Catholic Chicago

Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdziarz toast Fr. Greg on his 29th anniversary of his ordination. Guests: Fr. Richard Klajbor; Fr. Patrick Marshall; Diego Leon Berrio; Laurent Mhagama

Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz spend the hour talking about the recent National Ministry Summit in Orlando, Florida titled: Emerging Models of Pastoral Leadership. Guests are Carol Walters; Dr. Kate DeVries; Jean Welter; Rita Kattner; Deacon Bob Puhala; Fr. Jeremiah Boland; Fr. Ed Mikolajczyk

Host Fr. Greg Sakowicz discusses the pope’s recent visit to the U.S. with people who were in attendence at some of the events. Guests include Fr. Jeremiah Boland, Dennis Stoll, Alicia Torres and audio clips of Cardinal George’s interview with Graziano Marcheschi from a recent taping of The Church, the Cardinal and You.

Host Fr. Greg Sakowiczdiscuses a ministry at St Huberts that helps people who are pursuing employment. Guests are Bob Podgorski, Jerry Koncel and Diane Tolcher. The second half hour is a focus on Mary with Jane Bleka who talks about a new grotto that will be dedicated and blessed by Cardinal George, and Fr. James Presta.

Host Graziano Marcheschi talks to Bishop John Manz and Bishop Francis Kane about the prayer service and papal address to the U.S. Bishops that took place on Wednesday, April 16. In the second half-hour Graziano discusses the open air massin Nationals Stadium onThursday, April 17 with Fr. Jo Andre Beltran, Msgr. George Sarauskas and Paul French.

Host Fr. Greg Sakowicz talks with Peter Buttitta and Rabbi Michael Zedek about Sacred Seeds: Children of Abraham Reading Text Together. In the second half-hour the topic is On Holy Ground: Encountering God in the Bible with Carol Kloss and Mary Deeley.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment One: Called By Name Vocations Program/Fr. Joe Noonan; John Whitlock. Segment Two: National Workshop on Christian Unity/Sr. Joan McGuire; Rev. Craig Mueller (Lutheran); Rev. Cynthia Hallas (Episcopalian). Segment Three: Champions of Faith/Rev. Jordan Kelly; Tom Reis.

Graziano Marcheschi hosts this show dedicated to Pope Benedict XVI. Guests for this show are Fr. Emery De Gaál; Fr. Don Senior; Fr. Zachary Hayes, OFM; Fr. Mike Sparough, SJ; Bob Gordon and Susan Stack

Host Wayne Magdziarz explores Divine Mercy Sunday with guests Fr. Edwardo Garcia and Fr. Patrick Hannon, CSP. In segment 2 Wayne talks with Esther Hicks regarding the School Project in Nigeria Partnership with Archdiocesan Office of Catholic Schools.

Host Graziano Marcheschi talks with Jill Rauh, Marty Frauenheim and Diane Herman about Faithful Citizenship for Youth, Young Adults and Youth Ministers. Segment 2 regards Faith-filled Stewardship and Managing Finances for Young Adults. Guests for segment 2 are Timone Newsome, Stephanie Peterson and Mary Anderson.

Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi talk to various participants in the upcoming Padres on Parade talent show.

Host Wayne Magdziarz talks with Sr. Anita Baird, Director of the Office for Racial Justice and Michael Fosberg, writer and performer of the one-man play "Incognito" about Mr. Fosberg’s play. In the second segment Wayne and Sr. Anita talk with one of the three recipients of this year’s Saint Katerine Drexel Racial Justice Awards, Esther Hicks.

Hosted by Wayne Magdziarz. Segment 1: The Stations of the Cross and The Living Way of the Cross in Chicago on Good Friday, March 21 are discussed. Guests are Doug Bond and Fr. Jordan Kelly, OP. Segment 2: Conversion and Reconciliation. Guests are Fr. Jordan Kelly, OP, and Fr. David Simpson, O.Carm. Segment 3: The Gospel of the 4th Sunday of Lent and Healing. The Gospel for the upcoming Sunday is about Jesus’ cure of the blind man. Guest: Fr. John Harvey

Graziano Marcheschi and Nicholas Lund-Molfese discuss the issue of domestic violence with Rosa Viquez, Fr. Charles Dahm, Deacon Dan Welter, Susan Low and an anonymous survivor of domestic violence.

Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Madziarz host discussions regarding the 7th Annual Healthcare Conference on Human Dignity with Helen McCullough, Rev. John Sanaghan, Rev. Tad Pacholczyk and Dr. John Brehany and the 1st Catholic Prayer Breakfast with Bob Gilligan and Mark Randall

This entire program deals with the national campagin to revitalize and strengthen the institution of marriage. From the USCCB: "The National Pastoral Initiative for Marriage is a multi-year project of the U.S. Catholic Bishops aimed at communicating the meaning and value of married life for the Church and for society. In the initiative, the bishops bring Catholic belief into dialogue with contemporary needs. They urge the Catholic Church to become a community of hope and help for marriages and to join others in building a culture of marriage." This show is hosted by Graziano Marcheschi and the guests are Frank Hannigan, Elsie Radtke, Andrew Lyke, Peter and Margie Breen, and Flo Christiano.

Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi talk with Fr. Leo Mahon and Dr. Nancy Davis, co-authors of the book "Fire Under My Feet". In the second half hour the 150th anniversary of the apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Bernadette is discussed with Elizabeth Grinder and Mary Armato.

Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Madziarz talk about the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity with Jason Renken, Sr. Joan McGuire and Rev. Dr. Edgar Hiestand, Jr. Next they talk about the Mission of Our Lady of the Angels with Fr. Robert Lombardo.

Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Madziarz interview David Heimann and his sponsor Sr. Maria Burke about his recent travels that saw him visit 365 churches in various countries in one year.

Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi talk about the sin of racism with Susan O’Halloran, George O’Hare and Dan McGuire, including Susan’s storytelling presentations "Stories of Race, Stories of Place, Stories of Grace. In the second half-hour of the show Parish Leadership Day on February 2nd is discussed with Rita Kattner, Jim Boyd, Dennis Marks and Fr. Michael Michelini.

Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. During September and October, activities have taken place or are planned to honor Mary, the Mother of God, in the Archdiocese. These celebrations honor Mary under titles that have significance for particular ethnic communities. The guests explain what these devotions involve and their history. Guests: Fr. Anthony Markus; Antonia Ambubuyou;. Renowned Catholic Bible teacher and creator of The Great Adventure Bible Study system, Jeff Cavins, discusses the presentation he will give on September 27th at Trinity High School, Discover the Big Picture of the Bible that relies on his study system to help participants gain a greater understanding of just how the people, places and events in the Bible come together to form a "big picture".

From numerous food distributions, to helping clients with benefits assistance, and care coordination with other Catholic Charities programs, including immigration services, Catholic Charities West Regional office has found new, innovative ways to continue to respond to client needs throughout the pandemic. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes Michael J. Waters, Director of Catholic Charities West Regional Office to discuss all of the great things happening in the West Region this fall.