| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? | No |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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CATHOLIC BROADCASTING OF SCRANTON, INC. Doing Business As: CATHOLIC BROADCASTING OF SCRANTON, INC. |
William Genello 300 WYOMING AVENUE SCRANTON, PA 18503 United States |
+1 (570) 207-2219 |
william-genello@dioceseofscranton.org |
Company |
| Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Peter Gutmann , Esq . Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP |
1200 19th Street, NW Fifth Floor Washington, DC 20036 United States |
+1 (202) 857-4532 |
pgutmann@wcsr.com |
Legal Representative |
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Scott Turpie Technical Consultant Lohnes & Culver LLC |
PO Box 881 Silver Spring, MD 20918 United States |
+1 (301) 776-4488 |
scott@locul.com |
Technical Representative |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Station Type | Station Type | Independent |
| Affiliated network | ||
| Nielsen DMA | Wilkes Barre-Scranton-Hztn | |
| Web Home Page Address | www.dioceseofscranton.org |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream | 5.5 |
| State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream | 0.0 |
| State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671: | 0.0 |
| Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main Yes No program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (1 of 9) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Divine Mercy Chaplet for Kids |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday, 4:30pm |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 4 years to 13 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Animated devotional special for children as Saint Faustina teaches Kristin, Eva, Enrique and Joseph how to pray the Chaplet, an explanation of the Divine Mercy Image and the importance of Confession |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 9) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Way of the Cross for Kids |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Friday 4:30 pm |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 2 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 2 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 2 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 4 years to 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | In this animated program, Christine, Eva, Joseph and Enrique follow the 14 Stations of the Passion and Death of Our Lord Jesus Christ. An inspirational program which introduces children to a familiar Catholic observance in language and images appropriate to their level of understanding. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | way of the cross for kids |
| List date and time rescheduled | |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | No |
| Date Preempted | 2016-07-29 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Other |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Way of the Cross for Kids |
| List date and time rescheduled | |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | No |
| Date Preempted | 2016-09-30 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Other |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 9) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Truth In The Heart |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 10:00 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 4 years to 13 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Sisters of Mary Mother of the Eucharist from Ann Arbor, Michigan teach your children the Religion Classes offered in their Catholic Schools. Basic Catechesis. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Truth In The Heart |
| List date and time rescheduled | |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | No |
| Date Preempted | 2016-07-30 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Other |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 9) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | ABCatholic |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wednesday, 4:30 pm |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 4 years to 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | a variety of children's programs that changes week to week. such as: SHEPHERDS SPEAK BISHOP WENCESLAO PADILLA, PREFECT OF ULAANBAATAR, MONGOLIA Bishop Wenceslao Padilla discusses the unique challenges of serving the Church in Mongolia. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 9) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | My Time With Jesus |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 9:30 am; Tuesday, 4:30 pm. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 23 |
| Total times aired | 26 |
| Number of Preemptions | 3 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 3 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 3 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 4 years to 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | In this new and original EWTN animated series for children, Eva, Joseph, Christine, and Enrique travel back in time to experience Gospel stories first-hand, recite traditional Catholic prayers, and learn the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Faith. In each episode, Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition are presented in an engaging and entertaining way. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | My Time With Jesus |
| List date and time rescheduled | |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | No |
| Date Preempted | 2016-08-02 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Public Interest |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | My Time With Jesus |
| List date and time rescheduled | |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | No |
| Date Preempted | 2016-09-24 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Public Interest |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | My Time With Jesus |
| List date and time rescheduled | |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | No |
| Date Preempted | 2016-07-30 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Public Interest |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 9) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Friar |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursday, 11:30 am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| Total times aired | 14 |
| Number of Preemptions | 2 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 2 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 4 years to 13 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Father John teaches his friends Renata, Timothy, and Leopold, the different parables from the Bible and examples in the lives of the Saints through animated stories and songs. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | the friar |
| List date and time rescheduled | |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | No |
| Date Preempted | 2016-09-01 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Other |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | the friar |
| List date and time rescheduled | |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | No |
| Date Preempted | 2016-07-28 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Other |
| Digital Core Program (7 of 9) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animated Stories from the Bible |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursday 4:30 pm |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 2 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 2 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 4 years to 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Animated series for children presenting the most beloved stories from the Old Testament. Children will learn important values such as honesty, love, compassion and the power of prayer. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Animated Stories from the Bible |
| List date and time rescheduled | |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | No |
| Date Preempted | 2016-08-25 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Other |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Animated Stories from the Bible |
| List date and time rescheduled | |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | No |
| Date Preempted | 2016-07-28 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Other |
| Digital Core Program (8 of 9) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | My Catholic Family |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 9:00 am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 4 years to 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Thomas and his wife, Helen, help their children, Alex and Sarah, learn about virtue through the lives of the saints, such as St. Padre Pio and his devotion to the Sacrament of Confession. Animated. 30 mins |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | my catholic family |
| List date and time rescheduled | |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | No |
| Date Preempted | 2016-07-30 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Public Interest |
| Digital Core Program (9 of 9) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Life On The Rock |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Friday, 8 p.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 8 |
| Total times aired | 8 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| Length of Program | 60 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 8 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Fr. Mark Mary and his co-host, Doug Barry, extend to a wide variety of guests, from athletes to actors and everything in between, on this dynamic Christ-centered-youth-oriented talk show. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| Does the Licensee publicize the existence and location of the station's Children's Television Programming Reports (FCC 398) as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3526(e)(11)(iii)? | Yes |
| Name of children's programming liaison | James Brennan |
| Address | 330 Wyoming Ave |
| City | scranton |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18503 |
| Telephone Number | (570) 207-2219 |
| Email Address | james-brennan@dioceseofscranton.org |
| Include any other comments or information you want the Commission to consider in evaluating your compliance with the Children's Television Act (or use this space for supplemental explanations). This may include information on any other noncore educational and informational programming that you aired this quarter or plan to air during the next quarter, or any existing or proposed non-broadcast efforts that will enhance the educational and informational value of such programming to children. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671, NOTES 2 and 3. |
| Other Matters (1 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | my catholic family |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | saturday, 9:00 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 4 years to 13 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Thomas and his wife, Helen, help their children, Alex and Sarah, learn about virtue through the lives of the saints, such as St. Padre Pio and his devotion to the Sacrament of Confession. Animated. |
| Other Matters (2 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | truth in the heart |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | saturday 10am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 4 years to 13 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. |
| Other Matters (3 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Way of the Cross for Kids |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | fri. 4:30pm |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 4 years to 14 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Father Charles, Sister Mary, and Friar Cosmus help Manuel, Anita, Phillip and Henry understand important aspects of their Catholic faith in the town of Santa Clara. |
| Other Matters (4 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | ABCatholic |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | wednesday, 4:30 pm |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 4 years to 13 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | a variety of children's programs that changes week to week. such as: SHEPHERDS SPEAK, BISHOP WENCESLAO PADILLA, PREFECT OF ULAANBAATAR, MONGOLIA. Bishop Wenceslao Padilla discusses the unique challenges of serving the Church in Mongolia. |
| Other Matters (5 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | divine mercy chaplet for kids |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | monday, 4:30pm |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 4 years to 13 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Animated devotional special for children as Saint Faustina teaches Kristin, Eva, Enrique and Joseph how to pray the Chaplet, an explanation of the Divine Mercy Image and the importance of Confession. |
| Other Matters (6 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animated Stories From the Bible |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | thursday, 4:30pm |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 4 years to 13 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Animated series for children presenting the most beloved stories from the Old Testament. Children will learn important values such as honesty, love, compassion and the power of prayer. |
| Other Matters (7 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | My Time With Jesus |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat, 9:30 am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 4 years to 14 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | In this new and original EWTN animated series for children, Eva, Joseph, Christine, and Enrique travel back in time to experience Gospel stories first-hand, recite traditional Catholic prayers, and learn the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Faith. In each episode, Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition are presented in an engaging and entertaining way. |
| Other Matters (8 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | the friar |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursday, 11:30 am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 4 years to 13 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Father John teaches his friends Renata, Timothy, and Leopold, the different parables from the Bible and examples in the lives of the Saints through animated stories and songs. |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
The undersigned certifies that he or she is (a) the party filing the Children's Television Programming, or an officer, director, member, partner, trustee, authorized employee, or other individual or duly elected or appointed official who is authorized to sign on behalf of the party filing the Children's Television Programming; or (b) an attorney qualified to practice before the Commission under 47 C.F.R. Section 1.23(a), who is authorized to represent the party filing the Children's Television Programming, and who further certifies that he or she has read the document; that to the best of his or her knowledge, information,and belief there is good ground to support it; and that it is not interposed for delay. FAILURE TO SIGN THIS APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION AND FORFEITURE OF ANY FEES PAID Upon grant of this application, the Authorization Holder may be subject to certain construction or coverage requirements. Failure to meet the construction or coverage requirements will result in automatic cancellation of the Authorization. Consult appropriate FCC regulations to determine the construction or coverage requirements that apply to the type of Authorization requested in this application. WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM OR ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title 18, §1001) AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION AUTHORIZATION (U.S. Code, Title 47, §312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, §503). |
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| I certify that this application includes all required and relevant attachments. | Yes |
| I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. |
james brennan manager, CTV 10/03/2016 |
