Catholic Chicago

Host Fr. Michael Trail speaks with Fr. Chris Krymski, OSM - Pastor of  Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica about the Black Catholic ministry at Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica.

Host:  Bob Gilligan.  Guest:  Emily Cortina

Host:  Bob Gilligan.  Guest:  Matthew Server

Host:  Bob Gilligan.  Guest:  Emily Schumacher-Novak

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Lucas 23, 25-43 del domingo, 20 de noviembre de 2022. Viernes, 18 de noviembre de 2022

Fr. Jason Malave, the Cardinal’s liaison for Renew My Church, discusses the deacon’s role in Building the New Reality:  vibrant sustainable parishes.  After seven years of structural change, Fr. Jason share the steps that are being taken as disciples of Christ to reach out beyond our parish communities.

For this month's show we interviewed Dan and Maggie who are not your typical couple. They married when  they were a little older with unique challenges. On account of their deep faith in the Lord and their own  willingness to be flexible, they have grown in their marriage union. Their healthy union bears testimony to  the fact that our God is a God of second chances. 

Reflecting RMC and Spiritual Renewal

Catholic Charities recently held its Annual Employee Service Awards ceremony, to thank our longtime employees who inspire us all with their steadfast dedication to helping fulfill our mission. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes three of this year’s honorees, Silvia Gallardo, Nancy Gavilanes and Ruben Anzures to celebrate their achievements and those of all of our staff members who were acknowled...

St. Edward School Committed to Students for More Than 110 Years

Catholic High School Entrance Exam – Dec. 3, 2022.

Megan meets with Fr. Michael McAndrew, a Redemptorist priest and missionary who engages in ministry with Hispanic communities especially those who are migrants. He travels all over the US to offer pastoral and spiritual care to people on the move. Megan asks Fr. Mike to share stories about some of the people he has met, and serious reasons why they fled their home countries. He explains that this...

Host:  Mark Teresi.  We speak with Danielle Bodette, Program Coordinator with CCHD in the Archdiocese of Chicago.  And Danielle has invited Barbara Manley and Leone Jose Bicchieri to speak about how the groups and organizations they represent benefit from the support of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development.

Host:  Mark Teresi.  The Mass of Healing for Those Suffering with Addiction will take place on Wednesday, November 23 (the day before Thanksgiving).  Fr. Ryan Brady, Associate Pastor of Our Lady of the Ridge and St. Linus Parish in the Chicago Ridge and Oak Lawn communities joins us to talk about addiction and recovery.  The Mass of Healing is the result of Fr. Brady seeing bot...

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  Fr. Vic Ivers, a priest from the Archdiocese of Chicago who was deeply rooted in the faith, passed away on Jan. 18, 2014, at the age of 95. At St. Joseph Parish in Libertyville, as his final Mass was coming to a conclusion, he stopped, took off his shoes, laid them in front of the altar and said, “so now who will fill these shoes?” Then he proc...

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  The vocation of a deacon is to serve the bishops and priests in ministry to the People of God. Permanent deacons, especially married ones, often exercise their ministry within the context of their local parish. Deacons assist priests and bishops in celebrating the Sacraments and in the educational and charitable programs of parishes.  The...

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Lucas 21, 5-19 del domingo, 13 de noviembre de 2022. Viernes, 11 de noviembre de 2022

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Lucas 20, 27-38 del domingo, 6 de noviembre de 2022. Viernes, 4 de noviembre de 2022

Catholic Charities Spirit of St. Nicholas Ball is one of the most elegant galas of the holiday season in Chicago. Proceeds from this event provide critical funding for our programs and services into the New Year. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes the 2022 Chair couple for the St. Nicholas Ball, Beth Moritz and Mark Filip to preview this extraordinary 33rd Annual Christmas gathering in support o...

Deacon Adam Danielewicz and his wife, Annette, share their experiences leading religious education at Saint Daniel the Prophet for more than 14 years on the southside of Chicago.  They discuss the challenges and the highlights in teaching children of all ages about God and the faith.

Dare to Love host Sr. Lovina ook some time to talk to Sr. Ruth Agee, OSF & Sr. Debrah Funfsinn, OSF.  Both are Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart.  They spent their time discussing their ministry at the border.

Like other Catholic dioceses around the United States, the Archdiocese of Chicago is working in tandem with Catholic Charities, parishes, and other human service organizations to provide meaningful assistance to asylum seekers who recently have been arriving by busloads in Chicago. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes Fr. Larry Dowling, Chairman of this Task Force, Dean of Deanery III and Pastor o...

Hosted by Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  Fr. Louis Cameli, the Cardinal’s Delegate for Formation and Mission, is in the studio to talk about All Hallows Eve, All Saints Day and All Souls Day.

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  Very Reverend Esequiel Sanchez, Rector of the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines, joins the program to talk about Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) and the events taking place this year at the Shrine.

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Lucas 19, 1-10 del domingo, 30 de octubre de 2022. Viernes, 28 de octubre de 2022