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 virtual lecture series called Rosa Mystica: A Journey of Renewal and Restoration.

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 parking lot of St. Katharine Drexel parish.  Guests:  Deacon LeRoy Gill; Deacon William Pouncy.

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 Services that helps people from all of the country learn more about their ancestry, and their time at St. Vincent’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 Program and its theme,  "Living the Gospel of Life," that will be introduced to our parishes in October. 

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 to the Catholic understanding of charismatic prayer.  A wealth of resources is also available at the Archdiocese’s Charismatic Renewal website--http://chicagorenewal.org/.

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