Our Story
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In The Beginning...
Agnus Dei Communications started with a small group of individuals who shared a desire to bring Catholic radio to the Billings area. The group incorporated in 2007 and following the promptings of the Holy Spirit, they tirelessly pursued the purchase of a broadcast frequency to launch a Catholic Radio station. Miraculously, the opportunity to acquire a broadcast license became available and in February of 2011 an agreement for the purchase and transfer was made.
Billings Catholic Radio, KJCR began broadcasting a full-power 1000 watt AM station and FM translator in March of 2011. The call letters, KJCR stand for Jesus Christ our Redeemer, chosen as a reminder of whom we serve.
(Pictured above: Steve Chechet, Mike Martinson, Julie Koerber, Fr. Dan Wathan, Tami Schroeder, and Fr. Michael Schneider) -
Our Team Today!
“I am the vine and you are the branches” Jn 5:5
Agnus Dei Communications Inc. is a not-for profit organization that operates
Billings Catholic Radio. It's overseen by a voluntary board of directors. It has one
full-time and one part-time employee. We're blessed to have dedicated Volunteers, with Christ, making "All Things Possible".
Board of Directors
Dave Johnson, President
Home Parish: St. Patrick Co-Cathedral
Michelle Wohlgenant, Vice President
Home Parish: St. Patrick Co-Cathedral
Jeff Melugin, Secretary
Home Parish: St. Bernard Catholic Church
Jeanna Seymour, Treasurer
Home Parish: St. John Catholic Church, Joliet
Jack Auzqui
Home Parish:: St. Anthony Catholic Church
Keith Lavachek
Home Parish: St. Thomas The Apostle
Amy Seymour
Home Parish: St. John Catholic Church, Joliet
StaffRoy Brown, Executive Director/General Manager
roybrown@kjcrradio.com
Melanie Redman, Office Manager/Volunteer Coordinator
melanier@kjcrradio.com
VolunteersThe daily operations of Billings Catholic Radio would not be possible without the help of Volunteers. You can find them helping in the office on a daily basis, updating our website, and providing their voices for announcements on the station. We are blessed with special studio help during the Ram Sports season. And, we couldn't offer those special events without the help of the many hands who volunteer.
Parish Ambassadors
Billings Catholic Radio Ambassadors can be found in every Parish of Billings and Laurel. Parish Ambassadors connect their Parish with Billings Catholic Radio and provide us with a connection to the life and activity in a Parish. It's a great partnership!