Catholic Chicago

Reverend Edward Harnett is a highly-acclaimed biblical scholar, in addition to being a dedicated priest in the Archdiocese of Chicago. Fr. Harnett has travelled to the Holy Land over a dozen times, taking hundreds of pilgrims to the places where Jesus lived and died. Join Marie Jochum and Brigid Murphy on this special Christmas edition of The Voice of Charity, as they welcome  Fr. Harnett to...

Host Bob Gilligan talks with Louis Jones, a resident of the Diocese of Belleville.  Louis was recently named the 2020 winner of USCCB's Cardinal Bernardin New Leadership Award for his work with the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, the bishops' anti-poverty initiative.

Host Bob Gilligan spends time with Kevin Grillot, executive director of weDignify.  Kevin is heading up next month's March for Life Chicago, discusses taking the March on a Midwest tour that culminates in Chicago on January 23. 

Host Bob Gilligan speaks with Greg Schleppenbach, associate director of pro-life activities at the USCCB.  They talk about the moral guidance on COVID-19 vaccines recently released by the USCCB.

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Lucas 1, 26-28, del domingo, 20 de diciembre de 2020. Viernes, 18 de diciembre de 2020

Catholic Schools Today speak with a first year teacher who continued to teach his remote classroom even as his house was on fire. Catholic Charities featured an inspiring family of volunteers. And Built on the Rock spoke with a couple about their faith journey.

On the Way focuses on Christmas traditions and things we’ve learned about this year. Miguel Salazar, Senior Coordinator for Immigration, is the first guest and joins co-hosts Beth White and Jenn Delvaux. He shares with listeners the history of Mexican Posadas and the 15th Annual Posada for Immigration Reform held on December 18th. To learn more about the Chicagoland Posada visit: https://pvm.archc...

Megan talks with Cathy Douglass co-founder of the Guardians of the Visitation, an lay association that collaborates and supports the work of the Sisters Servants of the Visitation (SSV), an international missionary women's congregation. Megan shares recorded messages from Sr. Rubi Arellano, SSV who works with poor and vulnerable children in the Philippines. Cathy describes how she first met Sr. Ru...

Because of COVID, we have not been able to interview a couple for several months. How delighted we were to have a couple join us once again on our show. In this interview, we meet Elisabeth Korsmeier and Joe McCormick whose journeys brought them to each other despite their differences, both culturally and otherwise. Their vibrant faith and involvement in the Catholic church is the foundation upon...

Catholic Charities volunteers are compassionate, dedicated, selfless people. It is quite moving when we see a group of volunteers who are committed as we are to the mission of Catholic Charities. It is even more inspiring when a team of volunteers comes from the same family. Join Marie Jochum and Brigid Murphy on this special Christmas edition of The Voice of Charity, as they welcome Judy, David,...

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Juan 1, 6-8, 19-28 del domingo, 13 de diciembre de 2020. Viernes, 11 de diciembre de 2020

Students at Most Holy Redeemer School are growing spiritually.  The second-grade students received a special gift from St. Nicholas -- bibles and candy.  They also recently made their First Reconciliation.  Eighth-grade students are preparing for their confirmation.  They recently had a service opportunity with local residents who are homebound.  Guests:  Susan Duffy;...

John Little, a first year teacher at St. Mary School in Buffalo Grove, was recently teaching his classes remotely when he had to evacuate his home due to a fire.  John and his family quickly left their home and John taught his next class from his neighbor's front yard.  Guests:  John Little; Kirs Gritzmacher.

Fr. Greg and Mark Teresi spoke with Fr. Michael Meany and Meg Hall about a virtual photo exhibit on the Archives website that highlights the memorabilia of a WWII army chaplain. The Voice of Charity talks to the rector of the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plains. And Fr. Greg and Mark have a conversation with licensed clinical social worker Joey Miller, and we hear about her book titled R...

Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi speak with Ms. Joey Miller, a licensed clinical social worker at Wellsprings Health Associates in Chicago.  With over 20 years of experience in women's reproductive health and medicine, she provides support and expert guidance to women and their partners through the often complicated, challenging, and sometimes heart-wrenching pursuit of parenthood. &nb...

Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi talk to Kathy DeNicolo, the author of life afirming stories for the whole family.  She's a go to read for realistic second chances.  Kathy's new book is called "The Comeback."  

We talk with Sr. Janice Keenan OSF and Sr. Kathy Sherman CSJ about how leaders can remain spiritually well. The demands of today's Church leaders are many from big tasks to small tasks especially as our world has shifted how we minister and how we lead. We examine what it takes to slow down, be present and learn to fill one's cup despite the worldly demands of today. 

Co-hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi talk to Gordon Nary and Eileen Quinn Knight about the publication Profiles in Catholicism .  They also discuss plans for a new publication on Healing from Clerical Sexual Abuse.

Hosted by Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  Fr. John Beyenka was a lifelong diocesan priest who became a World War II Chaplain and saw up-close the horrors of war during the Allied invasion of Italy.  Fr. Beyenka saved his wartime memorabilia, and they form the basis of this exhibit.  Guests:  Fr. Michael Meany; Meg Hall

The Voice of Charity highlights the Celebration of Giving which is now underway. Fully Alive co-hosts Dawn Fitzpatrick and Ray Pingoy explored how Mary and Joseph’s journey applies to our own lives. And on Diakonia, A Call to Service, we hear from the deacons about how Hope Is On The Way!

The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines draws over one million visitors from all over the United States each year, with astonishing crowds especially on the OLG feast day, December 12th. Join Marie Jochum and Brigid Murphy as they welcome Fr. Esequiel Sanchez, Rector of the shrine, to discuss online plans for the 2020 Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and the ways the shrine has adapted t...

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Marco 1, 1-8, del domingo, 6 de diciembre de 2020. Viernes, 4 de diciembre de 2020

Notwithstanding the challenges of COVID-19, the response to natural disasters continues. Join today’s host Deacon Dave Brencic, as he is joined by co-host Deacon Richard Hudzik. They discuss the outreach known as Hope’s On the Way with Chicago Deacons Joe Winblad and John Vidmar, both of whom are deeply involved in serving through Hope’s On the Way. This ministry provides both hands-on assistance...

Vince Gerasole, Director of Multimedia Content in the Archdiocese of Chicago and program host Sr. Lovina Pammit, OSF engage in a conversation with guest Sr. Joni Luna, S.P., (Sister of Providence of St. Mary of-the-Woods, Indiana) who tells a beautiful story of how she discovers her ancestry and finds kinship among the native community gathered in protest against the Access pipeline in North Dakot...

Today on Fully Alive Dawn and Ray welcome Miguel Salazar from Immigration Ministries to discuss the upcoming virtual Posada. Miguel explains the history of the Posada and how it is a seeking of shelter. The Archdiocese will host a virtual Posada on Friday December 18th at 7AM.  Dawn and Ray continue the theme of seeking shelter by relating the search for our final home to our search for our d...