Radio Maria
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| Broadcast area | Worldwide |
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| Frequency |
FM, AM, Shortwave, Cable, SCA/SCMO, DAB, DRM, DVB-T, Satellite, Sirius XM, Internet streaming |
| First air date | 1982 |
| Format | Catholic |
| Owner | Associazione Radio Maria (The World Family of Radio Maria) |
| Sister stations | Radio Vaticana |
| Webcast | www.radiomaria.org/radio-maria-in-the-world-2/ |
| Website | www |
Radio Maria (formally known as The World Family of Radio Maria; Spanish: Radio María, Portuguese: Rádio Maria, Croatian: Radio Marija, Maltese: Radju Marija, Lithuanian: Marijos Radijas, Hungarian: Mária Rádió, Russian: Радио Мария, Ukrainian: Радіо Марія, known in Germany as Radio Horeb) is an international Catholic radio broadcasting service founded in Erba, province of Como, in the diocese of Milan, Italy, in 1982. The World Family of Radio Maria was formed in 1998, mainly based on the Our Lady of Medjugorje apparitions and messages, and today has branches in 55 countries around the world. Its mission includes Liturgy, Catechesis, Spirituality, Spiritual assistance with everyday issues, Information, Music, and Culture.
Its first broadcast facility was originally parish operated, but was later re-formed as a separate entity outside its home parish as an association of lay people and priests in 1987 as Radio Maria Italia. In less than five years, it grew into a national Catholic radio network throughout Italy. Though not directly connected with the Roman Catholic Church, it was founded as an instrument of the Church, and as a tool for evangelization, implementing and adhering to the teachings of the Church. It was inspired by the Marian apparitions at Fátima, Portugal (and in more recent years in Medjugorje), pleading for worldwide conversion. As such, Radio Maria is not subsidized or funded by the Roman Catholic Church; instead it is underwritten by listener contributions.
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