Section | Question | Response |
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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. |
Eric Deabill 330 WYOMING AVENUE SCRANTON, PA 18503 United States |
+1 (570) 207-2219 |
edeabill@dioceseofscranton.org |
Company |
Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
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Robert Bartholomew Chief Engineer Convergence Communications, LLC |
Robert Bartholomew PO Box 563 Bldg. 2 Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 United States |
+1 (570) 579-0249 |
rbart@convergencegroup-llc.com |
Technical Representative |
Gregg P Skall Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP |
Gregg P Skall 1200 Nineteenth Street Suite 500 Washington, DC 20036 United States |
+1 (202) 857-4441 |
Gregg.Skall@wbd-us.com |
Legal Representative |
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 |
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Station Type | Station Type | Independent |
Affiliated network | ||
Nielsen DMA | Wilkes Barre-Scranton-Hztn | |
Web Home Page Address | www.dioceseofscranton.org |
Question | Response |
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State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream | 4.5 |
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 |
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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 | 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. | THE WAY OF THE CROSS FOR KIDS Christine, Eva, Joseph and Enrique follow the 14 Stations of the Passion and Death of Our Lord Jesus Christ |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (2 of 9) | Response |
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Program Title | The Friar/Cat Chat |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursday, 4:30pm; Saturday 10:00 am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | 14 |
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 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 |
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Title of Program | the Friar/Cat Chat |
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 | 2019-01-24 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Other |
Digital Core Program (3 of 9) | Response |
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Program Title | Masterpiece Donut Shop |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursday, 11:30 am |
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. | The Donut Shop's Rob Evans and Duncan the Donut help children explore the Mass step-by-step with fun songs, meaningful lessons, and a little help from their neighbor, Fr. Joe. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (4 of 9) | Response |
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Program Title | Roamin Catholic |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 9 am; Tuesday, 4:30 pm. |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | 14 |
Number of Preemptions | 1 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 1 |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
Length of Program | 28 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. | Bumbling but kind-hearted Rob travels around the world with loveable sidekick Pete the Penguin, his niece Penny and others on exciting adventures of Catholic discovery combining humor, the truths of the Faith, and wisdom. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Roamin Catholic |
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 | 1919-01-22 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Other |
Digital Core Program (5 of 9) | Response |
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Program Title | Hermie and Friends |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 9:30 am; Monday 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 13 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Join Hermie the caterpillar and his friends as they learn virtues through charming adventures packed with faith, fun, and humor. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Hermie and Friends |
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? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2019-01-07 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Other |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Hermie and Friends |
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? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2019-02-04 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Other |
Digital Core Program (6 of 9) | Response |
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Program Title | Bug Time Adventure |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday, 4:30pm; Sat. 9:00am |
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 GIANT PROBLEM Young David volunteers to face Goliath the Giant in battle; the citizens of Buggelsville must rally their courage and work together to repair a cracked water dam that threatens their town. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (7 of 9) | Response |
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Program Title | ABCatholic |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wednesday, 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. | 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 |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | ABCatholic |
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 | 2019-01-23 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Other |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | ABCatholic |
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 | 2019-03-27 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Other |
Digital Core Program (8 of 9) | Response |
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Program Title | Cat Chat |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursday, 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. | The Cat.Chat Family and Moses return with another dynamic season of catchy songs and silly jokes focused on teaching children all about the Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (9 of 9) | Response |
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Program Title | My Time With Jesus |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat. 9:30am; Tues. 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 | 5 years to 12 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | 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. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Question | Response |
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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 |
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Program Title | We Are Catholic |
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 | 3 years to 10 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 (2 of 8) | Response |
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Program Title | Way of the Cross for Kids |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | friday, 4:30pm |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 5 years to 12 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Young David volunteers to face Goliath the Giant in battle; the citizens of Buggelsville must rally their courage and work together to repair a cracked water dam that threatens their town. |
Other Matters (3 of 8) | Response |
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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 (4 of 8) | Response |
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Program Title | My Time With Jesus |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat, 9:30 am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 24 |
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 (5 of 8) | Response |
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Program Title | Hermie and Friends |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | monday, 4:30pm |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
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. | Join Hermie the caterpillar and his friends as they learn virtues through charming adventures packed with faith, fun, and humor |
Other Matters (6 of 8) | Response |
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Program Title | Roamin' Catholic |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | saturday, 9:30 a.m. |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 5 years to 12 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | LEARNING ABOUT THE SACRAMENTS Gerald, Denise and the kids go on the hike of their lives and show why you need the sacraments along the way. |
Other Matters (7 of 8) | Response |
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Program Title | The Donut Man |
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 | 3 years to 10 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Designed to lead children into God's presence with understanding while teaching them more about His ways, Rob Evans and the Donut Repair Club celebrate Jesus through teaching and song. |
Other Matters (8 of 8) | Response |
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Program Title | the friar |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursday, 11:30 am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
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 |
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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 station manager 04/01/2019 |
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