Catholic Chicago

On the second half of the show, our hosts welcome Kat Talalas, Communication Director of the USCCB’s Prolife Secretariat, to discuss how to support women to have real choices when in an unplanned pregnancy. They also discuss the possibilities of a post-Roe world in the next few months, depending on the outcome of the Dobbs case at the Supreme Court.

On today’s show, Dawn and Ray interview Father Chuck Dahm about the Domestic Violence Outreach and its upcoming Gala. They also talk with Jeannie Balanda of Amate House regarding the work of Amate House, its fellows and the upcoming Amate Magic Fundraising Event.

Pregnancy can be a joyful time, but if a mother is struggling with substance use while she is pregnant, or adjusting to being a new mother, the health of the mother and her baby are serious concerns. Catholic Charities TRANSFORMING LIVES program helps young mothers deal with this difficult situation so that they and their babies become healthier over the course of the pregnancy and throughout the child’s first year. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes LAURA KUEVER, Catholic Charities Associate Vice-President in our Child, Youth and Family Service Area and ALYSAN ANDERSON, the Transforming Lives Lead Doula and Certified Peer Recovery Specialist to talk about this life-affirming program. 

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Juan 8, 1 – 11 del domingo, 3 de abril de 2022. 

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  On Sunday, April 3rd at 2:30pm, a mass for journalists and their families covering the Ukraine conflict will be held at St. Mary of the Lake church on Chicago’s north side.  Joining us for this segment are Michael Puente, journalist and organizer of the mass, and Michael Ruzicki, Music Director at St. Mary of the Lake and Our Lady of Lourdes Parish.  Segment III:  Vince Gerasole interviews a Chicago woman who is on the front line of helping refugees.

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  Mustard Seeds is a small faith community at Holy Name Cathedral.  Joining us for the last segment of today’s program to discuss the value of small Catholic Christian Faith communities are three members of Mustard Seeds, LouAnn Burkhardt, Sue Kovacs, and Christine Lawless.

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.   Kolbe House is the agency of the Department of Parish Vitality and Mission of the Archdiocese of Chicago that serves individuals and families affected by the criminal justice system.  Compelled by the Gospel mandate, “I was in prison and you visited me,” Kolbe House at Assumption BVM — a parish-based jail ministry — is a sanctuary for those impacted by incarceration.  Guests:  Emily Cortina and Pat Sullivan. 

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  St. Peter’s in the Loop is celebrating their 175th anniversary.  Fr. Bob Hutmacher, Guardian of St. Peter’s in the Loop, joins us for the first segment to talk about the ongoing celebration and to promote Holy Week events at the church

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  On March 25, 2022, Pope Francis consecrated Russia to the Immaculate Heart alongside Ukraine, with both countries explicitly mentioned, amid the Russo-Ukrainian War.

Joining us to talk about this consecration is the director of the Office for Divine Worship, Todd Williamson. 

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  Each year we follow the passion of Christ in the heart of our city, where thousands of people carry their cross every day.  Through choral music, Gospel passages, reflections, and our silent procession, we hope to enter more deeplly into the events of Good Friday and their meaning for us today.  We ask to experience the exceptional Presence of Christ  among us as a real answer to the needs of our hearts.  Guests:  Bishop Mark Bartosic, Sepha Skean, Terese Black