Catholic Chicago

Listen to the vocation journey stories of Sr. Mary Jo Curtsinger, CSJ (www.csjoseph.org) and Sr. Maria Victoria Cutaia, OSB (www.benedictinesisters.org).  Learn about the particular gifts their respective congregations offer to the people of God and how your particular gifts as someone seeking to respond to God’s call might match theirs or other congregations. Visit www.vocationmatch.com now!

On Today’s Fully Alive, Dawn Fitzpatrick welcomes Ray Pingoy as co-host and the two of them share a history of the Life of Karol Wojtyla, who became Pope John Paul II. This is the introduction to an unpacking of Theology of the Body, which will air in future broadcasts.  In the second half of the show, they transition from St John Paul II to a discussion of the Chastity Education Initiative of the Archdiocese of Chicago, which was the inspiration of Francis Cardinal George, former Archbishop of Chicago. Dawn and Ray interview MaryLouise Hengesbaugh, former Respect Life Director under Cardinal George, and co-founder of the Chastity Education Initiative. MaryLouise discusses the upcoming “Celebration of the Life of Francis Cardinal George” which will happen virtually on Tuesday August 11th at 7PM to benefit his legacy – the Chasity Education Initiative.  More information and registration for the event is available here: https://pvm.archchicago.org/celebrating-cardinal-george

Non-Violence Works discuss promoting peace in our neighborhoods on Catholic Chicago.

The Voice of Charity looks to raise awareness of domestic violence with Fr. Charles Dahm and Deborah Hammond on the Voice of Charity.

Award-winning author and speaker Amy “AJ” Cattapan talks with Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi about staying busy during the Covid-19 pandemic.

And Fr. Greg and Mark wrap up the week with a conversation with ACTA Publications publisher, Greg Pierce.

Catholic Charities is proud to collaborate with The Chicago Help Initiative, formerly known as HELP (Help Ease Local Poverty) to provide assistance to anyone in need. Join Marie Jochum and Brigid Murphy as they welcome Jacqueline Hayes, CHI Founder, and Doug Fraser, CHI Executive Director to discuss how our agencies have been working together for the past twenty years to fulfill urgent needs of destitute individuals, and offer programs and services that can lead them to a brighter future. 

Fr. Lou Cameli, the Cardinal Cupich's Delegate for Christian Formation and Mission, joins Fr. Greg and Mark to discuss coping spiritually with the pandemic, social unrest, and violence in our neighborhoods.

Joellyn Cicciarelli, the President and Publisher of Loyola Press, talks to Fr. Greg and Mark about Wanderlight, a groundbreaking Catholic video game

Greg Pierce, publisher of ACTA Publications in Chicago, joins Fr. Greg and Mark to talk about his blog and specifically disinvestment in minority communities.

Award-winning author and speaker Amy "A.J." Cattapan talks to Fr. Greg and Mark about what's keeping her busy during the COVID-19 pandemic…from helping to organize a retreat to working on another book

Fr. Dom Grassi joins Fr. Greg and Mark to discuss his blog on COVID-19, his latest mystery, and life in general.

Representatives of Non-Violence Works discuss the principles and practices of non-violence as a skill to help reduce violence in Chicago.  Guests:  Philip Bradley; Elfriede Wedam; Larry Campbell.