About


Catholic Broadcasting Northwest, Inc. (doing business as Mater Dei Radio) is a Catholic broadcasting apostolate dedicated bringing souls to Jesus through the Blessed Virgin Mary.

We share the good news of Jesus Christ through our 24-hour radio broadcast, original shows and podcasts, mobile app, community calendar, social media, and more.

Our Catholic Radio ministry is supported by tax-deductible donations from individuals, sponsorships from businesses/organizations, and foundation grants.

 

Mission

Catholic Broadcast Northwest is a Rosary apostolate that proclaims the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

 

Vision

CBN envisions a region where there is a vibrant, expanding audience with a personal connection to Jesus Christ through Catholic media.

 

Our Stations

KBVM 88.3 FM – Portland | Salem | Vancouver

KMME 94.9 FM/100.5 – Cottage Grove | Eugene | Springfield

 

Our History

In the 1950s, parishioners from Holy Rosary Church began broadcasting the recitation of the Rosary on Portland commercial radio. This would eventually lead to our station’s inaugural KBVM broadcast on December 8, 1989, from our studios at the University of Portland! This also marked the first time a US Catholic radio station was purchased by the laity and supported by its listeners.

Early History  |  Early Photos  |  The Rosary Is Why We Are Here  |  Breaking Ground  |  University of Portland

On December 20, 2011, Catholic Broadcasting Northwest, Inc. started broadcasting in the south end of the Willamette Valley with with our KMME broadcast in Cottage Grove and Eugene, Oregon.

The Summer of 2019 marked a historic moment for the station, as we moved into our very own media center in Southwest Portland.

In 2021, we launched our Hail Mary Media app as part of many digital initiatives to continue the work of the new evangelization.