Catholic Chicago

Host Megan Mio meets Fr. Godwin Kornu, a Comboni priest for over 20 years, who is originally from Ghana. He has ministered in Chad and Ghana as a parish priest and recently joined the Comboni Mission Center in La Grange Park, IL. 

If there is one thing that stands out in Dave and Karen Groppel's marriage, it is intentionality. They do everything deliberately: their couple time, their date night and also their parenting. They make their marriage their top priority by investing time and effort on their relationship. 

To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day week, On the Way welcomes Fr. Ken Simpson, Administrator of  Old St. Pat's Catholic Church in the West Loop of Chicago. Old St. Pat’s hosted Shamrock’n the Block, a new event with rooted in their long tradition of block parties. The event gathered more than 2,000 on parade day. Fr. Ken and Beth discussed how these types of gatherings are wonderful ways to have a presence in the larger community, to engage parishioners as hosts of the party, and to intentionally invite and encourage guests to join upcoming parish offerings. In addition to these social events, Old St. Pat’s has a long history of being focused on the spiritual development of their adults and offers many opportunities to grow in their relationship with Christ and His Church. All are welcome to explore. 

In honor of women’s history month, Beth White, welcomes Vinita Hampton Wright, author, retreat leader and retired book editor, to On the Way to discuss her newest book, Set the World on Fire: A four-week personal retreat with the female doctors of the Church. This book is scheduled for release on March 25, 2022 through Ave Maria Press. Vinita discusses the way in which these four very important women influenced our common understanding of God and were incredible contributors to the theology of the Church. This book is designed to help all on their deepening spiritual journey. Beth and Vinita also discussed how going deeper inward should lead us into an outward movement.

Host Joyce Duriga talks to Michael Le Chevallier from the Lumen Christi Institute about the catholic programming and discussions that are available on college campuses.  

We begin a two-part series on Catholic Charities Domestic Violence Services, taking a closer look at our comprehensive programs that help victims/survivors begin a safer, happier chapter in the lives. This show features a discussion about Catholic Charities two Domestic Violence Transitional Housing residences in Cook and Lake counties. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes ANNE GROSKLAUS and AIDA SEGURA, the Program Directors of Catholic Charities House of the Good Shepherd and House of Peace, where healing and hope are found every day. 

Saint Pope John Paul II School was looking for a program that would be of interest for middle school students.  The school fundraised while they found the right program for their students.  The school created an esports program that students wanted to join and a syllabus parents supported.  Esports is a form of competition that is facilitated through computer gaming and is one of the fastest growing sports.  Guest:  Philip Cahill

The Illinois Principals Association recently named Principal Meg Bigane of St. Giles School as the Middle School Principal of the Year for the West Cook Region.  She is now a finalist for the state-level award.  Principal Bigane's application stood out for her focus on students and the strong relations with the school community.  Guest:  Meg Bigane

For 100 years, St. Jerome School has been a pillar of the community.  St. Jerome School continues to help their community flourish and help those in need.  Throughout the school year, they have held various fundraisers and collections.  The school community is looking forward to celebrating their 100 years in October.  Guests:  Mary Hyland and Will Babich.

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Lucas 9, 28b-36 del domingo, 13 de marzo de 2022. Viernes, 11 de marzo de 2022