Catholic Chicago

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

Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi hear about a groundbreaking Catholic video game on Catholic Chicago. Fr. Lou Cameli, Cardinal Cupich’s delegate for Christian Formation and Mission, talks about coping spiritually with the pandemic, social unrest, and violence in our neighborhoods. And Dawn Fitzpatrick and Ray Pingoy talk with an old friend about an event that celebrates the legacy of Francis Card...

The August 6, 2020 program brings Deacons Richard Hudzik and Dave Brencic speaking again with Jonn Blazey and Deacon Peter Letourneau about the work of Emmaus Ministries. This is a second show exploring Emmaus, where we look at both the ecumenical faith dimension of the work and how vitally the ministry enacts all of spiritual and corporal works of mercy. This ministry, started over thirty years a...

Listen to the vocation journey stories of Sr. Mary Jo Curtsinger, CSJ ( www.csjoseph.org ) and Sr. Maria Victoria Cutaia, OSB ( www.benedictinesisters.org ).  Learn about the particular gifts their respective congregations offer to the people of God and how your particular gifts as someone seeking to respond to God’s call might match theirs or other congregations. Visit www.vocationmatch.com...

On Today’s Fully Alive, Dawn Fitzpatrick welcomes Ray Pingoy as co-host and the two of them share a history of the Life of Karol Wojtyla, who became Pope John Paul II. This is the introduction to an unpacking of Theology of the Body, which will air in future broadcasts.  In the second half of the show, they transition from St John Paul II to a discussion of the Chastity Education Initiative o...

Non-Violence Works discuss promoting peace in our neighborhoods on Catholic Chicago. The Voice of Charity looks to raise awareness of domestic violence with Fr. Charles Dahm and Deborah Hammond on the Voice of Charity. Award-winning author and speaker Amy “AJ” Cattapan talks with Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi about staying busy during the Covid-19 pandemic. And Fr. Greg and Mark wrap up the we...

Catholic Charities is proud to collaborate with The Chicago Help Initiative, formerly known as HELP (Help Ease Local Poverty) to provide assistance to anyone in need. Join Marie Jochum and Brigid Murphy as they welcome Jacqueline Hayes, CHI Founder, and Doug Fraser, CHI Executive Director to discuss how our agencies have been working together for the past twenty years to fulfill urgent needs of de...

Fr. Lou Cameli, the Cardinal Cupich's Delegate for Christian Formation and Mission, joins Fr. Greg and Mark to discuss coping spiritually with the pandemic, social unrest, and violence in our neighborhoods.

Joellyn Cicciarelli, the President and Publisher of Loyola Press, talks to Fr. Greg and Mark about Wanderlight, a groundbreaking Catholic video game

Greg Pierce, publisher of ACTA Publications in Chicago, joins Fr. Greg and Mark to talk about his blog and specifically disinvestment in minority communities.

Award-winning author and speaker Amy "A.J." Cattapan talks to Fr. Greg and Mark about what's keeping her busy during the COVID-19 pandemic…from helping to organize a retreat to working on another book

Fr. Dom Grassi joins Fr. Greg and Mark to discuss his blog on COVID-19, his latest mystery, and life in general.

Representatives of Non-Violence Works discuss the principles and practices of non-violence as a skill to help reduce violence in Chicago.  Guests:  Philip Bradley; Elfriede Wedam; Larry Campbell.