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Mark Schmeltzer, Director of Communications for Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, discusses the measures they have taken with their kids, and how they are providing critical support to the families connected to Mercy Home.

Holy Name Cathedral Rector Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi talk with Greg Pierce, Publisher of ACTA Publications, about what community organizations in Chicagoland are doing to help during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Next, Fr. Greg and Mark Teresi talk with Kay Metres, author of the book "After the Fear, Come the Gifts: Breast Cancer's Nine Suprising Blessings."  Also joining the conversat...

Sr. Lovina checks in with guests Fr. Adam MacDonald, SVD (Divine Word Missionaries) and Sr. Connie Bach, PHJC (Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ) on how our day to day lives have been affected by the pandemic, prompting us to use our time in a different way and be more creative with our events when we can’t host in-person gatherings. Reflection and prayers are offered to bring hope to this world.

The April, 2020 broadcast brings Teresa Pennix-Gill and her husband Deacon LeRoy Gill to join co-hosts Deacons Richard Hudzik and Dave Brencic. The four-way conversation reflected on life during the “shelter-in-place” phenomenon. Also, tune in to hear about Teresa’s work with Parenting 4 Nonviolence and Deacon LeRoy’s work with young people at St. Dorothy Parish, at St. Kilian, and at the Academy...

Ryan speaks with Sr. Pat Bergen and Sr. Kathy Sherman from the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Joseph about caring for God’s creation and the 50th anniversary of Earth Day

On today’s program, Ryan Lents speaks with Noreen Russo, Manager of Catholic Charities’ Junior Board about an outreach initiative developed by Saint Joseph in Francis Xavier in Wilmette to contact elderly and isolated parishioners during COVID-19. Andrew McKernin, Volunteer Relations Project Manager, joins next to share ways for the community to volunteer and support Catholic Charities

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. 

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  Kay Metres, author of the book "After the Fear, Come the Gifts:  Breast Cancer's Nine Suprising Blessings" and Brigid Gerace, one of the narrators of the audio book version, talk about the book.

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  Segment I:  Greg Pierce, Publisher of ACTA Publications, talks about what community organizations in Chicagoland are doing about the pandemic

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Juan 11, 1-45 del domingo, 29 de marzo de 2020. Viernes, 27 de marzo de 2020

Holy Name Cathedral Rector Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi talk with the Director of the Office for the Protection of Children and Youth, Mary Jane Doerr, about how her office is impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak.  And in Focus on the Liturgy, Divine Worship Director Todd Williamson and Liturgy Training Publications Editor Timothy Johnston discuss how Lenten liturgical observances are being...

In this broadcast of Focus on the Liturgy co-hosts Timothy Johnston (LTP) and Todd Williamson (ODW) discuss how we can maintain a prayer life and a liturgical life during the shelter-in-place period we are all experiencing due to the Covid-19 pandemic. They discuss prayer resources, techniques to use to help us feel connected to one another and the greater Church, and they talk specifically about...

Humble Design is a philanthropic organization dedicated to furnishing homes for families and veterans transitioning from homelessness. Humble Design has assisted over 1400 families since 2009, including residents of Catholic Charities New Hope Apartments. Join Marie Jochum and Brigid Murphy as they welcome Julie Dickinson, Director of Humble Design and Camille Richardson, New Hope Apartments Case...

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Juan 9, 1-41 del domingo, 22 de marzo de 2020. Viernes, 20 de marzo de 2020

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  Segment I:  Mary Jane Doerr, director of the Office for the Protection of Children and Youth, talks about how her office is impacted by COVID-19.  Segment II:  Todd Williamson, Director of the Office for Divine Worship, talks about how worhip is being affected by the virus outbreak.  Segment III:  Jim Disch, Director of...

Todd Williamson, Director of the Office for Divine Worship, joins Host Beth White to discuss the cancellation of liturgical celebrations, and how we can stay together in prayer even as we are asked to “social distance.” Todd reminds listeners that we are indeed the Body of Christ and shares ways we can connect through the Sunday Mass from Holy Name Cathedral and daily Mass offered at St. James Cha...

During this time of uncertainty with COVID-19, On the Way focuses on how we care for our neighbors and reach out for help, if we need it. Host Beth White is joined by Ryan Lents, Director of the Office of Human Dignity and Solidarity, to discuss ways in which you or someone else can get support for food, clothing, and mental health needs during this time- call Catholic Charities at (312) 655-7700....

Since the Coronavirus outbreak began, Catholic Charities has been working to adjust programmatic and operational protocols, following public health directives and recommendations, to continue to show support to our clients, staff and volunteers, while keeping  benefactors and friends informed. Brigid Murphy, Director of Communications joins Marie Jochum on this special edition of The Voice of...

Host Bob Gilligan, Executive Director of the Catholic Conference of Illinois, talks about several contested state and federal races in the upcoming primary election on Tuesday, March 17, 2020.

Host Bob Gilligan, Executive Director of the Catholic Conference of Illinois, speaks with Associate Judge Tom Donnelly of the Circuit Court of Cook County, about House Bill 4295 that would establish privilege for restorative justice practices.

Host Bob Gilligan, Executive Director of the Catholic Conference of Illinois, spends time talking with Bishop Richard Pates, apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Joliet, about his stepping in for Bishop R. Daniel Conlon while he is on medical leave.

Host Bob Gilligan, Executive Director of the Catholic Conference of Illinois, spends a few minutes going over the latest developments regarding the corona virus.

Dr. Jim Rigg and Fr. Greg Sakowicz talk to two student athletes who will soon compete in the national finals of a 3on3 basketball tournament.  The Voice of Catholic Charity highlight a service that provides free legal advice for low-income individuals and families.  And Mark Teresi discusses the Chicago Polish Ministry with Fr. Marek Smolka.

Host Mark Teresi talks to the Director of Divine Worship, Todd Williamson.  Todd briefly talks about the current directives from the local Catholic Church in response to the spread of Covid-19.  Then Todd and Mark switch gears and spend time talking about the season of Lent.

Host Mark Teresi sits down with Holy Name Cathedral associate priest, Fr. Marek Smolka.  Fr. Marek talks about what it is like to be a priest at the Cathedral, and his role as the head of the Chicago Polish Ministry.