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Catholic Schools Today

Catholic Schools Today

Second Monday Monthly: 8 – 9 a.m.
WNDZ 750 AM

Catholic Schools Today, a program highlighting the successes of Archdiocesan schools, airs on the second Monday of every month with co-hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.

Catholic Schools Today, November 12, 2018

Monday, November 12, 2018
Hosts: Dr. Jim Rigg and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: St. John Fisher School Honors Veterans. Guests: Michael Gibson; Amy Schiller; Erin Deering. Segment II: Marian Catholic's Sister Mary Jo Sobieck Speaks about Throwing Out First Pitch.

Catholic Schools Today, October, 8, 2018

Monday, October 8, 2018
Host: Dr. Jim Rigg. Segment I: St. Bartholomew Students Build Peace. Guests: Karen Rebhan-Csuk; Jacob Marchant; Greta Grider. Segment II: Nazareth Academy AP Scholars. Guests: Therese Hawkins; David Sullivan

Catholic Schools Today, September 10, 2018

Monday, September 10, 2018
Hosts: Dr. Jim Rigg and Fr. Greg Sakowicz. Segment I: INCubator.Edu at Saint Viator High School. Guest: Karen Love. Segment II: St. Colette School's New Principal. Guest: Joe Quinlan

Catholic Schools Today, August 13, 2018

Monday, August 13, 2018
Hosts: Dr. Jim Rigg and Fr. Greg Sakowicz. Segment I: St. Mary of the Angels Principal Honored with an Outstanding Educators Award. Guest: Beth Dolack. Segment II: St. Laurence High School's Peru Advocacy Trip. Guests: Ms. Ozana Paraga; David Ruiz.

Catholic Schools Today, July 9, 2018

Monday, July 9, 2018
Hosts: Dr. Jim Rigg and Fr. Greg Sakowicz. Segment I; St. Cajetan teachers and principal learn at Harvard University's Graduate School of Education. Guest: Michelle Nitsche. Segment II: Guerin College Prep's new president, Tom Bednar.

Catholic Schools Today, June 11, 2018

Monday, June 11, 2018
Hosts: Dr. Jim Rigg and Fr. Greg Sakowicz. Segment I: Welcome to our new Chief of Academics. Guest: Phyllis Cavallone-Jurek. Segment II: St. Symphorosa Collaboration with Elim Christian Services. Guests: Kathleen Berry; Norah, Third-Grade Student.

Catholic Schools Today, May 14, 2018

Monday, May 14, 2018
Hosts: Dr. Jim Rigg and Fr. Greg Sakowicz. Segment I: Heart of the School Award Winner. Guest: Katie Olson. Segment II: St. Maria Goretti's The Kindess Rock Project. Guests: Claudia Mendez; Danielle Ianneli; Julia; Yiannis; Agata

Catholic Schools Today, April 9, 2018

Monday, April 9, 2018
Hosts: Dr. Jim Rigg and Fr. Greg Sakowicz. Segment I: St. Gilbert School is a Blue Ribbon School. Guest: Brian Tekampe. Segment II: Marian Catholic High School's Lenten Mission Project. Guests: Justin Thirstrup; Julie Cappas; Ryan Dee; Jalen Frazier

Catholic Schools Today, March 12, 2018

Monday, March 12, 2018
Hosts: Dr. Jim Rigg and Fr. Greg Sakowicz. Segment I: St. Xavier School Honors Our Lady of the Snows' Teacher. Guests: Samantha Garcia. Segment II: Notes of Encouragement Sent to Stoneman Douglas High School. Guests: Sue Wittich. Segment III: Peace Building Activities Planned for March 14, 2018. Guests: Ellie Schmerler; Madeline Maros; Students Gillian and Beth

Catholic Schools Today, February 12, 2018

Monday, February 12, 2018
Hosts: Dr. Jim Rigg and Fr. Greg Sakowicz. Segment I: Mid-year check in with a first time principal. Guest: Sherry Steward. Segment II: Robotics Team Qualifies for State Competition. Guests: Dr. Michael Rodgers; Marty Spring; Tom Dart. Segment III: African-American Heritage Prayer Service. Guests: Bob Rabe; Peyton Ashford

Catholic Schools Today, January 8, 2018

Monday, January 8, 2018
Hosts: Dr. Jim Rigg and Fr. Greg Sakowicz. Segment I: "Invest in Kids" Tax Credit Scholarships. Guest: Bob Hudzik. Segment II: Catholic School Alum and Rhodes Scholar. Guest: Thomas Dowling. Segment III: Golden Apple Teacher Nominee. Guests: Helen Dumas; Debra Coleman.

Catholic Schools Today, December 11, 2017

Monday, December 11, 2017
Hosts: Dr. Jim Rigg and Fr. Greg Sakowicz. Segment I: "Invest In Kids" Tax Credit Scholarships. Guest: Bob Hudzik. Segment II: Josephinum Academy's International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Guest: Lindsay Bartlett. Segment III: St. Bruno School Participates in Hour of Code. Guests: Colleen Schrantz; Michelle Shinners; Julian; Annabella

Catholic Schools Today, November 13, 2017

Monday, November 13, 2017
Hosts: Dr. Jim Rigg and Fr. Greg Sakowicz. Segment I: Invest in Kids Tax Credit Scholarships. Guest: Bob Hudzik. Segment II: St. Edward School in Chicago. Guest: Sr. Marie Michelle Hackett. Segment III: Holy Family Catholic Academy in Inverness. Guest: Kate O'Brien.

Catholic Schools Today, October 9, 2017

Monday, October 9, 2017
Hosts: Dr. Jim Rigg and Fr. Greg Sakowicz. Segment I: Blue Ribbon School St. Josaphat in Chicago. Guests: Nel Mullens; Jennifer Kowieski. Segment II: Blue Robbon School St. Joseph in Wilmette. Guest: Michael Kendrick

Catholic Schools Today, September 11, 2017

Monday, September 11, 2017
Hosts: Dr. Jim Rigg and Fr. Greg Sakowicz. Segment I: Soup-er Stadium Challenge. Guests: Bob Rabe; Angel Gutierrez. Segment II: Catholic High School Open Houses. Guest:L Daniel Turney. Segment III: St. Michael School Holds Virtual Reality Field Trips. Guests: Vikki Stokes; Jennifer McDonald; Valeria Dubovoy.

Catholic Schools Today, August 14, 2017

Monday, August 14, 2017
Host: Dr. Jim Rigg. Segment I: St. Hilary's First Day of School Begins with Solar Exlipse Learning Fun. Guest: Calvin Andre. Segment II: Twenty-two Catholic Schools Selected to Participate in the First Early Childhood Leadership Academy. Guests: Julie Ramski; Veronica Skelton-Cash, Tina Young. Segment III: New High School Entrance Exam Date -- First Saturday in December

Catholic Schools Today, July 10, 2017

Monday, July 10, 2017
Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdziarz. Segment I: Resurrection students travel abroad. Guest: Maria Fumic. Segment II: Coming Up Rosies. Guests: Paula Quinn; Rosie

Catholic Schools Today, June 12, 2017

Monday, June 12, 2017
Hosts: Dr. Jim Rigg and Fr. Greg Sakowicz. Segment I: Two St. Bruno Teachers Retire After Working Together for 44 Years. Guests: Kathy Florence; Kiane Jagielnik. Segment II: St. Norbert Centennial Celebration. Guest: Melissa McManamy. Segment III: Mother McAuley Student Accepted Into 24 Colleges. Guest: Ariyana Davis.

Catholic Schools Today, May 29, 2017

Monday, May 29, 2017
Hosts: Dr. Jim Rigg and Fr. Greg Sakowicz. Segment I: Heart of the School Award Winner. Guest: Joe Accardi. Segment II: Mother McAuley Student Scores Perfect ACT Score. Guest: Catherine Rogers. Segment III: Heart of the School Award Winner. Guest: Erica Masarelli.

Catholic Schools Today, May 29, 2017

Monday, May 29, 2017
Hosts: Dr. Jim Rigg and Fr. Greg Sakowicz. Segment I: Heart of the School Award Winner. Guest: Joe Accardi. Segment II: Mother McAuley Student Scores Perfect ACT Score. Guest: Catherine Rogers. Segment III: Heart of the School Award Winner. Guest: Erica Masarelli.

Catholic Schools Today, April 10, 2017

Monday, April 10, 2017
Hosts: Dr. Jim Rigg and Fr. Greg Sakowicz. Segment I: St. John Brebeuf Pilots Personalized Learning Program. Guests: Elise Matson; Cathy VanTreese. Segment II: Golden Apple Finalist Teacher and Winning Principal from St. Therese School. Guests: Phyllis Cavallone-Jurek; Kelli Kielusiak

Catholic Schools Today, March 13, 2017

Monday, March 13, 2017
Hosts: Dr. Jim Rigg and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: St. Mary of the Angels Recognized for Excellence in Character Development. Guests: Beth Dollack; Mary Beth Mersch. Segment II: Prince of Peace Teacher is a Golden Apple Finalist. Guests: Tyra Stall; Bonnie Brown. Segment III: Catholic Tech Summit. Guest: Sean Scanlon.

Catholic Schools Today, February 13, 2017

Monday, February 13, 2017
Hosts: Dr. Jim Rigg and Fr. Greg Sakowicz. Segment I: 39th Annual African American Heritage Prayer Service. Guests: Fr. David Jones; Denise Spells; Helen Dumas. Segment II: CME Group Foundation Grant Donates $1 Million Grant. Guest: Theresa Allen. Segment III: St. Maria Goretti School Receives Grant from Rivers Casino Foundation. Guest: Claudia Mendez.

Catholic Schools Today, January 9, 2017

Monday, January 9, 2017
Host: Dr. Jim Rigg. Segment I: St. Agnes of Bohemia School is Striving to be Saints. Guest: Kaitlyn Kysiak. Segment II: Our Lady of Grace Celebrates Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service. Guest: Jennifer Moran. Segment III: St. Benedict School Hosts Hats Off to Blue Island. Guest: Sue Rys.

Catholic Schools Today, December 12, 2016

Monday, December 12, 2016
Hosts: Dr. Jim Rigg and Fr. Greg Sakowicz. Segment I: Catholic High School Placement Test. Guest: Tom Kleinschmidt. Segment II: Celebration of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and Our Lady of Guadalupe Guests: Sr. Katia Aleantar; Marta Andres.

Catholic Schools Today, November 14, 2016

Monday, November 14, 2016
Host: Fr. Greg Sakowicz. Segment I: St. Anne School in Barrington received Blue Ribbon Award. Guests: Dawn Kapka; Rev. Bernie Pietrzak; Lisa Torrence; Eighth Grade Studen, Joseph. Segment II: Inclusive Education in Catholic Schools. Guests: Judy Doyle; Kerry Baudo

Catholic Schools Today, October 10, 2016

Monday, October 10, 2016
Hosts: Dr. Jim Rigg and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Catholic High School Open House. Guests: Mary Kay Ramirez; Maria Hawk. Segment II: St. Juliana School is named a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School. Guest: Katrina McDermott. Segment III: St. Daniel the Prophet is named a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School. Guests: Holly Gross; Rev. John Noga

Catholic Schools Today, September 12, 2016

Monday, September 12, 2016
Hosts: Dr. Jim Rigg and Fr. Greg Sakowicz. Segment I: Pope Francis Global Academy's First Days of School. Guests: Nicole Dal Santo; Patrick "Paddy" Berger; Angela Berger. Segment II: Sacred heart School's New Preschool Classroom. Guests: Dr. Lisa Griffiths; Judy Wedryk

Catholic Schools Today, August 8, 2016

Monday, August 8, 2016
Hosts: Dr. Jim Rigg and Fr. Greg Sakowicz. Segment I: Holy Angels School alumnus is their new principal. Guest: Sean Stalling. Segment II: New Director of Evangelization and Catholic Identity, Robert "Bob" Rabe.

Catholic Schools Today, July 11, 2016

Monday, July 11, 2016
Hosts: Dr. Jim Rigg and Fr. Greg Sakowicz. Segment I: Brother Rice High School's Robotics Club. Guests: Eric Gamboa; Milo Bradshaw. Segment II: Immaculate Conception School's Innovative Blended Learning Program. Guests: Marta Andres; Jeffrey Kerscher

Catholic Schools Today, June 13, 2016

Monday, June 13, 2016
Hosts: Graziano Marcheschi and Dr. Jim Rigg. Segment I: The Augustus Tolton Catholic Academy. Guest: Pamela Sherley. Segment II: Prayer of St. Francis. Guest: Karen Brodzik.

Catholic Schools Today, May 9, 2016

Monday, May 9, 2016
Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Early Childhood Catholic Education. Guests: Julie Ramski; Bridget LaPietra. Segment II: St. Benedict Preparatory School's Agora Week. Guests: Rachel Gemo; Stephanie Sefa; Stephanie Tabar; Natalia Kieta

Catholic Schools Today, April 11, 2016

Monday, April 11, 2016
Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Dr. Jim Rigg. NCEA Lead. Learn. Proclaim. Guests: Mike Longo; Maria Hawk; Rev. Jason Malave; Larry Manetti; Margarita Flores; Ana Hernandez.

Catholic Schools Today, March 14, 2016

Monday, March 14, 2016
Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools Superintendent Update. Segment II: St. Zachary's First Communicants Attend Retreat. Guest: Caroline Forestor. Segment III: Pope Francis Global Academy Update. Guests: Terrance O'Rourke; Jodi Thyen.

Catholic Schools Today, February 8, 2016

Monday, February 8, 2016
Hosts: Dr. Jim Rigg and Wayne Magdziarz. Segment I Verizon Innovative App Challenge Winners in Illinois are Catholic Schools. Guests: Janine Nicolas; Makayla D'Ambrosia; Diniah Dean; Sophia Rodriguez. Segment II: African American Heritage Month Prayer Service. Guests: Julie Welborn; Bobbie Hicks.

Catholic Schools Today, January 11, 2016

Monday, January 11, 2016
Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Dr. Jim Rigg. Segment I: Our Lady of the Wayside School named a Blue Ribbon School. Guests: David Wood. Segment II: High School Students Trip to Rome. Guests: Al Rendak; Luke McGinnis; Caitlin Hennessy

Catholic Schools Today, December 7, 2015

Monday, December 7, 2015
Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdziarz. Segment I: Three Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools Receive Blue Ribbon Award. Guests: Mary Keenley; Kristina Reyes. Segment II: Catholic High School Placement Test will be January 9, 2016. Guests: Irene Heidelbauer; Dan Turney

Catholic Schools Today: November 9, 2015

Monday, November 9, 2015
Host: Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Saint Mary School Theme. Guests: Nikki Raferty; Debbie Eppel. Segment II: Saint Viator High School - Apple School of Distinction. Guests: Eileen Manno; Mary Lee DeBelina; Maggie Miskowicz; Peggy Gosch. Segment III: New Regional School Has a Name. Guest: Fr. Peter Wojcik.

Catholic Schools Today: November 9, 2015

Monday, November 9, 2015
Host: Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Saint Mary School Theme. Guests: Nikki Raferty; Debbie Eppel. Segment II: Saint Viator High School - Apple School of Distinction. Guests: Eileen Manno; Mary Lee DeBelina; Maggie Miskowicz; Peggy Gosch. Segment III: New Regional School Has a Name. Guest: Fr. Peter Wojcik.

Catholic Schools Today: October 12, 2015

Monday, October 12, 2015
Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: New Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Dr. Jim Rigg. Segment II: Fr. Matt O'Donnell talks about the exciting things happeneing at Tolton Academy.

Catholic Schools Today: August 10,2015

Monday, August 10, 2015
Host: Fr. Greg Sakowicz. Segment I: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy Expansion. Guest: Shane Stascuk. Segment II: Catholic School Teachers Visit Israel. Guests: Justin Lane; Priya Amin

Catholic Schools Today: July 13, 2015

Monday, July 13, 2015
Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Pilot Program for School Regionalization. Guests: Fr. Peter Wojcik; Ryan Duggan. Segment II: Two Catholic School Alumni Are Newly Ordained Priests. Guests: Fr. Matt Heinrich; Fr. Bob Regan

Catholic Schools Today: June 8, 2015

Monday, June 8, 2015
Host: Fr. Greg Sakowicz. Segment I: Illinois Kids Campaign. Guests: Sr. Mary Paul McCaughey; William Godwin. Segment II; St. Celestine School Brings 1:1 Technology for All Students. Guest: Jeanine Rocchi. Segment III: Edmund Rice Youth Camp. Guests: Michelle England; Ryan Ludwig; Tim Papiernik

Catholic Schools Today, May 11, 2015

Monday, May 11, 2015
Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: St. Alexander School Teacher Wins All Expense Paid Professional Development. Guest: Mary Dombrowski. Segment II: St. Sylvester Students Learn with New Jersey Students. Guest: Daniel Bennett. Segment III: St. Rita High School Students Receive Scholarships. Guests: Dan Smith; Tyre Lee

Catholic Schools Today, April 13, 2015

Monday, April 13, 2015
Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Bridgeport Catholic Academy Celebrates it's 30th Anniversary. Guests: Killian Buckley; Chris Dransoff; Sr. Margaret Farley. Segment II: Catholic School Teachers Visit Israel. Guest: Vito DeFrisco. Segment III: Josephinum Academy's Exchange Program. Guests: Sonya Everett; Anjelika Noel Roman

Catholic Schools Today, March 9, 2015

Monday, March 9, 2015
Host: Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Catholic High School Spring Shadow Days. Guest: Tom Kleinschmidt. Segment II: St. Monica Academy Students Headed to State Science Competition. Guests: Ray Coleman. Segment III: St. Theresa School Celebrates 60 Years of Education. Guests: Fr. Tim Fairman; Mary Keenley.

Catholic Schools Today, February 9, 2015

Monday, February 9, 2015
Host: Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Augustus Tolton Catholic Academy will open in Fall, 2015. Guests: Fr. Bob Miller; Fr. Matt O'Donnell. Segment II: Catholic School Teachers Visit Israel. Guests: Julie Wellborn; Kasey Bree; Sean Sweany. Segment III: St. Albert the Great School Shows it's Warm and Fuzzy Side. Guest: Terrance O'Rourke.

Catholic Schools Today, January 12, 2015

Monday, January 12, 2015
Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: St. Margaret of Scotland and St. Clement Schools Partnership. Guests: Kevin Powers; Melissa Dan. Segment II: Our Lady of Charity Service Projects: Guest: Katie Olson. Segment III: St. Benedict Preparatory School. Guests: Haley Hogan; Sara Eden; Sarah Landor

Catholic Schools Today, December 15, 2014

Monday, December 15, 2014
Host: Graziano Marcheschi. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy Treble Choir. Guests: Paul French; Shane Staszcuk; Cat Marinescu; Madison Staszcuk; Maggie Bannan

Catholic Schools Today, November 17, 2014

Monday, November 17, 2014
Host: Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Madonna Foundation Scholars Program. Guests: Annie Ginzkey; Kim (Trinity High School Senior). Segment II: Blue Ribbon Schools. Guests: Nikki Raftery; Vito DeFrisco; Mary Ellyn Billmeyer
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