Longtime radio morning star Jerry Kristafer is joining WJMJ, the FM Catholic radio station operated by the Archdiocese of Hartford since 1976. WJMJ (88.9/Hartford, 93.1/Hamden, 107.1/New Haven) broadcasts to northern Connecticut and western Massachusetts and is also distributed around the world through streaming audio on the Internet.
Jerry Kristafer will host mornings on WJMJ from 5:30 to 10 starting Monday November 4th, playing a unique mix of uplifting music and motivational messages, and connecting to listeners with a variety of songs and shared experiences culled from Kristafer’s 44 years on the air.
“This is a new and completely different mix for me,” notes Kristafer. “I’ve done talk-radio and all kinds of music formats, so this show is going to make use of all that experience. We’ll have a great time each morning. I’m looking forward to re-connecting with loyal listeners and making new friends, too.”
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Kristafer has worked since 1977 in Connecticut, hosting morning shows on the state’s most popular radio stations.
WJMJ, known for its slogan “Where Faith Meets Life,” is a non-commercial station, run by the Office of Radio and Television of the Archdiocese of Hartford and headed by Father John Gatzak. Its mission is to serve the community through faith-filled inspiration, education and public involvement.
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“With Jerry’s history as a concerned and committed activist involved with an array of charitable causes, we are thrilled with the potential to combine his good works and the station’s mission to play a significant role in people’s lives,” notes Father John Gatzak, WJMJ’s General Manager. “Entertaining talk, your favorite songs and community service --- I think it’s going to be a great program that really makes a powerful difference to our listeners.”
Kristafer fills a slot left empty when Bruce Stevens departed WJMJ to return to his hometown in Maine.
Around the clock, WJMJ offers value-oriented programming including inspirational and classical music programs, local, state, national, international and religious news, plus educational and public affairs programs.
The station begins its fall fundraising Radio-thon on Thursday, November 7 through Monday, November 11. All contributions to WJMJ are tax deductible to the fullest extent of current tax laws.
