KIT-TV live stream
KIT-TV online television
KIT-TV (an acronym for "Kirche ist toll," meaning "Church is great") is an Austrian religious television channel operating in the Catholic Christian format . The primary language of broadcasting is German . The channel was founded in 2007 by Father Josef Gratzer, who initially began broadcasting Holy Mass for sick and elderly parishioners in the diocese of Linz . KIT-TV is based in Neumarkt am Hausruck, Upper Austria, with its registered address at Rettenbachwaldstr. 22 in Bad Ischl . The channel is owned and operated by the association "Verein K.I.T. Kirche ist toll" . KIT-TV broadcasts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, offering a full schedule of Catholic religious programming aimed at deepening viewers' spiritual connections . The channel describes itself as Austria's Catholic television channel, with the mission of making the joy of faith and the message of Christ visible .
On air, KIT-TV features a diverse array of Catholic religious content, including live broadcasts of the Holy Mass, rosary prayers, peace prayers, and other liturgies. A key part of the schedule is the daily live broadcast of the evening liturgy from the Marian pilgrimage site of Medjugorje, where KIT-TV is the only German-language broadcaster to offer this content exclusively . The channel also broadcasts religious services from Austria, including Holy Mass and peace prayers from Vienna's iconic Stephansdom Cathedral . Regular live coverage from Rome features Pope Francis, including General Audiences, the Angelus prayer, and high feast liturgies . Additionally, the channel covers major global Catholic events such as papal travels, World Youth Day, the March for Jesus, and World Family Meetings .
The heart of the programming remains the transmission of the Holy Mass, intended especially for the sick, elderly, and those who cannot attend church in person . Over the years, the channel has expanded its reach through partnerships with other Catholic broadcasters, including EWTN and KTO, as well as cooperation with the video portal kathTube .
KIT-TV is available in Austria via the A1 digital cable network on channel 396, and in Upper Austria additionally via the UPC (now part of Magenta) cable network on channel 146 . The channel is also distributed through various other regional cable networks across the country, including those operated by Salzburg AG, kabelplus, Energie AG, and T-Mobile Austria . Viewers can watch online the live broadcast of KIT-TV through the official website at kit-tv.at, which provides a 24-hour livestream accessible worldwide . Online television of KIT-TV is also available through the A1.TV platform and various streaming services, ensuring that German-speaking Catholic audiences across Austria, Germany, and Switzerland can access its spiritual programming wherever they are .
KIT-TV strives to be a beacon of Catholic faith and community in the German-speaking world, offering a comprehensive spiritual program that connects viewers with the life of the Church, from local services in Austrian parishes to major global events led by the Pope . The mission of the channel is to bridge the gap between the sacred and everyday life, fostering a deeper understanding of the Catholic faith and keeping the spirit of the Church alive across borders .

