Radio Maria

Radio Maria
Broadcast areaWorldwide
FrequencyFM, AM, shortwave, cable,
SCA/SCMO, DAB, DRM, DVB-T,
Satellite, Sirius XM,
Internet streaming
Programming
FormatCatholic radio
Ownership
OwnerAssociazione Radio Maria (The World Family of Radio Maria)
Vatican Radio
History
First air date
1987 (1987)
Links
WebcastAmerica, Europe, Africa, Asia & Oceania
Websitewww.radiomaria.org

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; Dutch: Radio Maria; known in Germany as Radio Horeb), formally known as The World Family of Radio Maria, is an international Catholic radio broadcasting service founded in Erba, province of Como, in the diocese of Milan, Italy, in 1987.

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 86 countries around the world. Its mission includes liturgy, catechesis, spirituality, devotions, prayer, spiritual assistance with everyday issues, information, music, and culture.