Catholic Chicago

Most Blessed Trinity parish in Waukegan is "serving the people of God with a preferential option for the poor."  Among the many ministries of the parish are a food pantry and a soup kitchen. Guests:  Marvin Sabido; Fr. Tim O'Malley

Hosted by Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  Joyce Duriga, Editor of Chicago Catholic, is the guest for the second half of the program.  Joyce talks about some of the stories that were recently covered in Chicago Catholic, beginning with the funeral of slain police officer Ella French.

In the U.S. and elsewhere Catholics are increasingly marrying other Christians or members of other faith traditions (Jews, Muslims, Hindus, etc.)  These marriages provide pastoral challenges, but also gifts for our ongoing dialogue.  Guests:  Dan Olsen; Bridget Richardson; Daniel Richardson. 

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  Segment I:  Researcher, author and historian, Dr. Edward Gordon, joins Fr. Greg and Mark to talk about the current state of the Covid-19 pandemic.  Segment II:  Dr. Gordon stays on the program to continue talking about The Age of Faith:  The Church During the Middle Ages.

In this broadcast of Focus on the Liturgy cohosts Timothy Johnston (LTP) and Todd Williamson (ODW) finish the periodic series on the Mass. Last month they broke open the Eucharistic Prayer. In this broadcast, they discuss the Communion Rite and the Concluding Rites. They explore each part of these rites discussing the theology, the symbols and gestures, and how the whole of the Mass, more than any...

Megan talks with Renate Schneider, President and Founder of Haitian Connection, a nonprofit organization that coordinates programs in education, building houses for women and children, microcredit, entrepreneurial development and mental healthcare outreach. Renate has lived and worked with communities in Haiti for over 20 years. Knowing that Haiti is experiencing turmoil and struggle due to the as...

Catholic Charities Latino Affairs promotes our programs and services to Latino/Latinx residents in Cook and Lake counties, through community outreach and education. In recent months, these efforts have expanded, internationally, in support of COVID-19 vaccinations. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes Cary Rositas-Sheftel, Ph. D., Director of Catholic Charities Latino/Latinx Affairs to discuss the...

For more than 40 years, Catholic Charities Refugee Resettlement Program has been a beacon of hope in the lives of refugees who are starting their lives over in Chicago, after fleeing persecution in their home countries. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes ELMIDA KULOVIC, Director of Catholic Charities Refugee Resettlement Program to discuss the status of the program this summer, and the many ways...

Hosted by Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  The Gateway Foundation -- Addiction and Recovery.  Guests:  Marc C. Turner; Gimel Tillman

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  Segment I:  Representatives of Chicago Shares give an overview of what the Chicago Shares program is. 

In recent months, a primary goal for Catholic Charities South and Southwest Regions has been to reconnect in-person with clients, whenever possible to listen and offer assistance to them. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes Regional Director Christopher Torres, Project Manager Carol Petersen and Advisory Board Member Christine Collins to discuss this, and other great things happening in Catholic...

We speak with Adrian Badillo and Anastasia Jakowbow-Rashtchian from the Office of Lifelong Faith Formation along with Deacon Kevin and his wife, Gysel Blindauer talking about working with engaged couples through PreCana. We hear about how Covid 19 has impacted how they minister to engaged couples as they prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage. 

On the August episode of Fully Alive, Dawn and Ray welcome Michael Terrien, Laudato Si Ecumenical and Interreligious Liaison, to discuss Care for Our Common Home and the Laudato Si encyclical. During the second half of the show, Mauro Pineda, from Immigration Ministries, joins to share some of the workings of the Archdioceses Pastoral Migratoria Ministry.

Guest:  Greg Richmond

 Guests:  Rebecca Giannelli; Adam Taylor.

Matthew D. Welter joins our hosts and gives an update about Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools. 

Join Deacons Richard Hudzik and Dave Brencic as they explore what some might find to be a strange, even macabre, topic. However, this show’s guest, Chicago Deacon David Keene, PhD, fills us in on the purpose of exhumations, why it is done in connection with persons who are being investigated for sainthood and what it means to have a body that is “incorrupt.” Deacon Keene brings his academic traini...

Sister Christina Fuller, OSF (Evanston, IL) and Sister Kim Marie Wolf, OSF (Frankfort, IL), both members of the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart (www.fssh.net) share their experience at an undisclosed facility near the U.S. border in San Diego to “do works of neighborly love.” Prepared to use some of their Spanish language resources, instead they were surprised to meet mostly Brazilians from...

Catholic Charities has a long history of serving veterans in need. Today, our veteran services include a comprehensive program to help veterans find and maintain employment, through job readiness training, resume writing assistance, mock interviews, and job placement counseling. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes Bernie Gresham and Mitch Siegel to discuss how Catholic Charities is helping vetera...

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  On Saturday, August 7, 2021, the Black Catholic Deacons of Chicago, in collaboration with many priests, deacons and laity from various communities, will pray together for non-violence and peace - the healong of our families, schools and communities.  Guests:  Deacon Alfred Coleman, Deacon LeRoy Gill, Teresa Gill

Becca Siar and Fr. Tim Anastos from the St. Pope John Paul II Newman Center discuss campus ministry with host Mark Teresi.

Dr. Linda Couri talks to host Mark Teresi about the polarization of "traditional" and "progressive" Catholics. 

In this episode of Focus on the Liturgy cohosts Timothy Johnston (LTP) and Todd Williamson (ODW) return to a period series that addresses the four main parts of the Mass. In the past, Timothy and Todd have explored the first two parts of the Mass: the Introductory Rites and the Liturgy of the Word. In this show they break open and discuss third main part of the Mass: the Liturgy of the Eucharist....

Noreen Russo has worked at Catholic Charities for 15 years. Rising to leadership positions in a number of key service areas, Noreen always has her focus on clients’ immediate needs, and working with colleagues across the agency to offer clients hope for a brighter future. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes Noreen Russo, Associate Director of Board Relations and Mission Engagement to discuss her...

Fr. Don Nevins, Pastor at St. Agnes of Bohemia, talks about street masses in in an effort to bring the Gospel message of peace and hope to the streets of the Little Village neighborhood.