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Our Mission
Embracing the
transforming power of the Gospel,
we communicate the
Word of God to all people through media in the
spirit of the Society of the Divine Word.
About Us
Wordnet is a Catholic television ministry
dedicated to bringing God's Word to all. We strive
to reach a common ground with people of all faiths
while reflecting Christ's commitment to the poor.
The ministry, a non-profit corporation, was founded
by Father Michael Manning, SVD, in 1978. He is a
member of the Society of the Divine Word, an
international missionary community with 6,000
members serving in 55 countries. The community is
dedicated to preaching Jesus among the poor. Wordnet
reflects this vision by regularly telling the story
of God working through all people and the struggles
of the poor.
Programs
Wordnet has produced well over 1,000 programs. They
represent a rich diversity of subjects including:
Biblical spirituality, Church teaching, and social
justice. Father Manning investigates these themes
through teachings and interviews with people of
faith.
Wordnet's programs are available each week in over a
million households through broadcast, cable and
satellite systems. Programs are taped and edited in
the ministry's studio in San Bernardino, California.
Distribution
Our programs are available in over 200 million
households around the world through delivery by
broadcast, cable, satellite, and internet, as well
as by direct video purchase.
Click
here to see our most updated Cable Distribution
Schedule.
Interfaith Dialog
Wordnet implements the Church's mandate of
interfaith dialog by building bridges of hospitality
and understanding through collaborative media
production. To this end, Wordnet Productions studio
offers a convenient and conducive platform for such
activity. Father Mike is frequently sought by the
public media to be a panelist on interfaith topics.
Diocesan Cooperation
The facilities of Wordnet Productions are available
for utilization by local dioceses to encourage
increasing use of the media by the Catholic Church
for evangelization and catechesis, particularly
among the diverse population of Southern California.
The Future
Wordnet plans to expand Father Manning's programs,
begin webcasting soon, and even explore commercial
sponsorship. In addition it will offer its
facilities and staff to work with Latinos, African
Americans, Vietnamese, Indians, Koreans, Chinese,
Indonesians and others in the production of their
programs.
Your Part
From the beginning, Wordnet has sustained its
ministry through the prayers and contributions of
benefactors. Join us to bring Christ's love,
reconciliation and life to millions of people
through television.
Board of
Directors
Patrick O’Reilly, Chair
Fr. Mike Manning, SVD
Fr. Frank Kamp,SVD
Gerald (Jerry) Colapinto
Fr. Briccio Tamoro.SVD
Fr. William J. Caffrey, SVD
Charles Grace
Fr. John-Hue Tran, SVD
Staff
Father Mike Manning
 Fr. Mike Manning, SVD, is a Catholic priest whose
unique ministry is television. In 1978 he began his
nationally syndicated weekly program with the goal
of presenting Catholic perspectives on life's
issues, mending bridges between denominations and
religions, championing the causes of the poor and
disenfranchised, interviewing both celebrities and
little known people whose faith and life are
inspiring, and offering fresh and exciting insights
regarding the Bible. Presently he is seen nationally
on the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) at 8:30
Pacific Time on Wednesday mornings, as well as on
various Catholic networks.
Father Soney
 Soney Sebastian, SVD, is the Director of Production.
He is a Divine Word Missionary Priest with a wide
range of experience in media and production. He
manages all production and syndication of the
programs for distribution to various satellite and
diocesan networks. He also supervises the operation
and maintenance of Wordnet studios and editing
suites.
Sister Jeanne
 Jeanne Harris, OP, is the Communication Specialist
of Wordnet Productions. A member of the Dominican
Sisters of Mission San Jose, Sr. Jeanne is in charge
of the direct mail, grants, and written
correspondence.
Brother Steve
 Steven Pardy, SVD, is the Director of Development. A
Divine Word Missionary Brother with a wide range of
experience in financial coordination and fund
raising, has also served in Rome, Papua
New Guinea, Australia and the UK. He stays in
contact with special benefactors, organizes the
tours, and markets our program and other studio usage.
 Dolores
Dolores Ongkingco is the Director of Finance. She
comes with much experience and many qualifications.
She is in charge of the budget, audit, and all
things
financial. Dolores began with Wordnet in July 2009.
Miranda
Miranda Emde is the Director of Marketing.
She began
part-time with Wordnet in September 2009. Miranda
helps market all our products and stays in touch
with
our supporters to ascertain how we can better serve
them.
Joanne
 Joanne Martinez is the Data Manager tracking the
names and donations received from television
contacts and direct mailings. She compiles the
statistics for analysis by the other departments.
Wordnet sends twelve letters of appeal a year to
donors, who generously support the daily functioning
of the ministry.
Bob
 Bob Carroll is the in house Camera person and
Editor. He assists all the productions and takes
care of the editing of the programs. He is the one
who captures all the wonderful ideas and thoughts of
Fr. Mike and guests and makes them available to the
millions who watch the program over the various
channels.
Sister Pat
 Patricia Phillips, SHCJ is the Executive Director of
Wordnet. A religious sister belonging to the order
of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, she has a
great knowledge and experience in organizational,
leadership and management skills. She oversees the
staff and management of the ministry. Working
closely with the Board of Directors she plans new
strategies to get the message of Wordnet out to more
and more people.
Contact Us
Wordnet Productions Inc
532 North D St
San Bernardino, CA 92401
(909) 383-4333 (Phone)
(909) 383-4347 (Fax)
Map & Directions
Please email us at
mail@wordnet.tv
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