Category: Programming Updates

  • March 2026 Local Programming Update

    March 2026 Local Programming Update

    The Rock Catholic Radio produces great local shows every month. We talk about vocations and conversions, we learn the histories of our local parishes, and we sit down with our bishops for fruitful conversations. Here’s a full list of our March 2026 programming.

    You can sign up for our mailing list in the “Contact Us” tab of them menu and have this list emailed directly to you every month. You’ll also receive our semi-annual paper newsletter. Sign up today!

    God Calling

    Join us each Sunday at 4:30 PM for God Calling, our locally produced vocation program hosted by Paul Orlousky. Note the program is rebroadcast the following Wednesday at 10:30 AM.

    March 1st & 4th – Fr. Dan Schlegel – Pastor, St. Raphael’s in Bay Village, former Vicar for Clergy for the Diocese.

    March 8th & 11th – Fr. James Parisi – Parochial Vicar, St. Mary Parish, Painsville, New Priest in 2025.

    March 15th & 18th – Tony Dipre & Hillary – Tony is Director of the Office for Human Life for the Diocese of Cleveland, appointed August, 2025.

    March 22nd & 25th – Fr. Donald Oleksiak – Vicar General & Moderator of the Curia for Diocese of Cleveland.

    March 29th & April 1st – Fr. Eric S. Orzech – Pastor, The Shrine Church of St. Stanislaus and St. Casimir Church in Cleveland.

    Where We Worship

    Join new host Joe Cronauer and Fr. Matt Jordan, Pastor, Jennifer Conti, School Principal, Todd Dockrill, DRE and Director of Music from St. Michael’s in Independence as the parish is celebrating its 175th anniversary. Where We Worship airs March 15th at 11 AM (rebroadcast on March 21st at 4:30 PM).

    Table Talk

    This month, host Dick Russ talks with Bishop John Michael Botean, bishop of the Romanian Catholic Diocese Eparchy of St. George in Canton. Table Talk airs Thursday, March 19th at 5 PM, Friday, March20th at 10 AM, and Sunday, March 22nd at 1PM. 

    Wisdom From The Rock Podcast – First Friday Club Preview

    Each month, Deacon Jim Armstrong interviews the guest for the upcoming First Friday Club of Cleveland luncheon on our Wisdom From The Rock podcast.

    This month features Dr. Kathryn LaFontana, the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost at Ursuline College in Pepper Pike, who will present at the Thursday, March 5thFirst Friday Club luncheon.

  • Lenten Devotions 2026

    Lenten Devotions 2026

    Throughout this Lent, The Rock Catholic Radio will play special devotions at 3PM on Tuesdays and Fridays. On Tuesdays, you’ll hear the Devotion to the Holy Face and on Fridays we will play a special Stations of the Cross with meditations on the priesthood.

    For your convenience, you’ll find links to PDF versions of the devotions below. You can download and read them on your computer or mobile device; or print them. There may be some small differences to what you hear on air as the introductions may have changed.

  • February 2026 Local Programming Update

    February 2026 Local Programming Update

    The Rock Catholic Radio produces great local shows every month. We talk about vocations and conversions, we learn the histories of our local parishes, and we sit down with our bishops for fruitful conversations. Here’s a full list of our February programming.

    You can sign up for our mailing list in the “Contact Us” tab of them menu and have this list emailed directly to you every month. You’ll also receive our semi-annual paper newsletter. Sign up today!

    God Calling

    Join us each Sunday at 4:30 PM for God Calling, our locally produced vocation program hosted by Paul Orlousky. Note the program is rebroadcast the following Wednesday at 10:30 AM.

    February 1st & 4th – Bp. Roger Gries, OSB – Retired auxiliary Bishop of Cleveland. Replay of Part 2 of a popular double episode with our beloved Bishop Gries.

    February 8th & 11th – Dr. Megan Lowes-Bolin and Bobby Bolin – Director of Young Adult Ministry for the Diocese of Cleveland and her teacher/church organist husband.

    February 15th & 18th – Fr. John Betters – Pastor, St. Joan of Arc, Chagrin Falls.

    February 22nd & 25th – Fr. Norman Douglas – Pastor, St. Vincent de Paul, Akron.

    Where We Worship

    Join new host Joe Cronauer as he interviews Fr. John Lane and his mother JoAnn from St. Paschal Baylon Parish in Highland Heights. Where We Worship airs February 15th at 11 AM (rebroadcast on February 21st at 4:30 PM).

    Table Talk

    This month, host Dick Russ talks with Bishop Bohdan Danylo, bishop of the Eparchy of Saint Josaphat in Parma (Ukrainian).

    Table Talk airs Thursday, February 19th at 5 PM, Friday, February 20th at 10 AM, and Sunday, February 22nd at 1 PM. 

    Wisdom From The Rock Podcast – First Friday Club Preview

    Each month, Deacon Jim Armstrong interviews the guest for the upcoming First Friday Club of Cleveland luncheon on our Wisdom From The Rock podcast.

    This month features Dr. Kathryn LaFontana, the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost at Ursuline College in Pepper Pike, who will present at the Thursday, March 5th First Friday Club luncheon.

  • March for Life 2026 2-Day Coverage

    March for Life 2026 2-Day Coverage

    On Friday, January 23 and Saturday, January 24, some of our regularly scheduled programming will be replaced by March for Life coverage.

    FRIDAY:

    From 8:00 AM until 9:30 AM – Closing Mass for the National Prayer Vigil from the Basilica of the National Shrine in Washington DC

    From 9:30 AM until 3:00 PM – March for Life coverage

    SATURDAY:

    From 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM – Walk for Life West Coast coverage

    From 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM – Annual “One Life LA” coverage

    We hope you’ll tune in for this great pro-life events!

  • January 2026 Local Programming Updates

    January 2026 Local Programming Updates

    The Rock Catholic radio produces great local shows every month. We talk about vocations and conversions, we learn the histories of our local parishes, and we sit down with our bishops for fruitful conversations. Here’s a full list of our December programming.

    You can sign up for our mailing list in the “Contact Us” tab of them menu and have this list emailed directly to you every month. You’ll also receive our semi-annual paper newsletter. Sign up today!

    God Calling

    Join us each Sunday at 4:30 PM for God Calling, our locally produced vocation program hosted by Paul Orlousky. Note the program is rebroadcast the following Wednesday at 10:30 AM.

    January 4th & 7th – Fr. Kyle Rosser – Parochial Vicar of St. Albert the Great Parish in North Royalton. Ordained in 2025.

    January 11th & 14th – Fr. Jan Maturkanic – Administrator of St. Joseph Byzantine Catholic Parish, Brecksville. Extern priest from Salesian Community, Slovakia.

    January 18th & 21st – Fr. Brian Peters – Parochial Vicar of St. Hilary Parish in Fairlawn. Ordained in 2025.

    January 25th & 28th – Bp. Roger Gries, OSB – Retired auxiliary Bishop of Cleveland. Replay of Part 1 of a popular double episode with our beloved Bishop Gries.

    Where We Worship

    Tune in next month for a new episode of Where We Worship on February 15th at 11 AM (rebroadcast on February 21st at 4:30 PM). Details coming soon.

    Table Talk

    This month, host Dick Russ talks with Bishop Robert M. Pipta, bishop of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Parma. Table Talk airs Thursday, 

    January 15th at 5 PM, Friday, January 16th at 10 AM, and Sunday, January 18th at 1 PM. 

    Wisdom From The Rock Podcast – First Friday Club Preview

    Each month, Deacon Jim Armstrong interviews the guest for the upcoming First Friday Club of Cleveland luncheon on our Wisdom From The Rock podcast. This month features Miguel Chavez, the senior vice president of mission & ministry for the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine, who will present at the Thursday, January 8th First Friday Club luncheon.

  • December Local Programming

    December Local Programming

    The Rock Catholic radio produces great local shows every month. We talk about vocations and conversions, we learn the histories of our local parishes, and we sit down with our bishops for fruitful conversations. Here’s a full list of our December programming.

    You can sign up for our mailing list in the “Contact Us” tab of them menu and have this list emailed directly to you every month. You’ll also receive our semi-annual paper newsletter. Sign up today!

    God Calling

    Join us each Sunday at 4:30 PM for God Calling, our locally produced vocation program hosted by Paul Orlousky. Note the program is rebroadcast the following Wednesday at 10:30 AM.

    December 7th & 10th – Lindsay Fullerman – Consecrated Virgin, was a fitness model, Theology of the Body teacher and founder of Fit from Faith Wellness Ministry.

    December 14th & 17th – Fr. Al Laubenthal – Former rector of the seminary, served in some of the dioceses poorer neighborhoods, lived through the changes of The Second Vatican Council.

    December 21st & 24th – Fr. Anthony Donatelli– Parochial Vicar of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception and Holy Trinity parishes, both in Avon. Ordained in 2025.

    December 28th & 31st – Jan Jones – Long-time host of The Morning Exchange on Channel 5 with Fred Griffith and Joel Rose. For a time was a single mom with two kids and supported them herself. She trusts her survival to her deep faith. 

    Where We Worship

    Join host Bob Tayek and guest Fr. Michael Gurnick from St. Patrick Parish on Bridge Ave. in Cleveland’s near-west side. The parish celebrated its 170th anniversary in 2023. Where We Worship airs Sunday, December 21st at 11 AM and Saturday, December 27th at 4:30 PM.

    Table Talk

    This month, host Dick Russ talks with Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, Archbishop for the Military Services, USA, and outgoing president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Table Talk airs Thursday, December 18th at 5 PM, Friday, December 19th at 10 AM, and Sunday, December 21st at 1 PM. 

    Wisdom From The Rock Podcast – First Friday Club Preview

    Each month, Deacon Jim Armstrong interviews the guest for the upcoming First Friday Club of Cleveland luncheon on our Wisdom From The Rock podcast. This month features Sister Laura Bregar, OSU, President of the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland, who will present at the Thursday, December 4th First Friday Club luncheon.

  • Advent and 48 Hours of Christmas Programming

    Advent and 48 Hours of Christmas Programming

    Below you’ll find the schedule’s for EWTN’s 48 Hours of Christmas. There are many special programs scheduled for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Some of the programs listed are for TV only and are marked as such. You can view them on the EWTN television network. A PDF schedule of the 48 Hours of Christmas programm

    Latest Update: 12/19/2025

    48 Hours of Christmas – Christmas Eve

    48 Hours of Christmas – Christmas Day

    In addition, EWTN will be running special programs and extras throughout Advent such as:

    December 13

    EWTN Radio Christmas Card (7:00 AM)– Music of the season along with our special greetings to our listeners around the world.

    Christ is Born to Save: Christmas with the Dominican Friars (3:00 PM) – A spotlight on the CD “Christ is Born to Save”, featuring the music of the Schola Cantorum of the Dominican Friars in Washington DC.

    Christ is the Answer: Mysteries of Advent (6:00 PM) – Fr. John Riccardo unpacks the mysteries of this season, as we prepare our hearts for Christmas!

    December 14

    Advent at Ephesus (11:00 AM & 11:30 PM) – A look at the daily life, spirituality and musical gifts of the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles in Gower, Missouri. Their album of sacred music helps Catholics discover the true beauty of Advent.

    Dickens: A Christmas Carol (12:00 PM and 7:00 PM) – This production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic “A Christmas Carol” was adapted by Dennis D. Skirvin for five readers to present dramatically.

    Living Right with Dr. Ray: Celebrating Christmas! (1:00 PM) – Dr. Ray and his guests will give you tips to help you stay focused on Christ during the sometimes. tense and hectic Christmas holidays.

    Musical Reflections on the True Meaning of Christmas (5:00PM) – Virtuoso pianist and aspiring mathematical physicist Anthony Coniglio shares profound reflections on the true meaning of the season, with the playing of beloved Christmas carols on the piano.

    December 19

    Musical Reflections on the True Meaning of Christmas (8:00 PM) – Virtuoso pianist and aspiring mathematical physicist Anthony Coniglio shares profound reflections on the true meaning of the season, with the playing of beloved Christmas carols on the piano.

    December 20

    Living Right with Dr. Ray: Celebrating Christmas! (3:00 PM) – Dr. Ray and his guests will give you tips to help you stay focused on Christ during the sometimes. tense and hectic Christmas holidays.

    Marian Advent Prayer Service (6:00 PM) – Live from the Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland, California. The Most Reverend Michael C. Barber is celebrant. A Benedict XVI Institute event.

    EWTN Family Christmas Special (11:00 PM) – Fr. Joseph Mary Wolfe and the EWTN Chapel Choir gift EWTN listeners with a special Christmas Concert from the retreat center chapel at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, AL.

    December 21

    Merry Christmas, George Bailey! (6:00 PM) – The famous Frank Capra movie is brought to life for EWTN Radio from Anathan Theatre, on the campus of Franciscan University of Steubenville.

    Please bookmark this page and check back for revisions. It’s common for the schedule to be adjusted as we get closer to Christmas.

  • December 2025 On-Air Prayers

    December 2025 On-Air Prayers

    For December, we’ll be broadcasting the St. Andrew Novena prayer. We’ll also pray the “O Antiphons” through the last week of Advent. Keep an ear out for them as you listen to your favorite Catholic programming on The Rock Catholic Radio!

    Saint Andrew Christmas Novena 

    Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! To hear my prayer and grant my desires, through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ and of His blessed Mother. 

    Amen. 

    O Antiphons 

    December 17 

    O Wisdom of our God Most High, guiding creation with power and love: come to teach us the path of knowledge! 

    December 18 

    O Leader of the House of Israel, giver of the Law to Moses on Sinai: come to rescue us with your mighty power! 

    December 19 

    O Root of Jesse’s stem, sign of God’s love for all his people: come to save us without delay! 

    December 20 

    O Key of David, opening the gates of God’s eternal Kingdom: come and free the prisoners of darkness! 

    December 21 

    O Radiant Dawn, splendor of eternal light, sun of justice: come and shine on those who dwell in darkness and in the shadow of death. 

    December 22 

    O King of all nations and keystone of the Church: come and save man, whom you formed from the dust! 

    December 23 

    O Emmanuel, our King and Giver of Law: come to save us, Lord our God!

  • October 2025 Programming Update

    October 2025 Programming Update

    This month on The Rock, you’ll hear from some great God Calling guests, Bishop Woost, and the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland. Tune in!

    God Calling

    October 5 –Fr. Frankie Cicero– Parochial Vicar, St. Timothy Catholic Church, Mesa, AZ. Surrendered himself to Jesus as a teenager after a difficult childhood.

    October 12 – Sr. Orianne Pietra René Dyck – Daughters of St. Paul.  Has new children’s book – Dive Deep: 40 Days with God at Sea.

    October 19 –Fr. Anthony Donatelli – Parochial Vicar, St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception and Holy Trinity parishes in Avon, ordained in 2025. 

    October 26 –Jeff and Kira Andrea – Married, music ministry at St. Basil’s. Appeared on America’s Got Talent.  Have known each other since 8th grade. 

    Table Talk

    This month, host Dick Russ talks with Bishop Michael Woost, auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of ClevelandTable Talk airs Thursday, October 16th at 5 PM, Friday, October 17th at 10 AM, and Sunday October 19th at 1 PM. 

    Where We Worship

    Join host Bob Tayek and guests from the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland.  Where We Worship airs Sunday,October 19th at 11 AM and Saturday, October 25th at 4:30 PM.

    Don’t forget to visit our programming pages to listen to old episodes on demand, and find our special podcasts, daily reflections and First Friday Club interviews in the Wisdom From The Rock podcast section.

  • September 2025 On-Air Prayers

    September 2025 On-Air Prayers

    Every month, you’ll hear special prayers read during breaks on AM 1260 The Rock. Here are September’s prayers:

    Prayer to St. Joseph the Worker

    Glorious St. Joseph, model of all those who are devoted to labor, obtain for me the grace to work conscientiously, putting the call of duty above my many sins, to work with thankfulness and joy, considering it an honor to employ and develop by means of labor the gifts received from God, to work with order, peace, prudence and patience, never surrendering to weariness or difficulties, to work, above all, with purity of intention and with detachment from self, having always death before my eyes and the account which I must render of time lost, of talents wasted, of good omitted, of vain complacency in success so fatal to the work of God.

    All for Jesus, all for Mary, all after thy example, O Patriarch Joseph. Such shall be my motto in life and death.

    Amen.

    A Farmer’s Prayer to St. Joseph

    O glorious St. Joseph, foster father of Jesus, you did provide for the Holy Family. We commit to your protection all our crops and farm industries. Dane, we beseech you to intercede in our behalf with Almighty God, who rules the seasons so that our fields being safe from pests and favored by the weather may yield abundant crops that will allow us to supply the wants of life.

    Thus freed from earthly worries, may we, after your example, apply all our thoughts to eternal life. We beseech you to instill a love of the land into the hearts of our youth for their own salvation and that of Christian unity so that we may all share hereafter in the same blissful life you enjoy in Heaven.

    Amen.