Catholic Chicago

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

The year 2022 has been historic in a number of ways for Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Join Phil Zepeda and Katie Bredemann for this special Year In Review show as they welcome Gina Cleggs, Senior Vice-President of Seniors and Housing, and Mary Anzilotti, Senior Vice-President of Immediate Access and Basic Needs to discuss how Catholic Charities emerged from the pandemic with ne...

Fr. Michael Trail talks with Bobbie Levy, Tanya Woods and Louis Mauldin about the Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary and the Archbishop James P. Lyke African American Male Image Awards. Visit http://www.knightsofpeterclaverlacourt181.com/

Amy Palumbo talks to Bob about how Catholic Charities helps clients during the holidays, which is a time that can be particularly difficult for those who struggle to provide for their families and those who are estranged from their families. 

Mary Bauer, CNM, talks about the response she helped author to the Notre Dame Op Ed in the Chicago Tribune.

Maria Jose Fernandez Flores discusses with Bob the potential of assisted suicide coming to Illinois and how her organization is helping prepare discussion and talking points to use when speaking to legislators on this subject

As we unpacked our wonderful interview with Dan Pietroske and Maggie McQuaid, we discovered that the one dominant theme in their marriage has been their "total commitment." Starting their married life in their 40's, they faced unique challenges which they faced with openness, readiness to listen to each other, and growing up. They were able to overcome these challenges because of their strong foun...

Deacon Tom Lambert and Tracy Sherva with the Chicago Archdiocese Commission on Mental Illness share with Deacon Jim Norman and Deacon Dave Brencic the challenges of mental illness ministry and how some parishes in the archdiocese are working together to increase awareness in their communities.

This month Megan talks with Fr. Rodlin Rodrigue, Associate Pastor at St. Raymond de Peñafort Parish in Mount Prospect as well as Founder and President of Sapaterre Misson, a Haitian founded NGO and its U.S. charity counterpart, Children Hispaniola. Fr. Rodlin explains how he was inspired to help the rural community of Sapaterre and eventually engaged others in this work too. Megan asks about the a...

Catholic Charities Junior Board continues to welcome new members - young professionals from Chicago and its suburbs who enjoy spending time together and finding innovative ways to support our mission. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes new Junior Board Co-Presidents Brady Dearlove and Mary Margaret Parker to discuss recent Junior Board activities and the plans that are underway to invite even mo...

Christ the King Jesuit College Prep in the city's Austin neighborhood has created a state-of-the-art innovation lab and makers space to help prepare its students for the next generation of jobs. Chicago Catholic editor Joyce Duriga interviews Clement Martin, president of CTK, about the new center and how it benefits the students, many of whom will be the first in their families to go to college.&n...

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  Segment I:  St. Damian School Hosted a Culture Fair.  Guests:  Jennifer Jermano Miller, Gail Werr.  Segment II:  St. Procopius School Wins National Spanish Spelling Bee.  Guests:  Dr. Robert Bassett Jr., Ana Gonzalez

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Mateo 11, 2-11 del domingo, 11 de diciembre de 2022. Viernes, 9 de diciembre de 2022