Catholic Chicago

Mothers hold a special place in each of our hearts. As we approach Mother’s Day, we dedicate this show to all mothers, and discuss the many ways that Catholic Charities supports moms in all Seasons of Motherhood, through various stages in their lives. Join Katie Bredemann and Phil Zepeda as they welcome Angel Gutierrez, Vice-President of Institutional Advancement for this heartwarming conversation...

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  Sr. Angela de Fatima Coelho, author of Inside the Light:  Understanding the Message of Fatima and vice-postulator of the cause for canonization of Sr. Lucia, and Chicago radio legend Kevin Matthews, founder of the Broken Mary Project, are the guests for the full hour.  Sr. Angela has come all the way from Portugal to Chicago to travel...

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Juan 21, 1 – 19 del domingo, 1 de mayo de 2022. 

Bishop Joseph Perry, Auxiliary Bishop of Vicariate VI, discusses the Men's Conference that occurred recently and gives an update on where things are in the cause for canonization of Father Augustus Tolton.

Sr. Joan McGlinchey, Vicar for Religious, talks about how retired religious benefit from the generosity of contributions to the Religious Retirement Fund.  

In the Second Week of Easter, this broadcast of Focus on the Liturgy explores this Great Season, this “Week of Weeks,” this 50-day Feast! Co hosts Timothy Johnston and Todd Williamson discuss and break open the liturgies, Mass texts and readings of the season which give us direction on how to live, now that we have renewed our baptism at Easter. 

For more than forty years, the Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide (LOSS) Program has been offering compassionate resources for healing to those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Founded by Charles T. Rubey, the LOSS Community just gathered for the 31st Annual LOSS Brunch which was a virtual event this year. Join Katie Bredemann and Phil Zepeda as they welcome Emily Tegenkamp, LOSS Program...

Guests:  Sean Reilly and Danielle Pitzer 

Megan interviews Fr. José Murcia Abellan, pastor of Mary, Mother of Mercy Parish in Chicago, and Alejandro Guevara, currently in formation at the Diocesan Missionary Seminary, Redemptoris Mater in Vinnitsa, Ukraine. Megan asks them about the faith of the people in Ukraine and the role of the church as well. Fr. José and Alejandro share how the people have been impacted by the war as well. Megan as...

We interviewed Bill and Ileene-Marie Mooney during the show. Married for over thirty years, the couple has much wisdom to share. Through the ups and downs of their married life, they have maintained a strong sense of their Catholic Faith which bolstered them especially in stormy times.

This month our host, Jenn Delvaux, speaks with Sr. Kasia Banasiewicz, a coordinator in the Office for Evangelization.  Sr. Kasia shared a few stories from family and friends in Poland helping to welcome Ukrainian refugees. Those who are able to do so, are encouraged to support the relief efforts via the Archdiocesan website and utilize some of the resources to pray for the refugees and all th...

This month our host, Jenn Delvaux, speaks with Marcia Lane-McGee and Shannon Wimp Schmidt about their book, Fat Luther, Slim Pickin’s. Shannon and Maria shared themes from their book on Easter, Esther, and a (really brief) primer on the Black Church. As they told the story of the genesis of their podcast, Plaid Skirts and Basic Black, along with the process of writing their book they shared person...

The Peace Corner Youth Center is a safe haven for youth on Madison Street in the Austin neighborhood. With parental involvement and support, school-aged children and young adults learn valuable life skills and engage in after-school programming, academic enrichment, civic engagement and a variety of sports and recreational activities. In March, the 13-14 Boys Basketball Team won a division champio...

Host:  Bob Gilligan.  Safer Foundation’s Second Chance State Education Act is part of our 6-bill Second Chance State legislative initiative. The initiative aims to reduce crime by responding to the social determinants of justice-involvement, incarceration and recidivism. The philosophy underlying this initiative is that the most effective means of reducing crime is to make returning resi...

Host:  Bob Gilligan.  Guest:  Michael Sheedy

Host:  Bob Gilligan.  Guest:  Shane Hartman

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Juan 20, 1 – 9 del domingo, 17 de abril de 2022. 

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  The Super Team from the Office for Divine Worship break down the elements of the holiest week for Catholics.  Guests:  Todd Williamson; Wendy Silhavy; Carmen Arroyo.

We learn more about inspiring young adults to go deeper in their faith through the lens of Laudato Si, a Papal Encyclical on the environment. We learn more about the Integral Ecology Retreat co-hosted by the Archdiocese of Chicago alongside Catholic Climate Covenant. We are joined by guests - Anna Robertson (Catholic Climate Covenant),  Meg Boyle  (Old St. Pat's), and Michael Terrien - L...

During this Holy Week, as we reflect on Jesus’ Passion, Death and Resurrection, we are reminded of the sites in Jerusalem where pilgrims still venerate these events today. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes Reverend Edward Harnett, who has led twelve trips to the Holy Land and studied biblical history extensively. Through a virtual Holy Land experience,  Fr. Harnett will help us grow in app...

The chapel at the University of Illinois at Chicago recently underwent renovations and was dedicated by Cardinal Cupich on Jan. 8, 2022. The chapel renovation was part of a larger renovation of the center that included the addition of a coffee bar and updated gathering space.

Host:  Melissa Link and Roni Facen.  Guest:  Darlene Potenza

HostS:  Melissa Link and Roni Facen.  Guest:  Lynn Letourneau. 

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Lucas 23, 1 – 49 del domingo, 10 de abril de 2022. 

Join Deacons Richard Hudzik and Dave Brencic in their conversation with Monsignor John Canary, Chicago priest, holder of many honors and offices in the Archdiocese of Chicago and currently Director of the Archdiocese’s Joseph and Mary Retreat House. Listen in as Monsignor Canary discusses what a retreat is, how it helps us in our walk with the Lord and how one can seek to receive the benefits of a...