Today on Fully Alive Dawn and Ray begin the show by interviewing Bob Gilligan,  Executive Director of Catholic Conference of Illinois to discuss the progress of the dangerous repeal proposal of the Parental Notice of Abortion Act and its connections to human trafficking.  In the second half of the show,  they welcome Kimberly  Duda who is developing a webinar on human trafficking as a practicum for her Master's Program. 

More information about the HB 1797 and SB 2190 at www.ilcatholic.org

Catholic Charities is working with Governors State University to broadcast an important virtual conversation on April 9 regarding the prevalence of human trafficking in the Chicago area. Join Marie Jochum and Brigid Murphy as they welcome Nancy Mott, a Catholic Charities volunteer, dedicated parishioner, and Certified Illinois Domestic Violence Professional to discuss how religious and secular groups across Chicagoland are helping victims and joining together to stop the spread of these crimes of exploitation.

In today’s show, co-hosts Deacon Richard Hudzik and Deacon Dave Brencic interview Archdiocese of Chicago Deacon Dan Coughlin. Deacon Dan was recently appointed to serve at the Cardinal’s liaison to the Archdiocese’s lay ecclesial communities. The conversation explores what these movements are, why they are a blessing to the Church and how one might find out more about these groups. Some are well-known in Chicago—the Cursillo, the Charismatic Renewal Movement, Regnum Christi, Focolare, Escuela de la Cruz and many others. The movements, associations of lay people who seek to enter more deeply into their faith and be committed to life in the Church, are concrete instances of the Holy Spirit alive and converting us ever deeper. Information about these communities are on the Archdiocese’s website at https://www.archchicago.org/offices-and-ministries/lay-ecclesial-movements

Today’s guests are Alexian Brothers from the Immaculate Conception Province: Brother Tom Klein, C.F.A, Director of Ministry Development, and second-year novice, Brother Carl Sisolak who will be professing his first vows later this year. Br. Carl shares his vocation story while Br. Tom talks about the Brothers and their ministry since their foundation in Germany in year 1245. Today, the Brothers continue their Gospel response to the poor, the sick, the dying and all others who are marginalized and isolated from the society. The brothers ask for prayers for Br. Carl on his vocation journey and for the congregation’s ministries and continued growth in membership. Visit www.alexianbrothers.org to find out more.

Catholic Charities Junior Board is comprised of caring young professionals who give of their time, talent and treasure to further the mission of the agency. The Junior Board has stayed very active during the pandemic, working in warehouse food distribution, tutoring, and organizing groundbreaking virtual gatherings, such as the Racial Equity Book Club. 

Join Brigid Murphy as she welcomes Noreen Russo and Gracie Covarrubias to discuss recent Junior Board initiatives and plans for the rest of this year.   

Hosts:  Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.  "Music Has Legs" is an inspiring book that takes readers on the journey of Juan Manuel Pineda, from the streets of El Salvador to the Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH) orphanage to the front page of the Chicago Tribune.  The book delivers an uplifing story at a time when Good Stories are difficult to find.It highlights what people from Shriners Hospital for Children, UIC Hospital, NPH USA and a host of Chicago families can accomplish when they work together.  Guests:  Bishop Ron Hicks; Marlene Byrne

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Marcos 14, 1-15, 47, del domingo, 28 de marzo de 2021. Viernes, 26 de marzo de 2021

The BASE Chicago re-imagines pathways to success for urban youth by combining sports and academic opportunities on Catholic Chicago

Focus on the Liturgy explores the Holiest Week of the Year.

And Catholic Chicago reflects on Pope Francis’ recent trip to Iraq.

In this broadcast of Focus on the Liturgy co-hosts Timothy Johnston and Todd Williamson discuss the liturgies and rites of Holy Week. From Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday they explore the theology and spirituality of the these holiest of days for us as Christians. They give special attention to the liturgies of the Triduum – Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday/Easter Sunday. 

Co-Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi talk with Dr. Dan Olsen, Dr. Marcia Hermansen, and Dr. Scott Alexander about Catholic/Muslim relations.