Catholic Chicago

Host:  Bob Gilligan.  Safer Foundation’s Second Chance State Education Act is part of our 6-bill Second Chance State legislative initiative. The initiative aims to reduce crime by responding to the social determinants of justice-involvement, incarceration and recidivism. The philosophy underlying this initiative is that the most effective means of reducing crime is to make returning resi...

Host:  Bob Gilligan.  Guest:  Michael Sheedy

Host:  Bob Gilligan.  Guest:  Shane Hartman

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Juan 20, 1 – 9 del domingo, 17 de abril de 2022. 

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  The Super Team from the Office for Divine Worship break down the elements of the holiest week for Catholics.  Guests:  Todd Williamson; Wendy Silhavy; Carmen Arroyo.

We learn more about inspiring young adults to go deeper in their faith through the lens of Laudato Si, a Papal Encyclical on the environment. We learn more about the Integral Ecology Retreat co-hosted by the Archdiocese of Chicago alongside Catholic Climate Covenant. We are joined by guests - Anna Robertson (Catholic Climate Covenant),  Meg Boyle  (Old St. Pat's), and Michael Terrien - L...

During this Holy Week, as we reflect on Jesus’ Passion, Death and Resurrection, we are reminded of the sites in Jerusalem where pilgrims still venerate these events today. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes Reverend Edward Harnett, who has led twelve trips to the Holy Land and studied biblical history extensively. Through a virtual Holy Land experience,  Fr. Harnett will help us grow in app...

The chapel at the University of Illinois at Chicago recently underwent renovations and was dedicated by Cardinal Cupich on Jan. 8, 2022. The chapel renovation was part of a larger renovation of the center that included the addition of a coffee bar and updated gathering space.

Host:  Melissa Link and Roni Facen.  Guest:  Darlene Potenza

HostS:  Melissa Link and Roni Facen.  Guest:  Lynn Letourneau. 

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Lucas 23, 1 – 49 del domingo, 10 de abril de 2022. 

Join Deacons Richard Hudzik and Dave Brencic in their conversation with Monsignor John Canary, Chicago priest, holder of many honors and offices in the Archdiocese of Chicago and currently Director of the Archdiocese’s Joseph and Mary Retreat House. Listen in as Monsignor Canary discusses what a retreat is, how it helps us in our walk with the Lord and how one can seek to receive the benefits of a...

Sister Mayra Eva Melgar-Lopez, MSCS, originally from Mexico, has been a member of the Missionary Sisters of St. Charles Borromeo Scalabrinians for less than six years. Although her family doesn’t practice their Catholic faith and starting out as a self-proclaimed atheist, a Lenten retreat turned things around. A profound experience with the very poor and later some accompaniment with Scalabrinian...

On the second half of the show, our hosts welcome Kat Talalas, Communication Director of the USCCB’s Prolife Secretariat, to discuss how to support women to have real choices when in an unplanned pregnancy. They also discuss the possibilities of a post-Roe world in the next few months, depending on the outcome of the Dobbs case at the Supreme Court.

On today’s show, Dawn and Ray interview Father Chuck Dahm about the Domestic Violence Outreach and its upcoming Gala. They also talk with Jeannie Balanda of Amate House regarding the work of Amate House, its fellows and the upcoming Amate Magic Fundraising Event.

Pregnancy can be a joyful time, but if a mother is struggling with substance use while she is pregnant, or adjusting to being a new mother, the health of the mother and her baby are serious concerns. Catholic Charities TRANSFORMING LIVES program helps young mothers deal with this difficult situation so that they and their babies become healthier over the course of the pregnancy and throughout the...

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Juan 8, 1 – 11 del domingo, 3 de abril de 2022. 

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  On Sunday, April 3rd at 2:30pm, a mass for journalists and their families covering the Ukraine conflict will be held at St. Mary of the Lake church on Chicago’s north side.  Joining us for this segment are Michael Puente, journalist and organizer of the mass, and Michael Ruzicki, Music Director at St. Mary of the Lake and Our Lady of Lourd...

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  Mustard Seeds is a small faith community at Holy Name Cathedral.  Joining us for the last segment of today’s program to discuss the value of small Catholic Christian Faith communities are three members of Mustard Seeds, LouAnn Burkhardt, Sue Kovacs, and Christine Lawless.

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.   Kolbe House is the agency of the Department of Parish Vitality and Mission of the Archdiocese of Chicago that serves individuals and families affected by the criminal justice system.  Compelled by the Gospel mandate, “I was in prison and you visited me,” Kolbe House at Assumption BVM — a parish-based jail ministry — is a sanctuary fo...

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  St. Peter’s in the Loop is celebrating their 175th anniversary.  Fr. Bob Hutmacher, Guardian of St. Peter’s in the Loop, joins us for the first segment to talk about the ongoing celebration and to promote Holy Week events at the church

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  On March 25, 2022, Pope Francis consecrated Russia to the Immaculate Heart alongside Ukraine, with both countries explicitly mentioned, amid the Russo-Ukrainian War. Joining us to talk about this consecration is the director of the Office for Divine Worship, Todd Williamson. 

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  Each year we follow the passion of Christ in the heart of our city, where thousands of people carry their cross every day.  Through choral music, Gospel passages, reflections, and our silent procession, we hope to enter more deeplly into the events of Good Friday and their meaning for us today.  We ask to experience the exceptional Pr...

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  Unlocking Communities equips entrepreneurs with the education and tools to sell sustainable products that unlock economic, social and environmental transformation in their communities.  Through focusing on entrepreneurship development, water filtration system production, community needs response, and global franchising, UC has impacted ove...

In this broadcast of Focus on the Liturgy Timothy Johnston and Todd Williamson address the call of Pope Francis to pray personally and publicly for peace in Ukraine. Timothy and Todd look at the rich collection of prayers, Masses and scripture that speak to the sad human experience of war, exile, and civil disturbance. In a special way, they look ahead to Holy Week in this time of war and sufferin...