Catholic Chicago

Superintendent of Chicago Catholic Schools, Dr. Jim Rigg, talks about the reopening of Catholic Schools to in-person learning.

Catholic Charities Post Adoption Services helps people from all over the country learn more about their ancestry. The Black Catholic Deacons of Chicago sponsor an annual sunrise prayer service to pray for the end to the violence in our neighborhoods and the protection of our children as a new school begins. And the Illinois chapter of the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums is sponsoring a...

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Mateo 18, 21-35, del domingo, 13 de septiembre de 2020. Viernes, 11 de septiembre de 2020

The Illinois chapter of the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums is sponsoring a virtual lecture series called Rosa Mystica:  A Journey of Renewal and Restoration.  The first virtual event will take place at Holy Name Cathedral on October 1st from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  Guests:  Anne Shea; Fr. Lou Cameli.

No Ways Tired is a drive-in parking lot prayer service, sponsored by the Black Catholic Deacons of Chicago.  Every year the Black Catholic Deacons of Chicago hold a sunrise prayer service to pray for the end to the violence in our neighborhoods and the protection of our children as a new school year begins.  This year with the Covid-19 pandemic, the prayer service will be held in the par...

Sr. Helen Prejean, best known for her 1993 memoir Dead Man Walking, talks about her latest book, River of Fire.   Catholic Charities HIV/AIDS support services and the 2020 AIDS Run & Walk, Chicago are discussed on the Voice of Charity. Archdiocese of Chicago Vocations Director, Fr. Timothy Monahan is a guest on Dare to Love. And the deacons discuss Charismatic prayer on Diakonia.

From 1881-1972, St. Vincent’s Orphanage provided assistance to thousands of women, children and adoptive families out of 721 N LaSalle Street in Chicago. Today, that same building is Catholic Charities headquarters, where life-affirming work continues on a nonstop basis. Join Marie Jochum and Brigid Murphy as they welcome Lisa Francis and Maureen Roche to discuss Catholic Charities Post Adoption S...

Hosts Dawn Fitzpatrick and Ray Pingoy continue their discussion of St. JPII's Theology of the Body by unpacking a part of our anthropology known as "Original Man." Halfway through the hour,  they welcome Mark Goebel, from the office of Human Dignity and Solidarity to discuss Immigration Ministries and an upcoming fundraiser. And during the last segment,  they preview the Respect Life Pro...

The September 3, 2020 episode has co-hosts Deacons Richard Hudzik and Dave Brencic discussing charismatic prayer with Deacon Lou and Ann Riccio. The Riccios have been part of the charismatic movement for many years. They share the wisdom, the experiences and the blessings they have received in connection with prayer submitted to and wholly guided by the Holy Spirit. This is a terrific introduction...

Fr. Timothy Monahan, Vocation Director of the Archdiocese of Chicago provides some updates on seminarians in initial formation and shares helpful tips for those recognizing a call from God and how to invite and encourage them. For more information and for upcoming events, visit www.chicagopriest.com

Catholic Charities has been helping clients with HIV/AIDS since the 1980s. We now know much more about this disease that attacks a person’s auto-immune system, but it continues to be a very serious struggle for all those affected by it. Join Marie Jochum and Brigid Murphy as they welcome Pat Drott and one of our clients to discuss Catholic Charities HIV/AIDS support services and the 2020 AIDS Run...

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Mateo 16, 21-27, del domingo, 30 de agosto de 2020. Viernes, 28 de agosto de 2020

Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi talk to well-known author, Sr. Helen Prejean.  Sr. Prejean discusses her latest book, River of Fire, in which she writes about how Vatican II changed life for many in religious orders.  Sr. Helen Prejean is best known for her 1993 memoir, Dead Man Walking, about her role as a spiritual adviser to a convicted killer on death row.

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...