The foundress of EWTN, Mother Mary Angelica of the Annunciation, died six years ago, but her legacy lives on in the spiritual renewals that have resulted from the fruits of her work. 

She died March 27, 2016, on Easter Sunday after a lengthy struggle with the after-effects of a stroke. She was 92 years old.

Mother Angelica founded EWTN out of a garage in Alabama in 1981, and it has since become the largest religious media network in the world. The Register is a service of EWTN.

Six years after her death, EWTN viewers are still sharing their stories of how Mother Angelica’s life and the network she founded continue to influence them. Here are some of those stories, edited for clarity: 

Daily-Mass Viewers

“EWTN has changed my life. I faithfully watch from 7am to 9am every morning in Massachusetts. My father, who is 95 years old, lives in Maine. We watch daily Mass together through FaceTime, and we discuss our thoughts on the homily for the day, every day. I was lost for many years and felt unworthy. EWTN is the vehicle that has taught me to forgive and learn to love myself. The greatest blessing I have received is from EWTN. I now feel at peace, feel hope and I know that I am loved.”

“I just wanted to acknowledge how your EWTN network has blessed me. I am not Catholic, but [it] does not matter. I am a Christian. I am shut in, and I tape your 8am morning Mass and watch it at 11pm instead of the news. I also enjoy Father [Mitch] Pacwa and his weekly show.”

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