Lay Catholics on the East Coast have teamed up with a prominent cardinal to create ads for secular radio proclaiming the Church’s message to an audience who may not otherwise hear it.

“This is an incredible opportunity to have listeners on a secular news radio media hear a message that gives very tangible examples of the good in the Catholic Church – what it has been doing, what it is doing, and what it will continue to do,” said Deb O’Hara-Rusckowski.

“Too often the Catholic Church is portrayed in a negative light,” she told CNA, adding that “it’s nice to have a reminder that the Catholic Church truly is the largest charitable organization in the world – and it’s not because it’s a service organization, but that we try to follow the words of Christ.”

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