Catholic Chicago

Today on Fully Alive, Dawn and Ray welcome Blanca Rodriguez and Adriana Medina to discuss the upcoming Quinceanera Retreat, which will be held at Our Lady of the Americas Parish February 26 and 27. During the second half of the show, an OHDS office intern, Eliza Nguyen is featured to share about herself and to promote the upcoming CCHD Art Contest.

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  The months-long Centennial Celebration of the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary continues into 2022.  Guests:  Fr. John Kartje; Peggy Pandaleon

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  Segment I:  Last week, St. Ferdinands brought back the successful sale of "Cuddle Buddies Slap Bracelets" to raise funds to buy clothinbg and other items for two families at nearby school/parish St. Bartholomew who were recently displaced from a fire. Guests:  Erin Boyle Folino, Corrie Rettelle, St. Ferdinand Catholic School Student Council Officers Cecylia, Deren and Zophia.

Join Deacons Richard Hudzik and Dave Brencic in their conversation with Vince Gerasole, the Director of Multimedia Content for the Archdiocese of Chicago. In this role, Vince brings to bear his many years of experience in broadcast journalism, as reporter, anchor and commentator and does this so that he might participate in bringing the Good News of the Church to as wide an audience as possible. Listen in (or watch on YouTube) as Vince describes the successes that the Archdiocese’s media efforts have achieved. Particularly in this pandemic era, sharing the news so as to reach those who cannot gather in person has been immensely valuable. Also, hear from Vince how social media shares in the evangelizing effort of the Church in Chicago. By having a broad presence in both established and new forms of communication, the Church is able to speak across the generations and situations. All need to hear the saving message of Jesus. What helps is to winsomely communicate that.

Today, our guest, Sister Debbie Borneman, SS.C.M., Director of Mission Integration for the National Religious Vocation Conference (NRVC), talks about World Day for Consecrated Life (WDCL). WDCL is celebrated on February 2nd on the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple (February 5 & 6 in parishes). What gives us hope during this challenging times? What are ways we can celebrate this life of commitment in response to God’s unending call to love? Visit https://nrvc.net/ for resources and for information about consecrated life and vocation discernment ministry.

Sister Donna Markham, OP, PhD has made a tremendous impact as President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA since she was named to this position in 2015. Regina Dominican High School, a college preparatory school for young women in Wilmette is honoring Sister Donna at the school’s Black & White Gala on March 5th. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes Elizabeth Schuster, President of Regina Dominican and Joan Kitchie, Regina’s 

Vice-President of Institutional Advancement to discuss this special event that will underscore our valued partnerships with Catholic Charities USA and Regina Dominican High School. 

A fabulous black tie, in-person event is back this winter, as Catholic Charities participates in FIRST LOOK for CHARITY, the elegant kick-off experience for the Chicago Auto Show on Friday, February 11th at McCormick Place. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes Bill Montana and Marty Bredemann, 

Co-Chairmen of the Catholic Charities reception at First Look for Charity 2022 to discuss the importance of, and excitement for this glamorous evening  as the big date nears.   

Police Officer Michael Carroll talks to hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi about his role in the newly created position titled Religious Communities Outreach Liaison with the Chicago Police Department 

The Polish Museum of America is located in Chicago.  Museum president Richard Owsiany joins hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi to talk about the history and future of the museum.  

Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi talk with Joe Boland, Vice President of Mission for Catholic Extension, about the works of Catholic Extension as they build up Catholic faith communities in America's poorest regions.