Catholic Chicago

May 1 is Religious Brothers Day. This month, our featured guest is Brother Dominic Hart, member of the Franciscan Brothers of Peace, Third Order Franciscans, in St. Paul, Minnesota https://brothersofpeace.org/ Listen or watch to get to know Bro. Dominic’s story and his love of making rosaries as part of his ministry. Learn what is a Franciscan Crown and other devotions, and how these devotions can awaken God’s call and deepen your faith life. Interested? Visit https://brothersofpeace.org/vocations...

Recently, Sally Blount, President and CEO of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago welcomed Kerry Alys Robinson to the Windy City. Kerry is the new President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA. While she was in town, Kerry and Sally had a powerful conversation with Cardinal Blasé Cupich about the work of Catholic Charities in the United States, and in the Archdiocese of Chicago. The topic discussed was, “Imagining Abundance: Faith, Hope, and Charity in Today's World.” We’d like to share some of this important discussion with you.

The Charities Golf Classic is one of the most popular events at Catholic Charities each summer. Scheduled for Monday, July 15, 2024, golfers have their choice of playing on one of two premier courses in Chicago, while raising critical funds for Catholic Charities. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes Matt Davis, Co-Chairman of the tournament to preview the 2024 outing, and discuss friends and partners who have helped make this event successful for the past 30 years.

Recently, Sally Blount, President and CEO of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago welcomed Kerry Alys Robinson to the Windy City. Kerry is the new President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA. While she was in town, Kerry had a fascinating conversation with Sally and Betsy Bohlen, Chief Operating Officer for the Archdiocese of Chicago. The topic discussed was, “Realizing Change: Women's Emerging Leadership Roles in the Modern Church.” It was an engaging discussion and we wanted to share some of it with you today.

Recently, Sally Blount, President and CEO of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago welcomed Kerry Alys Robinson to the Windy City. Kerry is the new President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA. While she was in town, Kerry had a fascinating conversation with Sally and Betsy Bohlen, Chief Operating Officer for the Archdiocese of Chicago. The topic discussed was, “Realizing Change: Women's Emerging Leadership Roles in the Modern Church.” It was an engaging discussion and we wanted to share some of it with you today.

Catholic Charities’ regional offices were quite busy during Lent, as generous friends and benefactors partnered with us to respond to the needs of guests in neighborhoods across Cook and Lake Counties. In the South/Southwest Cook Region, six events were held in seven weeks, in conjunction with several parishes and ministries within the Archdiocese of Chicago. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes Monsignor Dennis Lyle, Mary Ellen Brabec, Mark McCombs, and Christopher Torres to recap this series of wonderful service projects that provided basic needs, and critical support to hundreds of Chicagoans.

The Annual Achievement Celebration for Catholic Charities’ Family Self-Sufficiency Program is coming up on April 27. Participants have much to be proud of as they reach important milestones in their goals for themselves and their families. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes Xochitl Villarreal and Ashley, a recent graduate of the program to preview this special event, and describe how Catholic Charities accompanies single parents, and their children, as they strive for a brighter future.

Catholic Charities’ Family Self-Sufficiency Program assists single parents with case management and employment services, for up to five years, as they work towards greater stability for themselves and their children. The stories that emerge from the Family Self-Sufficiency Program are incredibly inspiring. Join Katie Bredemann ash she welcomes Patti Fuller, Donna Drinka, and Xochitl Villarreal to describe how this long-running program helps participants remove barriers to success so they can achieve their dreams.

Last week on the Voice of Charity, we discussed the vital role that Catholic Charities’ 14 Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) Food Centers continue to fill in Chicago’s economically challenged neighborhoods. Join Katie Bredemann this week for Part Two of this discussion, as Shivonnia Dickson and Eric Young describe new initiatives in 2024 that will expand the ways that WIC families can participate in all that the WIC Food Centers have to offer.

Catholic Charities’ 14 Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) Food Centers continue to provide a critical role in Chicago, combining food security with public health services to assist vulnerable young families in economically challenged neighborhoods. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes Veola Hankle and Velma Walker to discuss how the WIC Food Centers fulfill basic needs, and much more to families striving for greater stability and future life success.