Father Robert Young, O.F.M. has been named the new regional priest director (pro tempore)  for Radio Maria in the southern region of the U.S.

Like Father Duane Stenzel, the former national spiritual director who passed away last January, Father Robert is also a Franciscan priest.

He is originally from Orange, Texas, where he attended St. Mary's Catholic school and later the University of Dallas. He has a BA in English Literature and Communications, an MA in English Literature and an M. Div. from the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, CA.   He also studied at the Franciscan Institute of Spirituality-- The  Antonianum-- in Rome.
He was ordained a priest in 1982 and spent the next 20 years serving in parishes as pastor and  at retreat houses as retreat master  in California, Arizona, Oregon, and New Mexico.  He has also served the Franciscan Order as a missionary in the Holy Land for several years and as a formation director for postulants in Rome, Italy.

From 2000-2004, he co-founded the St. Clare Hermitage in Santa Rosa, CA and from 2004-2011, he served in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee in Spirituality Formation and retreat ministry.

It was while he was in this position, that he learned about Radio Maria and was asked by Father Duane to co-host a new program called The Will of God.  That was three years ago, and Father Robert continues to host that program on Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. CST.

As regional priest director, Father Robert will be responsible  primarily for  programming in coordination with priest directors from 3 other regions. He will also celebrate Mass in the Radio Maria chapel several days a week.

His other responsibilities include pastoral care to the staff and volunteers of Radio Maria in Alexandria and in the five other Radio stations in the southern region as well as promotional work.

In early February, he began a new program titled, "The Catechism Hour," airing on Thursdays at 9 a.m. CST.   This program is a weekly series hosted by five different priests each weekday at the same time.

"Radio Maria is rapidly expanding as a national network, and with that comes many challenges," he said. "I am honored to be here at Radio Maria to do what I can to help meet those challenges.  My family is originally from southern Louisiana, so it feels very much like home."

In addition to English, he speaks Spanish, Italian, and French.

About Radio Maria

Radio Maria USA is a Catholic radio network, headquartered in Alexandria, Louisiana, and is part of the World Family of Radio Maria.

Radio Maria was born as parish radio in 1983 in the Diocese of Milan, Italy.  Its purpose was to keep parishioners informed and to help them through prayer, the daily Mass and the Rosary.  It quickly spread to other parts of the world.

On May 25, 2000, the first English-speaking Radio Maria in the United States began broadcasting from its station in Alexandria, Louisiana.  Since that time, 10 more frequencies have been added.

Radio Maria currently operates in more than 40 countries, spreading the Gospel to millions of listeners in more than 15 languages.

Radio Maria USA features prayers and programming by local presenters and is made possible only through the work of dedicated volunteers and the donations of its generous listeners.

Radio Maria Staff:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not pictured: Shellie Slocum, Administrative Asst.

Radio Maria Frequencies

580AM, Alexandria, LA

91.1 FM, Lake Charles, LA

89.7 FM, Natchitoches, LA

1250 AM, Port Arthur, TX

1360 AM, New Iberia, LA

88.7 FM, Anna, OH

88.1 FM, D'Iberville, MS

1600 AM, Springfield, OH

88.1 FM, Hollidaysburg, PA

91.3 FM, Peshtigo, WI

630 AM, New York, NY

 

Contact Radio Maria at:

Radio Maria
601 Washington St, Alexandria, La  71301

Phone: 318-561-6145
Toll Free: 888-408-0201
Fax: 318-449-9954

Email: info.usa@radiomaria.org
Website: www.radiomaria.us

The Regional Priest Director is Father Robert Young, OFM

 

How can I help Radio Maria continue its successful evangelization mission?

•  Volunteer – There are many volunteer opportunities available at Radio Maria.  From helping out with office work and mailings to reciting the rosary on air, there are lots of ways to use your special talents.  Call Radio Maria at 561-6145 to volunteer.

•  Join the ARMS 21 Club – The Association of Radio Maria Supporters (ARMS) 21 club invites its members to pledge $21 a month to support the efforts of Radio Maria.  It takes only 2,000 pledges of $21 per month to meet the current monthly budget.  Your pledge through ARMS 21 is essential to Radio Maria for the missionary work of evangelization to continue.

•  PRAY – Pray daily for the success and growth of this important evangelization ministry.

•  LISTEN  — Tune in to 580 AM every day and listen to your favorite program or participate in your favorite form of prayer. Radio Maria can also be heard online at www.radiomaria.us.

Who Do I Contact? 

Call 318-561-6145 or 1-888-408-0201