Spirit Catholic Radio Unveils Sacred Heart Billboard Campaign to Share Christ’s Love Across Nebraska
OMAHA, NE (May 16, 2025) – This June, if you’re driving along Interstate 80 or spending time in Lincoln or Omaha, you may notice something new—a series of billboards featuring the Sacred Heart of Jesus. It’s part of a listener-led effort made up of Spirit Catholic Radio listeners, created to share a message of love, hope, and faith with everyone who passes by. SCROLL DOWN TO FIND A MAP OF BILLBOARD LOCATIONS.
“This campaign came straight from the hearts of our listeners,” said Jim Carroll, Executive Director of Spirit Catholic Radio. “They had the desire to share Christ’s love more publicly, and they made it happen through prayer and generous support.”
For Catholics, each month of the year is dedicated to a specific devotion, mystery of the faith, or saint, which serves as a way to focus prayer and reflection on particular aspects of the Church’s teachings. June is devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
The Sacred Heart is a symbol of God’s love—especially the love that Jesus has for each and every one of us. It’s depicted as a heart on fire, pierced and surrounded by a crown of thorns. For Christians, this image represents Jesus’ deep compassion, His suffering, and His willingness to love us no matter where we are in life. And for anyone—no matter your faith background—it’s a powerful visual reminder that God’s mercy and unconditional love is real, and it’s meant for you.
Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus goes back centuries. It’s rooted in the Christian belief that God’s love isn’t abstract—it’s personal. Saints like St. Gertrude the Great and St. Margaret Mary Alacoque had deep spiritual experiences centered on this love, often describing the Heart of Jesus as a source of peace, mercy, and transformation. Today, the Sacred Heart continues to be a sign of comfort and strength for millions around the world.
The billboards will be visible throughout the month of June in high-traffic areas like I-80 and in the Omaha and Lincoln metro areas. Whether commuting to work, traveling for summer vacations, or simply running errands, thousands will see these billboards daily, each one offering an opportunity for reflection and spiritual inspiration. The welcoming design invites viewers to pause for a moment and reflect—whether that’s a quiet prayer, a moment of gratitude, or even just considering what unconditional love might look like in your life.
“We hope these billboards spark curiosity,” said Jim Carroll. “Even if someone isn’t familiar with the Sacred Heart, we want them to know: this love is for you, too.”
To learn more about the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the mission behind this grassroots campaign, visit spiritcatholicradio.com/sacredheart.
The Spirit Catholic Radio Network (SCRN) is an affiliate of the EWTN Radio network and broadcasts a variety of programming, including national programs with popular Catholic hosts on topics such as faith, family and relationships, current events as well as prayer and devotions. The SCRN includes 20 signals across the state of Nebraska and portions of seven other states currently. These signals reach more than 2.1 million people in Nebraska, Iowa, Colorado, South Dakota, Kansas, Wisconsin, Wyoming, and Missouri. Listeners can access archived podcasts and a live internet stream at spiritcatholicradio.com and download the Spirit Catholic Radio smartphone app.
Billboard locations include:
OMAHA
– I-80 at 108th Street
– Hwy 370 and Kennedy Frwy, Bellevue
– Hwy 275 and 254th St, Waterloo
– I-29 N 25th St (Exit 55), Council Bluffs
– I-29 CR H10 (Exit 42), Iowa
– 103rd and L Street
– 132nd and A Street
– Hwy 133 and Irvington Rd
– 50th and Saddle Creek Rd
– 76th and Cass St
– 84th and Park Dr
LINCOLN
– Hwy 6 and 11th St
– 27th Street and Pine Lake Rd (north)
– 27th Street and Pine Lake Rd (south)
– Hwy 6 3 miles west of Exit 409 (I-80)
– Hwy 6 1.5 miles west of Exit 409 (I-80)
– 30th and Cornhusker
– 4816 South 14th
– 56th and Morton
– 84th St S. Cornhusker
– 17th and L St
– 7th and Van Dorn
– Hwy 77 South of West O St
– 10th and R
– 941 North 48th St
– 3855 South Street
– 70th St and Colfax
– 1244 South Street
– 44th and Cornhusker
– 755 West O
– 2524 O Street
– 66th and U
– 3321 Pioneers
– 48th and Meredeth
– 5050 Old Cheney
– 2800 N 27th
– Hwy 77 N. Saltillo Rd
– 70th and Adams
– Rosa Parks Way West Hwy 77
– 70th and Vine
– 56th and Holdrege
– 1301 West Adams
– 2800 North 27th
