Radio Maria is a private initiative within the Roman Catholic Church. It is part of a worldwide network of Catholic radio stations founded in 1987 as an instrument for the New Evangelization under the patronage of Mary, the Star of Evangelization. We offer a voice of hope and encouragement 24/7 in full communion with the magisterium of the Catholic Church.

Our mission is to help communicate God’s divine love and mercy for all by offering programs to our listeners that are a source of spiritual and human growth. The main themes of our programming are the Liturgy of Hours and the celebration of Mass (which we broadcast live every day), and the Holy Rosary. We also provide catechesis and cover topics concerning the profession of faith, social issues, programs of human and social development, as well as news from the Church and society. The Priest Director has the responsibility of choosing what is broadcast.

Radio Maria has no commercial advertising and receives no funding from any other source. Funding is 100 percent dependent on the generosity of our listeners. Our operations and expansion in the world are entrusted to Divine Providence.

And finally, the operations of Radio Maria, are also heavily dependent on the work of volunteers. From office work and answering phones, to promotion efforts and the technical aspects of broadcasting from the studio or from a remote in another location, most of the work at Radio Maria is done by volunteers. Even our talented presenters are volunteers!