Co-hosts Deacons Richard Hudzik and Dave Brencic interview Archdiocese of Chicago Deacon Len Marturano for a discussion of the Cursillo—what it is and how it is an answer for every Catholic who is seeking to sustain, deepen and enhance his Faith. Participation begins with the Cursillo retreat and deepens thereafter with small group gatherings of others who have gone through the Cursillo retreat. “Cursillistas” (those who have gone on the retreat) live in their parishes as enlivened, emboldened and passionate followers of Jesus. Information about the English language Cursillo in Chicago can be found at www.chicagocursillo.org. The Cursillo is also conducted in Spanish. The link to the national headquarters is https://www.natl-cursillo.org.

On today’s program, Ryan Lents and Dawn Fitzpatrick talk about the offerings for this year’s Respect Life Month. They also catch up with Megan Mio from the Mission Office to hear about activities and resources planned for the Extraordinary Month of Mission. For the second half of the show, we recap the rest of the recent trip to El Paso that archdiocesan and parish leaders attended.

This past summer, Fr. Wayne Watts led a group of 57 teenagers and adults on a pilgrimage to Lourdes, France, his 25th annual trip spreading devotion to Our Lady and to St. Bernadette. This week’s Guest Host Noreen Russo has helped Fr. Wayne coordinate these very special trips for the past 12 years. Tune in to hear why people come from all over the world to Lourdes…and why the experience of pilgrimage is such a powerful part of our faith.

Guests: Sr. Nancy Roberta Schramm, OSF, Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart (Frankfort, IL) and Sr. Peggy Quinn, OSF, Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate (Joliet Franciscans). Sr. Nancy talks about the Synod on the Amazon (October 6 to 27, 2019), brings up some of previous attention on environmental concerns including Laudato Sí by Pope Francis and recommends actions that we could do right now starting with educating ourselves with current concerns. To reach her in the Joliet diocese Mission Office, call 815-221-6257. Sr. Peggy lists various ways to live out right relationships with all of creation – working against human trafficking and providing support to survivors and hosting the Bluestem Earth Festival annually to form a community that cares for all of creation. Visit http://www.jolietfranciscans.org/jpic to find out more.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdziarz. Segment I: A "Mass of Remembrance for the Little Ones" in honor of pregnancy and infant loss is scheduled for Monday, October 14 at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Community in Inverness. Guests: Fr. Rich Jakubik; Kristen Berryhill. Segment II: The reality of HIV/AIDS and it's impact on patients, their families and society in general. Guest: Pat Drott.

Holy Name Cathedral Rector Fr. Greg Sakowicz and his Planning and Development Assistant Mark Teresi talk with their guests about the Maria Goretti Network, a program for survivors of abuse that’s coming to Holy Name Cathedral. Office of Divine Worship Director Todd Williamson and Timothy Johnston and Danielle Noe of Liturgy Training Publications discuss the connection between liturgy and social justice. And Marie Jochum of Catholic Charities and here guests talk about the value of partnering with business leaders.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi.The Moving Wall is a half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. It will be on display along with the "Through the Eyes" traveling museum at Quyeen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside through Monday, September 30. Guest: Fr. Larry Sullivan. Segment II: The Lifelong Formation Office is extremely busy with events and programs coming up including Holy Fire. Guests: Kevin Foy and Chelsea Piper.

In this broadcast of Focus on the Liturgy, Timothy Johnston (LTP) and Todd Williamson (ODW) are joined in the studio by former co-host, Danielle Noe! They discuss the relationship between the Liturgy and Social Justice. The major themes of Catholic Social Teaching are all explored through the lens of the corporate, communal prayer of the Church.

Fifteen months ago, BMO Harris contacted Catholic Charities with the goal of wanting to “grant wishes” to clients. Since then, numerous projects have been completed, and many lives have been touched by this extraordinarily generous outreach effort. Join Guest Host Marie Jochum as she welcomes Scott Freudenberger, of BMO Harris and Sarah Loffman, of Catholic Charities to share the story of all that this wonderful collaboration has accomplished thus far.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi. The entire hour is devoted to the Maria Goretti Network, a program for survivors of abuse that is being introduced at Holy Name Cathedral. Guests: Miguel Prats; Dr. Christine Lawless; Thomas Tharayil; Dr. Debbie Rodriquez; Michael Hoffman; Deacon Dan Welter.

Catholic Conference of Illinois Executive Director Bob Gilligan visits with Sr. Rosemary Connelly who is celebrating 50 years of overseeing Misericordia. Bob Gilligan also interviews Sr. Jess Lambert, who recently took her final vows as a Franciscan of the Eucharist of Chicago. Three members of the Catholic Charities Junior Board discuss the importance of their volunteer work. Co-hosts of On the Way, Beth White and Jenn Delvaux, invite two guests into the studio to talk about this year’s edition of Holy Fire. Fr. Britto Berchmans and Sandi Labouvie discuss their recent interview with Martina and Dale about the blessings and challenges of married life. And Megan Mio and Kevin Foy of the Mission Office talk about the significance of this October to their work in the Mission Office.

Drawing upon the insights offered by Dale and Martina in our last interview, we emphasize how marriage ought to be viewed as a vocation from God and therefore, it calls for adequate preparation. Within such a perspective, God holds the dominant place in the life of the couple and their family. Getting ready for marriage is not about finding the right person, but rather, being open to the person God has chosen for us while preparing ourselves to live a life of holiness in and through the vocation of marriage.

Megan sits down with Kevin Foy, Director of the Mission Office. They discuss why Pope Francis has declared October 2019 to be an Extraordinary Mission Month. Kevin describes World Mission Sunday and a new event, the Global Mission Mass and Celebration. Each of these and more resources are offered to help us observe Extraordinary Mission Month.

On this episode of On the Way, co-hosts Beth White and Jenn Delvaux take a look at upcoming archdiocesan events. Chelsea Piper, from the Young Adult Ministry Office at the Arch, and Nancy Holpuch, the Youth Minister at St. Edna Parish, discuss Holy Fire and the ways in which this event brings young participants closer to God. Fr. Timothy O’Malley joins us for the last half hour to discuss his ministry that is a 2019 Noche de Gala award winner. Fr. Tim is the Spiritual Director for Camino de Emaús, a weekend retreat hosted by Most Blessed Trinity parish. Camino de Emaús is being awarded the St. John Paul II Evangelization Award at Noche de Gala.

Guest Host Noreen Russo welcomes Junior Board members Brady Dearlove and Bridget Morton to update listeners on all that is being planned in the coming months for Catholic Charities Junior Board. In addition, Patricia Drott will join Noreen to discuss the upcoming Chicago HIV/AIDS Walk, and Catholic Charities involvement in this annual event.

Host: Bob Gilligan. Segment I: Megan Gilbert with Catholic Relief Services talks about the differences among refugees, asylum seekers and immigrants. Segment II: Sr. Jess Lambert talks discusses with Bob how she gave up a lucrative career in engineering to pursue a vocation. Segment III: Frances Jimenez with Aid for Women promotes the organization's upcoming annual dinner on September 25. Segment IV: Sr. Rosemary Connely talks with Bob about her 50th anniversary as the leader of Misericordia.

Catholic Schools Superintendent Dr. Jim Rigg and Holy Name Cathedral Rector Fr. Greg Sakowicz talk with two administrators from St. Viator High School about how they showcase their school to junior high students and their parents. Fr. Greg and Dr. Jim also visit with two guests from Our Lady of Guadalupe Elementary School about a welcome surprise received by their students. Catholic Charities Communications Director Brigid Murphy visits with attorneys Dennis Marks and Jack Lynch about legal help available to those who cannot afford to hire an attorney. Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi co-host a program featuring Brian Leonard who is organizing a retreat based on Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato si. And Fr. Greg and Mark talk with Fr. Gary Graf about a pilgrimage to Mary that is taking place in the Humboldt Park neighborhood.

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Lucas 15, 1-32 del domingo, 15 de septiembre de 2019. Viernes, 13 de septiembre de 2019.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi. Segment I: Parishioners of San Jose Luis Sanchez del Rio Parish will gather in Humboldt Park to celebrate the arrival of the statue of Our Lady of San Juan de Los Lagos from Jalisco, Mexico. Guest: Fr. Gary Graf. Segment II: Brian Leonard talks to our hosts about an upcoming retreat at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake that is based on Pope Francis' encyclical, Laudato si, on Care of God's Creation.

In learning to meet young people where they are at our local Church has created an opportunity for middle school students to learn more about Christ. Our fall event, Holy Fire, is a response to the ways in which we can encounter and accompany middle schoolers. We talk about the format of the event as well as pointing to the research that supports large events as a venue for facilitating encounters with Christ in meaningful and diverse ways. The guest for the show is Chelsea Piper, senior coordinator of youth and young adult ministry.

Earlier this summer, two longtime friends and advisors in Catholic Charities Legal Assistance department were guests on the Voice of Charity show to discuss the important role volunteer attorneys play in advising our clients. Dennis Marks and Jack Lynch return to continue this conversation, with host Brigid Murphy, Director of Communications for Catholic Charities. Join us to hear some of the ways Catholic Charities has been able to help clients navigate an often complex and daunting legal system.

Hosts: Dr. Jim Rigg and Fr. Greg Sakowicz. Segment I: Saint Viator High Schoo's Upcoming Open House and Shadow Days. Guests: Mike Field; Chris Bremner. Segment II: Our Lady of Guadalupe Receives School Kits. Guests: Bonnie Hall; Matthew Kurtzman.

On our Voice of Charity program, Angel Gutierrez, Vice-President of Institutional Advancement for Catholic Charities, visits with Acting Administrator Kathy Donahue. Sr. Lovina Pammit, host of Dare to Love, interviews Sister Jess Lambert who is about to take her vows with the Franciscans of the Eucharist of Chicago. And Deacons Richard Hudzik and Dave Brencic, hosts of Diakonia: A Call to Service, welcome guests from the Kateri Center, the faith-based Native American ministry in the Archdiocese of Chicago.

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Lucas 14, 25-33 del domingo, 15 de septiembre de 2019. Viernes, 6 de septiembre de 2019.

Host: Sister Lovina Francis Pammit, OSF Guest: Sister Jess Lambert, FE (Franciscans of the Eucharist of Chicago) The conversation between Sr. Lovina and Sr. Jess features the latter's profession of final (perpetual) vows on September 8, 2019. Recounting the journey that led her up to this big moment, Sr. Jess explains that though this day can be seen as a culmination of long years of formation, it is also like a doorway leading to a lifetime journey as a vowed Religious. Listen to her vocation story, what she says about day to day commitment and other inspiring words of wisdom, especially for those feeling a call to consecrated life. To find out more about the Franciscans of the Eucharist of Chicago, visit www.MissionOLA.com or call 773-486-8431.

Co-hosts Deacons Richard Hudzik and Dave Brencic interview Archdiocese of Chicago Deacon Bill Frere and Jody Roy, Director of the Kateri Center located at St. Benedict Parish in Chicago (at Irving Park Road near Western Avenue). Deacon Bill and Jody explain the ministry of the Kateri Center, the outreach to the large Native American population in the Chicago area and how the Catholic Native Americans come together in their diversity and pray and worship our One Lord. Details about this fascinating center, how you can help, visit or get involved can be found at www.stkatericenterchicago.org.

On today’s program, Ryan Lents speaks with Fr. Joshtrom Kureethadam about his book The Ten Green Commandments of Laudato Si’, as well as the Season of Creation. Ryan also has a conversation with Dawn Fitzpatrick and Mary Lou Matheke about a recent trip that parish leaders took to El Paso and the US-Mexico border.

After 30 years of service to Catholic Charities, Monsignor Michael M. Boland recently stepped down as Administrator, President and CEO. On this program Angel Gutierrez, Vice-President of Institutional Advancement is joined by Kathy Donahue, who is now Acting Administrator, President and CEO. We hope you will tune in to learn more about Kathy’s forty years of experience at the agency, most recently as Senior Vice-President of Program Development and Evaluation and her perspective on meeting the needs of those we serve.

Holy Name Cathedral Rector Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Loyola University Chicago CFO Wayne Magdziarz talk with organizers of a prayer service marking the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. Fr. Greg and Wayne also visit with the gifted historian, author and lecturer Dr. Edward Gordon who talked about the search for the historical Jesus. Catholic Chicago host Mark Teresi interviews Yesenia Maldonado, the Director of Social-Emotional Learning for Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools. And Mark Teresi has a group of guests in the radio studio from the newly formed Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta Parish.

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Lucas 14, 7-14 del domingo, 1 de septiembre de 2019. Viernes, 30 de agosto de 2019.

Host: Mark Teresi. Segment I: The Office of Catholic Schools has created a new position to fill the escalating need for social-emotional support. The new Director of Social-Emotional Learning is Yesenia Maldonado. Segment II: St. Barbara Parish and St. Therese Chinese Catholic Parish are joining under the Renew My Church initiative into a single parish, Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta Parish. Guests: Fr. Francis Li; Jim Bertucci; Phil Whitehouse; Darlene Chan; Perry Lau; George Lee

In this broadcast of Focus on the Liturgy, cohosts Timothy Johnston and Todd Williamson talk about Mary and the Liturgy. Throughout the year there are a number of days on which the Liturgy of the Church commemorates some aspect of the Blessed Virgin Mary – events in her life (e.g., the Annunciation on March 25), or some aspect of Marian Theology (e.g., Mary, Mother of God on January 1) or an apparition of Mary (e.g., Our Lady of Lourdes on February 11). They discuss the liturgical celebration of Mary, a tradition which the Church has held from the earlies years of Christianity.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdiarz. Segment I: The Catholic and Greek Orthodox communities of greater Chicagoland join together for an ecumenical service to give thanks for God's gift of Creation. Guests: Fr. Nick Kostyk; Fr. Panagiotis Boznos; Rev. Dr. Perry Hamalis. Segment II: Dr. Edward Gordon talks about the Search for Historical Jesus.

Catholic Conference of Illinois Executive Director Bob Gilligan visits with Dr. MaryClare Birmingham, Executive Director of the Kolbe House jail ministry. Beth White and Jen Delvaux get an inside look at campus ministry from Amanda Thompson of DePaul University. Holy Name Cathedral Rector Fr. Greg Sakowicz and his Planning and Development Assistant Mark Teresi co-host a program that features a group called Non-Violence Works. Father Greg and Mark also visit with Barbara Pitts and Elin Schriver of the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Stewardship Office.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi. Segment I: A group on Chicago's southwest side is organizing health-resource fairs. Guests: Phil Bradley; Elfreide Wedam; Larry Campbell. Segment II: Guests from the Archdiocese Stewardship and Development Office talk about "Planned Giving". Guests: Barbara Pitts; Elin Schriver.

Our first episode of “On the Way” focuses on back to school! With summer winding down and coming to an end, many Catholic schools have started classes already. With each new school year, there is an opportunity to evangelize. Melissa Link, OCS Director of Catholic Mission and Culture, joins the program to discuss her important role within the Archdiocese and the greater community. Amanda Thompson, the Director of Catholic Campus Ministry at DePaul University, also joins us to discuss how Catholic universities can bridge the gap between young adults going to and returning from college.

Host: Bob Gilligan. Segment I: Dr. MaryClare Birmingham, executive director of the Kolbe House jail ministry, talks about the crucial importance of the first 72 hours after an inmate's release. Segment II: Sr. JoAnn Persch, a Sister of Mercy, talks to Bob about her recent arrest in D.C. during the Catholic Day of Action for Immigrant Children. Segment III: Natalie Jackson, research director for Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) discusses the organization's report released last week on American opinions regarding abortion and contraception.

Catholic Schools Superintendent Dr. Jim Rigg and Holy Name Cathedral Rector Fr. Greg Sakowicz get great news from Mary Dempsey, the President of DePaul College Prep High School. Fr. Britto Berchmans and Sandi Labouvie talk with Martina and Dale about their journey to marriage and the blessings and challenges of married life. Megan Mio of the Mission Office talks about ministering to the needy with two priests… one originally from Poland, the other from South Sudan.

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Lucas 12, 49-53 del domingo, 18 de agosto de 2019. Viernes, 16 de agosto de 2019.

Megan talks with Fr. Maciej Zielinski, a Comboni priest originally from Poland but who is currently on mission among the Pokot People of Kenya, and Fr. Kuol Dut, a diocesan priest who is originally from South Sudan, came to the U.S. as a refugee and has since returned to South Sudan as a priest of the Diocese of Wau. Each guest shares about his love for mission and God’s people in each context.

Today's show reunited Fr. Britto and Sandy with Dale and Martina Schieman, whom they met while attending the University together. Time has proven that their love that began to bloom as young college students has flourished into a mature and holy union. Narrating their story, they emphasized how they have viewed their marriage as a vocation from God.

Throughout our conversations around Renew My Church we are constantly speaking about accompaniment and ways in which we are approaching it. One way in which we are approaching accompaniment differently is through a process we are piloting in a handful of Catholic schools that is specifically for seventh graders. We are building in components to help parents, teachers, principals and students feel listened to as part of our process. This month's guest is Clarissa Aljentera and the host is Juan Pablo Padilla, both from the Office of Lifelong Faith Formation.

Hosts: Dr. Jim Rigg and Fr. Greg Sakowicz. Segment I: DePaul College Prep Announces a New Campus. Guest: Mary Dempsey. Segment II: New Principal at St. Emily School (Mt. Prospect).

Holy Name Cathedral Rector Fr. Greg Sakowicz and his Planning and Development Assistant Mark Teresi interview two Archdiocesan priests who are both excellent authors. First, Fr. Clete Kiley, Director of Immigration Policy for UniteHere International Union, talks about his new book, Chicago Neighbors: A Year in Short Stories. Next, Fr. Louis Cameli, the Cardinal’s Delegate for Christian Formation and Mission, discusses Mary's Assumption based on his book, Mary's Journey. Ryan Lents, the Director of the Human Dignity and Solidarity Office, talks with Phil Andrew, Director of Violence Prevention Initiatives for the Archdiocese, about the most recent outbreak of shootings in El Paso, Dayton, and right here in Chicago. Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi visit with people who are part of the TEAM-W ministry… That Every Ability May Worship.

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Lucas 12, 32-48 del domingo, 11 de agosto de 2019. Viernes, 9 de agosto de 2019.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi. Segment I: A renewed effort is underway to offer a welcoming environment at all our churches for people with disabilities. The ministry, Inclusion in Worship, has been renamed TEAM-W: That Every Ability May Worship. Guests: Joanne Meyer; Sister Kathleen Smith; Fr. David Jones. Segment II: The Academy of St. Benedict the African, located in Chicago's West Englewood neighborhood, is hosting its fourth annual end-of-summer barbecue to thank Chicago's first responders for keeping students and staff safe. Guest: Jennifer Farrand.

On today’s show, Ryan speaks with Phil Andrew, archdiocesan Director of Violence Prevention Initiatives, about the recent mass shootings in El Paso, Dayton, and Chicago, and how to respond. We also hear from Corinne Woodruff, a graduate of the University of Dayton who is participating in the Amate House program this year. For the second half of the show, Ryan speaks to Professor Joseph McCartin, Director of the Kalmanovitz Initiative for Labor and the Working Poor at Georgetown University, and Meghan Cohorst, an organizer with UNITEHERE, about an ongoing labor dispute involving airline food service workers.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi. Segment I: Fr. Clete Kiley, Director of Immigration Policy for UniteHere International Union, talks about his new book, Chicago Neighbors: A Year in Short Styories. Segment II: Fr. Lou Cameli discusses Mary's Assumption based on his book, Mary's Journey?

Holy Name Cathedral Rector Fr. Greg Sakowicz and his Planning and Development Assistant, Mark Teresi, interview Cliff Barber of the Renew My Church team. Also joining Fr. Greg and Mark is Fr. Tirso Villaverde who promotes the annual Asian Community Mass. And Fr. Greg and Mark visit with local playwright and actor Vicki Quade who’s best known for her plays that focus on Catholic nuns. Sr. Lovina Pammit talks with Fr. Adam McDonald about his discernment to the priesthood. And Deacons Richard Hudzik and Dave Brencic interview Deacon Keith Strohm about evangelization.

Today’s guest, Fr. Adam MacDonald, SVD, is a member of the Society of Divine Word, aka Divine Word Missionaries, who is celebrating his 25th jubilee anniversary of first profession of vows as a consecrated religious. Fr. Adam recounts the story of his vocation as a religious priest – those who inspired him, mentored and served as companions on the journey. Listeners will learn tips for discerners, humorous experiences and poignant moments in his life of service. Find out one of the unique things about him that makes him popular with Filipinos! As a CAVA member, Fr. Adam manages its social media postings. He also serves as a Board member of NRVC (National Religious Vocation Conference). Contact information: 847-644-8320 | www.svdvocations.org