Catholic Chicago

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Mateo 13, 24-43, del domingo, 19 de julio de 2020. Viernes, 17 de julio de 2020

St. Mary of the Lake Parish has opened a pop-up food pantry in collaboration with the Greater Chicago Food Depository.  This food pantry serves the needs of at-risk residents of the Buena Park neighborhood, especially immigrants.  St. Mary of the Lake will also be hosting a two-day event, in collaboration with the St. Vincent DePaul Society, about the merging of justice with faith.  Host Mark Teresi interviews guests Pamela Matambanadzo and Claire DesHotels.

Megan talks with Brother Charles Nuwagaba a member of the Brothers of St. Charles Lwanga, also known as the Bannakaroli Brothers. Bro. Charles is studying at Loyola University to pursue a masters in pastoral counseling. The Brothers of St. Charles minister in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania. They offer ministries of  education, healthcare, agricultural services, and economic development with children and marginalized communities. Bro. Charles describes how his studies impact his ministries and how COVID-19 has affected communities in East Africa. He also explains about how he has raised awareness for mission through becoming a finalist for the 2019 Opus Prize, an annual faith-based humanitarian award, and participating in the summer Mission Coop.

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Mateo 13, 1-23, del domingo, 12 de julio de 2020. Viernes, 10 de julio de 2020

Notre Dame College Prep announced the appointment of Shay Boyle as president earlier this year.  Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi talk with Shay and others about the school.

John Glimco gives and update about Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools, including plans for reopening schools in the Fall.  Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi talk with Julie Ramski, the Early Childhood Director for the Archdiocese of Chicago.  

In 1975, Kathy Donahue joined Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, right after college. The Agency has been greatly blessed with her vision, leadership and warmth ever since. Join Guest Host Brigid Murphy on this very special edition of The Voice of Charity, as she welcomes Kathy to discuss her remarkable career, her historic year as Acting President, CEO and Administrator, and the inspiring, lasting impact she has had on the lives of countless people.  

Now in its 19th year, Catholic Charities After Supper Visions programs offers guests of our Tuesday Night Supper the opportunity to grow in their skills as photographers. Many of these guests are experiencing homelessness, and being part of After Supper Visions renews their confidence and their belief in their own abilities during difficult times. Join Guest Host Brigid Murphy as she welcomes Noreen Russo, Catholic Charities Associate Director of Board Relations and Mission Engagement to discuss innovative ASV program developments this summer. 

Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi talk to Kevin Foy with the Office for Lifelong Formation.  They discuss Catholic faith formation during the pandemic, and how his office compliments the evangelization efforts of Renew My Church.

Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi talk to Fr. Jason Malave and Cliff Barber.  They discuss how they have been able to move forward with the Renew My Church initiative despite the COVID-19 pandemic.