Mariano Rivera is a former baseball pitcher known for playing 19 seasons in the MLB for the New York Yankees. While his contributions to the game are well-documented, fans have grown curious about his personal life. Many wish to find out who is the five-time World Series champion married to. So, who is Mariano Rivera’s wife and what does she do for a living?
Here is everything you need to know about Rivera’s spouse, her job, and the couple’s relationship history.
Who is Mariano Rivera’s wife?
Mariano Rivera is married to Clara Rivera.
The couple has been going strong for decades given their respect and love for one another.
What is Clara Rivera’s job?
Clara Rivera is the head pastor of a church.
Clara Rivera and her husband, Mariano Rivera, founded their own church known as the Refuge of Hope. As per its website, she hails from Panama and belongs to a family of eight that includes her parents Juan and Ana, and five siblings. Clara and Mariano Rivera expanded the Refuge of Hope to Westchester, NY where the former started serving as a head pastor.
Recently, in January 2025, the duo was accused of covering up sexual abuse at Florida’s Ignite Life Center during an internship program with Refuge of Hope. The complainant included another alleged case of sexual abuse at a summer 2018 BBQ at the Riveras’ Brook View home. (via People)
While the couple’s lawyer Joseph A. Ruta called the allegations “completely false,” there seems to be no update on the case yet.
Mariano and Clara Rivera’s relationship history
During an interview with The New York Times, Mariano Rivera revealed that he and Clara Rivera have known each other since their time at the elementary school in Panama. The couple tied the knot in November 1991 and became proud parents to three kids, Mariano Rivera III, Jaziel Rivera, and Jafet Rivera.
