Catholic Faith Network

Catholic Faith Network
CountryUnited States
Broadcast areaNew York, New Jersey, Connecticut
NetworkCatholic Faith Network
HeadquartersUniondale, New York
Programming
Language(s)English
Picture format1080i (HDTV)
480i (SDTV)
Ownership
OwnerRoman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre
History
Launched1969; 55 years ago (1969)
Former namesTeLIcare (1969–1996)
Telecare (1996–2018)
Links
Webcasthttps://www.catholicfaithnetwork.org/cfn-livestream-player
Websitehttps://www.catholicfaithnetwork.org/

Catholic Faith Network (CFN), formerly Telecare, is an American television 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 Roman Catholic 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 (CFN) 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 (CFN) is also available on select cable and satellite systems nationwide, along with an on-demand library of original programming and a 24/7 live stream.[1]

Telecare was rebranded as Catholic Faith Network on September 7, 2018.[2]

  1. ^ Catholic Faith Network: About CFN
  2. ^ "Telecare becomes Catholic Faith Network". The Diocese of Rockville Centre. Retrieved 2020-04-29.