Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation

Overview

The Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation is a Canadian nonprofit organisation and registered charity, designated by the Canada Revenue Agency with the business registration number 885236000RR0001. It is dedicated to spreading the Light of Christ through various media platforms, including television, social media, podcasts, print, and digital communication.

Mission

The mission of the Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation is to become a global media leader in telling stories of hope and inspiration that bring people closer to Christ and the Catholic faith. The foundation aims to unite people through prayer, celebration, reflection, education, authentic dialogue, and thought-provoking reporting and stories of faith and action.

History and Initiatives

Salt and Light Television, the foundation's specialty television network, was launched in July 2003. It was Canada's first national Catholic television station and was established after the 2002 World Youth Day in Toronto. This event inspired the creation of a digital television network that would connect Catholics to their faith through modern media. Salt and Light Television broadcasts 24/7 with 100% Catholic content, commercial-free, and is available on most major cable and satellite television carriers across Canada.

The foundation also operates an internet streaming service called Salt + Light Plus, accessible on various digital platforms such as Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices. It provides a wide range of programming, including televised daily Mass, documentaries, live event coverage, and talk shows, primarily in English, with additional content in French, Italian, and Chinese languages.

Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation produces a variety of content to cater to a broad audience, including podcasts and documentaries that highlight stories of faith and hope. Additionally, it supports educational initiatives and promotes dialogue and reflection on Catholic teachings and traditions.

Programs and Impact

The foundation's programs aim to challenge believers to grow in their knowledge of the faith and the Catholic tradition. They strive to invite all people, particularly those on the peripheries of faith and the Church, to draw closer to God and experience the community of the Church.

Through its media outreach, the Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation contributes significantly to the Catholic community in Canada and worldwide, fostering a deeper understanding and connection to Catholicism through storytelling and educational content.

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