Catholic Chicago

Catholic Charities Child Care Programs offer a safe, educational environment for children to come to, often while their parents are at work. At these centers, our primary population of low-income, working mothers find much-needed Child Care assistance, and have the opportunity to learn about Catholic Charities Case Management that can help them as they strive for greater self-sufficiency. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes Diane Rodriguez to discuss how the Child Care centers are faring after the pandemic, and the new opportunities that they are offering this summer.  

Host Bob Gilligan talks to Mary Lou Matheke and Mauro Pineda about immigration.

Host Bob Gilligan speaks with Anthony Holter, Ph.D about Tax Credit Scholarships in Illinois

Host Bob Gilligan talks to Barbara Lyons about the latest updates on Physician-assisted suicide laws across the country.

Host Bob Gilligan talks to Deacon Ernest "Ernie" Martinez about the pitfalls of legalized marijuana.

Kerry Weber, Executive Editor of America Magazine joins On the Way. Co-host Beth White discusses the magazine’s 2018 study with The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) that sought to ask Catholic women about their faith life. Up until this point, there was not one research project that only asked Catholic women questions about their faith.  In this interview, Kerry shares the importance of listening to women and how they self-identify. All 1500 women self-identified as Catholic whether they actively participated in the faith or not. Listening to these women and seeking ways to be more relevant in their lives is a critical part of walking with them. To learn more about this study, follow this link: https://cara.georgetown.edu/CatholicWomenStudy.pdf

Co-hosts, Elizabeth White and Jennifer Delvaux lead a conversation about the importance of listening in building a culture of evangelization. The first guest of the show, On the Way, is Dr. Josh Packard, Executive Director of Springtide Research Institute. Josh shares with Jenn the insights gained through their 2020 research project with young people aged 13 to 25. This generation is lonelier than any other generation. Key to their connection and thriving is having authentic, caring adults in their lives who will listen to them without an agenda.  The results of their listening to Generation Z is available in their study, “The State of Religion and Young People” which is available at springtideresearch.org.

The Voice of Charity is delighted to welcome back several Home Depot executives who have generously donated materials, and volunteer efforts this spring to completely renovate the landscaping at Catholic Charities House of Good Shepherd, our domestic violence shelter for women and children who have escaped unsafe circumstances in their homes. Join Katie Bredemann as he/she welcomes Gary Hutchinson, Joe Dandan and HGS Development Director Nancy Haws to discuss the impact of this wonderful project, and how giving back to the community is inherent in the Home Depot corporate philosophy. 

Phyllis Cavallone and Candice Usauskas join Mark Teresi to bid farewell to Dr. Jim Rigg as he wraps up his time as the superintendent of Chicago Catholic schools.

Co-hosts Dr. Jim Rigg and Mark Teresi welcome recent St. Rita High School graduate and author, Kyle James to the program.  Kyle's mom, Takeshi James, also joins the program.