Catholic Faith Network


Catholic Faith Network, formerly Telecare, is an American TV channel available to Altice USA, Verizon FiOS, and Charter Communications subscribers in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Founded in 1969 by Monsignor Thomas Hartman of the Diocese of Rockville Centre in New York. CFN broadcasts programming aimed at to Catholic viewers, including live religious services, talk shows, devotional programs, educational programming, entertainment, and children's programs. It also presents coverage of special events at the Vatican and of papal journeys. The Catholic Faith Network is available on Optimum channel 29/137, Verizon FiOS TV channel 296, and Charter Spectrum channel 162/471 throughout the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut area. The Catholic Faith Network is also available on selected cable and satellite systems nationwide, along with an on-demand library of original programming and a 24/7 live stream.
Telecare was rebranded as Catholic Faith Network on September 7, 2018.

Leadership

Msgr. James C. Vlaun is currently President and CEO of Catholic Faith Network.

Program titles

A partial listing of CFN's programs:
Religion and Rock is a radio program with Monsignor Jim Vlaun broadcast twice a week on Saturday nights and Sunday mornings. The program is broadcast by radio on the east coast or to anyone with a satellite radio. The podcasts are also uploaded to iTunes for people to listen to free of charge. Not to be confused with Rock & Religion Radio Show.

Studios

The Catholic Faith Network's studio facilities are located in Uniondale, New York and Manhattan, New York.