Catholic Chicago hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi talk with Dr. Edward Gordon, an internationally recognized historian, researcher and author. 

On our Lifelong Journey program, Clarissa Aljentera visits with Emily Cortina of the Kolbe House Jail Ministry.    

The Renew My Church initiative continues during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Holy Name Cathedral Rector Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi get an update from Fr. Jason Malave, the Cardinal’s delegate to Renew My Church, Strategic Planning and Implementation.  

And Fr. Greg and Mark visit with Kevin Foy, the Director of the Office of Lifelong Formation.

The Voice of Charity takes a look at the long-standing relationship between Catholic Charities and Loyola University.

On Fully Alive, the Office for Human Dignity and Solidarity explores appropriate responses to the times we live in.

And Diakonia explores the important work of Emmaus Ministry.

For the July, 2020 broadcast, Deacons Richard Hudzik and Dave Brencic speak with Jonn Blazey and Deacon Peter Letourneau about the work they both do for Emmaus Ministries. Emmaus, 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.

The conversation continues with the Sisters of Notre Dame. Sisters Stephanie Spandl and Carol Jean Dust share their vocation stories and the SSND charism of seeking unity amidst diversity, their mission and social justice work. Sisters Stephanie and Carol Jean are part of a team who accompanies women exploring their call to religious life. Contact: [email protected]  | [email protected]

Ray Pingoy joins Dawn Fitzpatrick to discuss the 25th anniversary of St. Pope John Paul II’s Evangelium Vitae and the prophetic message he had for us today.

Dawn Fitzpatrick leads this conversation with Ryan Lents as co-host.  They discuss the principals and practices of Nonviolence Works with Phillip Bradley and Larry Campbell, both leaders in this non-profit initiative to train communities to respond appropriately to differences and conflict.

Catholic Charities is grateful for our long-standing partnership with Loyola University. This collaboration has resulted in projects that acknowledge the evolution of Social Work into global issues, and incorporate spiritual values into the education of young adults. Join Marie Jochum and Guest Host Brigid Murphy as they welcome Dr. Maria Vidal De Haymes, and Dr. Mauricio Cifuentes, two preeminent Loyola University professors, to share updates on our recent joint initiatives and highlight the academic benefits of studying Social Work today. 

Todd Williamson leads a discussion about the reopening of our churches for public Mass.

St. Joseph parish in Libertyville hosts “drive-in Mass” for senior citizens and those with compromised immune systems.

Dr. Mary Amore talks about what Mayslake Ministries is doing during the pandemic.

And Vicki Quade hosts a virtual Christmas Bingo:  Summer Edition with proceeds benefitting the Daughters of St. Paul.

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Mateo 10,37-42, del domingo, 28 de junio de 2020. Viernes, 26 de junio de 2020

In this broadcast of Focus on the Liturgy, cohosts Timothy Johnston (LTP) and Todd Williamson (ODW) talk with Sr. Joyce Ann Zimmerman, CPPS about her book, “How Deep the Mystery, Meditating on the Words of the Mass,” which is published by Liturgy Training Publications of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Timothy and Todd talk with Sr. Joyce about using various texts from the Roman Missal as a source of prayer as a way to develop one’s understanding of the Mass, and as a way of developing a spirituality around the prayers of the Mass.