Join Deacons Richard Hudzik and Dave Brencic for their fascinating conversation with Deacon Thomas Biegel, Coordinator of the Archdiocesan Office of Spiritual Healing Ministry. Deacon Tom describes the work of his office, what healing is, what might need to be healed (and it is more than the physical) and how our Faith and its sacraments are essential for the path to wholeness. Deacon Tom relates how people can contact his office and how the office is able to respond. Distinctions among healing, deliverance, oppression or possession are offered to help in thinking more clearly about the fullness of Christ’s peace. The website for the Office of Healing Ministry is https://www.archchicago.org/offices-and-ministries/spiritual-healing-ministry

Sister Lovina’s conversation with Sister Debbie Borneman of NRVC continues. God’s call to love and serve is unending. Are there people entering religious communities? Who are they? 

Vocation ministry is not all about “recruitment” to get people to replace roles or positions. Walking with young people who truly need a “listening ear” and meeting them where they are at is the kind of vocation discernment we offer today, much like Religious meet people at the country borders or in other social justice ministries – to be present where people are in need and where we can be God’s presence to others.

Visit www.NRVC.net for statistics about new entrants and for vocation discernment ministry resources.

On this Ash Wednesday edition of Fully Alive, Dawn and Ray continue the “Meet our Intern” segment during the first half of the show by welcoming Kathleen O’Brien. Kathleen shares her experiences as a missionary in China, her background and enthusiastically discusses the Archdiocese’s role as a part of the Vatican’s Laudato Si Action Plan. 

On the second half of the show, Christopher West, President and co-founder of Theology of the Body Institute joins Dawn and Ray to discuss TOBI’s new commentary and translation of a 2-day retreat from Saint Pope John Paul II God is Beauty. They also discuss the upcoming event Made for More, which is coming to the Chicago area on April 5 and 6. Tickets are available here: https://pvm.archchicago.org/human-dignity-solidarity/respect-life-chastity-education/events

One of the most effective Catholic Charities sites for assisting clients with mental health concerns is The Encompassing Center, offering accessible, quality services to low-income and underinsured West Side residents. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes JENNIFER SMITH, LCPC, Program Director to discuss the many ways that The Encompassing Center has become a welcoming place of friendship and professional assistance since it opened in 2019. 

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.