Catholic Chicago

Host Beth White talks to her guests about evangelization and the Black Catholic reality.

This month Megan sits down with Vincentian missionary, Fr. Jaroslav Jasso. He is living and working in Madagascar, an island nation just off the southeast coast of the African continent. Megan is glad to welcome Fr. Jaroslav back to Chicago, as he is here making mission appeals again. Fr. Jaroslav explains that climate change has affected the communities who are unable to support themselves withou...

July is traditionally known as the Month of the Precious Blood. In this broadcast of Focus on the Liturgy , Danielle Noe, Timothy Johnston and Todd Williamson discuss the Precious Blood of Christ. They explore not only the Eucharistic Theology,  but also the liturgical dynamic of sharing in the Precious Blood and Communion from the chalice.

Deacons James Norman, Dave Brencic and Richard Hudzik continue their discussion bout Companions of Christ.

Deacons James Norman, Dave Brencic and Richard Hudzik talk about Companions of Christ.

Part Two of a conversation that started earlier this month. Susan Flansburg, author of Feels Like Home: A Single Catholic Woman's Guide to Religious Life in the U.S. talks about her new book written for those discerning a vocation as a religious Sister. In this book, Susan provides practical information based on over 20 years of experience working with a religious community and interviewing an...

Susan Flansburg, author of Feels Like Home: A Single Catholic Woman's Guide to Religious Life in the U.S. talks about her new book written for those discerning a vocation as a religious Sister. In this book, Susan provides practical information based on over 20 years of experience working with a religious community and interviewing and consulting with vocation directors and many religious Sist...

Host Bob Gilligan talks to Ralph Rivera about the topic of physician assisted suicide.

Host Bob Gilligan talks with Tammi Karam about the Tax Credit Scholarship Program known as Invest in Kids.

Host Bob Gilligan talks with Peter Breen about the Supreme Court case known as the 303 Creative Case.

Co-hosts Fr. Britto Berchmans and Sandy Labouvie refect on their conversation last month with Eric and Megan Weber.

The Knights of Columbus, St. Michael the Archangel Council 12173, is the only police Knights of Columbus Police Council.  As the group that sets up and maintains the Nativity Scene in Daily Plaza at Christmastime, they have earned the nickname, “The God Squad”. Joining hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi for this program are Dennis Fitzgerald and William “Bill” Warnock, both retired Chicago po...

Joining hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi to continue the conversation about Faith and Fitness are Fr. Lou Cameli and Michele Sotak.

On May 23rd of this year, Cardinal Blase Cupich, ordained five priests for the Archdiocese of Chicago at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago. One of those recently ordained priests joined hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi for this program. Fr. Dan Korenchan is getting settled in at his first assignment at St. Elizabeth Seton Parish in Orland Hills.

FOCUS is the Fellowship Of Catholic University Students.  The mission at FOCUS is simple: Make disciples for Christ. First, they invite people into a relationship with Jesus in the Catholic Church. Then, they accompany them along their journey. Finally, they equip them to share the Faith with others too.  Joining hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi to share their experience in FOCUS are Anne B...

St. Agnes of Bohemia Parish, located in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood, is hosting street Masses every Tuesday and Thursday evening through the beginning of August to bring the Gospel message of peace and hope to the community and to pray for an end to violence.  Joining hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi to talk about St. Agnes of Bohemia Parish and the street masses in Little Village...

In August of 2023, The Parliament of the World’s Religions returns to the birthplace of the modern interfaith movement after 30 years away to celebrate 130 years of history in the city of Chicago. Parliament Convenings attract participants from more than 200 diverse religious, indigenous, and secular beliefs and more than 80 nations.  Joining hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi to talk about t...

Vicki Quade is the creator of the Late Night Catechism shows and Nuns 4 Fun Entertainment. In this program, Vicki brings her Are You Smarter Than Your 8th Grade Nun? Quiz program to our studio to challenge hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi. Vicki also gives her review of some of the summer's biggest movies.

Sr. Joan McGlinchey is a Missionary Sister of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Now as she is preparing to retire, Sr. Joan joins hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi to squeeze 60 years of religious life into this 30 minute program.

Formerly known as the St. Francis Retreat House in Oak Brook, Illinois, Mayslake Ministries is a lay-led 501.c.3 Catholic Christian Not-for-Profit Spirituality Center founded by Fr. Jonathan Foster, OFM, in 1991 as a "retreat house without walls." Since 1991, Mayslake Ministries has served the spiritual needs of Catholic/Christian adult women and men from all walks of life, providing mul...

Co-hosts Fr. Britto Berchmans and Sandy Labouvie spend time talking with Eric and Megan Weber about how their faith impacts their relationship.

Host Joyce Duriga spends time talking with Bishop Joseph Perry about how the Church is working to confront racism.

Host Joyce Duriga talks to Vince Gerasole about his career in the media and his current role as Director of Multi Media Content at the Archdiocese of Chicago.

Host Fr. Michael Trail and Fr. Matt O'Donnell talk about the experience of attending the National Black Catholic Congress.

Catholic Charities Counseling Programs help clients deal with a wide variety of mental health concerns. Through counseling and case management, children and adults receive assistance from compassionate, experienced professionals to identify root causes and plan for a more positive path forward. Join Phil Zepeda and Katie Bredemann as they welcome Ellen Tannenbaum and Laura Caballero to discuss how...