‘Dear Friend of KNOM…’ (April 2019)

Bishop Fulton Sheen once said that “unless there is a Good Friday in your life, there can be no Easter Sunday.” KNOM’s Holy Week programming is modified from the usual playlists and newscasts to reflect the solemnity of the liturgies, then crescendos with the broadcast of Mass live from St. Joseph Catholic Church on Easter […]

‘Dear Friend of KNOM…’ (March 2019)

The values of KNOM make the mission radiate Christ: being a friend and companion while providing respectful service based on Catholic ideals. With all three values working in concert, the heart of the mission beats strong and steady, unobtrusively, and with great love. Take away any value, and the mission loses its breath.

‘Dear Friend of KNOM’ (January 2019)

“As the calendars turn over from year to year, we see the slow and steady progress of the ministry of KNOM: taking root, growing branches and becoming an inviting place for shade, sharing and shelter.” Read the introduction to the January 2019 newsletter.

‘Dear Friend of KNOM…’ (Year-End 2018)

“The KNOM star atop the tower in the heart of Nome… is a visual reminder of our hope in Christ during the darkest time of year in Western Alaska.” Read the introduction to the Year-End 2018 newsletter.

Financial Report 2018

KNOM’s expenses for Fiscal Year 2018 were 9.3% under budget. See more details of the radio mission’s finances for this fiscal year.

‘Dear Friend of KNOM’ (Christmas 2018)

“Stay awake! Prepare! Rejoice! Hail Mary! These exclamations for each of the four weeks of Advent become the basis for hope when pressed against the snowy darkness of Western Alaska,” reads the introduction to KNOM’s Christmas newsletter.

An FYI About IRAs (and Other End-of-Year Tax Matters)

Did you know? Folks who are 70 ½ years and older can make pre-tax donations directly to charity from IRA or other retirement plans. The gift can count toward an annual Required Minimum Distribution.

‘Make Your Blessings Count!’ (‘Dear Friend of KNOM,’ November 2018)

“The world becomes better when those who are blessed go beyond simply giving back. Things get better if we enhance our blessings.” Read the introduction to the November newsletter.

‘Dear Friend of KNOM’ (October 2018)

“An inspired effort to set aside fear to work toward good changes the conversation from ‘I cannot’ to ‘we can’…” Read the introduction to the October newsletter.

Efficient Transmitting

Just two months since the installation of the new Nautel AM transmitter, the mission is already realizing significant energy savings.