Catholic Chicago

Host Fr. Michael Trail talks to Fr. David Jones about the Spelman College Glee Club performing at Sacred Heart Church in Winnetka and St. Benedict the African Church in Chicago.

Our three Adult Day Care Centers offer socialization and enjoyable activities to seniors who are frail and cannot be left alone. Seniors are encouraged to make the most of every day while their family members know that their loved ones are receiving kind, professional support in a safe and uplifting environment. Join Phil Zepeda and Katie Bredemann as they welcome Angela Bailey, Associate Vice-Pre...

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Juan 4, 5-42 del domingo, 12 de marzo de 2023  Viernes, 10 de marzo de 2023

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  The mini-series, The Marian Stained Glass Windows, highlights the beautiful windows seen in St. Mary of the Woods Parish in Chicago.  Each window features the Blessed Virgin Mary and were all designed by the world-renowned stained glass artist, Max Ingrand.  This French-born artist has displayed his work all over the world, including...

This month Megan met with two religious sisters who are part of the Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN). This is a community of African scholars and pastoral agents who promote, create, curate and celebrate their Catholic intellectual, cultural and spiritual heritage as Africans, while also offering best practices in the pastoral field for a vital Church! Megan sat down wi...

As Catholic Charities expands its work on the local level, across the six Vicariates of the Archdiocese of Chicago, wonderful stories are emerging of kind and generous people banding together within parishes in support of Catholic Charities and the clients we serve. Join Phil Zepeda and Katie Bredemann as they welcome Fr. David Ryan, Tom Powers, and Mitch Siegel to discuss recent events at St. Fra...

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  Men of Christ is an organization of Catholic men with the goal of helping men to be authentically Catholic and to develop meaningful friendships with like-minded Catholic men.  The Men of Christ Catholic Conference is scheduled on Saturday, March 11.  Guest:  Kevin O’Brien

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  The Ignatian Spirituality Project (ISP) invites those recovering from homelessness and addiction to experience God’s unconditional love.  The Ignatian Spirituality Project believes that spirituality has an important role to play on the journey of recovery and it exists to “light a path” forward.  The hope is that through reflection on...

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Mateo 17, 1-9 del domingo, 5 de marzo de 2023  Viernes, 3 de marzo de 2023

Today's guest is Sister Dina Bato, S.P. with the Sisters of Providence of St. Mary of the Woods, IN

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  Comedian and author, Carl Kozlowski, joins Fr. Greg and Mark and entertains with with his brand of "Clean Comedy"

Deacons James Norman and Dave Brencic talk with Deacon Richard Hudzik about his podcast ministry.

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  Our guest today is Chuck Swirsky, whose award-winning  career includes calling NBA games for the last 25 plus years, and over 50 years in broadcasting. He is also a faithful and active parishioner at Holy Name Cathedral. Recently Chuck authored a book that chronicles his incredible career titled Always a Pleasure . 

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Mateo 4, 1-11 del domingo, 26 de febrero de 2023  Viernes, 24 de febrero de 2023

Pope Francis’ encyclical, Laudato Si invites people all over the world to recognize our call to become “caretakers of creation” and use what God has provided to us to help our most vulnerable neighbors. Join Phil Zepeda and Katie Bredemann as they welcome Lisa Roti, Gary Schiappacasse, and Kathy Felice to discuss how the Lake County Laudato Si Gardens are accomplishing these goals and inviting par...

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  Today on Catholic Chicago we host a few members of the African American Heritage Prayer Service plannning committee.  Guests:  Deacon LeRoy Gill, Jennifer Farrand, Damani McClellan, Tiffany Brown

This broadcast of Focus on the Liturgy airs on Ash Wednesday – the start of the great season of Lent! Danielle Noe, Timothy Johnston and Todd Williamson spend the hour breaking open the theology of this season, its liturgies and its spirituality. In addition, they discuss the Revised Order of Penance, a new translation of the ritual texts for the Sacrament of Penance / Reconciliation. 

Catholic Charities assists domestic violence survivors with community-based programs and services, plus two transitional housing residences that allow women and children the space and time they need to recover and rebuild their lives. Join Phil Zepeda and Katie Bredemann as they welcome Aida Segura, Director of the House of Peace to continue a discussion about the innovative ways Catholic Charitie...

Host Joyce Duriga is joined by Franciscan Sister Alicia Torres and Kambra French from Carmel Catholic High School.  https://pvm.archchicago.org/events/national-eucharistic-revival https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/

Host:  Bob Gilligan.  Guest:  Brendan O'Sullivan.

Host:  Bob Gilligan.  Guest:  Ryan Quigley. 

Host:  Bob Gilligan.  Guest:  Christopher Ljungquist.

Deacons James Norman and Dave Brencic talk with Deacon Richard Hudzik about his podcast ministry.

Host Beth White talks to her guests Tim Weiske and Katie Bak about Spiritual Renewal: Building the New Reality

School across the Archdiocese of Chicago to will participate in the 45th Annual African American Heritage prayer service on Feb. 24 at Holy Name Cathedral. The prayer service will honor African American heritage, culture, community and contributions to the Catholic Church. Six people – two of them students - will receive awards.