Religious station Radio Maria increased coverage to Stockport and Tameside.
As the station grows to cover more parts of the country, a public blessing of the new antenna has been held at the Hyde Cricket and Squash Club in Stockport.
Radio Maria already broadcasts to London, Cambridge, South Birmingham and Bristol, and these new areas will add another potential 500,000 listeners from towns including Davenport, Cheadle and areas of Cheshire.
The blessing ceremony was led by Father Sean Davidson, parish priest of St Joseph’s Church, Stockport, who also led the Rosary prayer and blessed the antenna.
Also present, was Canon Mark Gannon, Vicar General and parish priest of Our Lady and St Christopher’s Church, who blessed all those who were there.
President of Radio Maria, Dr Charles Wilson said: “We’re delighted to bring our unique flavour of radio to Stockport, Greater Manchester, Tameside and surrounding towns.
“It was a privilege to be at the public blessing. Just as we say grace before we eat, it seemed fitting to bless the antenna that is sending the word that will now feed the Stockport and South Manchester population.”