KVSS Radio

What KVSS Radio does

Spirit Catholic Radio, operating under the FCC call letters KVSS, is a non-profit Catholic radio broadcaster headquartered at 13326 A Street in Omaha, Nebraska. The organization serves Catholic individuals, families, parishes, and ministries across Nebraska, Western Iowa, and a global online audience through a multi-platform distribution model: over-the-air FM/AM radio broadcast, free live internet streaming via securenetsystems.net, and dedicated iOS and Android mobile applications. The legal entity is Spirit Catholic Radio Network, with DBA names including 'Spirit Catholic Radio' and 'Spirit Catholic Radio Network.'

The station's core products are live Catholic radio programs including Spirit Mornings LIVE, Catholic Answers LIVE (sourced via a core content partnership with Catholic Answers apologists), The Doctor Is In LIVE, Ave Maria in the Afternoon, Called to Communion LIVE, and The Holy Rosary for Priests. These are supplemented by on-demand podcasts, The Great Adventure Bible Study, an Ask-a-Priest service, prayer request submission, audio prayer and devotionals, Pro-life Resources, a community calendar, and a Festival Finder. Content distribution partnerships include EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network) for broadcasting affiliation and Catholic Answers for flagship apologetics programming; business underwriting relationships include Knights of Columbus insurance agencies (Pfeifer KC and Swanson Agency) and Catholic Future Foundation.

The organization's revenue model is a non-profit mix of individual donations and contributions, business sponsorships and underwriter recognition, and volunteer-supported operations. There are no disclosed product or service sales; funding comes from listener donations, sponsor underwriting packages, and in-kind volunteer support. The station is governed by a staff and board structure, has no parent company or institutional investors, and has announced a merger with Oklahoma Catholic Broadcasting that would extend its footprint into Oklahoma. No funding rounds, revenue figures, or financial metrics are disclosed in the source data.

Name

KVSS Radio

Legal name

Spirit Catholic Radio Network

Website

https://kvss.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Spirit Catholic Radio (KVSS) is a non-profit Catholic radio broadcaster headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, serving Catholic individuals, families, and ministries across Nebraska, Western Iowa, and global online audiences via radio, live streaming, and a mobile app.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Broadcasting

NAICS

Radio Broadcasting Stations (516110)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

Religious/Faith-Based Radio Networks (MPABABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Catholic Broadcasting (MPABALAB), Religious News, Talk & Commentary Channels (MPABALAL), Talk/News/Sports Radio Networks & Syndication (MPAIAEAG)

Keywords

• Catholic radio broadcasting
• Faith-based programming
• Religious media network
• Non-profit broadcasting
• Christian talk radio

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Individual listeners and supporters make donations to support the non-profit mission of broadcasting Catholic programming
2. Business Sponsorships: Business underwriters and sponsors support the station in exchange for recognition and advertising exposure
3. Volunteer Support: Community volunteers contribute time and resources to support station operations and evangelization efforts

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KVSS Radio, operating as Spirit Catholic Radio Network, is a non-profit Catholic radio broadcaster that delivers faith-based talk shows, prayer programming, Bible study content, and Catholic educational programming. Programming is distributed via over-the-air FM/AM broadcast across Nebraska and Western Iowa, free live internet streaming, and a dedicated mobile app, with supplementary podcasts, a video archive, and faith resources for listeners.

Product overview

Spirit Catholic Radio operates as a non-profit Catholic radio broadcaster offering a unified platform of live radio programming, streaming services, and digital content. The core offering consists of live radio programs including Spirit Mornings LIVE, Catholic Answers LIVE, The Doctor Is In LIVE, Ave Maria in the Afternoon, Called to Communion LIVE, and The Holy Rosary for Priests. These programs are complemented by podcasts for on-demand access, a mobile app for listening on smartphones, and LIVE internet streaming extending broadcast reach. The station supplements its programming with faith-enrichment modules including Ask-a-Priest, Prayer Request Submission, The Great Adventure Bible Study, Audio Prayer & Devotionals, and Pro-life Resources. Additional community-oriented features include a Community Calendar, Festival Finder, and Business Sponsorship Program for underwriters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Spirit Mornings LIVE A live morning show program featuring Catholic content, interviews, and discussions aimed at helping listeners start their day with faith-centered programming. Targeted at Catholic listeners seeking daily spiritual companionship.
• Catholic Answers LIVE A live radio program featuring Catholic apologists answering listener questions about faith, theology, and moral issues, accessible via phone at 1.888.318.7884. Targeted at Catholics seeking apologetics and authoritative faith answers.
• The Doctor Is In LIVE A live program providing Catholic perspectives on health, wellness, and medical ethics topics. Targeted at Catholic listeners interested in faith-integrated health and medical ethics content.
• Ave Maria in the Afternoon An afternoon program featuring Marian devotion and Catholic programming for afternoon listeners. Targeted at Catholics seeking Marian devotional content and afternoon spiritual companionship.
• Called to Communion LIVE A live program exploring Catholic unity, ecumenism, and communion within the Church. Targeted at Catholics interested in ecclesiology and Church unity topics.
• The Holy Rosary for Priests A program dedicated to praying the rosary specifically for the intentions and well-being of Catholic priests. Targeted at Catholic listeners seeking to support priests through prayer.
• The Great Adventure Bible Study A structured Bible study program providing in-depth Scriptural teaching and study resources for Catholic learners. Targeted at Catholics seeking organized, faithful Scripture study resources.
• Podcasts On-demand audio recordings of radio programs available for streaming or download, extending listener access beyond live broadcast schedules. Targeted at listeners who want flexible, on-demand access to Catholic programming.
• Mobile App A dedicated smartphone application enabling listeners to access live streaming, podcasts, and on-demand Catholic programming on mobile devices. Targeted at mobile-first Catholic listeners seeking portable access to programming.
• LIVE Streaming Real-time internet broadcasting of radio programming, allowing listeners worldwide to access Catholic content via web streaming. Targeted at global listeners who cannot receive the over-the-air broadcast signal.
• Business Sponsorship Program Advertising and sponsorship opportunities for businesses and organizations to support Catholic broadcasting while reaching the station's audience. Targeted at Catholic-aligned businesses and organizations seeking regional advertising exposure to the station's listener base.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Knights of Columbus (Pfeifer KC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness sponsor relationship with Knights of Columbus insurance agency. The station displays Pfeifer KC logo on its business underwriters page and provides advertising/sponsorship visibility.
• Knights of Columbus (Swanson Agency)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness sponsor relationship with Swanson Agency KC insurance services. Displayed as business underwriter with logo placement on station website.
• Catholic Future FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic organization partner supporting the station's mission. Logo displayed on business sponsors page with link to their #serve initiative.
• EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliation with EWTN as a Catholic broadcasting partner. EWTN logo appears on the station website footer, indicating content partnership or programming distribution relationship.
• Catholic AnswerscoreContent PartnerProgramming partnership featuring Catholic Answers LIVE on the station. Catholic Answers is a premier Catholic apologetics organization providing content to Spirit Catholic Radio.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Relevant Radio: Relevant Radio is a Catholic radio network broadcasting talk, catechesis, and devotional programming across multiple U.S. states. It is the closest direct peer to Spirit Catholic Radio in format, mission, and target audience.
• Ave Maria Radio: Ave Maria Radio operates Catholic-format radio stations (including WUOM/WDEO in Michigan) featuring devotionals, talks, and sacred music. Directly comparable as a regional Catholic broadcaster with similar programming mix and non-profit structure.
• Immaculate Heart Radio: Immaculate Heart Radio is a Catholic radio network serving multiple Western and Midwestern U.S. markets with catechetical and devotional programming. Highly comparable in mission, distribution model, and donor-supported non-profit structure.
• Sacred Heart Radio: Sacred Heart Radio operates Catholic-format stations in markets including Kentucky and Florida, with devotional, talk, and educational programming. A direct peer in format, audience, and donor-supported non-profit model.

Broad incumbents

• EWTN Radio: EWTN is the largest Catholic media network in the U.S., with global television, radio, and digital distribution. KVSS is an EWTN content affiliate, and EWTN represents the dominant incumbent whose content library and brand KVSS leverages.
• SiriusXM: SiriusXM is a major subscription audio broadcaster carrying Catholic channels (including EWTN). It is comparable as a broad incumbent audio distributor competing for the same Catholic listening hours on a national scale.

Emerging players

• Catholic Answers: Catholic Answers is a Catholic apologetics media organization producing the Catholic Answers LIVE radio program that KVSS broadcasts. It is comparable as both a content partner and a parallel emerging digital media competitor for Catholic listeners.
• Hallow: Hallow is a leading Catholic prayer and meditation mobile app. While not a broadcaster, it is an emerging digital competitor for Catholic audience attention and donation dollars in the same niche KVSS targets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SpiritCatholicRadio

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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