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Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation
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A message from the CEO of Salt + Light Catholic Media Foundation
December, 2012 Toronto, Canada Dear friends of Salt + Light,  It is hard to believe that we began this bold media initiative ten years ago! Born on the wings of World Youth Day 2002, Salt + Light Television carried forward the tremendous dynamism and energy of that blessed event that touched the people of Canada and of many countries so deeply. Our network is really a living tribute to Pope John Paul II! How happy Blessed John Paul II must be as he continues to watch over Salt + Light "from the window" of the Father's House!
Over the past decade, our small media operation, the fruit of the dreams and labors of Gaetano Gagliano and his marvelous family, has grown from a few programs in Italian language to a highly developed media network that operates on numerous platforms and reaches far beyond the borders of Canada. Many generous individuals, communities and organizations have recognized the great value of Salt + Light and have been very generous with us!
Salt + Light is not only a brand of programs, it is a way of looking at, understanding and becoming the Church that is truly "alive and young." The greatest feature of Salt + Light are the young men and women from many countries who form the core team of producers, writers, directors, artists, designers, media technicians, and television hosts. The joy of my life has been to work closely with this lot—they have kept me young, hopeful, faithful and really alive amidst the massive challenges that face us each day.
What better way to mark the beginning of our tenth year of existence than with this marvelous Christmas concert featuring "The Priests" of Ireland! The Priests are not only masterful singers, but they are also Gospel artists transmitting to us the language of beauty and hope. In the concluding message of the recent Vatican Synod on the New Evangelization for the Transmission of the Christian Faith, the synod Fathers spoke these words:
We also want to thank men and women involved in another expression of the human genius, art in its various forms, from the most ancient to the most recent. We recognize in works of art a particularly meaningful way of expressing spirituality inasmuch as they strive to embody humanity's attraction to beauty. We are grateful when artists through their beautiful creations bring out the beauty of God's face and that of his creatures. The way of beauty is a particularly effective path of the new evangelization.
This year is a year to celebrate and give thanks to God for all that we have so generously received over the past decade. It is a time to repeat our "yes" to the Lord as we continue working with him in producing works of art, beauty, faith, hope and joy for the world. Salt + Light is a powerful instrument of and witness to the new evangelization!
We cannot continue our work without your friendship, prayers and generosity. We remember you very often with gratitude in our studio chapel of the Holy Cross. Thank you for being here with us this evening in Toronto! May the coming Christ of Advent fill you with joy and peace, and may the Holy Child of Bethlehem bless you and your families and loved ones at Christmas and throughout the New Year.
Let us pray for one another as we strive to bring the flavor of the Gospel and the light of Christ to a waiting world!
With deep gratitude,
Fr. Thomas Rosica, C.S.B.,CEO, Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation President and Vice Chancellor, Assumption University of Windsor  Learn more about our Christmas Concert
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 Blog
Salt + Light has embraced social media channels that have become part of today's "public square". Our team has harnessed the power and reach of web-based media to touch the hearts of people around the world; there is something new everyday.
 The Church Alive
The Church Alive is a fast-paced, segmented and interactive show hosted by Cheridan Sanders and Sebastian Gomes. The goal is to provide an exciting and inspiring show that highlights the broad and inclusive nature of Catholicism by sharing perspectives and stories on the New Evangelization in the Church today. By encouraging interaction and participation with viewers through web based polls, video responses, and Twitter, Facebook, and email comments, we hope to ignite a renewed faith and hope among Catholics.
 Witness Interviews
Witness presents men and women who are making a difference in both big and small ways. Father Thomas Rosica hosts a series of in-depth interviews with distinguished, high-level religious and civic leaders - people who are contributing significantly to the vibrancy of their Catholic communities. Witness provides viewers with theological reflection, as well as personal insight into those who shape society.
 Perspectives Weekly
With the wisdom of the Church as our guide, we will be speaking with those on the "front lines" and also with you, our viewers, for your take on things as the Church navigates the digital age. Whether it is blogging priests, film-directing nuns or simply earnest analysis you seek, we've got it and we want to hear from you!
 St. Kateri Tekakwitha: In Her Footsteps
This moving documentary follows St. Kateri's incredible journey of deep faith, heroic sacrifice and love of Christ. Featuring many who have been touched by her -including the little boy who received the miraculous healing that led to her canonization- the film shows that no one is too simple or too young to follow Christ, and that this woman, whose face was scarred and vision was weak, is still a source of Grace and healing for all.
 Creation
Why should we care for the environment? This is the question that Salt + Light, in partnership with the Environmental Science and Studies Department of the University Of St. Thomas in Houston, addresses with this new six-part documentary series.  iPhone app
S+L is expanding its media ministry and reaching out to where people get information instantly… on their smartphones. Our experience tells us that we've done a good job at reaching young people with the messages and teachings of the Church. We believe that launching a Salt + Light App falls within our mission of spreading the Light of Christ to the world through leading edge technology.
 Radio
Every week, our host Deacon Pedro brings you the best of Salt + Light: Inspiring messages, insightful interviews, interesting commentary and music; plus news updates with Kris Dmytrenko, Saint of the Week with Andrew Santos and diocesan updates from Canada and abroad with Cheridan Eygelaar. Stay current with the Catholic Church in Canada and the world, and nourish your faith with the SLHour.
Volunteer
Men and women of all ages and backgrounds help to spread the word about Salt + Light in their individual communities. Thanks to word of mouth, our ministry is recognized all over the world. Thanks to the Holy Spirit, we are succeeding at touching hearts and inspiring souls. We do all of this through our media outreach programs. Together, with your help, we can help spread the light of Christ through mass and modern media.
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For over ten years now Salt and Light has been engaged in a key area of evangelization, using modern media to communicate the Gospel. The team at Salt and Light is much to be commended for their dedication to the mission of evangelization, and for their creative and technical expertise which is clearly evident in the excellent work which they have produced over the past decade.
The light of Christ shines through the saints, and Salt and Light has produced numerous DVDs that tell their story to inspire and guide us all in our lives of discipleship. On television, radio, and the internet Salt and Light has spread the Gospel in this modern world. In my own ministry as a bishop, proclaiming the Word of God, I am truly grateful for the assistance which Salt and Light provides in televising the celebration of Lectio Divina each month at St Michael's cathedral in Toronto, which allows many to participate in this ancient form of scriptural prayer.
May God abundantly bless all who have devoted their lives so selflessly to the evangelizing mission of Salt and Light over the past ten years.
Thomas Cardinal Collins
