Catholic Chicago

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.

Joyce Duriga, Editor of Chicago Catholic, talks about her article in the latest edition of Chicago Catholic that tells the story of a strong family tradition at a Melrose Park parish.

Cardinal Blase Cupich joins us live from Rome.  The Cardinal is currently at the Vatican working on a project for the Holy Father. 

This year's Celebration of Mundelein event culminates this evening with a free online presentation of the 2021 Celebration of Mundelein!  The broadcast will feature the presentation of the As Those Who Serve Award to Bishop Ronald Hicks, musical performances, interviews with Mundelein seminarians and more.  Guests:  Bishop Ron Hicks; Tonise Paul

The Institute for Pastoral Leaership at the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary serves the ongoing education and formation needs of the ordained, both priests and deacons, as well as the initial and ongoing formation of the laity and vowed religious.  Guest:  Dr. Linda /Couri.

Sr. Barbara Reid, OP, President of Catholic Theological Union and New Testament Scholar, joins On the Way to share Biblical understanding of St. Mary Magdalene just before her July 22nd Feast Day. Sr. Barbara shares the many misconceptions about St. Mary Magdalene and the ways in which the authors of the Gospels spoke of her in their stories. Sr. Barbara also shares what St. Mary Magdalene, a grea...

As they continue to explore the eight qualities of a culture of evangelization, co-hosts Beth White and Jenn Delvaux talk about the power of an invitation. They discuss who to invite, how to consider what you want for someone and not from them, and how to make the invitation. They also note that by inviting, you are letting the other person know that they belong and that you have the power to invi...

Seniors are very important to us at Catholic Charities. We continue to listen to the needs expressed by our seniors, and respond with comprehensive services that help seniors live independently and access additional resources, as needed, in their homes and communities. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes Mary Ann Bibat, Catholic Charities Vice-President, Senior Services to discuss how our senior...

Host Bob Gilligan speaks with Rhina Guidos, Reporter/Editor at Catholic News Service, about the Cuban-American bishops’ recent call for humanitarian aid to the people of Cuba

Host Bob Gilligan speaks to Greg Schleppenbach, Associate Director for Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, USCCB about the Hyde Amendment and federal funding of abortions.

Host Bob Gilligan talks with Thomas Olp, Vice President and Senior Counsel, Thomas More Society, and Steve Roach, Executive Director of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Springfield in Illinois about the Fulton decision of the US Supreme Court and foster care services by faith-based organizations

Megan interviews representatives from the Holy Spirit Missionary Sisters. Her guests are members of a team that developed and produced virtual appeal materials for the Missionary Cooperation Plan. Megan asks them to talk about how they decided to focus on the Sisters ministering in Jamaica and the process to develop an appeal text, a bulletin insert and a video in English, Spanish and Polish. They...

This program will take a look at how the Young Adult Engagement Team has been working with young adults today and through the Covid 19 pandemic. We speak with Pablo Padilla about the annual summertime event and how it might look a little different this year.