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Fr. Larry Sullivan, Director of Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Chicago, discusses on-line field masses that will be held on Memorial Day with hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  Fr. Larry also talks about protocols that are in place at Catholic Cemeteries during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Author, educator and on-line innovator Kathy DeNicolo talks talks to hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi about what she is doing on-line to help children and parents during this challenging time of the pandemic

Some of the effects of COVID-19 are clear to see, others are more elusive. The pandemic has had a devastating impact on the economy, and caused worry and uncertainty for people concerning their jobs, their basic necessities, and the future. What are the best ways to deal with the psychological effects of COVID-19? Join Marie Jochum and Brigid Murphy as they welcome Hector Rivera and Jessica Mead t...

Hosts:  Dr. Jim Rigg and Fr. Greg Sakowicz.  Segment I:  St. Matthias School has received the prestigious distinction from the International Baccalaureate Organization as an IB World School for the Primary Years Programme (PYP).  Guests:  Katie Carden; Nicole Pacholski.  Segment II:  St. Francis de Sales High School's Rosa Mendoza is the recipient of the prestigi...

Conversación con Fernando Rayas, coordinador de acompañamiento pastoral, Renueva mi iglesia, archidiócesis de Chicago sobre la nueva iniciativa arquidiocesana, “Un llamado a la oración.”  Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Juan 14,1-12, del domingo, 10 de mayo de 2020. Viernes, 8 de mayo de 2020

The May, 2020 broadcast brings spiritual directors Helene Albano and Deacon Jerry Nora to talk with co-hosts Deacons Richard Hudzik and Dave Brencic. The four-way conversation began with thoughts on life during the “shelter-in-place” phenomenon—what signs of hope and life do we see? The discussion then turned to the question of spiritual direction or spiritual companioning. What is it? Who is it f...

On the feast of St. Joseph the Worker, we celebrate the vocation of religious brothers. Sr. Lovina’s guests Brother John Eustice, CSV and Brother Peter Lamich, CSV talk about their mission and ministries as Clerics of Saint Viator, otherwise known as “Viatorians.” For more information about the Viatorians, visit https://www.viatorians.com/ . To find out more about religious brothers, go to: http:/...

On today’s program, OHDS Director Ryan Lents speaks to Deacon Tom Lambert, co-chair of the Archdiocesan Commission on Mental Illness, about how COVID-19 is impacting our collective mental health. Visit www.miministry.org for helpful resources. To access counseling virtually, visit Catholic Charities or NAMI Chicago to get connected to a mental health professional. Next, Ryan, speaks to Old St. Pat...

Conversación con el Diácono Pablo Pérez, director asociado de Kolbe House, ministerio para los encarcelados sobre como han tenido que modificar el ministerio durante esta pandemia. Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Juan 10,1-10, del domingo, 3 de mayo de 2020. Viernes, 1 de mayo de 2020

Fr. Greg Sakowicz interviews Dan Olsen and Sheikh Hassan Aly about the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and overall Catholic-Muslim relations.  

Holy Name Cathedral Rector Fr. Greg Sakowicz and co-host Mark Teresi talk with Fr. John Kartje, Rector/President of Mundelein Seminary/University of Saint Mary of the Lake about the virtual May Crowning thats happening on May 3.   https://usml.edu/event/maycrowning/ Fr. William Grogan the Cardinal's Vicer for Health Care, James Sifuentes Senior Vice President, Mission and Community Developmen...

Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi talk to Dr. Edward Gordon, who is an internationally recognized historian, researcher and author.  In today's program Dr. Gordon continues the discussion about the history of the Catholic Church in regards to pandemics and epidemics.

Catholic Charities Office of Latino Affairs continues to expand with positive initiatives that improve the lives of Latino clients in a wide variety of ways. The focus is helping clients with immediate needs and establishing education and professional opportunities for young Latinos as they plan for their future. Join Marie Jochum and Brigid Murphy as they welcome Dr. Cary Rositas-Sheftel, Ph. D,...

Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi interview Fr. Wayne Watts, Pastor of Sts. Joseph and Francis Xavier in Wilmette.  Fr. Watts is one of the priests in the Archdiocese of Chicago who has been designated to minister to people and families who have been sickened by COVID-19.

Throughout the last two months, Catholic Charities Call Center has received an unprecedented number of calls from people profoundly affected by the pandemic. In this show, Mary Gault, Coordinator in our Family Stabilization Services Department joins co-hosts Marie Jochum and Brigid Murphy to discuss the Call Center activity and the orderly structure that is in place to respond to each call, with a...

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.   The Overall Impact of COVID-19 on the Church and our Health Care System.  Guests:  Fr. William Grogan; Kathy Donahue; James Sifuentes; Dawn Mayer.

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  Fr. John Kartje, Rector/President of Mundelein Seminary/University of St. Mary of the Lake, talks about the seminary hosting a virtual May Crowning on May 3.

Catholic Conference of Illinois Executive Director Bob Gilligan talks with registered nurse Jennifer Junis about an important partnership during the COVID-19 crisis.    Co-hosts of our Voice of Charity program, Marie Jochum and Brigid Murphy, visit with a couple of guests about how Catholic Charities is responding to the needs of its client needs during these challenging times. Focus on...

Conversación con Victor Vallejo de la oficina de formación para toda la vida sobre sesiones de Pre Cana Virtual. Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Lucas 24, 13-35 del domingo, 26 de abril de 2020. Viernes, 24 de abril de 2020

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  Dr. Edward Gordon is an internationally recognized historian, researcher and author.  In today's program Dr. Gordon talks about the history of the Catholic Church in regards to pandemics and epidemics.

Broadcasted during the Second Week of the Glorious Season of Easter, this edition of Focus on the Liturgy centers on the theology and spirituality of the season. Co-hosts Timothy Johnston and Todd Williamson talk about the Triduum in the time of Covid-19 and how, even under a stay-at-home order, Catholics can touch into the rich profundity of this Season of New Life.

Catholic Charities continues to meet the needs of the vulnerable throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Some individuals and families are reaching out to Catholic Charities for the first time, as they find themselves without homes, food and necessary supplies. Join Co-Hosts Marie Jochum and Brigid Murphy as they welcome Sharon Tillmon, Department Director for Family Stabilization Services and Tallet Va...

Steve Roach, executive director of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Springfield, talks with Bob about the agency's free, new COPE line, in which therapists will listen to and talk with residents of the 28-county diocese who are stressed out because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Jennifer Junis, RN, MSN, discusses OSF HealthCare's partnership with the state of Illinois with the Pandemic Health Worker Program (PHWP)

Lauren McCormack, executive director of the USCCB's office of government relations, talks to Bob about the recent CARES Act and it's provisions for faith-based entities.