Catholic Spirit Radio

Catholic Spirit Radio We invite you to join us by listening and growing in your Catholic faith. We are listener-supported. On December 3, 2018.

Catholic Radio Ministry

Catholic Spirit Radio, WSPI, 89.5 FM, serves Bloomington-Normal and McLean County, Illinois. We have been broadcasting Catholic radio programming since March 9, 2011. In 2017, we added translator W223CA, 92.5 FM, to provide a better signal to the Bloomington-Normal community. we added station WPJC, 88.3 FM in Pontiac, Illinois, to our growing network. On May 1, 2019, we be

gan broadcasting from translator W246CO, 97.1 FM in Lincoln, IL. On December 29, 2021, we began broadcasting from translator W206CE, 89.1 FM in DeKalb, IL. On October 27, 2022, we added station WUON, 89.3 FM in Morris, IL which broadcasts in Grundy County and surrounding counties. On September 20, 2023, we added station WYWL, 88.9 FM which broadcasts in Rockford and surrounding areas. On May 30, 2024, we began broadcasting on WQOT, 88.3 FM in Clinton, IL. Then on June 17, 2024, 88.3 FM was able to broadcast also in Decatur and Wapella, IL. Some parts of Wapella, IL can also tune into our radio station on 89.5 FM. On July 31, 2024, we began broadcasting on W202CF, 88.3 FM in Champaign, IL. On January 29, 2025, we began broadcasting on WTHX, 89.3 FM in Whitewater, WI. On August 27, 2025, we added W233AD, 94.5 FM, so we can broadcast in the rest of Rockford, IL. On September 4, 2025, we added WHOZ, 90.5 FM, so we can broadcast in Charleston, IL. On November 13, 2025, we began broadcasting on WWOU, 90.5 FM in Macomb, IL. We have over 1.5 million potential listeners. Our network broadcasts EWTN radio programming along with a variety of in-house productions and programs from other networks. We currently hold 1 Construction permit from the FCC to build another station and are constantly looking for new opportunities to expand. Catholic Spirit Radio is independently owned and operated by the laity in a fashion that is consistent with the Catholic faith. We are an EWTN affiliate and invite you to join us by listening and growing in your Christian faith. We are a listener supported 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is legally known as 2820 Communications, Inc. This network was created in response to Pope St. John Paul II's call for the laity to take co-responsibility in the spreading of God's Word through the catechetical and evangelical work of the Church. It broadcasts to the Diocese of Peoria with the approval of Bishop Louis Tylka. Catholic Spirit Radio's two-fold mission is to deepen the knowledge of Catholics and to share the goodness, truth, and beauty of the True Faith in order to bring others to Christ through the Catholic Church. Our goal is to catechize Catholics and evangelize Christians of other faith traditions, the unchurched, and non-believers relying on Holy Scripture, Sacred Tradition, and the Magisterium of the Catholic Church as the pillar and bulwark of truth (cf. 1 Timothy 3:15). Please help us continue to broadcast by sending a gift today! Click the Give Online link at www.catholicspiritradio.com to give via credit or debit card, or mail your donation to: Catholic Spirit Radio, 108 Boeykens Place, Normal, IL 61761. Thank you for all your prayers and financial support.

12/11/2025

Why should you insist upon being buried in a Catholic cemetery? A very informative explanation from Father Daren Zehnle! ...

Create space for the Lord this Advent by joining us for a peaceful night of prayer, reflection, and Advent music. Euchar...
12/10/2025

Create space for the Lord this Advent by joining us for a peaceful night of prayer, reflection, and Advent music. Eucharistic Adoration begins at 7:30pm at St. Patrick Church of Merna, also known as Most Holy Eucharist Parish in Bloomington. Come rest with Christ and prepare your heart for His coming.

Learn more on our community events: https://www.catholicspiritradio.com/events-1
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Tomorrow we celebrate the Immaculate Conception, a Holy Day of Obligation. All Catholics are required to attend Mass on ...
12/08/2025

Tomorrow we celebrate the Immaculate Conception, a Holy Day of Obligation. All Catholics are required to attend Mass on Monday, December 8th.
To help you plan ahead, we created a full list of local Mass times for more than 100 parishes across the communities we serve.

Find your nearest parish schedule here: https://www.catholicspiritradio.com/holy-day-mass-times

Mary, Mother of God. Pray for us!

12/06/2025

On Catholic Conversations host Stan Ketcik speaks with Dr. Peter Howard about his open letter and campaign to advance Venerable Fulton Sheen’s beatification and canonization. They discuss the approved miracle, the unexpected diocesan delays, and why Sheen’s preaching and daily holy hour are urgently relevant today.
The episode explains how listeners can help—prayer, contacting the Diocese of Peoria, sharing resources—and points to FultonSheenInstitute.com and FultonSheenMovement.com for more information, recordings, and ways to get involved.

12/06/2025

Deacon Al Lundy shares the recent loss of his mother-in-law and how her peaceful, faith-filled passing highlighted the Catholic focus on resurrection, hope, and the dignity of dying.
He ties this personal story to the second Sunday of Advent readings (Isaiah, Romans, Matthew), calling listeners to repentance, unity, and bearing good spiritual fruit as they prepare for Christ and make use of the sacraments.

Email your questions to Deacon AL: [email protected]

Today’s Mass ReadingsTake a moment to sit with Scripture and let God speak into your day. May these readings bring peace...
12/04/2025

Today’s Mass Readings
Take a moment to sit with Scripture and let God speak into your day.

May these readings bring peace and encouragement.

đŸ“» Listen on your local Catholic Spirit Radio station, on our app, or stream online at https://www.catholicspiritradio.com/

Happy Giving Tuesday! Today is a worldwide day of generosity that reminds us to support the missions that lift hearts an...
12/02/2025

Happy Giving Tuesday! Today is a worldwide day of generosity that reminds us to support the missions that lift hearts and bring Christ into the world.
Thank you for listening, praying, and standing with Catholic Spirit Radio. 💙

If you’re able, we humbly ask for your support in helping us continue our listener-funded ministry. Every gift truly makes a difference. Thank you! đŸ™đŸ“»

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11/28/2025

Deacon Al reflects on Thanksgiving, family traditions, and the start of Advent, urging listeners to prepare both their homes and hearts for Christ’s coming through worship, repentance, and hope.

Email your questions to Deacon AL: [email protected]

From all of us at Catholic Spirit Radio, Happy Thanksgiving. We’re grateful for our listeners, our community, and the ch...
11/27/2025

From all of us at Catholic Spirit Radio, Happy Thanksgiving. We’re grateful for our listeners, our community, and the chance to share the Gospel every single day. May God bless you today. 🙏🩃

Check out our photo gallery from the recent Fall Appeal on our website. You will see our hosts, guests, helpers, prize w...
11/26/2025

Check out our photo gallery from the recent Fall Appeal on our website. You will see our hosts, guests, helpers, prize winners and even a few selfies with the life-size St. Carlo Acutis cardboard cut out. Visit the gallery and relive a great week for Catholic Spirit Radio.

https://www.catholicspiritradio.com/photo-gallery

Exciting news for our growing Catholic Spirit Radio family! We are thrilled to announce that our network has expanded on...
11/25/2025

Exciting news for our growing Catholic Spirit Radio family! We are thrilled to announce that our network has expanded once again. You can now tune in to Catholic programming in Macomb, Illinois on 90.5 FM!
Thank you for helping us bring hope filled, Christ centered radio to even more communities!

đŸ“» Listen on your local Catholic Spirit Radio station, on our app, or stream online at https://www.catholicspiritradio.com/
💙 Donate today if you’re able: https://www.catholicspiritradio.com/donate

11/23/2025

Bob Johnston and Lynn examine the apparitions of Our Lady of Lourdes, Bernadette’s testimony, the Church’s investigations of miraculous cures, and the ongoing devotion at the grotto.
The episode then explores speculative links between modern physics—particularly M‑theory and hidden dimensions—and reports of near‑death, out‑of‑body experiences to consider scientific frameworks that might help explain apparitions and miracles.

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61761

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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Catholic Spirit Radio, WSPI, 89.5 FM, serves Bloomington-Normal and McLean County, Illinois. We have been broadcasting Catholic radio programming since March 9, 2011. In 2017, we added translator W223CA, 92.5 FM, to provide a better signal to the Bloomington-Normal community. On December 3, 2018, we added station WPJC 88.3 FM in Pontiac, Illinois, to our growing network. On May 1, 2019, we began broadcasting from translator W246CO 97.1 FM in Lincoln, IL. Our network broadcasts EWTN radio programing along with a variety of in-house productions and programs from other networks.

Catholic Spirit Radio is independently owned and operated by the laity in a fashion that is consistent with the Catholic faith. We invite you to join us by listening and growing in your Christian faith. We are a listener supported 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization.

This network was created in response to Pope St. John Paul II’s call for the laity to take co-responsibility in the spreading of God’s Word through the catechetical and evangelical work of the Church. It broadcasts to the Diocese of Peoria with the approval of Bishop Daniel R. Jenky. Catholic Spirit Radio’s two-fold mission is to deepen the knowledge of Catholics and to share the goodness, truth, and beauty of the True Faith in order to bring others to Christ through the Catholic Church. Our goal is to catechize Catholics and evangelize Christians of other faith traditions, the unchurched, and non-believers relying on Holy Scripture, Sacred Tradition, and the Magisterium of the Catholic Church as the pillar and bulwark of truth (cf. 1 Timothy 3:15).

Please help us continue to broadcast by sending a gift today! Click the link below to give via credit, debit card, or EFT. Or, mail your donation to: Catholic Spirit Radio, 108 Boeykens Place, Normal IL 61761.