Catholic Chicago

On the Voice of Charity, we are always grateful for the opportunity to thank our parish partners who generously join in the work of Catholic Charities throughout the year, as part of their service ministries. Join Katie Bredemann and Phil Zepeda as they welcome Fr. Dennis Berry, Brother Javier Rosa, Mary Ann Feliciano, and Craig Leslie to discuss how St. James Parish in the South Loop has been wor...

Since early 2020, when the COVID-19 outbreak started, and devastated thousands of families in Chicago, Catholic Charities has received an increasing number of calls and emails asking for Burial Assistance. Especially during the height of the pandemic, loved ones were passing away at an alarming rate, leaving families unable to plan for funeral costs. Join Katie Bredemann and Phil Zepeda as they we...

The 20th Annual Catholic Charities Thanksgiving Lunch will be held Thursday, November 23 at 721 North LaSalle Street, from 11am-1pm. We are grateful for this opportunity to serve a traditional Thanksgiving meal to our supper guests, and remind them that we care about them, on the holidays and throughout the year. Join Katie Bredemann and Phil Zepeda as they welcome Noreen Russo, Associate Director...

Catholic Charities Christmas Gift Program in Lake County is bringing kind-hearted people together again to provide toys and basic needs to vulnerable children and families this holiday season. This special Christmas project is in full swing in Cook County, as well. Join Katie Bredemann and Phil Zepeda as they welcome Jim Wogan and Sue Fowler, Co-Chairs of the Lake County program to discuss the won...

Catholic Charities 34th Annual Spirit of St. Nicholas Ball is fast approaching on Friday, December 1st. This gala is one of the largest, and most glamorous events of the Christmas season in Chicago, raising critical funds for Catholic Charities programs in Cook and Lake counties. Join Katie Bredemann and Phil Zepeda as they welcome Tom Ricketts, 2023 Ball Chair, who will offer a preview of this ga...

For more than 75 years, Catholic Charities Celebration of Giving has supported children and families throughout Cook and Lake counties, providing holiday gifts and basic needs to those who are economically vulnerable. Last year, more than 15,000 individuals received presents from this heartwarming program. Join Katie Bredemann and Phil Zepeda as they welcome Noreen Russo to share details about how...

Host Fr. Michael Trail invites Kimberly Lymore on to the program to talk about the Tolton Pastoral Ministry Program at Catholic Theological Union (CTU).

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Mateo 25, 1-13, del domingo, 12 de noviembre de 2023. Viernes, 10 de noviembre de 2023

The Keep Hope Alive Benefit event coming up on November 30, 2023. Join Mauro Pineda and Raymund Pingoy as they talk about how this great event supports the mission of our Immigration Ministry.

Host Fr. Michael Trail has a conversation with Shannon Schmidt about November being Black Catholic History Month.

Host, Raymund Pingoy, talks with Dani Bodette about the 2023 CCHD collection that is scheduled for the weekend of November 18 and 19. For over 50 years, the Catholic Campaign for Human Development has been working in partnership with community organizations to address the root causes of poverty in the United States. One community organization that the Archdiocese of Chicago's CCHD has partnere...

Today’s guest is Ana Paula Panzarini, Director of Evangelization and Faith Formation at Holy Name of Jesus-St Gregory the Great Parish in New York, is a consecrated member of the Focolare movement . We honor All Souls Day and Remember those who have passed on before us: Fr. Mike Scherschel, Bishop Kevin Birmingham, and Sr. Patricia Crowley, OSB. November 5 to 11 is National Vocations Awareness Wee...

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Mateo 23, 1-12, del domingo, 5 de noviembre de 2023. Viernes, 3 de noviembre de 2023

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Mateo 22,34-40, del domingo, 29 de octubre de 2023. Viernes, 27 de octubre de 2023

Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi spend time talking to Sr. Stephanie Baliga about the Mission of Our Lady of the Angels and how she raises money for the mission by leading a team that runs annually in the Chicago Marathon.

Host Mark Teresi has a conversation with Prior Peter Funk about what life is like as a monk at the Monastery of the Holy Cross.

Host Mark Teresi spends time talking with the Executive Director of Mayslake Ministries, Dr. Mary Amore, about the latest offerings at Mayslake Ministries for the Autumn and Advent seasons.

Host Joyce Duriga spends time talking with Beth White about the recent Archdiocesan Day of Renewal.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi. Todd Williamson with the Office for Divine Worshop spends time talking to Fr. Greg and Mark about All Saints Day and All Souls Day.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi. The Synod on Synodality is a three-year process of listening and dialogue. The synodal process will conclude in 2024. The guests for this segment are Fr. Lou Cameli and Monsignor Patrick Pollard.

Three important days in the life of the Church are the topic for this broadcast of Focus on the Liturgy: The Day for Prayer for Peace in the World, All Saints, and All Souls Day. Pope Francis has called to world to unite itself in prayer, October 27th, in order to pray for Peace in the face of the wars in the Middle East and Eastern Europe. Timothy Johnston and Todd Williamson explore this day as...

Jim Irsay, owner of the Indianapolis Colts, and his family recently gave a $5 million gift to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago. The gift is in memory of Sister Joyce Dura, O.S.F., Jim’s late cousin who was a Franciscan nun serving in the greater Chicago area for nearly 50 years. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes Steve Campbell, Vice President of Communications and External Affai...

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi. Sticking with the theme of priests running to raise money, Fr. Robert Shultz, Pastor of Holy Virgin Martyrs Parish in Schiller Park, also ran in the Chicago Marathon and raised money for his parish. Fr. Robert also recently participated in the Iron Man Triathlon. The guests for this segment are Fr. Robert Shultz, Marlene Bacha, and Zerlina Kirchen.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi. Fr. Mike Bradley recently ran his 50th marathon. When Fr. Mike runs, he raises money for the Heart to Heart Ministry at St. Gertrude parish on Chicago's north side. Fr. Mike and Sr. Susan Quaintance are the guests.

Host Fr. Matt O'Donnell talks with retired auxliiary bishop Joseph Perry about his 25 years in ministry in the Archdiocese of Chicago.