IRONDALE, Ala. — EWTN Global Catholic Network plans to end its shortwave radio broadcasts Saturday, Oct. 31, citing declining listenership, high operating costs and aging transmission equipment.
The shutdown affects WEWN, the Alabama-based Catholic broadcaster’s shortwave service, which began broadcasting in 1992. EWTN Radio programming will remain available through AM and FM affiliates, satellite services, online streaming, mobile applications and podcasts.
Michael Warsaw, EWTN’s chairman and CEO, announced the decision Friday. The network’s board of governors approved the closure…