Catholic Chicago

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...

Vince Gerasole is the guest host for today's program.  First, Dr. Jim Rigg gives an update on Chicago's Catholic Schools.  Then we highlight St. Patrick High School, Chicago's oldest all-male Catholic high school.  The school's current hybrid model ensures the safety, health and well-being of students, faculty and staff while allowing St. Patrick to provide the quality educational e...

Catholic Charities clients in the Refugee Settlement and LOOM programs are some of the most resilient, talented people we know. They have fled very difficult circumstances in their homelands and are now starting over in Chicago. This year has been especially challenging for them. Join Marie Jochum and Brigid Murphy as they welcome Elma Kulovic and Rebecca Hamlin Green to discuss how Catholic Chari...

This month On the Way focuses on the seasons which are upon us, Thanksgiving and Advent.  In this episode, host Beth White was joined by Michelle Shaffer, Associate Director of the Institute for Lay Formation at University of Saint Mary of the Lake. Michelle and Beth discussed gratitude as we look towards Thanksgiving in the midst of a pandemic. Michelle shared some research about how gratitu...

This month On the Way focuses on the seasons which are upon us, Thanksgiving and Advent.  In this episode, host Beth White speaks with Kevin Pease, director of Loyola University’s IPS Scripture School to discuss an upcoming Advent Retreat, “When They Saw the Star,” that is available to everyone for free. The retreat takes place over three weeks – two hours a week – on Zoom. For more informati...

Sister Elizabeth Ann Guerrero, MCDP, Missionary Catechists of Divine Providence , Talks about the “Weaving Cultures” (“Entrelezando Culturas”) program based on going beyond the theory of intercultural relationships as Fr. Anthony Gittins, C.Ss. P explains, “living interculturally goes beyond mixing people of different cultures to live together and maybe letting each person cook an authentic meal f...

Host Bob Gilligan talks to David Spotanski, COO for the Archdiocese of Atlanta and right-hand man for Archbishop Wilton Gregory during his time in Belleville and Atlanta.  They talk about the Archbishop's elevation to America's first African-American cardinal later this month. 

Host Bob Gilligan talks to Kent Redfield, professor emeritus of political science at the University of Illinois, Springfield.  They tallied the dizzying amount of money spent on the "fair tax" ballot initiative, the retention bid of an Illinois Supreme Court justice, and targeted legislative races. 

Host Bob Gilligan speaks with Ryan Burge, assistant professor of political science at Eastern Illinois University.  They talk about how Catholics voted in the 2020 presidential election.

The November 12, 2020 broadcast has co-hosts Deacons Richard Hudzik and Dave Brencic discussing an Illinois-based ministry, Nourish for Caregivers, that provides Christ-centered wisdom to assist those who care for others. Joining in the conversation are the two founders of Nourish for Caregivers, Deb Kelsey-Davis and Kelly Johnson, along with one of their board members, Chicago Deacon Mike Fekete....

Megan talks with Sr. Mary Paul Asoegwu, Daughter of Divine Love and Director of Development Ministry, and Fr. Stan Chu Ilo, Research Professor of World Christianity at DePaul University. They discuss this challenging year with a global pandemic, deep-seated social issues such as racism and now a national election. What is the mission we have been called to in this time? Sr. Mary Paul and Fr. Stan...

A historian and professor shares his thoughts on the controversy surrounding the recent movement to remove statues of historical figures from public spaces.   The theology of the Office of Bishop is discussed on Focus on the Liturgy. And Non-Violence Works, a non-profit organization that offers education and training in character development and non-violence is highlighted.

Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi speak with guests Elfreide Wedam, Larry Campbell, and Phil Bradley about Non-Violence Works, a non-profit organization that focuses on violence prevention in our homes, neighborhoods and wider community.