Catholic Chicago

Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi talk with Fr. Medard Laz, a prolific author now living in Florida.  Fr. Laz talks about his website, Treats for the Soul , and his latest book, The Gathering:  Jesus and Abortion, A Story for Our Time. 

Sr. Stephanie Baliga talks about her treadmill marathon to raise funds for the Mission of Our Lady of the Angels in West Humboldt Park.  The disproportionate rate of Covid-19 infections in the Latinx and Black communities is discussed on the Voice of Charity.  We hear uplifting music from the St. Agatha Contemporary Gospel Choir.  And we learn about an organization called Unlocking...

Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi speak with Josh Goralski, who heads up an organization called Unlocking Communities.  From that group's website:  "We equip entrepreneurs with the education and tools to sell sustainable products that unlock economic, social and environmental transformation in their communities."

Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi talk with guests Fr. Larry Dowling and Dennis Smith about the St. Agatha Gospel Choir and their new contemporary Gospel CD, "It's Over, It's Alright."  

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 Word. They look at the theology and spirituality of the Liturgy of Word, its role, its purpose and the image of it being a “dialogue between God and his people” (Saint John P...

In Lake County, a disproportionate number of Latinx and Black residents have been diagnosed with COVID-19. Join Marie Jochum and Guest Host Brigid Murphy as they welcome Cary Rositas-Sheftel and Cynthia Vargas to discuss how community partners in Lake County are working together on innovative projects to address this critical matter, and educate people on how they can help stop the spread of the v...

As Catholic schools reopen for the new school year, social and emotional learning has become a focus.  Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.  Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz...

Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi talk with Sr. Stephanie Baliga, one of the very dedicated Franciscans of the Eucharist of Chicago who can be found helping people in the West Humboldt Park neighborhood through the Mission of Our Lady of the Angels.  On August 23, Sr. Stephanie ran an entire marathon...on a treadmill.  The former long-distance runner at the University of Illinois now run...

Catholic Conference Hour host Bob Gilligan talks with Matt Dietrich with the Illinois State Board of Elections about “vote-by-mail”.   We hear about how regional food pantries are faring during the Covid-19 pandemic on the Voice of Charity. And Fr. Britto Berchmans and Sandra Labouvie return from hiatus to discuss how the Covid-19 pandemic has adjusted our priorities on Built on the Rock.

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Mateo 16, 13-20, del domingo, 23 de agosto de 2020. Viernes, 21 de agosto de 2020

Megan Mio, Coordinator in the Mission Office, talks with the Rt. Rev. Dr. Trevor Alexander, Senior Pastor of True Vine Church and Protestant Chaplain at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, TX. They discuss two forms of division: the separation of Christian churches and the reality of racism. Bishop Trevor speaks about his ecumenical ministry at the University and his passion for g...

Sally Blount recently assumed the role of President and CEO of Catholic Charities.  She visited with Marie Jochum and Brigid Murphy on the Voice of Charity radio program.  Two newly appointed bishops were guests on our Catholic Chicago program.  First up was the new bishop of Peoria, Coadjutor Bishop Louis Tylka who talked with Fr. Greg Sakowicz, Rector of Holy Name Cathedral. &nbsp...

In recent months, we have found ourselves living through an unfamilair reality that seems to have settled in far longer than any of us could ever have expected. In this episode, hosts Fr. Britto Berchmans and Sandra Labouvie encourage listeners to be intentional about employing some of the positive lessons learnt during this difficult time. Rather than focussing on returning to what we once were,...

Fr. Robin Ryan, CP, Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago joins host Beth White for this segment.  Fr. Robin, who has taught Christology for years, has developed a book to help readers connect head knowledge of Jesus with heart knowledge. His newest book, “Gazing on His Face: A Christ-Centered Spirituality,” will be available through Paulist Press...

We cannot give what we do not have and continuing to grow in our relationship with Jesus is a focus of this show. Joshua Danis joins Beth White for this segment.  Joshua is the National Director of Alpha in the Catholic Context. Josh has written a book, “Living the Fruit of the Spirit: How God’s Grace Can Transform Your World,” out of his experience of having people encounter Jesus. Written p...

Catholic Charities recently released updated statistics showing, among other things that our nine food pantries are currently serving an average of 1400 households per week. Join Marie Jochum and Guest Host Brigid Murphy as they welcome Mike Waters and Claudia Andrade to discuss how Catholic Charities regional offices are creatively working with staff, volunteers, parishes and food vendors to ensu...

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Mateo 15, 21-28, del domingo, 16 de agosto de 2020. Viernes, 14 de agosto de 2020

Host Bob Gilligan speaks with Tony Cube of the USCCB's Justice for Immigrants Campaign, about the federal government's recent changes to DACA after losing an effort to rescind the program following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling.  Following that conversation, Bob talks with  Alex Jones, co-founder and CEO of the Hallow Catholic meditation and prayer app, about the origin of the app and how...

Host Bob Gilligan talks to Matt Dietrich, spokesperson for the Illinois State Board of Elections, about vote-by-mail for the Nov. 3, 2020 election.

Host Bob Gilligan talks to Dr. Michael Boyle, new superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Joliet diocese, about his new role. 

Host Fr. Greg Sakowicz talks to Bishop Michael McGovern, who was recently appointed to be the bishop of Belleville.

Host Fr. Greg Sakowicz talks to Bishop Louis Tylka, the new Coadjutor Bishop of Peoria.

We speak with Kevin Foy and Deborah Breakey from the Office of Lifelong Faith Formation about re-opening guidelines of religious education and youth ministry and the new religious education pilot. We hear about how people in parishes can support their religious education programs in this time of unprecedented need for volunteers at every level. 

Sally Blount has assumed the role of President and CEO of Catholic Charities, as of August 1st. In announcing her appointment last April, Cardinal Blasé Cupich said, “With her organizational and leadership expertise, profound faith and strong commitment to social justice, she is the ideal person to lead Catholic Charities at this exciting and challenging time.” Join Marie Jochum and Guest Host Bri...

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Mateo 14, 22-33, del domingo, 7 de agosto de 2020. Viernes, 7 de agosto de 2020