Catholic Chicago

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 it just reached the status of #1 Catholic app.

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 Brigid Murphy as they welcome Sally to the Voice of Charity and learn what Sally’s initial insights are, about Catholic Charities and her new position.    

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 Cardinal George.

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 ago by Chicago Deacon John Green, is a ministry of presence and accompaniment to men, typically young men, who are exploited sexually. In a difficult conversation about reaching out, companioning, as well as leading men to a better lifestyle, both Jonn and Peter reflect on how even the most outcast bear the image of Christ. The discussion includes looking at who these young men are, why they are doing what they are doing and what hope there might be for them.  More information about Emmaus Ministries can be found at www.streets.org.