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The Presence Radio Network is dedicated to bringing you the best in authentic Catholic programming and we take this responsibility very seriously. Our purpose is to bring people of the Catholic faith, indeed all people closer to God, through the teachings of Jesus Christ.
The Presence Radio Network is the pioneer of Catholic radio in the State of Maine. It is a non-profit organization dedicated to answering a critical need: to facilitate access to quality Catholic radio programming.
Catholic radio is truly following in the footsteps of our Lord. As a direct, personal and cost-effective tool for evangelization and catechesis, it is touching souls with the message of Christ’s love and salvation. The Catechism of the Catholic Church is the foundation of our Faith.
The Presence Radio Network’s programming purpose is evangelization and catechesis.
Radio as a Tool for Evangelization
Catholic radio is a growing movement initiated and fostered by the Holy Spirit. As the faithful continue to answer the call for a new evangelization, the number of Catholic radio stations continues to rise.
Catholic radio is a multiplier of diocesan efforts and leads to increased activism in parish life. It has a synergistic impact upon the outreaches of a local Church and supports the truths spoken and the evangelical efforts of our parish priests.
The universal call to holiness is fostered by reaching the listeners in the privacy of their home or car where they can enter into heartfelt dialogue with God over what they hear. It comforts and offers truth during life’s struggles when no one else is there.
Utilizing radio, smartphone apps, and web stream broadcasting (which increases listening reach), Catholic radio permits sharing the treasure of the Church, teaching the truths of our Catholic faith, and building up the body of Christ. In so doing, we respond to our call to evangelize –
"Evangelizing is in fact the grace and vocation proper to the Church, her deepest identity.
She exists in order to evangelize…..”Pope Paul V, Evangelii Nuntiandi
Best Practices in Catholic Programming
The Presence Radio Network is following a talk format which has proven successful in many other dioceses throughout the country.
Catholic radio stations broadcast programming from various sources. This programming, along with local diocese and parish announcements is on the air and the internet 24/7.
Following the best practices used by other Catholic radio stations and networks, The Presence is ensuring that the most popular programming is available to our listeners.
The Presence Radio Network airs programming from a number of quality sources, including the following Catholic radio program providers:
- EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network
- Ave Maria Radio
- St. Joseph Communications
- Relevant Radio
- Franciscan Radio
- Catholic Answers
Our programming partners provide a superb catechetical network of the Catholic faith, bringing the truth and beauty of the Catholic Church to Maine listeners through its live talk shows, special events, teaching series, documentaries, dramas and devotions.
We Catholics desire a greater understanding of the Faith, to deepen our daily efforts of conversion and dedication. Our fervent hope is to help listeners to seek and find a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and his Church through the help of what they hear on The Presence Radio.