Radio Maria
| Broadcast area | Worldwide |
|---|---|
| Frequency | FM, AM, Shortwave, Cable, SCA/SCMO, DAB, DRM, DVB-T, Satellite, Sirius XM, Internet streaming |
| Programming | |
| Format | Catholic |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Associazione Radio Maria (The World Family of Radio Maria) |
| Radio Vaticana | |
| History | |
First air date | 1987 |
| Links | |
| Webcast | www.radiomaria.org/radio-maria-in-the-world-2/ |
| Website | www |
Radio Maria (formally known as The World Family of Radio Maria; Template:Lang-es, Template:Lang-pt, Template:Lang-hr, Template:Lang-mt, Template:Lang-lt, Template:Lang-hu, Template:Lang-ru, Template:Lang-uk, 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 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 55 countries around the world. Its mission includes Liturgy, Catechesis, Spirituality, Spiritual assistance with everyday issues, Information, Music, and Culture.
History
Its first broadcast facility was originally parish operated in Arcellasco d'Erba (province of Como, Italy), 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.
In 1994, don M. Galbiati, the principal founder, left Radio Maria and founded Radio Mater, even in Arcellasco d'Erba, as a totally separated entity. Since 5 September of the same year, transmissions started in Albavilla (yet in province of Como). The Liturgy of the Hours is diffused in the Roman Rite. Radio Mater is broadcast via radio in Italy, in Europe via satellite (DVB-S Hot Bird), and via Internet (WMP).
The World Family of Radio Maria was formed in 1998 out of its subsequent international growth in the 1990s, and following the 1987 speech by Pope John Paul II in St Peter's Square addressing the need for a new evangelization. Emanuele Ferrario (inspired by the Pope's words to form that new evangelization) is the founder and president of Radio Maria Inc., which has since grown into an association of 40 multilingual broadcast operations in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. Overall, Radio Maria operates approximately 1,500 terrestrial radio transmitters worldwide.
Radio Maria USA
Its United States of America operations is one of the newest joining the World Family in May 2000 with KJMJ (AM) in Alexandria, Louisiana being the originating English-language station, together with a network of several FM and AM repeaters in Louisiana, an AM station in Port Arthur, Texas on 1250 AM (KDEI), and an FM repeater in Anna, Ohio. An AM repeater in Springfield, Ohio east of Dayton commenced broadcasting in June 2008 with new FM repeaters in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania coming on the air in June 2009, D'Iberville, Mississippi and Peshtigo, Wisconsin both in May 2010. Spanish-language and Italian-language programming is heard on FM subcarrier frequencies in Boston, Chicago, Houston, New York City and Washington, D.C.. Italian-language programming can also be heard on New York City FM subcarrier as well as French Canadian and English speaking services on FM subcarriers in Toronto, Ontario. Audiostreaming is available from most of these stations.
World Family of Radio Maria
Radio stations in Europe
Radio stations in Asia
| Nation | Radio Station (language) | Website | Availability | Catholic Church |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 China
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Radio Maria Macao (Chinese) | http://www.radiomaria.mo/ | China | |
 Indonesia
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Radio Maria Indonesia Template:Link language | http://www.radiomaria.co.id/ | 104.2 FM in Medan, North Sumatra | Indonesia |
 Israel
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Radio Maria Nazareth (Hebrew) | Israel | ||
| Inde | Radio Maria Nazareth (English) | http://www.radiomaria.org.in/ | Inde | |
 Philippines
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Radio Maria Philippines Template:Link language Radyo Maria Pilipinas Template:Link language |
http://www.radiomaria.ph/ | FM in 4 cities, mainly on Luzon Island; cable coverage in selected areas, Cignal Channel 315 | Philippines |
 Arab League
|
Radio Mariam | http://www.radiomariam.org/ | Internet radio | Arab League |
Radio stations in Oceania
| Nation | Radio Station (language) | Website | Availability | Catholic Church |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Papua New Guinea
|
Radio Maria Papua New Guinea Template:Link language | http://www.radiomariapng.org/ | FM national coverage [2] and Shortwave [3] | Papua New Guinea |
Radio stations in Africa
Radio stations in America
Programming
Programming mostly consists of traditional Catholic worship music, but some stations also air a mix of traditional and Contemporary Catholic music, along with various talk and teaching programs discussing the Catholic faith, frequent recitals of the Holy Rosary, novenas and Masses.
Facilities
Radio Maria's programming mostly emanates from one centrally located studio or station in a given region or country, and is then re-broadcast (or "simulcast") on a network of repeater transmitters on the AM and FM bands. Some employ the use of a subcarrier, also known as SCA (for "Subsidiary Communications Authority") facilities of FM stations, requiring the use of a receiver designed to receive SCA signals. Since the emergence of the internet, audiostreaming has been used extensively as a means to help fill-in gaps left by the unavailability of AM or FM frequencies in metropolitan areas already taken up by commercial, public, or other religious broadcasters.
Beginning in June 2008, there are now shortwave transmissions originating from Italy at 26,000 kHz and at 26,010 kHz DRM making it the only (and last) shortwave service originating in Italy besides Vatican Radio.[5] There are presently no commercial satellite radio subscription services (such as Sky Digital, Sirius or XM) of Radio Maria. However its Spanish-language, Italian-language and Polish-language stations may be available in some areas served by the Dish Pronto division of Dish Network, a satellite television subscription service.
See also
- Blessed Virgin Mary
- Christian radio
- Contemporary Catholic music
- List of religious radio stations
- Roman Catholic Church
References
- ^ List of radio programme content providers, Croatian Post and Electronic Communications Agency, retrieved 2011-10-25
- ^ Catholic Radio Network of Papua New Guinea. "Brief History". Archived from the original on 2011-09-11. Retrieved 2011-06-14.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dead-url=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Bclnews (2011-03-30). "4960kHz Radio Maria Papua Nuova Guinea". Retrieved 2011-06-14.
- ^ "Radio Maria – Sierra Leone" (PDF). Retrieved 2011-06-14.
- ^ Italradio - Osservatorio Radiofonia Internazionale in Lingua Italiana (2008-06-23). "Radio Maria: the last and only Short Wave from Italy". Retrieved 2011-06-14.
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