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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...

For over thirty years, in December, Catholic Charities has hosted The Spirit of St. Nicholas Ball, an elegant gathering in downtown Chicago to raise crucial funds for our programs that benefit children and families. This year, the ball will be a very special, virtual event on December 4th. Join Marie Jochum and Brigid Murphy as they welcome Annie Scully Tumpis and Laura Kuever to preview this fabu...

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  Dr. Edward Gordon talks about the latest developments in the Covid-19 pandemic.

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  On December 5th, the Catholic Lawyers Guild will be hosting a virtual Advent retreat titled Bringing All We Are Into What We Do:  Spiritual Practices in our Work as Lawyers and in our Homes at Christmas.  Guests:  Jack Shea; Judge Tom Donnelly.

We hear stories about Cardinal Elect Wilton Gregory from people who have been close to him in his life. We listen to the beautiful music of Old St. Pat’s Church and learn about the music ministry there. And the Voice of Charity highlights the Celebration of Giving that is now underway.

Megan speaks with Jodi Grahl, Director of General and Gynecologic Surgery and Pacemaker Programs, and Rachel McDonnell, Director of Development, for Solidarity Bridge, a medical mission organization that partners with communities in Bolivia and Paraguay to increase access to safe, affordable surgery and other essential health care. They discuss the work of Solidarity Bridge and how the pandemic ha...

In this broadcast of Focus on the Liturgy, co-hosts Timothy Johnston (LTP) and Todd Williamson (ODW) discuss the new Year of Grace that begins with the first Sunday of Advent. They break open the theology and spirituality of Advent, exploring the liturgies, the prayers and readings of this great season. They also discuss some of the key symbols of Advent: the Advent wreath, novenas and other devot...

Catholic Charities 73rd Annual Celebration Of Giving unites people from all over Chicagoland in spreading Christmas cheer, providing 25,000 gifts to our neighbors in need who would otherwise have nothing to open Christmas Day. Join Marie Jochum and Brigid Murphy as they welcome Andrew McKernin and Allison Loecke to share how the program is going this year, and how listeners can join in this outpou...

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Mateo 25, 31-46, del domingo, 22 de noviembre de 2020. Viernes, 20 de noviembre de 2020

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Mateo 25, 14-30, del domingo, 15 de noviembre de 2020. Viernes, 13 de noviembre de 2020

Host Mark Teresi talks to Music Director Mark Scozzafave.  Mark presents music featuring musicians and singers from Old St. Pat's church.

Pope Francis has recently appointed 13 new cardinals, and one of them is a Chicago native.  Archbishop Wilton Gregory of the Archdiocese of Washington D.C., will become the first African American cardinal from the United States.  Our guests share some stories of their memories of him.  Guests:  Elaine Gregory Swenson; Fr. Thomas Baima; Fr. Dominic Grassi

Catholic Conference Hour host Bob Gilligan and his guest talk about how Catholics voted in the 2020 presidential election. The Evangelization and Missionary Discipleship Office look forward to the Thanksgiving holiday during the pandemic. And the Catholic Schools Today program looks at the Catholic high schools placement exam by highlighting two of Chicago’s Catholic high schools.

Vince Gerasole was the guest-host for today's program.  As the largest all-girls school on the north side of Chicago, Resurrection offers a rigorous and challenging education for all students in a supportive environment.  Resurrection serves a diverse student population from across the city and suburbs, representing over 100 private and public grammar schools.  Guests:  Laura D...