Author, educator and on-line innovator Kathy DeNicolo talks talks to hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi about what she is doing on-line to help children and parents during this challenging time of the pandemic

Some of the effects of COVID-19 are clear to see, others are more elusive. The pandemic has had a devastating impact on the economy, and caused worry and uncertainty for people concerning their jobs, their basic necessities, and the future. What are the best ways to deal with the psychological effects of COVID-19? Join Marie Jochum and Brigid Murphy as they welcome Hector Rivera and Jessica Mead to discuss positive mental health strategies and Behavioral Health Initiatives that Catholic Charities is offering to the growing number of people who are reaching out to us for counseling during this challenging time.    

Hosts:  Dr. Jim Rigg and Fr. Greg Sakowicz.  Segment I:  St. Matthias School has received the prestigious distinction from the International Baccalaureate Organization as an IB World School for the Primary Years Programme (PYP).  Guests:  Katie Carden; Nicole Pacholski.  Segment II:  St. Francis de Sales High School's Rosa Mendoza is the recipient of the prestigious National Honor Society Scholarship and been named valedictorian.  Guests:  John Kimec; Mary Kay Rodriguez; Rosa Mendoza.

Conversación con Fernando Rayas, coordinador de acompañamiento pastoral, Renueva mi iglesia, archidiócesis de Chicago sobre la nueva iniciativa arquidiocesana, “Un llamado a la oración.”  Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Juan 14,1-12, del domingo, 10 de mayo de 2020. Viernes, 8 de mayo de 2020

The May, 2020 broadcast brings spiritual directors Helene Albano and Deacon Jerry Nora to talk with co-hosts Deacons Richard Hudzik and Dave Brencic. The four-way conversation began with thoughts on life during the “shelter-in-place” phenomenon—what signs of hope and life do we see? The discussion then turned to the question of spiritual direction or spiritual companioning. What is it? Who is it for? How do I begin? What does it look like? Is it only for the saintly or the clerics or nuns? Learn how spiritual direction can be an entry point for you to talk with another about how God is active in your life. 

On the feast of St. Joseph the Worker, we celebrate the vocation of religious brothers. Sr. Lovina’s guests Brother John Eustice, CSV and Brother Peter Lamich, CSV talk about their mission and ministries as Clerics of Saint Viator, otherwise known as “Viatorians.” For more information about the Viatorians, visit https://www.viatorians.com/. To find out more about religious brothers, go to: http://religiousbrothers.org/ and to download the guide, click: http://religiousbrothers.org/events/religious-brothers-day/guide/

On today’s program, OHDS Director Ryan Lents speaks to Deacon Tom Lambert, co-chair of the Archdiocesan Commission on Mental Illness, about how COVID-19 is impacting our collective mental health. Visit www.miministry.org for helpful resources. To access counseling virtually, visit Catholic Charities or NAMI Chicago to get connected to a mental health professional.

Next, Ryan, speaks to Old St. Pat’s parishioner Dan Quinn about the ministry of making cloth masks from home in support of healthcare workers, neighbors, and friends. To learn more about this ministry, visit our Virtual Accompaniment Resource page, which includes CDC guidelines/directions for making cloth masks and details about the City of Chicago cloth mask drive taking place through May 16.

Finally, Ryan connects with Luke Sullivan, Arise Chicago’s Religious Organizer, to speak about the vulnerability of workers during COVID-19. Arise Chicago has developed a robust set of resources in English, Spanish, and Polish to help workers know their rights. Arise’s website also includes details on how to support the rights of workers during the crisis.

Conversación con el Diácono Pablo Pérez, director asociado de Kolbe House, ministerio para los encarcelados sobre como han tenido que modificar el ministerio durante esta pandemia. Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Juan 10,1-10, del domingo, 3 de mayo de 2020. Viernes, 1 de mayo de 2020

Fr. Greg Sakowicz interviews Dan Olsen and Sheikh Hassan Aly about the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and overall Catholic-Muslim relations.  

Holy Name Cathedral Rector Fr. Greg Sakowicz and co-host Mark Teresi talk with Fr. John Kartje, Rector/President of Mundelein Seminary/University of Saint Mary of the Lake about the virtual May Crowning thats happening on May 3.  https://usml.edu/event/maycrowning/

Fr. William Grogan the Cardinal's Vicer for Health Care, James Sifuentes Senior Vice President, Mission and Community Development, Saint Anthony Hospital and Katy Donahue, Director of Programs at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago join our hosts to talk about pandemics, epidemics and the Church.

In our final segment Fr. Wayne Watts of Sts. Joseph and Francis Xavier in Wilmette,  takes some time to talk about his work on the COVID-19 task force for the Archdiocese of Chicago.