Catholic Chicago

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.

Catholic Charities Tuesday Night Suppers offer guests the opportunity to come to 721 N. LaSalle Street and be served a hot meal. Many of these guests are homeless or nearly homeless. Due to our wonderful restaurant partners and some incredibly dedicated volunteers, the Tuesday Night Suppers continued every week throughout the pandemic, on a To-Go basis. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes Program...

On Today’s Fully Alive, Dawn and Ray welcome Brian Butler, Executive Director of Dumb Ox Ministries and Founder of Echo – Theology of the Body Retreats for Young Adults and Teens, during the first half of the show. Marcos Martinez, Ministry Leader for Iskali – A Catholic Ministry Organization that supports Latino young adults, joins them during the second half of the show to share his experience w...

Co-hosts Melissa Link and Roni Facen look at a pair of iconic Catholic institutions in Oak Park that have announced a five-year partnership to share resources and facilities for future students.  Fenwick High School and St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy School have announced a new five-year agreement that calls for both schools to share a vision of more diversity, equity and inclusion for futur...

Co-hosts Melissa Link and Roni Facen welcome their guests to discuss The Good Shepherd Catholic Schools building in Little Village reopening for the 2021-22 school year to house an expansion of neighboring Epiphany Catholic School's preschool and kindergarten programs.  Guests:  Scott Ernst and Andrea Guevara.

Phyllis Cavallone joins our hosts and gives an update about Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools. 

Co-hosts Vince Gerasole and Mark Teresi are joined by several guests to take an in-depth look at a Theology on Tap program that's going on in Evanston.  

Co-hosts Vince Gerasole and Mark Teresi sit down to discuss vocations with Fr. Tim Monahan.

LOSS is a Catholic Charities non-denominational program that supports individuals who are grieving the loss of a loved one by suicide. For more than 40 years, LOSS has been offering a safe, non-judgmental environment where survivors can find community, direction and resources for healing. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes Deborah Major and Emily Tegenkamp to discuss how the LOSS program was abl...

Megan interviews Fr. Benjamin Chinnappan who is Executive Director of Dalit Solidarity, a nonprofit organization that envisions a society in India where the oppressed Dalit population has access to quality education, healthcare and economic development. Fr. Ben is originally from the southern region of India and speaks of his own personal experience seeing his home country in a crisis. He describe...

Join Deacons Richard Hudzik and Dave Brencic as they explore the good work of NPH—Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos—a child welfare charity that serves children and their communities in Central and South America and in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. In this episode of Diakonia—A Call to Service—NPH’s chief executive officer, John Deinhart, and the US Midwest Region Director, Chuck Allworth, explain th...

Today’s guests are Sr. Kathleen Branham, OSF, Vocation Director and Sr. Marlene Kochert, OSF from the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, IN. Sr. Kathleen tells her vocation story from having a miraculous healing as a child to experiencing homelessness to rising to financial heights and eventually choosing instead what is “home” as a consecrated religious. Meanwhile, in New Mexico, Sr. Marlene feel...

Catholic Charities programs operate throughout Cook and Lake counties under the direction of six regional directors. They have worked tirelessly over the past year to keep their vital services going for people in need. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes Adriana Kelly, Director of Catholic Charities North & Northwest Suburban Regional Office, to discuss recent developments serving clients in...

The Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton is coming to Chicago!  Co-hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi talk about The 40th annual Chesterton Conference that will be in Lisle, IL this coming July 29-31 with guest Dale Ahlquist.  It's an in-person and a virtual event.