Catholic Chicago

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Marcos 1, 12-15, del domingo, 21 de febrero de 2020. Viernes, 19 de febrero de 2021

Host Bob Gilligan talks to Geno Fernandez, president of the Archdiocese of Chicago’s school board.  They talk about raising money for the Archdiocese’s $1.4 million Gratitude Fund, which distributed $250 to full-time employees in Archdiocesan schools and $100 to part-time employees as a thank-you for their efforts toward in-person learning during the pandemic. 

Host Bob Gilligan talks to Rep. Adam Niemerg, R-Teutopolis, about House Bill 697, which calls for a 50% income tax credit on contributions to pregnancy resource centers. 

Host Bob Gilligan speaks with Anthony Holter, president of Empower Illinois, the scholarship-granting organization for the Tax Credit Scholarship program used by most Catholic schools in Illinois.  They talk about the organization’s recently released annual report.

Host Bob Gilligan talks to Krisanne Vaillancourt Murphy, executive director of the Catholic Mobilizing Network, which seeks to end the death penalty and promote restorative justice, about the potential for ending the federal death penalty under President Joe Biden, who is the first sitting U.S. president to openly oppose the death penalty.

Beth White interviews Fr. James Martin, SJ, about his newest book, “ Learning to Pray: A guide for Everyone .” The two discuss the genesis of the book that he worked on for about a decade. Fr. Jim shares that he wrote if for his 20-something self who had no idea how to pray. After thirty years of being a Jesuit, walking with people at all stages of their faith journey, Fr. Jim sees the importance...

The Tolton Spirituality Center has been a fruit of the pandemic. Beth White, the Host of On the Way, interviews Fr. Gerard Jordan, OPraem, about the newly announced Center to serve the parishes of the Archdiocese of Chicago. With a $1 million grant from the Lilly Foundation, this new initiative will lead the way in healing and building vitality in parishes.  Fr. Gerard shares the ways in whic...

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  The entire hour of today's program is dedicated to the season of Lent.  Guests Todd Williamson and Terry Navarro spend time discussing Ash Wednesday and the 40 days of Lent.

A new award-winning documentary has been released sharing the life-affirming work done every day at The Chicago Help Initiative (CHI) to help the homeless. Join Marie Jochum and Brigid Murphy as they welcome filmmaker Lucia Mauro and Jacqueline Hayes, founder of CHI to discuss “I Have A Name,” and the constellation of people and organizations working to eradicate poverty and homelessness. 

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Marcos 1, 29-39, del domingo, 7 de febrero de 2020. Viernes, 5 de febrero de 2021

Dr. Jim Rigg and Mark Teresi speak with some of the African American Heritage Award winners for 2021.  Guests:  Tracy Aldaz; Lee Von Overton; Jadyn Thomas.

On Juneteenth, 2020, Marian Catholic High School senior, Tamera Trimuel, published her first book titled Dear Black Girl, You are IT!  Co-hosts Dr. Jim Rigg and Mark Teresi spend time talking with Tamera.

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

Back with us is Sr. Maria Cimperman, RSCJ (see January 7, 2021 show), joined by Sr. Anita Baird, DHM (Religious Congregation of the Society of the Daughters of the Heart of Mary https://www.dhm.org . Sr. Anita served as late Cardinal George’s Chief of Staff in 1997 and founding director of the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Office for Racial Justice in 2000. Sr. Anita was past president of the National...

In today’s show, co-hosts Deacon Richard Hudzik and Deacon Dave Brencic interview Connie Rakitan of Faith and Fellowship, as well as Deacon Al Sedivy. Both guests address ministerial outreach to those who endure mental illness, together with those who accompany and love those so afflicted. Both initiatives are connected with the Archdiocese’s Commission on Mental Illness. The origins of Faith and...

Dawn and Ray offer a tribute to Joe Scheidler – “the Godfather of Pro-life Advocacy” who died at 93 on January 18, 2021. Eric Scheidler, son of Joe and Executive Director of Pro-life Action League shares stories and history of Joe’s legacy. During the last segment of the show, Dawn and Ray introduce Dr. Angela Swain, new director of the Office of Human Dignity and Solidarity.

Casa Catalina is a vibrant, life-saving Food Pantry in the Back of the Yards neighborhood. Clients can receive a wide range of assistance, because of the dedication and resourcefulness of the staff and volunteers. Sister Joellen Tumas has recently retired after fifteen years of service to Catholic Charities, the past ten of which have been as Director at Casa Catalina. Join Marie Jochum and Brigid...

Catholic Chicago looks at the spiritual and theological foundations for the Annual Catholic Appeal.   The Voice of Charity explores ways to remove barriers to health equity in Lake County. The Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers are featured on Catholic Chicago. And time is spent on Mental Illness Awareness.

Co-hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi talk to Sr. Patricia Crowley, O.S.B., and Sr. Belinda Monahan, O.S.B..  They discuss the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago and upcoming events

Co-hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi talk with Dr. Edward Gordon about the Covid-19 pandemic, focusing on vaccines.

Co-hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi speak with Deacon Tom Lambert and Deacon Al Sedivy about Mental Illness Awareness and a monthly virtual program called "Moving Forward in Hope.

Co-hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi talk to Deacon Kevin McCarthy and Walter Hidalgo about the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers and a Lenten retreat called "Learn to Live the Joy of the Gospel." 

In this broadcast of Focus on the Liturgy co-hosts Timothy Johnston (LTP) and Todd Williamson (ODW) return to a periodic look at a particular part of the Church’s liturgy. Here they spend the hour exploring the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

A disproportionate number of Black and Latinx residents in Lake County have been diagnosed with COVID-19. The African American Community Partnership Group (AACPG) is a grassroots organization that has been using innovative ways to help residents get the information and resources they need to help stop the spread of the virus. Join Marie Jochum and Brigid Murphy as they welcome Gale Graves and Deme...

Host:  Mark Teresi.  The Annual Catholic Appeal begins the weekend of January 30/31, 2021.  Our guests this hour discuss the spritual, theological foundation, and history of the Appeal.  The beneficiaries of the Appeal and ways to make a gift are also discussed.  Guests:  Brendan Keating; Fr. Lou Cameli; Barbara Shea Collins; Fr. Wayne Watts; Elizabeth Anastasia