Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  Dr. Edward Gordon talks to our hosts about the current state of the Covid-19 Pandemic and the ongoing labor shortage.

Hosted by Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  The Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Archives and Records Center has created an online exhibit that highlights Black Catholic parishes in the Archdiocese of Chicago for Black History Month.  Guest:  Charles Heinrich

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  The Chicago Bears have granted $200,000 to Leo High School for a new athletic field.  Guests:  Marge Hamm; Lauren Lewis; Dan McGrath.

In this episode of Focus on the Liturgy, Danelle Noe, Timothy Johnston and Todd Williamson talk about the great season of Lent. They break open the theology and spirituality of the season, discuss the liturgies we celebrate during it, and explore the whole role and purpose of Lent.

Catholic Charities headquarters, at 721 N. LaSalle Street in Chicago is fortunate to have a dedicated team of employees from Monterrey Security greeting and assisting all who come through our doors, 24 hours a day. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes CHARLES WATSON, Supervisor of these professional security guards to discuss all the ways that they connect clients to various programs and services, and see the impact that Catholic Charities has in their lives.  

Host Bob Gilligan talks with Amy Zimmermanwith the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Chicago about the Illinois Nonprofit Security Grant Program.

Host Bob Gilligan talks to Molly Malone Rumley with Illinois Right To Life about pending legislation in Illinois related to pro-life issues.

Host Bob Gilligan speaks with James O'Grady about the legalization of marijuana in Illinois and it's impact on Chicago.

Megan talks with Fr. Chris Promis, retired Spiritan missionary priest, and Anne Marie Hansen, a Spiritan Lay Associate. They describe the mission and ministries of the Spiritan congregation of priests, brothers and lay associates. They also reflect on some local Chicago connections. And Megan asks about the 150th Anniversary of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit's U.S. Province taking place in 2022-2023.  

Co-Host Jenn Delvaux interviews author Paul Jarzembowski about his new book, Hope from the Ashes: Insights and Resources for Welcoming Lenten Visitors. Ash Wednesday and Lent bring many people to our parishes and faith based events, some we don’t see at other times of the year. They discuss how these are opportunities to evangelize, accompany, and help people develop a sense of belonging. Paul and Jenn explore why this season brings people back to church, why we should creatively reach out, and some practical steps each of us can take.