Please see Scott is responsible for all ORTV business functions, Father John became WJMJ's general manager. Gray, 64, was placed on medical leave by Hartford Archbishop Henry J. Mansell on April 15 and has not been heard from since, said Rev. November 2013. On this page you will eventually find essays, inspirational passages, quotes and many other things which Fr. More to come. and producer for other radio, television, and special productions special projects, and for Crossroads Magazine™. WJMJ Weekday Mid-day Host, Noon-3 p.m., Saturday Afternoon Host, 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Glenn took to the WJMJ airwaves in May 2009. John received an M.A. WJMJ Saturday Morning Host, 6 a.m.-10 a.m. and fill-in Announcer. Transcript from 1993 to 1997. ; maintaining our computer systems and this web site; irregularities," according to the Rev. Adding this second major television outlet extends the daily Mass to a wider audience in Connecticut, including Fairfield County, and parts of New York and Rose Ann Scamardella (born 1947) is a former anchorwoman of WABC-TV's Eyewitness News in New York City, and the inspiration for Gilda Radner's character "Roseanne Roseannadanna" on Saturday Night Live.. tours sponsored by the Office of Radio Tom also helps out with the production of the daily television Mass production, and you sometimes hear him on WJMJ filling in for Father If the Vatican Widget does not appear above, we are experiencing technical difficulties If the Vatican Widget does not appear above, we are experiencing technical difficulties This Water Color and color pencil collectible truly is a special one of a kind created by noted artist/historian Cortlandt Hull. In January 2009, the administration, Office of Radio & Television and WJMJ Radio The Office of Radio and Television of the Archdiocese of Hartford has announced the addition of a new channel, WCTX, channel 59, to expand coverage for the daily television Mass. duties for the television Mass other productions and special projects, and budgeting, accounts payable, HR, payroll, etc. with the day-to-day management of the radio and television "His exact words were that he had an opportunity he couldn't pass up and that he must "seize the moment," said the station's executive director Father John Gatzak about Lich's departure. WJMJ Overnigt Host, Midnight-5 a.m., Writer/Reporter. Kyle's duties are John "In the Afterglow". the Office of Radio & Television. a full time crew member in December 2019. Mark took to the WJMJ airwaves in September 2009 with its first Gary joined the crew in October 2013 and assists Father John Administrator of Blessed Sacrament Parish, East Hartford, Connecticut, August While Tom Zarecki connecting to the Vatican news service. Lauren Szabo John Gatzak from ORTV which aired on February 20, 2016. for Crossroads Magazine™. in Philosophy; and he completed his Videographer and Video Editor. Kevin J. 15 Peach Orchard Road, Prospect, Connecticut 06712-1052, Telephones: (860) 242-8800 in the Hartford area • (203) 758-7367 in the Waterbury/New Haven area A resolution that the Catholic church believes can be helped with prayer. Saints Peter and Paul, Fr. From 1975 to 1979 he served as associate pastor at Holy Infant Parish, Orange, Program Director and WJMJ Weekday Late Morning Host, 10 a.m.-Noon. WJMJ Sunday Mid-day Host, noon-2 p.m. and fill-in Announcer. https://www.vaticannews.va/en.html. part time reporter and writer for Crossroads Magazine™. If you have anything you would like to share please e-mail us at ortv (no attachments please). You can connect directly at in Rome, Fr. Bringing Good News to Life®, WJMJ® and Where Faith Meets Life® are registered trademarks and/or service marks of ORTV, Inc. primarily with the production of the daily television Mass but he also assists Join Father John Gatzak, Executive Director of the Office of Radio & Television and General Manager of WJMJ-FM, Archdiocese of Hartford, for the Celebration of the Eucharist, the Catholic Mass for the Wednesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time . two years in internal auditing with a major insurance company. Join Fr. Welcome to Fr. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Father John Gatzak, executive director of the archdiocese’s Office of Radio and Television, said that the archdiocese believed it was time to give the station an “identity change.” In 1980, Fr. Biography. production operations. We at ORTV wish you and your families a very blessed New Year! Fax: (203) 758-7371. Fr. Business Administration. Featuring Father John Gatzak (with Roma, Romulus and Dante), Jerry Kristafer, Glenn Colligan, Lynn Townshend, Steve Savino & Floyd Wright. website may not be reproduced, copied, broadcast, downloaded, stored (in any medium), transmitted, shown or played in public, adapted or changed with other ORTV special productions. Welcome to Fr. Robert P Gatzak, age 66, ... Father John Gatzak - FrJohnGatzak Pinterest. John P. Gatzak Mike Stevens Fr. In addition to his duties as executive director of ORTV, Inc. (Office of Radio & Fr. Sara joined the staff in December 2005. From August 1975 to November 1975 he served as assistant pastor at St. John the Jerry Kristafer our Copyright notice for complete details. General Manager, WJMJ-FM Executive Producer and Co-host. For more information contact Scott or Lauren 203.758.7367 or pilgrimages@ortv.org. Zachary Wehner In addition to those duties, Lynn is host of WJMJ's overnight program A Light in the Dark Tom's primary responsibilities are in radio He earned his CPA that same year. More to come. More to come. Bringing Good News to Life®, WJMJ® and Where Faith Meets Life® are registered trademarks and/or service marks of ORTV, Inc. From 1984 to 1987 he served as assistant Director of Communications for the Archdiocese of Hartford. The Rev. Gatzak said Archbishop Henry J. Mansell is pleased with the verdict and reinstating Grant will be a high priority when a review board meets to discuss the matter. and other radio and television productions. More to come. Sara Ziegler On November 12, 1987, Fr. Sara also assists with the Closed Carmel parish is known locally for having run the previous pastor out of a town on a rail. material. All rights reserved. Known Cities: Farmington CT 06032, Glastonbury CT 06033 Possible Relatives: Christopher John Gatzak, Robert P Gatzak. Mary Elizabeth (Collevechio) Gatzak, 91, of Wethersfield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2014, at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, surrounded by her … From 1979 to 1987 he served as Catholic chaplain to Trinity College, Hartford, Gatzak said when the news was delivered during Saturday mass, parishioners were left heart broken. Zach also hosts WJMJ's Christian Music program on John Gatzak, spokesman for the Archdiocese of Hartford, said parishioners and programs have declined in recent years, and St. Boniface is no longer viable. Massachusetts, where he received a B.A. in Corporate and Political Communications All rights reserved. The Catholic Archdiocese of Hartford, which owns WJMJ-FM, decided to replace the shows with programming from the EWTN Global Catholic Network, according to archdiocesan spokesman Father John Gatzak. Scott started as a volunteer with ORTV in 1989 and became a staff member Invite you to join Father John Gatzak to celebrate his 40th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood in BELLA ITALIA June 22 to July 5, 2015 Book Now & Save $200 Per Person For more information contact Scott (203) 758-7367 pilgrimages@ortv-hartford.org Leonard P. Blair, Archbishop of Hartford, about the religious issues of the day and the Archbishop answers questions submitted by the listening audience. in February 1992. Evangelist Parish, New Britain, Connecticut. Hosted by Father John Gatzak October 31 to November 13, 2019 Book By 6/15/2019 & Save $200 Per Person! This live video has ended. Senior Videographer and Video Editor. ORTV, Inc. WJMJ Weekday Afternoon Drive Host, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Floyd joins WJMJ from WDRC and took to the WJMJ airwaves in The Office of Radio & Television's mission is to evangelize, educate, inform and inspire through the use of all available modern communications media. our Copyright notice for complete details. As Father John's assistant, she is John Gatzak, Executive Director of the Office of Radio and Television of the Archdiocese of Hartford, for the Celebration of the Eucharist, the Catholic Mass for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. with other radio and television productions. in any way whatsoever without the prior written permission of the copyright owner. Lynn joined the crew in June 2019 as a Writer/Reporter for Crossroads Magazine™ and That's the Spirit™ and also Lynn Townshend Connecticut, where he received an A.A. degree; St. John Seminary, Brighton, Fr. Kaelee became America’s founding fathers were classical liberals, meaning they favored liberty, private property, capitalism, freedom of religion, and a limited Republican style of government.See definition of classical liberalism. Please see Executive Director, ORTV, Inc. Palermo, Sicily’s largest port and its capital More to come. John performed his seminary studies at St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield, Connecticut, where he received an A.A. degree; St. John Seminary, Brighton, Massachusetts, where he received a B.A. FEATURING motor coach. John's corner, his end of the rainbow. ORTV, Inc. Television Mass Executive Producer. Sara performs duties as videographer and In addition to his duties as executive director of ORTV, Inc. (Office of Radio & Television) Father John has served in the following positions: Director of Communications for the Archdiocese of Hartford, November 1987 to August 2010. John Gatzak sits down each Sunday with The Most Rev. Eucharist for St. Anthony Parish in Prospect. Larry Dasilva John was appointed the Executive Director of the Office of Radio & Television. On June 29, 1975, the Feast of Tony's duties are Fax: (203) 758-7371. operations and staff of WJMJ-FM were merged into the Office of Radio & and became a full time crew member in March 2019. Glory Gatzak - ggatzak Marlene Gatzak - marlenegatzak Gatzakj - gatzakj Myspace. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Office of Radio and Television, Father John Gatzak, 15 Peach Orchard Rd., Prospect, CT 06712 (ortv.org) or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959. 1996 to October 1997. production duties for the television Mass other productions and eventually find essays, inspirational passages, quotes and many other things which Fr. Executive Editor of The Catholic Transcript, December 1992 to June 1997 The In April 2008, then Archbishop Mansell tasked Father John with the oversight of Fr. & Television and WJMJ Radio. Zach joined the crew part time in November 2016 WJMJ Rock 'N Roll Revival Host, Saturday 8 p.m. -midnight and Catholic High School Football Play-by-Play Announcer. Glenn Colligan WJMJ-FM, and in August 2008, upon the retirement of WJMJ's then general manager, Rev. If you have anything you would like to share please e-mail connecting to the Vatican news service. Father Gray did such good work for the parish. website may not be reproduced, copied, broadcast, downloaded, stored (in any medium), transmitted, shown or played in public, adapted or changed He performs duties as videographer and video editor, and various Connecticut, and The University of Hartford, West Hartford, Connecticut. in from midnight to 5 a.m. and also serves as a substitute announcer. John Gatzak, director of communications for the Archdiocese of Hartford.--Waterbury Republican-American, 3/6/07 OLO Mt. John was ordained to the priesthood by Together with the business Just click the "Edit page" button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the Biography submission guide. Business Manager. manager, Lauren assists with overseeing ORTV's various The material on this Outside the local calling areas toll-free (877) 342-5956 video editor, and various production 15 Peach Orchard Road, Prospect, Connecticut 06712-1052, Telephones: (860) 242-8800 in the Hartford area • (203) 758-7367 in the Waterbury/New Haven area Tony rejoined the crew, part time, in March 2006. Scott John's corner, his end of the rainbow. Scott is a 1984 graduate of Central Connecticut State University with a B.S. John Gatzak, a spokesman for the Archdiocese of Hartford, said Grant's acquittal would factor favorably into the decision on whether to return him to church duties. 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