Catholic Chicago

Megan interviews Deacon Don Grossnickle and Deacon Jerry Brennan of Our Lady of the Wayside Parish in Arlington Heights. They share the mission work of Microfinance Alliance Africa Projects Foundation. The MAAP Foundation works to lower maternal and infant mortality rates in Uganda through microfinance projects and collaboration with the local Catholic parishes and clinics in rural areas. In the extended interview, they continue the conversation to talk in more depth about how the MAAP Foundation works on the ground in Uganda and provides opportunities to develop the whole community.

Co-hosts Fr. Britto Berchmans and Sandy Labouvie interviewed Trish and Dan Buelow during the show. Married for over thirty five years, the couple has much wisdom to share. Through the ups and downs of their married life, they have maintained a strong sense of their Catholic Faith.

Catholic Charities St. Martin de Porres Society is a new forum for dialogue and debate, convening partners, advocates and champions of Catholic Charities and our broader community for meaningful conversations regarding the needs of our region, our nation and the world, and the power of faith in meeting those needs. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes Anne Kelly Williams, a member of Catholic Charities Board of Directors, and Matthew McCabe, Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives to discuss two St. Martin de Porres Inaugural Events planned for this month.        

Anthony Holter, President of Empower Illinois, talks to host Joyce Duriga about tax credit scholarships and how one local parish is raising $800,000 in tax credit scholarships for it's sharing school.

The faculty and staff of Queen of the Rosary are committed to making the 2022-23 school year memorable. The school continues to build their community with various activities. Most families attended a Meet the Teacher night in August. Their popular Parent’s Volleyball Night was competitive. Teachers and staff attended trainings and enjoyed a retreat. This week, students from Queen of the Rosary will have completed their first month of learning.

Guests:

Kathy McGinn, Principal of Queen of the Rosary School

Rolando “RJ” Gomez, Parent and School Board President

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Lucas 15, 1-32 del domingo, 11 de septiembre de 2022. Viernes, 9 de septiembre de 2022

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Lucas 14, 25-33 del domingo, 4 de septiembre de 2022. Viernes, 2 de septiembre de 2022

Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi talk with Helen Reichert Lambin, author of An Empty Space In Your Heart:  Reflections on the Death of a Sibling or Best Friend

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  The Catholic Impact Networking Group.  Guests:  Mary Kay Slowikowski and Tom Wesolowski. 

Co-hosts Ray Pingoy and Blanca Rodriguez spend time talking with their guests about preparing for Respect Life Month which takes place in October.  In this segment of the program, Ray and Blanca welcome Maria Goldstein and Laura Vandercar, who co-founded NorthWest Families for Life.