Today I got word that Archbishop Timothy Dolan was named a Cardinal. He will be instituted in a formal ceremony on Feb. 18.

What does this mean for The Catholic Channel, specifically Lino Rulli?

I think TCC and all of its programming just got a little more prestige. Sure they've had Cardinal Egan beforehand, but Dolan is a charismatic, popular figure in the church. The fact that he's been named a Cardinal while overseeing Sirius XM 129 gives the channel a little more visibility with the rest of the Church.

The increased attention on Dolan will no doubt get Lino and the rest of our TCC friends a little more credibility, meaning now is the time to shine.

And while this is just speculation on my end, I think that Dolan has a good chance at being made Pope someday. If he becomes Pope, specifically the next one, that would do wonders for Lino, Busted Halo, Gus Lloyd, The Willits and everyone else who is involved with The Catholic Channel on a day to day basis. It wouldn't just be a quality Catholic radio station, it'd be the one the Pope used to work at!

No doubt this would make those hateful internet folks just cringe at the thought of Lino's channel being the one that a Pope came from.

In the end, Dolan's appointment to Cardinal means nothing but good things for Lino Rulli.

Here's a great picture of Maureen, Lou, and Lino with Archbishop Dolan at the Columbus Day Parade, courtesy of Archbishop Dolan's blog

Archbishop Dolan's blog.

Recently Archbishop Dolan appeared on "The World Over Live" hosted by Raymond Arroyo on EWTN. Raymond came to the Archbishop's residence to interview him the same day Catholic Channel host Bob Dunning came to do "Conversations with the Archbishop."

Anyway, when the show aired, Raymond merely referred to the show as "the diocesan radio show" like only 2 people listen to it.

What am I asking? Anytime you see Archbishop Dolan referred to in a blog, Facebook, etc, please share the info on the show. I did this recently on an EWTN Facebook page, just referred to the show, channels, and time.

What's this got to do with Lino? Plenty, imho. This is a good way to stand up to the Catholic Taliban. Lino DID beat Raymond in that poll about favorite speakers (I'm SOOO proud)!

Let's always remember to stand up for the Catholicity about TCC. Lino's had his Catholicity questioned in the past, and it's so unfair.

I love listening to "Conversation with the Archbishop" for what it is, but got a couple of pokes at Ron on today's show (April 30).

Much of the show has been dedicated to St Paul, well Archbishop Dolan asked Ron "have you ever been knocked off your high horse." Well, Ron of course said yes. Yeah, right Ron, if it's My Little Pony!

Ron was also mentioning his kids fighting over who gives the envelope in the collection basket, and ABshp D said "yeah you put in two quarters, don't you." Sounds like Lino's complaints of the tightness of The Catholic Channel's budget!

I sincerely recommend "Conversation with the Archbishop" it's great! I'd love to hear any Ron jabs you can come up with!