Catholic Chicago

Host Elizabeth White interviews Dr. Angela Swan, Director of the Office of Human Dignity and Solidary for the Archdiocese of Chicago, about the work of her office and the role of missionary disciples. Over the course of their conversation, they touch on a few of the many areas within the Office of Human Dignity and Solidarity that involve the work of missionary disciples on the local, diocesan, an...

In 2021, Catholic Charities was chosen by the City of Chicago’s Department of Family Support Services to be one of eight partners to start a new program called SCaN, which is designed to help youth who are most at-risk of having their lives impacted by violence. Catholic Charities was asked to coordinate the program in the Austin community, due to our success in that neighborhood with the Tolton P...

Catholic Charities is very fortunate to have employees who have dedicated themselves to the mission of the agency over many years. In some cases, they have experience as clients, volunteers and dedicated staff members, sharing their talents to help people of all ages through challenging times in their lives.  Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes Petra Gutierrez, Senior Center Manager, North C...

Host Joyce Duriga talks to Katie Joy Daufenbach about the brand-new Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture, opening in the building adjacent and pertaining to St. Alphonsus Parish, on Wellington. If you don’t know the building, it includes a beautiful 900 seat proscenium stage built in 1911

Host Bob Gilligan talks with Dawn Fitzpatrick, Director, Respect Life Office, Archdiocese of Chicago, about the anniversary of Roe v. Wade

Host Bob Gilligan speaks with Patrick Brown, Fellow at Ethics and Public Policy Center, about developing a robust pro-family economic agenda and supporting families as the cornerstone of a healthy and flourishing society. 

Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago was host to the 2022 Cathedral Rectors Conference.  Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi invited some of the conference attendees to join them on this episode of Catholic Chicago.

Catholic Charities’ Lake County Region has had an incredibly busy year, serving an increased number of clients and adding programs and services to its new, second regional office. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes Maureen Murphy, Associate Vice-President of Family and Support Services to discuss how Catholic Charities has adapted and expanded its service options in many positive ways to respond...

Hosted by Melissa Link.  Children of Peace School is located in the heart of the Illinois Medical District on the campus of the University of Illinois. Our school is ethnically, socially, and economically diverse with students representing five continents and living in 34 different zip codes throughout the city and suburbs. Additionally we are the only school in the archdiocese that provides...

Hosted by Melissa Link.  Our Catholic faith guides us to welcome children and families of all backgrounds and religious traditions as vital members of community. Working together with parents, St. Theresa School offers a warm, caring environment in where student's confidence, faith, abilities and personality will blossom - preparing them for high school and beyond! Guests: Mary Keenley , Prin...

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Lucas 3, 15 – 16. 21 - 22 del domingo, 9 de enero de 2022. Viernes, 7 de enero de 2022

Join Deacons Richard Hudzik and Dave Brencic in their conversation with Dawn Fitzpatrick, Senior Coordinator for Respect Life and Chastity Education in the Archdiocese of Chicago’s in the Office of Human Dignity and Solidarity. Dawn is a return visitor to the show and, in this month’s edition, she offers her insights on current Supreme Court litigation over both the Mississippi state law restricti...

Sister Lovina Pammit talks with Sister Belinda Monahan, OSB, Sisters of Saint Benedict of Chicago 

Dawn and Ray welcome Steve Jacobs, Program Director of Illinois Right to Life to discuss the Supreme Court Hearing of Dobbs vs Jackson Women’s Health and it’s potential to overturn Roe vs Wade. Then, they talk about the upcoming Marches for Life, what an overturn to Roe vs Wade would mean for Illinois, and the need to support women so that they can choose life.

On January 29, Catholic Charities 21st Annual D’Vine Affair event offers wine and craft beer enthusiasts the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful virtual evening together in support of our single-parent families who are striving for greater self-sufficiency. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes Joseph Glunz Jr., President of Glunz Wines Import & Distribution House, and Donna Drinka, Program Direct...

Vince Gerasole, Director of Multimedia Content for the Archdiocese of Chicago, leads a conversation with Chicago Catholic Editor, Joyce Duriga, about the stories and topics featured in the latest edition of Chicago Catholic, with a focus on "the year in review."

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según 1 San Mateo 2, 1 - 12 24 del domingo, 2 de enero de 2022. Viernes, 31 de diciembre de 2021

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  Rob Kaczmark from Spirit Juice Studios talks about a documentary Spirit Juice Studios produced about Gil Hodges, who was recently inducted into Baseball's Hall of Fame.  Fr. Greg, Mark and Rob also discussed a new Catholic kids program produced by Spirit Juice Studios called Juice Box.

As the world gets ready to ring in a New Year, Catholic Charities looks back on 2021 with gratitude for all that has been accomplished, despite the ongoing impact of the pandemic on our work. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes two members of Catholic Charities Executive Leadership Team, AMI NOVORYTA, Chief Program Officer and GINA CLEGGS, Senior Vice-President of Operations and Innovations to di...

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según 1 San Juan 3, 1 -2.21 - 24 del domingo, 26 de diciembre de 2021. Viernes, 24 de diciembre de 2021

In this broadcast of Focus on the Liturgy, Todd Williamson (ODW), Danielle Noe (LTP) and Timothy Johnston (Archdiocese of Washington) all gather for a discussion about the Great Solemnity of Christmas and the Christmas Season. The three discuss the liturgies, scriptures and symbols of this well-loved Christian Holiday.

It’s Christmas week, and as we all wait in awe and anticipation for the birth of Jesus, we look forward to time with loved ones in celebrating this blessed, holy day. As families prepare to break out familiar Christmas carols this week, we take a new look at a familiar Christmas song in Catholic Charities’ “Twelve Ideas For Christmas.” Join Katie Bredemann and Phil Zepeda for this special Christma...

Host Joyce Duriga talks with Denis McNamara about how Cardinal Mundelein wanted the architecture of Mundelein Seminary to be a response to American society.

Host:  Bob Gilligan.  Segment I:  Migration and Refugee Resettlement Services.  Guest:  Christopher Ross.  Segment II:  Discussing the Dobbs Decision.  Guest:  Dr. Steven Jacobs.  Segment III:  Promoting the Upcoming March for Life Chicago.  Guest:  Kevin Grillot.

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Lucas 1, 39 – 45, del domingo, 19 de diciembre de 2021. Viernes, 17 de diciembre de 2021