Catholic Chicago

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...

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Lucas 15, 1-3.11-32 del domingo, 25 de marzo de 2022. Viernes, 23 de marzo de 2022

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi. For 37 years, Amate House has attracted dedicated and caring young people who are answering the call to not just a year of service, but to the opportunity to grow and become leaders who will go on to change the world long after their year at Amate House. Guests:  Jeannie Balanda and Matthew Schultz

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  Linda Nardone is an active parishioner at Holy Name Cathedral and has written a memoir entitled "My Journey to Steadfast Faith."  Guest:  Lina Nardone.

Host Bob Gilligan talks to Meegan Dugan Adell about predatory lending

Host Bob Gilligan talks with Vito DeFrisco about school mask mandates

Host Bob Gilligan talks to Anthony Holder with Empower Illinois about scholarship tax credits.

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Lucas 9, 28b-36 del domingo, 20 de marzo de 2022. Viernes, 18 de marzo de 2022

In this final installment of our two-part series on Catholic Charities Domestic Violence Services, we discuss the Care Coordination that takes place between Catholic Charities departments, and other domestic violence service providers to ensure that victims/survivors receive the assistance they need to recover and rebuild their lives. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes BETH KLIEGER, a Domestic V...

Host Megan Mio meets Fr. Godwin Kornu, a Comboni priest for over 20 years, who is originally from Ghana. He has ministered in Chad and Ghana as a parish priest and recently joined the Comboni Mission Center in La Grange Park, IL. 

If there is one thing that stands out in Dave and Karen Groppel's marriage, it is intentionality. They do everything deliberately: their couple time, their date night and also their parenting. They make their marriage their top priority by investing time and effort on their relationship. 

To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day week, On the Way welcomes Fr. Ken Simpson, Administrator of   Old St. Pat's Catholic Church in the West Loop of Chicago. Old St. Pat’s hosted Shamrock’n the Block, a new event with rooted in their long tradition of block parties. The event gathered more than 2,000 on parade day. Fr. Ken and Beth discussed how these types of gatherings are wonderful ways to have...

In honor of women’s history month, Beth White, welcomes Vinita Hampton Wright, author, retreat leader and retired book editor, to On the Way to discuss her newest book, Set the World on Fire: A four-week personal retreat with the female doctors of the Church. This book is scheduled for release on March 25, 2022 through Ave Maria Press. Vinita discusses the way in which these four very important wo...