Catholic Chicago

Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi interview Fr. Wayne Watts, Pastor of Sts. Joseph and Francis Xavier in Wilmette.  Fr. Watts is one of the priests in the Archdiocese of Chicago who has been designated to minister to people and families who have been sickened by COVID-19.

Throughout the last two months, Catholic Charities Call Center has received an unprecedented number of calls from people profoundly affected by the pandemic. In this show, Mary Gault, Coordinator in our Family Stabilization Services Department joins co-hosts Marie Jochum and Brigid Murphy to discuss the Call Center activity and the orderly structure that is in place to respond to each call, with a...

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.   The Overall Impact of COVID-19 on the Church and our Health Care System.  Guests:  Fr. William Grogan; Kathy Donahue; James Sifuentes; Dawn Mayer.

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  Fr. John Kartje, Rector/President of Mundelein Seminary/University of St. Mary of the Lake, talks about the seminary hosting a virtual May Crowning on May 3.

Catholic Conference of Illinois Executive Director Bob Gilligan talks with registered nurse Jennifer Junis about an important partnership during the COVID-19 crisis.    Co-hosts of our Voice of Charity program, Marie Jochum and Brigid Murphy, visit with a couple of guests about how Catholic Charities is responding to the needs of its client needs during these challenging times. Focus on...

Conversación con Victor Vallejo de la oficina de formación para toda la vida sobre sesiones de Pre Cana Virtual. Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Lucas 24, 13-35 del domingo, 26 de abril de 2020. Viernes, 24 de abril de 2020

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  Dr. Edward Gordon is an internationally recognized historian, researcher and author.  In today's program Dr. Gordon talks about the history of the Catholic Church in regards to pandemics and epidemics.

Broadcasted during the Second Week of the Glorious Season of Easter, this edition of Focus on the Liturgy centers on the theology and spirituality of the season. Co-hosts Timothy Johnston and Todd Williamson talk about the Triduum in the time of Covid-19 and how, even under a stay-at-home order, Catholics can touch into the rich profundity of this Season of New Life.

Catholic Charities continues to meet the needs of the vulnerable throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Some individuals and families are reaching out to Catholic Charities for the first time, as they find themselves without homes, food and necessary supplies. Join Co-Hosts Marie Jochum and Brigid Murphy as they welcome Sharon Tillmon, Department Director for Family Stabilization Services and Tallet Va...

Steve Roach, executive director of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Springfield, talks with Bob about the agency's free, new COPE line, in which therapists will listen to and talk with residents of the 28-county diocese who are stressed out because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Jennifer Junis, RN, MSN, discusses OSF HealthCare's partnership with the state of Illinois with the Pandemic Health Worker Program (PHWP)

Lauren McCormack, executive director of the USCCB's office of government relations, talks to Bob about the recent CARES Act and it's provisions for faith-based entities. 

Bob talks to bishop-elect Michael McGovern about his recent appointment to the diocese of Belleville.  Segment II:  Lauren McCormack, executive director of the USCCB's office of government relations, talks to Bob about the recent CARES Act and it's provisions for faith-based entities.

Holy Name Cathedral Rector Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Catholic Schools Superintendent Dr. Jim Rigg discuss E-Learning during the COVID-19 crisis with guests Dr. Molly Cinnamon, Jackie Sulton and Christine O'Connor.   Brigid Murphy talks with guests from Catholic Charities who are involved with the LOSS program, which promotes hope and healing to survivors of suicide.   On the Way co-hosts Bet...

Conversación con el Padre Manuel Dorantes, párroco de la parroquia Santa Maria del Lago, sobre el ofrecer la unción de los enfermos durante la pandemia y la apertura de una despensa de alimentos provisional en su parroquia. Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Juan 20, 19-31 del domingo, 19 de abril de 2020. Viernes, 17 de abril de 2020

Megan talks with Sr. Alice Vandenoever, a Maryknoll Sister who was sent to the Philippines to teach and later work with non-profit service organizations in the urban setting of Manila. They discuss how a global health emergency like the current pandemic will likely affect our brothers and sisters in mission areas. Sr. Alice provides a realistic picture of what life is like for many communities str...

On the Way focuses on how we are continuing to provide a sense of community and connection while we are under a “stay at home” order. Host Beth White is joined by co-host and Senior Coordinator for the Office for Evangelization and Missionary Discipleship, Jenn Delvaux, and Michelle Shaffer, Associate Director of the Institute for Lay Formation at University of Saint Mary of the Lake. Together the...

For 41 years, Catholic Charities internationally-recognized LOSS program has offered hope and healing to survivors of suicide. This year’s annual gathering of the LOSS community is going to be a groundbreaking, virtual event on April 26. Fr. Charles Rubey, Founder and Director of LOSS joins Marie Jochum and Brigid Murphy to provide an update on LOSS and this year’s Blossoms Of Hope event. Annie Sc...

Hosts:  Dr. Jim Rigg and Fr. Greg Sakowicz.  Segment I:  Social and Emotional Learning.  Guests:  Yesenia Maldonado; Casimer Badynee  Segment II:  E-learning/Alternative Learning.  Guests:  Dr. Molly Cinnamon; Jackie Sulton; Christine O'Connor

Holy Name Cathedral Rector Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi talk with Mercy Home for Boys and Girls Communications Director, Mark Smelzter, about how that organization has been greatly affected by the COVID-19 crisis    Author Mary Doyle talked about her book, The Alzheimer's Spouse: Finding the Grace to Keep the Promise.   And guest host Brigid Murphy led a conversation about chan...

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Juan 20, 1-9 del domingo, 12 de abril de 2020. Viernes, 10 de abril de 2020

We speak with Cheslea Baldwin and Emily Macdonnell from the Office of Lifelong Faith Formation as they outlines ideas and resources for accompanying youth during this time. We walk through techniques and opportunities for youth ministers and pastoral leaders to work with families and youth using online opportunities and a myriad of free resources. 

Christians around the world are preparing to participate in Holy Week activities in highly unusual ways, with leaders of all faith traditions adapting  as best as they can. Join Guest Host Brigid Murphy as she discusses changes in Holy Week services in the Catholic Church in Chicago with Reverend Gerard Kelly, CM, Associate Administrator of Catholic Charities. Also joining in the discussion w...

Author Mary Doyle talks about a book she wrote on the topic of Alzheimer's Disease.  

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Mateo 26, 14–27, 66 del domingo, 5 de abril de 2020. Viernes, 3 de abril de 2020