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Co-hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi talk to guests Deacon John Lorbach and Jim Ansley about The Long Goodbye -- a ministry for men whose spouse is suffering with dementia.  

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  Segment I:  Fr. Michael Pfleger, Pastor of St. Sabina Church, tells Vince Gerasole about church sponsored efforts to vaccinate residents in neighborhoods of color.  Segment II:  Mark Scozzafave and Dominic Trumfio share highlights of the music ministry at Old St. Patrick's church.

In this broadcast of Focus on the Liturgy, Timothy Johnston (LTP) and Todd Williamson (ODW) talk about the letter from Cardinal Robert Sarah in 2020, then prefect of the Congregation of Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments, about how we should return to public, communal worship once the Covid-19 Pandemic is over. Cardinal Sarah highlight’s 6 key points to our Sunday Liturgies, which Tim...

Catholic Charities Child Care Programs offer a safe, educational environment for children to come to, often while their parents are at work. At these centers, our primary population of low-income, working mothers find much-needed Child Care assistance, and have the opportunity to learn about Catholic Charities Case Management that can help them as they strive for greater self-sufficiency. Join Kat...

Host Bob Gilligan talks to Mary Lou Matheke and Mauro Pineda about immigration.

Host Bob Gilligan speaks with Anthony Holter, Ph. D about Tax Credit Scholarships in Illinois

Host Bob Gilligan talks to Barbara Lyons about the latest updates on Physician-assisted suicide laws across the country.

Host Bob Gilligan talks to Deacon Ernest "Ernie" Martinez about the pitfalls of legalized marijuana.

Kerry Weber, Executive Editor of America Magazine joins On the Way. Co-host Beth White discusses the magazine’s 2018 study with The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) that sought to ask Catholic women about their faith life. Up until this point, there was not one research project that only asked Catholic women questions about their faith.  In this interview, Kerry shares the...

Co-hosts, Elizabeth White and Jennifer Delvaux lead a conversation about the importance of listening in building a culture of evangelization. The first guest of the show, On the Way, is Dr. Josh Packard, Executive Director of Springtide Research Institute. Josh shares with Jenn the insights gained through their 2020 research project with young people aged 13 to 25. This generation is lonelier than...

The Voice of Charity is delighted to welcome back several Home Depot executives who have generously donated materials, and volunteer efforts this spring to completely renovate the landscaping at Catholic Charities House of Good Shepherd, our domestic violence shelter for women and children who have escaped unsafe circumstances in their homes. Join Katie Bredemann as he/she welcomes Gary Hutchinson...

Phyllis Cavallone and Candice Usauskas join Mark Teresi to bid farewell to Dr. Jim Rigg as he wraps up his time as the superintendent of Chicago Catholic schools.

Co-hosts Dr. Jim Rigg and Mark Teresi welcome recent St. Rita High School graduate and author, Kyle James to the program.  Kyle's mom, Takeshi James, also joins the program.

Dr. Jim Rigg gives an update about Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools.

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  Sr. Kathleen (Katie) Mitchell joins us for the full hour to share her vocation story, her time at the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary, and her recent trip to Uganda.

Megan Mio from the Missions Office talks about the importance of the Summer Appeal, and the importance of missionaries sharing their experience in the time of Covid-19, and how we are called to support our global Church. 

Catholic Charities St. Leo Campus for Veterans is a safe, supportive housing option for veterans in the Auburn Gresham Community. St. Leo’s is just one of the ways Catholic Charities offers support to the 20,000 veterans who come to us for assistance each year, as they work to become as self-sufficient as possible. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes David Dempsey, Program Director for St. Leo’s...

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  Today on Catholic Chicago we host a panel of health care experts to discuss the outreach of Chicago's Catholic health systems to the communites that they serve.  Guests:  Fr. William Grogan; James Sifuentes; August J. Querciagrossa; Dennis Ryan

In this interview, we get to know Br. Michael Gosch, CSV, Assistant Provincial as well as the Director of Housing and Programs for Viator House of Hospitality. Br. Michael talks about his background, the Viatorian community, and ministry. To find out more about the Viatorians, visit https://www.viatorians.com/ . To volunteer or support Viator House of Hospitality that provides a safe home to young...

Co-hosts Deacon Richard Hudzik and Deacon Dave Brencic interviewed two individuals who have a heart for responding to those in our communities who are facing economic or other stresses of life—those who need food, clothing, shelter, or help with utility bills, or employment. Chicago Deacon Jesse Blanco and Mr. Michael Syslo, vice-president of the Archdiocese of Chicago St. Vincent de Paul Society,...

During the first half of today’s Fully Alive, Dawn and Ray interview Yvonne Florczak Seeman.  They take some time to discuss the all the incredible things Yvonne is doing in the prolife community. https://www.lovefromaboveinc.com/ https://thebutterflygardenillinois.org/ https://www.yvonneflorczakseeman.com/ The second half hour Dawn and Ray took some time to let everyone know about ECHO Chica...

For nineteen years, Catholic Charities After Supper Visions program has been helping vulnerable individuals in Chicago grow in their skills as photographers. Incredible talent that has been discovered, and all who participate find support and encouragement from dedicated volunteers. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes Fr. Wayne Watts, Associate Administrator for Catholic Charities and Noreen Russ...

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  The 45th annual Summer Scripture Conference at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake-Mundelein Seminary is scheduled for June 20-25.  This year the theme is faith and science.  Guests:  Michelle Shaffer; Dr. Linda Couri; Dr. Tina Wray

In this broadcast of Focus on the Liturgy, Timothy Johnston (LTP) and Todd Williamson (ODW) talk about liturgy in the Post-Easter and Post-Pandemic time. They spend the first part of the show discussing the Solemnities that come immediately after the Easter Season (Holy Trinity and the Holy Body and Blood of Christ), and in the second half of the show they address some of the liturgical limitation...

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  Dr. Edward Gordon gives an update on where things stand with the Covid-19 pandemic, and then he talks with our hosts about the history of the Catholic Church in the middle ages.