In 2004, Cardinal Nicolás de Jesús López Rodríguez, Pre-late of the Americas, met with Tom Matasso and a group in Dallas, Texas, to discuss an initiative to follow the urging of Pope John Paul II to use the media for the evangelization of the world to Christ. One American International, Inc. (OAI) was formed with a non-profit status through the Diocese of Dallas. Cardinal Rodríguez serves as the President of the Board of Directors and Tom Matasso is the President of OAI. Several other Cardinals serve as Advisors to the Board. Catholic Media International, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization which was formed in 2005 and represents One America International, Inc. in the United States of America.