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:: OUR JOURNEY ::
Catholic Youth Studio
– KSM Inc.
Catholic Youth Studio – KSM Inc. is a
Media Corporation for Evangelization operated by a Board of Directors
which constitutes lay people and Religious who donate their talents and
time in order to promote the Christian faith. Catholic Youth Studio
came into existence in 1994 and has its roots in the pastoral ministry
of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate.
Catholic Youth Studio is
more than a corporation: it is also a meeting place for the young and
for adults; for students and businesspeople. The goal of
Catholic Youth Studio is to reach those who have not yet experienced
their "springtime of faith" by means of evangelization through modern
forms of mass media. We invite you to support us in our mission.
The beginnings of our
organization
Our history goes back to World Youth Day
1993 in Denver, Colorado, when thousands of young people from Canada,
the U.S. and around the world experienced a powerful message of
friendship, love and unity. The enthusiasm of that event and eagerness
to build bridges across generations, races and different nations was
present in every person. Following this great event, many young people
in Toronto took part in creating a 30-minute radio program in Polish
that would light a spark of hope in every heart.
Our Polish radio program
Eventually the Polish radio program
became a daily broadcast growing in length from 30 minutes per week to
one hour per day. We grew in experience and professionalism, providing
programming to about 200,000 Poles living throughout Ontario. This
endeavour drew thousands of people who became regular supporters of
Catholic Youth Studio, including many volunteers who generously
dedicated their time and talents. For many young people, the program
became a forum for expressing their hopes, dreams and concerns. For
families, it became a source of information and education. For many
elderly people, it became a window to the outside world.
In our Polish radio broadcasts we deal
with issues facing youth, family matters and cultural events. In
addition to movie and book reviews, we also provide news from Catholic
communities throughout Canada and around the world. While we are not
afraid to deal with hot issues that concern our society, our goal is to
present these issues in a positive, Christian light. More
information is available at
www.ksmradio.com.
RODZINA
Magazine
We publish a monthly magazine,
Rodzina (Family), that serves Polish-speaking families across Canada.
More info on Rodzina can
be found
at this link.
CATHOLIC RADIO TORONTO
Realizing a great need for Catholic
broadcasting in every Catholic community, we decided to expand our
ministry to include an English-language Catholic radio program -
the first of its kind in Toronto in some 30 years. Beginning Easter
Sunday 2001, thousands of people could listen to Catholic Radio Toronto
over the airwaves and through Internet rebroadcasts.
Features such as Open Forum and
CDs & Sounds became a platform for experts in various fields, as
well as for Christian artists, to share their knowledge and talents with
the listening community. News relating to the Church in Canada was
regularly broadcast, as was the Vatican Radio World News service. We
also provided extensive coverage of World Youth Day 2002 events taking
place across the city. Other regular features included Humanae Vitae
Positive – a weekly examination of human-life issues by
Brian Moccia; Views from the Back Pew – light-hearted
examinations of life and faith by broadcaster Russ Le Blanc, and
spotlights on the lives of saints read by Bernie Whitty.
In 2002, Catholic Youth Studio - KSM Inc. applied to the CRTC for a
radio broadcasting licence. The vision was to establish a
24-hour multi-lingual, multi-faith radio station on the 101.3 FM
frequency. Despite an enormous investment of hard work, funds and
expertise, the broadcasting licence was awarded to another group.
To read more about our initiative please follow
this link.
After four years, our English Catholic
broadcasts on CIAO AM 530 were discontinued due to the lack of necessary operating
funds. Catholic Radio, however, continues to maintain its presence
through the Internet. Visit our
Audio Online page where you can listen to new features as they become available.
The International Festival of
Religious Song
Catholic Youth Studio – KSM Inc. has
been promoting Christian artists not only by way of its broadcasts but
also through the International Festival of Religious Song, which has
been held annually since 1989. The Festival has brought celebrities to
town from Jamaica, Italy, Poland, the United States, and many other
countries. The Festival has become a very special venue for amateur
artists and professionals alike.
For more
information visit
the Festival homepage.
Our
commitment to promoting cultural values
In 2001 Catholic Youth Studio sponsored
the screening of Quo Vadis – Poland’s largest-ever movie production – in
theatres across Canada, including the National Arts Centre in Ottawa.
The John Paul II Silver
Anniversary Gala Concert – October 12, 2003
This event, which was by far the largest
event in Canada paying tribute to the Holy Father’s Silver Jubilee, took
place at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto. About 8,000 people took part
in the celebration. The Papal Nuncio to Canada, Archbishop Luigi
Ventura, was the Honourary Patron for the concert and delivered remarks
on behalf of His Holiness John Paul II. Over 200
internationally-renowned artists performed, including Helmut Lotti of
Belgium, Malgorzata Walewska of Poland, Tony Melendez of the USA, Anna
Shafajinskaia of Russia and pan-flute virtuoso Georghe Zamfir of Romania
as well as Franco Tenelli, Kinga Mitrowska, Adrian Anantawan and Lisa
DiMaria of Canada. The 150-voice World Youth Day and SMS choirs
performed alongside a Silver Symphony Orchestra directed by Michael
Newnham.
Our 10th Anniversary
Celebrations
On July 25, 2004 at KSM’s Annual Picnic
at Paderewski Park, a special Mass of thanksgiving was held on the
occasion of our 10th anniversary as well as the 25th anniversary of the
ordination of His Eminence Józef Cardinal Glemp, Primate of Poland, as
Bishop. Many members of the clergy and thousands of faithful from
across Southern Ontario attended this event. The 15th International
Festival of Religious Song took place from November 12-14, 2004 with a
number of special events and attractions. More details on the
International Festival of Religious Song can be found on
the Festival homepage. Our 10th anniversary events concluded with
our annual New Year Banquet held on January 9, 2005 at the John Paul II
Cultural Centre. The Skaldowie family ensemble, flown in from Poland,
performed a special Christmas concert titled Moje Betlejem (My
Bethlehem) to the delight of the hundreds in attendance.
The John Paul II Legacy Concert – October 22,
2005
In 2005 on the 27th anniversary of the election of
Kardinal Karol Wojtyla to the Holy See, Catholic Youth Studio organized
a concert paying tribute to the legacy of Pope John Paul II. The
concert took place at the prestigious Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto.
Attendance was solid with tickets selling out well in advance.
Archbishop Stanislaw Dziwisz of Krakow, long-time secretary to Pope John
Paul II, sent a special blessing which was played for everyone attending
the Legacy Concert. Performing on stage at Roy Thomson Hall were the
winners of Catholic Youth Studio's online contest for the best songs
dedicated to Pope John Paul II: Erin Berghouse from the USA, and Julia
and Grzegorz Kopala from Poland. Well-known Polish tenor, Marek
Torzewski, delivered a marvelous performance and received a standing
ovation. In the second half of the concert, participants enjoyed the
North American premiere of the Divine Mercy pop-oratorio which
was written by Zbigniew Malkowicz and beautifully performed by four
soloists flown in from Poland.
Media Corporation for Evangelization
Catholic Youth Studio - KSM Inc.
183 Roncesvalles Avenue
Toronto, ON M6R 2L5
Tel: (416) 588-0555
Fax: (416) 588-9995
E-mail:
radio@catholicradio.ca
Charity Registration No. 88065 0148 RR0001
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