“It would be shameful if by their inactivity Catholics allowed the word of God to be silenced or obstructed by the technical difficulties which these media present and by their admittedly enormous cost” (Inter Mirifica 17).
Since DXGN 89.9 Spirit FM Davao was launched, the daily Mass, hourly news and reflections, music and programs that touch the soul, have been made available for our listeners and followers. As a member of the 55 stations of the Catholic Media Network all over the country, listeners and viewers have benefited from its programs through the use of social media and Facebook live coverage.
The clergy and the lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Davao are also given the chance to partake of this mission of evangelization by giving them slots in the program. The different pastoral agencies and the members of the Archdiocesan Council for the Lay Apostolate and Integrated Movements in the Archdiocese all work together to take turns in sitting down as anchors and resource people on air. Through the continuing education and formation of our faithful in the parishes, especially of Vatican II’s Inter Mirifica, our parishioners are made aware of the importance of the use of the media of social communications.
After a number of closures in the past due to our limitations, the clergy and the laity are aware of our lessons to ponder. This time, let us not allow the word of God to be silenced due to our lack of support in this noble cause of using these media of social communications for the Word to spread. In the midst of some difficulties brought about by the operations of the media apostolate, let everyone partake of the load. Let us act together for the Word of God to be heard and listened to. It is a privilege to herald the Good News.
Davao Verbum Dei Media Foundation, Inc.
Heeding the call of Pope Francis to evangelize the people at the periphery, the Archdiocese of Davao, through its Archdiocesan Commission on Social Communications, strengthens its presence in whatever available media platforms today.
The Davao Verbum Dei Media Foundation, Incorporated, a duly-approved not-for-profit organization, was established last June, 2009 to carry out pastoral instruction Communie et Progressio elaborated by the Pontifical Council for Social Communications and Aetatis Novae approved by Pope Paul VI.
As of today, we have three multi-media platforms in operation: (1) Davao Catholic Herald (Print), (2) Davao Catholic Herald (Online), and (3) DXGN 89.9 Spirit FM Davao Radio Station. (READ MORE)
DXGN 89.9 Spirit FM-Davao
DXGN operates under the auspices of Davao Verbum Dei Media Foundation, Inc. (formerly Bishop Thibault Media Center), the social communications and mass media arm of the Archdiocese of Davao. Its programming adhere to the Evangelization thrust of the Catholic Church as it airs gospel-based music, socially relevant news and public affairs, and the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Powered with a 10K Harris transmitter, DXGN 89.9FM hover the airwaves of Davao City, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, Davao del Sur, Compostela Valley, including parts of Agusan del Sur, Lanao del Norte, Saranggani Province, North Cotabato and South Cotabato. (READ MORE)