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Hosted by Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines is hosting Guadalupanas celebrations this weekend.  Joining us for this segment is Very Reverend Esequiel Sanchez, Rector of the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Hosted by  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  The 16th Annual Posada Seeking Immigration Reform will take place on Friday, December 16th.  All are welcome to walk and pray in solidarity with our immigrant sisters and brothers who— as the Holy Family sought a place to stay—have been knocking on the doors for legislative shelter, or “Posada,” year after year. This year Pastoral Migra...

Today on Fully Alive, Dawn and Ray talk with Mauro Pineda and Hueget Gonzolez about the upcoming multi-diocese Posada that will take place downtown on December 16th. Listen to hear the Mexican tradition and history of the event and the beautiful opportunity to live in solidarity with our Immigrant brothers and sisters in the spirit of Mary and Joseph’s trek to find a place to lay their heads as th...

Among Catholic Charities 1200 employees is a group of Sisters who represent the Congregation of Albertine Sisters Serving the Poor. The Albertine Sisters are incredibly dedicated to their work, and they inspire everyone at Catholic Charities with their joyful, selfless way of life, and their deep religious faith. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes Sr. Kate, Sr. Nikola and Sr. Benji to discuss th...

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Mateo 3, 1-12 del domingo, 4 de diciembre de 2022. Viernes, 2 de diciembre de 2022

Fr. Jason Malave, the Cardinal’s liaison for Renew My Church, discusses the Spiritual Renewal required to create vibrant and sustainable parishes.  After seven years of structural change, Fr. Jason share the steps that are being taken as disciples of Christ to create a spiritual renewal within our parishes and the Archdiocese.

Brother John Eustice, CSV from the Viatorians (Clerics of St. Viator) www.viatorians.com talks about his vocation journey as being “on the way” discerning to join his community as a religious brother and later discerning a call to priesthood. He reports on the November 12/13 weekend event: “A Taste of St. Hubert’s” at St. Hubert Parish (Fr. Mike Scherschel, pastor) in Hoffman Estates, IL celebrati...

Chicago Catholic editor Joyce Duriga interviews John O’Malley, longtime director of legal services for the archdiocese and now special counsel, about the formation of the Archdiocese of Chicago’s policies to protect children from clergy sexual abuse that also laid the foundation for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. They discuss the hi...

In 2017, Catholic Charities was asked by the City of Chicago to help initiate a program called CPS-FIT that identifies and assists families with children in the Chicago Public School System who are living in “temporary housing situations.” Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes SHARON LOVE, Department Director for Permanent, Supportive Housing, and HERMESE BRYANT, an accomplished Housing Case Manage...

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  The Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House is located on 80 acres of gently rolling meadows and wooded countryside just 40 miles northwest of Chicago.  Fr. J. Michael Sparough stays with us for this segment and he is joined by Tom Cattapan to talk about how retreats are a great way to enhance our spiritual lives.

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  On the first Sunday of Advent,  Heart to Heart Catholic Media Ministry launched a daily internet video series entitled Ornaments of Grace.  It profiles Saints and saints - people who have lived the gospel in an extraordinary way.  Joining us for the first half of today’s program to talk about Heart to Heart Catholic Media Ministr...

In Pope Francis’ Apostolic Letter he addresses the “art of celebrating” – the ars celebrandi, in Latin. He writes that celebrating the Liturgy is an art, and that all of us need to master that art. In other words, we don’t mindlessly “go through the motions” of the Liturgy. Rather, we are called to enter into the liturgy with full conscientiousness and awareness. Hosts Timothy Johnston, Danielle N...

Our Annual Thanksgiving Feast will be held at Catholic Charities headquarters, 721 North LaSalle Street on Thursday, November 24 at NOON.  Our guests struggle every day with food insecurity and other serious burdens in life, and so we are grateful for this opportunity every year to let them know we care about them, and we want them to enjoy this festive meal. Join Katie Bredemann as she welco...

Host Fr. Michael Trail speaks with Fr. Chris Krymski, OSM - Pastor of  Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica about the Black Catholic ministry at Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica.

Host:  Bob Gilligan.  Guest:  Emily Cortina

Host:  Bob Gilligan.  Guest:  Matthew Server

Host:  Bob Gilligan.  Guest:  Emily Schumacher-Novak

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Lucas 23, 25-43 del domingo, 20 de noviembre de 2022. Viernes, 18 de noviembre de 2022

Fr. Jason Malave, the Cardinal’s liaison for Renew My Church, discusses the deacon’s role in Building the New Reality:  vibrant sustainable parishes.  After seven years of structural change, Fr. Jason share the steps that are being taken as disciples of Christ to reach out beyond our parish communities.

For this month's show we interviewed Dan and Maggie who are not your typical couple. They married when  they were a little older with unique challenges. On account of their deep faith in the Lord and their own  willingness to be flexible, they have grown in their marriage union. Their healthy union bears testimony to  the fact that our God is a God of second chances. 

Reflecting RMC and Spiritual Renewal

Catholic Charities recently held its Annual Employee Service Awards ceremony, to thank our longtime employees who inspire us all with their steadfast dedication to helping fulfill our mission. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes three of this year’s honorees, Silvia Gallardo, Nancy Gavilanes and Ruben Anzures to celebrate their achievements and those of all of our staff members who were acknowled...

St. Edward School Committed to Students for More Than 110 Years

Catholic High School Entrance Exam – Dec. 3, 2022.

Megan meets with Fr. Michael McAndrew, a Redemptorist priest and missionary who engages in ministry with Hispanic communities especially those who are migrants. He travels all over the US to offer pastoral and spiritual care to people on the move. Megan asks Fr. Mike to share stories about some of the people he has met, and serious reasons why they fled their home countries. He explains that this...