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Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Mateo 5, 1-12a del domingo, 29 de enero de 2023  Viernes, 27 de enero de 2023

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakwoicz and Mark Teresi.  Dr. Edward Gordon joins our hosts to talk about the current status of the Covid-19 pandemic.  In the second half of the program the conversation shifts to the problem of mass shootings in the United States

In parishes all over the world, initiation ministers are in the final weeks of preparing for Lent, the period of Purification and Enlightenment for those who are in the process of conversion. These people, who have been accompanied by their parishes in this process of conversion, and who have been formed and molded by the community of faith, will be baptized into the death and resurrection of Jesu...

Gibsons Restaurant Group is generously preparing to treat 300 Catholic Charities clients to an elegant luncheon this Sunday, January 29. This magnanimous gesture is the continuation of a remarkable tradition continued by Gibsons each winter since 2008. Join Phil Zepeda and Katie Bredemann as they welcome Kevin Arnold, Gibsons Director of Training and Development to discuss this extraordinary event...

Host Joyce Duriga is joined by Lauretta Froelich from Charismatic Renewal

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  The Grace Arsenal is a book written by Andy Armstrong about navigating business battlegrounds with grace.  Joining us for today’s program is Andy Armstrong.

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Mateo 4, 12-23 del domingo, 22 de enero de 2023  Viernes, 20 de enero de 2023

Host Beth White talks to her guests Jose Coronel and Shannon Schmidt about building a foundation for evangelization.

Be among the first to explore the latest in automotive innovation at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show by attending First Look for Charity on Friday, February 10. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes Bill Montana and Marty Bredemann, Co-Chairman of Catholic Charities’ reception at First Look for Charity to preview this fabulous evening enjoyed by socialites, and car buffs alike! Rose Marie Lesniak-Mendez...

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Juan 1, 29-34 del domingo, 15 de enero de 2023  Viernes, 13 de enero de 2023

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  The topic of this program is Ecumenism (the movement for Christian Unity) with a focus on the upcoming annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (January18-25).  Guests:  Dan Olsen; Robert Cathey; Susan Pudelek; Jon Nilson

This month Megan talks with Josh Goralski, the founder and CEO of Unlocking Communities, a not-for-profit social enterprise that empowers communities in Haiti and beyond with access to eco-friendly products and entrepreneurial opportunities. This work seeks to bring about sustainable social, economic and environmental change. Unlocking Communities partners with faith communities and is inspired by...

Host Joyce Duriga, Editor of Chicago Catholic newspaper, is joined by Michelle Martin, journalist at Chicago Catholic, and Karen Callaway, photographer at Chicago Catholic.  Together they revisit some of the stories that were covered in the newspaper during 2022.

One of the premier wine-tasting events in Chicago is approaching on Sunday, February 5: Catholic Charities 22nd Annual D’Vine Affair gala. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes Joseph Glunz, Jr. President of Glunz Wines Import & Distribution House, and Michael Waters, Regional Director of Catholic Charities West Suburban Regional Office to preview this fabulous afternoon at the Union League Clu...

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Mateo 2, 1-12 del domingo, 8 de enero de 2023  Viernes, 6 de enero de 2023

Michael Waters and Chris Torres, Regional Directors for Catholic Charities share current and future changes within Catholic Charities to meet the new and emerging needs in the Archdiocese of Chicago.  They will discuss their efforts to increase collaboration and partnership with Parishes in Chicago and the suburbs.

Our guest, Fr. Mike Scherschel, pastor of St. Hubert Church in Hoffman Estates, IL, talks about how parishes and schools can nurture and support vocations to married, ordained and consecrated life through various events, resources, and programs. In collaboration with CAVA Fr. Mike invited various religious communities to engage with parishioners and also with young people in the same weekend as th...

Bob Gilligan, Executive Director of the Catholic Conference of Illinois is Dawn’s cohost on today’s program. During the first half of the show,after some brief thoughts on the death of Pope Benedict XVIth  they discuss the impending arrival of proponents of Physician Assisted Suicide to the state of Illinois. During the second half of the show, Bob shares potential legislative proposals to be...

As Catholic Charities expands programming and services on the local, regional level, Communication has been key to keeping all our constituencies informed, and included as the exciting new chapter for Catholic Charities develops. Join Phil Zepeda, Vice President of Communications and Katie Bredemann, Communications Manager as they discuss how various messaging mediums have been refreshed, and enha...

Fr. Michael Trail talks with Bobbie Levy and Tanya Woods about the Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary. Visit:   http://www.knightsofpeterclaverlacourt181.com/

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Lucas 2, 16-21 del domingo, 1 de enero de 2023 Viernes, 30 de diciembre de 2022

Dr. Edward Gordon talks to Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi about the current state of the Covid-19 Pandemic and gives predictions of world events in 2023.

This broadcast of Focus on the Liturgy airs right in the middle of the Christmas Octave! Hosts Danielle Noe, Timothy Johnston and Todd Williamson discuss the Christmas Season, its Feasts and its traditions. They unpack the theology and the spirituality of the season and talk about how these are reflected in the liturgies, music and traditions of Christmas.

In today’s EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT, we feature ANJANETTE NERO who is Catholic Charities dynamic Director of Staff Development and Education. Anjanette also is the very talented Coordinator of The Voices of Charities Choir, a wonderful singing group comprised of Catholic Charities employees that performs for a variety of events for our organization. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes Anjanette Nero to...

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Juan 1, 1-18 del domingo, 25 de diciembre de 2022. Viernes, 23 de diciembre de 2022