Two years ago I moved from Omaha (metro population ~ 1 million) which has a Catholic radio station to Denver (metro population over 3 million, I think) which does not. I was shocked. THe good news is that one is in the works, and the latest news is that it is getting ‘close,’ though I can’t define exactly what that means.
The station in Omaha emerged on the scene four or five years ago, and the process was much like what is now happening in Denver. A few dedicated people start praying and looking for whatever assistance anyone can provide (e.g. prayers, familiarity with radio, MONEY). The Denver group is especially blessed to have Fr. Antoine from EWTN as its spiritual director. When things are in place (mostly the MONEY), they look for an existing station to come on the market and make an offer. The blessings that I saw in Omaha were fantastic!! Catholics and non-Catholics alike benefitted from the local programming as well as the feeds from EWTN. I especially enjoyed listening to the Mass from Mr. Angelica’s on my way to work in the morning.
Unfortunately, the only support I have been able to provide in Denver is the prayer variety. As I said above, though, the news is that we are getting close. I will keep NY and LA in my prayers also, and may God bless your efforts!
Chuck