Catholic Chicago

Megan talks with Fr. Chris Promis, retired Spiritan missionary priest, and Anne Marie Hansen, a Spiritan Lay Associate. They describe the mission and ministries of the Spiritan congregation of priests, brothers and lay associates. They also reflect on some local Chicago connections. And Megan asks about the 150th Anniversary of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit's U.S. Province taking place in 20...

Co-Host Jenn Delvaux interviews author Paul Jarzembowski about his new book, Hope from the Ashes: Insights and Resources for Welcoming Lenten Visitors. Ash Wednesday and Lent bring many people to our parishes and faith based events, some we don’t see at other times of the year. They discuss how these are opportunities to evangelize, accompany, and help people develop a sense of belonging. Paul and...

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Lucas 6, 27-38 del domingo, 20 de febrero de 2022. Viernes, 18 de febrero de 2022

On the Way welcomes Fr. Jason Malave, Cardinal’s Liaison for Renew My Church, for a conversation with Co-Host Beth White about where we as an Archdiocese in the process. He shares his perspective on the hope that Building the New Reality brings to us. Fr. Jason also shares his own personal story about how this process has impacted him as a priest and as a disciple

Catholic Charities Legal Assistance Department (CCLA) is a vital part of the wrap-around services that we offer to our clients. In many cases, legal barriers are one of the main concerns that prevent people from reaching their goal of self-sufficiency. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes HILDA BAHENA, Director of CCLA, and EDWARD SOMMER, a CCLA Volunteer Attorney to discuss the many ways that Cat...

The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy Science Olympiad Team has qualified and competed in tournaments for the last 10 years. The team recently won University of Chicago’s Science Olympiad tournament. These tournaments test students skills and ornithology to hands-on events that included building bridges to sustain a certain weight, flying homemade model airplanes and designing vehicles that use mou...

Fenwick provides an environment that focuses on developing the whole student - rigorous academics, competitive athletics and the Dominican Catholic pillars. Coach Dave Power has giving life lessons, building community, and leading the Fenwick girls’ basketball team for the past 29 years with two state championships and the most all time wins in girls high school basketball in Illinois. During his...

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Lucas 6, 17. 20-26 del domingo, 13 de febrero de 2022. Viernes, 11 de febrero de 2022

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Lucas 5, 1 – 11 del domingo, 6 de febrero de 2022. Viernes, 4 de febrero de 2022

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  The Most Blessed Trinity Parish Food Pantry in Waukegan was recently able to purchase a new van!  Guests:  Fr. Timothy O'Malley; Marvin Sabido

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta Parish recently celebrated the Lunar New Year.  Guests:  Sharon Wong; Lily May; Thomas Howard.   

Today on Fully Alive, Dawn and Ray welcome Blanca Rodriguez and Adriana Medina to discuss the upcoming Quinceanera Retreat, which will be held at Our Lady of the Americas Parish February 26 and 27. During the second half of the show, an OHDS office intern, Eliza Nguyen is featured to share about herself and to promote the upcoming CCHD Art Contest.

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  The months-long Centennial Celebration of the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary continues into 2022.  Guests:  Fr. John Kartje; Peggy Pandaleon

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  Segment I:  Last week, St. Ferdinands brought back the successful sale of "Cuddle Buddies Slap Bracelets" to raise funds to buy clothinbg and other items for two families at nearby school/parish St. Bartholomew who were recently displaced from a fire. Guests:  Erin Boyle Folino, Corrie Rettelle, St. Ferdinand Catholic School Student C...

Join Deacons Richard Hudzik and Dave Brencic in their conversation with Vince Gerasole, the Director of Multimedia Content for the Archdiocese of Chicago. In this role, Vince brings to bear his many years of experience in broadcast journalism, as reporter, anchor and commentator and does this so that he might participate in bringing the Good News of the Church to as wide an audience as possible. L...

Today, our guest, Sister Debbie Borneman, SS.C.M., Director of Mission Integration for the National Religious Vocation Conference (NRVC), talks about World Day for Consecrated Life (WDCL). WDCL is celebrated on February 2nd on the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple (February 5 & 6 in parishes). What gives us hope during this challenging times? What are ways we can celebrate this...

Sister Donna Markham, OP, PhD has made a tremendous impact as President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA since she was named to this position in 2015. Regina Dominican High School, a college preparatory school for young women in Wilmette is honoring Sister Donna at the school’s Black & White Gala on March 5th. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes Elizabeth Schuster, President of Regina Domini...

A fabulous black tie, in-person event is back this winter, as Catholic Charities participates in FIRST LOOK for CHARITY, the elegant kick-off experience for the Chicago Auto Show on Friday, February 11th at McCormick Place. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes Bill Montana and Marty Bredemann,  Co-Chairmen of the Catholic Charities reception at First Look for Charity 2022 to discuss the impor...

Police Officer Michael Carroll talks to hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi about his role in the newly created position titled Religious Communities Outreach Liaison with the Chicago Police Department 

The Polish Museum of America is located in Chicago.  Museum president Richard Owsiany joins hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi to talk about the history and future of the museum.  

Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi talk with Joe Boland, Vice President of Mission for Catholic Extension, about the works of Catholic Extension as they build up Catholic faith communities in America's poorest regions.

Host Megan Mio meets with Deacon Michael McNulty of Divine Mercy Parish in Winnetka and Dr. Michael McNulty who grew up in Divine Mercy and now has a PhD in the field of clinical social work. Megan asks this father and son about how they came to know and collaborate in mission with Fr. Paul Satkunanayagam, a Jesuit priest ministering in his home country of Sri Lanka.  Dr. McNulty speaks about...

In this broadcast of Focus on the Liturgy, co-hosts Timothy Johnston, Danielle Noe and Todd Williamson talk about the importance of Sunday as the The Day for the Body of Christ to gather, around the Altar and Ambo of the Lord, and celebrate the Lord’s Supper. They will explore Dies Domini, St. John Paul II’s great exhortation on Sunday in the life of every Christian. Toward the end, they also sque...

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Lucas 1, 1 – 4; 4, 14 - 21 del domingo, 23 de enero de 2022. Viernes, 21 de enero de 2022

For the second part of this program, Beth is joined by co-host Jenn Delvaux and they discuss some of the building blocks of the Office for Evangelization and Missionary Discipleship’s work in the Building the New Reality of Renew My Church. The conversation highlights how much listening, accompaniment, and learning about each faith community is involved with the process and the key role that leade...