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Hosted by Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  Today (April 22) is Earth Day.  The Catholic Climate Covenant collaborates with other Catholic organizations to advance the Church's call for us to love and care for God's creation and our vulnerable neighbors.  Guest:  Jose Aguto

Hosted by Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  United Catholic Youth Ministries is a multi-parish pastoral ministry that supports youth, young adults, families and the Hispanic/Latinx community in Evanston.  They have four main ministry focuses:  Youth and Children Ministry, Campus Ministry, Young Adult Ministry, and Hispanic Ministry.  Guests:  James Holzhauer-Chuckas, Ale...

Clarissa Aljentera from the Office for Lifelong Formation joins Beth White, host, for On the Way to discuss anti-racism, her upcoming course at Boston College, and ways the Archdiocese is proactively trying to have very important conversations and ultimately put into practice, issues around race and diversity, specifically through a newly formed Racial Justice Circle and a novena for racial justic...

The Voice of Charity begins a three-part series celebrating MOTHERHOOD with a special show recognizing Catholic Charities Arts of Living Program. As one of the longest-running programs at the agency, the Arts of Living uses HOME VISITS to help expectant mothers, and mothers of children 0-3 by providing education, guidance and support with basic needs as they work toward greater stability in their...

Host Bob Gilligan talks with Tom Morrison, Illinois House Representative from District 54, about the proposed repeal of the Parental Notification of Abortion Act.

Host Bob Gilligan talks to Dan Misleh, Executive Director of Catholic Climate Covenant, about Earth Day and environmental issues.

Host Bob Gilligan talks with Josh Hale, President and CEO of Big Shoulders Fund, about tax credit scholarships in Illinois.

Tercer Domingo de Pascua  Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Lucas 24, 35-48, del domingo, 18 de abril de 2021. Viernes, 16 de abril de 2021

Megan interviews Fr. Jason Torba, Pastor of St. Ferdinand Parish and Marta Robak, lay leader and parishioner. St. Ferdinand Parish and other communities in the Archdiocese of Chicago have been supporting the work of the Missionaries of the Poor (MOP) Brothers for many years. Fr. Torba and Marta share the story of how this relationship began and how it became a regular commitment. Megan then asks h...

We speak with Chelsea Baldwin and Emily McDonnell from the Office of Lifelong Faith Formation about how youth ministry has evolved since the beginning of Covid 19. We talk about digital responses and gathering opportunities for young people. 

In recent weeks, Catholic Charities has been working with numerous civic and health partners to host ten vaccination events in Chicago and its suburbs, with additional events planned soon. These events often have been in communities that have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Join Marie Jochum and Brigid Murphy as they welcome Catholic Charities Southwest Regional Director Marilu Gonza...

Hosts:  Dr. Jim Rigg and Fr. Greg Sakowicz.  Segment I:  Holy Family Catholic Academy Students Meet NASA Scientist.  Segment II:  DePaul College Prep Support the Asian American and Pacific Islanders Community.

Domingo de la Divina Misericordia Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Juan 20, 19-31, del domingo, 11 de abril de 2021. Viernes, 9 de abril de 2021

Host Fr. Greg Sakwoicz talks to Chuck Swirsky and Bill Wennington, the radio voices of the Chicago Bulls, about the role of faith in their lives and careers in professional sports.

Today on Fully Alive Dawn and Ray begin the show by interviewing Bob Gilligan,  Executive Director of Catholic Conference of Illinois to discuss the progress of the dangerous repeal proposal of the Parental Notice of Abortion Act and its connections to human trafficking.  In the second half of the show,  they welcome Kimberly  Duda who is developing a webinar on human trafficki...

Catholic Charities is working with Governors State University to broadcast an important virtual conversation on April 9 regarding the prevalence of human trafficking in the Chicago area. Join Marie Jochum and Brigid Murphy as they welcome Nancy Mott, a Catholic Charities volunteer, dedicated parishioner, and Certified Illinois Domestic Violence Professional to discuss how religious and secular gro...

In today’s show, co-hosts Deacon Richard Hudzik and Deacon Dave Brencic interview Archdiocese of Chicago Deacon Dan Coughlin. Deacon Dan was recently appointed to serve at the Cardinal’s liaison to the Archdiocese’s lay ecclesial communities. The conversation explores what these movements are, why they are a blessing to the Church and how one might find out more about these groups. Some are well-k...

Today’s guests are Alexian Brothers from the Immaculate Conception Province: Brother Tom Klein, C.F.A, Director of Ministry Development, and second-year novice, Brother Carl Sisolak who will be professing his first vows later this year. Br. Carl shares his vocation story while Br. Tom talks about the Brothers and their ministry since their foundation in Germany in year 1245. Today, the Brothers co...

Catholic Charities Junior Board is comprised of caring young professionals who give of their time, talent and treasure to further the mission of the agency. The Junior Board has stayed very active during the pandemic, working in warehouse food distribution, tutoring, and organizing groundbreaking virtual gatherings, such as the Racial Equity Book Club.  Join Brigid Murphy as she welcomes Nore...

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  "Music Has Legs" is an inspiring book that takes readers on the journey of Juan Manuel Pineda, from the streets of El Salvador to the Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH) orphanage to the front page of the Chicago Tribune.  The book delivers an uplifing story at a time when Good Stories are difficult to find. It highlights what people from Shr...

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Marcos 14, 1-15, 47, del domingo, 28 de marzo de 2021. Viernes, 26 de marzo de 2021

The BASE Chicago re-imagines pathways to success for urban youth by combining sports and academic opportunities on Catholic Chicago Focus on the Liturgy explores the Holiest Week of the Year. And Catholic Chicago reflects on Pope Francis’ recent trip to Iraq.

In this broadcast of Focus on the Liturgy co-hosts Timothy Johnston and Todd Williamson discuss the liturgies and rites of Holy Week. From Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday they explore the theology and spirituality of the these holiest of days for us as Christians. They give special attention to the liturgies of the Triduum – Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday/Easter Sunday. 

Co-Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi talk with Dr. Dan Olsen, Dr. Marcia Hermansen, and Dr. Scott Alexander about Catholic/Muslim relations.

Co-hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi speak with Very Rev. Thomas Baima and Rev. Chorbishop George Toma about Catholic/Assyrian Church of the East dialogue.