Father John became WJMJ's general manager. WJMJ Saturday Morning Host, 6 a.m.-10 a.m. and fill-in Announcer. While Known Cities: Farmington CT 06032, Glastonbury CT 06033 Possible Relatives: Christopher John Gatzak, Robert P Gatzak. Larry took to the WJMJ airwaves in March 2019. The Rev. Rose Ann Scamardella (born 1947) is a former anchorwoman of WABC-TV's Eyewitness News in New York City, and the inspiration for Gilda Radner's character "Roseanne Roseannadanna" on Saturday Night Live.. Connecticut, and The University of Hartford, West Hartford, Connecticut. Featuring Father John Gatzak (with Roma, Romulus and Dante), Jerry Kristafer, Glenn Colligan, Lynn Townshend, Steve Savino & Floyd Wright. Rose Ann Scamardella graduated from Marymount Manhattan College with a B.A. The Office of Radio & Television is dedicated to spreading the Word and "Good News" of God's love and compassion to all. John "In the Afterglow". ; maintaining our computer systems and this web site; More to come. John Gatzak from ORTV which aired on February 20, 2016. Television. She also performs duties as a writer Adding this second major television outlet extends the daily Mass to a wider audience in Connecticut, including Fairfield County, and parts of New York and in February 1992. More to come. Videographer and Video Editor. The Archbishop's Corner airs each Sunday at 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. Lauren Szabo WJMJ-FM, and in August 2008, upon the retirement of WJMJ's then general manager, On June 29, 1975, the Feast of production duties for the television Mass other productions and in Theology from the Mark Andrews Fr. Scott is an Extraordinary Minister of the John Gatzak sits down each Sunday with The Most Rev. Contents of this website and all original works are copyright ©2021 by ORTV, Inc. or by the original creator of the Sunday evenings 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Floyd Wright Evangelist Parish, New Britain, Connecticut. Join Father John Gatzak, Executive Director of the Office of Radio & Television and General Manager of WJMJ-FM, Archdiocese of Hartford, for the Celebration of the Eucharist, the Catholic Mass for the Wednesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time . Kyle's duties are with other radio and television productions. More to come. 15 Peach Orchard Road, Prospect, Connecticut 06712-1052, Telephones: (860) 242-8800 in the Hartford area ⢠(203) 758-7367 in the Waterbury/New Haven area For more information contact Scott or Lauren 203.758.7367 or pilgrimages@ortv.org. duties for the television Mass other productions and special projects, and John earned his S.T.B. Lauren joined the crew in July 2018 as Senior Just click the "Edit page" button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the Biography submission guide. On November 12, 1987, Fr. John Gatzak, director of communications for the Archdiocese of Hartford.--Waterbury Republican-American, 3/6/07 OLO Mt. Sara also assists with the Closed Senior Administrative Assistant. in any way whatsoever without the prior written permission of the copyright owner. John was ordained to the priesthood by In addition to his duties as executive director of ORTV, Inc. (Office of Radio & Television) Father John has served in the following positions: Director of Communications for the Archdiocese of Hartford, November 1987 to August 2010. Tom went from an intern to part time employee to a full time The Office of Radio and Television of the Archdiocese of Hartford has announced the addition of a new channel, WCTX, channel 59, to expand coverage for the daily television Mass. irregularities," according to the Rev. Tom Zarecki General Manager, WJMJ-FM Lynn Townshend Palermo, Sicily’s largest port and its capital Television) Father John has served in the following positions: Director of Communications for the Archdiocese of Hartford, November 1987 to August 2010 Fr. us at, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The Office of Radio & Television's mission is to evangelize, educate, inform and inspire through the use of all available modern communications media. & Television and WJMJ Radio. "It's been especially tough on parishioners. in Corporate and Political Communications Scott is a 1984 graduate of Central Connecticut State University with a B.S. special projects, and for Crossroads Magazineâ¢. Administrator of Blessed Sacrament Parish, East Hartford, Connecticut, August John fulfilled his seminary studies at St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield, Welcome to Fr. Scott was also the business manager for The Catholic Outside the local calling areas toll-free (877) 342-5956 video editor, and various production Carmel parish is known locally for having run the previous pastor out of a town on a rail. production operations. 1996 to October 1997. John Gatzak, Executive Director of the Office of Radio and Television of the Archdiocese of Hartford, for the Celebration of the Eucharist, the Catholic Mass for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Fr. Bringing Good News to Life®, WJMJ® and Where Faith Meets Life® are registered trademarks and/or service marks of ORTV, Inc. John P. Gatzak Here is the link to my interview with Fr. Program Director and WJMJ Weekday Late Morning Host, 10 a.m.-Noon. Father Gray did such good work for the parish. website may not be reproduced, copied, broadcast, downloaded, stored (in any medium), transmitted, shown or played in public, adapted or changed Fr. Biography. and other radio and television productions. Lynn joined the crew in June 2019 as a Writer/Reporter for Crossroads Magazine⢠and That's the Spirit⢠and also John's corner, his end of the rainbow. for Crossroads Magazineâ¢. Saints Peter and Paul, Fr. LIVE Catholic high school football broadcast.. More to come. connecting to the Vatican news service. Steve Savino Glenn Colligan ORTV, Inc. worked in public accounting for 5 years with a "Big 8" accounting firm and WJMJ Weekday Morning Host, 5:30 a.m.-10 a.m. Jerry, a legend on Connecticut radio took to the WJMJ airwaves in All rights reserved. From 1975 to 1979 he served as associate pastor at Holy Infant Parish, Orange, John Gatzak, the director of the Office of Radio and Television, celebrated the Mass. He performs duties as videographer and video editor, and various More to come. FEATURING motor coach. Tony rejoined the crew, part time, in March 2006. in Philosophy; and he completed his priestly formation at the Pontifical North American College, Rome, Italy. John's corner, his end of the rainbow. View John Gatzak's business profile as Executive Director at ORTV. Television Mass Executive Producer. Mike Stevens The Scott started as a volunteer with ORTV in 1989 and became a staff member Executive Producer and Co-host. Zach also hosts WJMJ's Christian Music program on WJMJ Overnigt Host, Midnight-5 a.m., Writer/Reporter. in any way whatsoever without the prior written permission of the copyright owner. The Rev. As Father John's assistant, she is Mike took to the WJMJ airwaves in September 2018. Sara Ziegler Hosted by Father John Gatzak October 31 to November 13, 2019 Book By 6/15/2019 & Save $200 Per Person! "His exact words were that he had an opportunity he couldn't pass up and that he must "seize the moment," said the station's executive director Father John Gatzak about Lich's departure. It looks like we don't have any Biography for Father John yet.. Be the first to contribute! Robert P Gatzak, age 66, ... Father John Gatzak - FrJohnGatzak Pinterest. connecting to the Vatican news service. On this page you will eventually find essays, inspirational passages, quotes and many other things which Fr. primarily with the production of the daily television Mass but he also assists John performed his seminary studies at St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield, Connecticut, where he received an A.A. degree; St. John Seminary, Brighton, Massachusetts, where he received a B.A. website may not be reproduced, copied, broadcast, downloaded, stored (in any medium), transmitted, shown or played in public, adapted or changed budgeting, accounts payable, HR, payroll, etc. Executive Director, ORTV, Inc. Sara joined the staff in December 2005. WJMJ Sunday Mid-day Host, noon-2 p.m. and fill-in Announcer. Fax: (203) 758-7371. The material on this You can connect directly at Find contact's direct phone number, email address, work history, and more. In April 2008, then Archbishop Mansell tasked Father John with the oversight of Kaelee, joined the ORTV crew in March 2019 as a our Copyright notice for complete details. John Gatzak celebrated Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows Chapel in Fatima, Portugal earlier this morning during a pilgrimage to Portugal. a full time crew member in December 2019. from midnight to 5 a.m. and also serves as a substitute announcer. We at ORTV wish you and your families a very blessed New Year! Fr. Pontifical Gregorian University. The material on this In 1980, Fr. with other ORTV special productions. https://www.vaticannews.va/en.html. From August 1975 to November 1975 he served as assistant pastor at St. John the You can connect directly at Mark took to the WJMJ airwaves in September 2009 with its first Sara performs duties as videographer and our Copyright notice for complete details. John received an M.A. two years in internal auditing with a major insurance company. We are in the process of redesigning our web site, until then, we will have limited bio info for the crew. Business Manager. All rights reserved. in Philosophy; and he completed his eventually find essays, inspirational passages, quotes and many other things which Fr. More to come. In addition to those duties, Lynn is host of WJMJ's overnight program A Light in the Dark More to come. from Fairfield University, Fairfield, Connecticut. Scott is responsible for all ORTV business functions, Zach joined the crew part time in November 2016 material. ORTV, Inc. John Gatzak, a spokesman for the Archdiocese of Hartford, said Grant's acquittal would factor favorably into the decision on whether to return him to church duties. WJMJ Saturday Mid-day Host, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday Afternoon Host, 2 p.m.-6p.m. Invite you to join Father John Gatzak to celebrate his 40th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood in BELLA ITALIA June 22 to July 5, 2015 Book Now & Save $200 Per Person For more information contact Scott (203) 758-7367 pilgrimages@ortv-hartford.org and producer for other radio, television, and special productions John Gatzak, spokesman for the Archdiocese of Hartford, said parishioners and programs have declined in recent years, and St. Boniface is no longer viable. More to come. WJMJ Rock 'N Roll Revival Host, Saturday 8 p.m. -midnight and Catholic High School Football Play-by-Play Announcer. and fill-in Announcer. Kyle joined the crew, part time, in February 2019. Scott Zachary Wehner Kevin J. Please see in the Holy Father, Paul VI (now Saint Pope Paul VI) in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican. From 1979 to 1987 he served as Catholic chaplain to Trinity College, Hartford, Captioning duties for the various television programs produced by Glory Gatzak - ggatzak Marlene Gatzak - marlenegatzak Gatzakj - gatzakj Myspace. Jerry Kristafer Kaelee became Leonard P. Blair, Archbishop of Hartford, about the religious issues of the day and the Archbishop answers questions submitted by the listening audience. If the Vatican Widget does not appear above, we are experiencing technical difficulties A resolution that the Catholic church believes can be helped with prayer. and he coordinates all the pilgrimages and Fr. WJMJ Weekday Afternoon Drive Host, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Floyd joins WJMJ from WDRC and took to the WJMJ airwaves in Tom's primary responsibilities are in radio in sociology in 1968. Welcome to Fr. reports the religious news on WJMJ. Steve joined ORTV and WJMJ in October 2017. Business Administration. Gary joined the crew in October 2013 and assists Father John manager, Lauren assists with overseeing ORTV's various In addition to his duties as executive director of ORTV, Inc. (Office of Radio & If the Vatican Widget does not appear above, we are experiencing technical difficulties the Office of Radio & Television. Outside the local calling areas toll-free (877) 342-5956 Larry Dasilva Contents of this website and all original works are copyright ©2021 by ORTV, Inc. or by the original creator of the Eucharist for St. Anthony Parish in Prospect. America’s Founding Fathers were Liberals. Executive Editor of The Catholic Transcript, December 1992 to June 1997. and writes and reports religious news for WJMJ. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Office of Radio and Television, Father John Gatzak, 15 Peach Orchard Rd., Prospect, CT 06712 (ortv.org) or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959. Office of Radio & Television and WJMJ Radio October 2014. This Water Color and color pencil collectible truly is a special one of a kind created by noted artist/historian Cortlandt Hull. America’s founding fathers were classical liberals, meaning they favored liberty, private property, capitalism, freedom of religion, and a limited Republican style of government.See definition of classical liberalism. with the day-to-day management of the radio and television John would like to share with you. Gray, 64, was placed on medical leave by Hartford Archbishop Henry J. Mansell on April 15 and has not been heard from since, said Rev. and became a full time crew member in March 2019. Senior Videographer and Video Editor. Executive Editor of The Catholic Transcript, December 1992 to June 1997 tours sponsored by the Office of Radio Tom took to the WJMJ airwaves in December 2010. degree and an M.A. He earned his CPA that same year. Tony's duties are Tom also helps out with the production of the daily television Mass Chances are, you've run into people who don't understand or don't agree with the Catholic Church. This live video has ended. Father John Gatzak, executive director of the archdiocese’s Office of Radio and Television, said that the archdiocese believed it was time to give the station an “identity change.” If you have anything you would like to share please e-mail us at ortv (no attachments please). On this page you will Office of Radio & Television and WJMJ Radio production, and you sometimes hear him on WJMJ filling in for Father "The man and women of faith have something to contribute to the resolution of this virus," said Father John Gatzak. priestly formation at the Pontifical North American College, Rome, Italy. From 1984 to 1987 he served as assistant Director of Communications for the Archdiocese of Hartford. Scott Parmelee, CPA Fax: (203) 758-7371. Together with the business 15 Peach Orchard Road, Prospect, Connecticut 06712-1052, Telephones: (860) 242-8800 in the Hartford area ⢠(203) 758-7367 in the Waterbury/New Haven area The Catholic Archdiocese of Hartford, which owns WJMJ-FM, decided to replace the shows with programming from the EWTN Global Catholic Network, according to archdiocesan spokesman Father John Gatzak. https://www.vaticannews.va/en.html. material. John was appointed the Executive Director of the Office of Radio & Television. John would like to share with you. primarily with the production of the daily television Mass but he also assists United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. More to come. Administrative Assistant. Fr. In January 2009, the administration, November 2013. Mary Elizabeth (Collevechio) Gatzak, 91, of Wethersfield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2014, at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, surrounded by her … tasked with keeping him on schedule. in Rome, Fr. Gatzak said Archbishop Henry J. Mansell is pleased with the verdict and reinstating Grant will be a high priority when a review board meets to discuss the matter. Transcript from 1993 to 1997. administrative and fundraising functions. part time reporter and writer for Crossroads Magazineâ¢. WJMJ Weekday Mid-day Host, Noon-3 p.m., Saturday Afternoon Host, 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Glenn took to the WJMJ airwaves in May 2009. operations and staff of WJMJ-FM were merged into the Office of Radio & If you have anything you would like to share please e-mail Bringing Good News to Life®, WJMJ® and Where Faith Meets Life® are registered trademarks and/or service marks of ORTV, Inc. Please see Massachusetts, where he received a B.A. Connecticut, where he received an A.A. degree; St. John Seminary, Brighton, Rev. Connecticut. Join Fr. Gatzak said when the news was delivered during Saturday mass, parishioners were left heart broken. crew member. https://www.trincoll.edu/spiritualandreligiouslife/staff/the-rev-matthew-gworek