Catholic Chicago

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Funding religious vocations. Guests: Mark Teresi; Brother Paul Bednarczyk. Segment II: Amate House. Guests: Deirdre Kleist; Stephen Umhoefer.

Host: Fr. Greg Sakowicz. Segment I: Chris Cox talks about the 30th annual Social Action Summer Institute, "Who Is My Neighbor?" to be held at St. Xavier University July 17-21. Segment II: Mary Pettinato discusses Honor Flight Chicago and their efforts to round up Korean War vets for honor flights in the future.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Vicki Quade reviews some summer movies. Segment II: Darius Villalobos discusses Theology on Tap, 2016 and also World Youth Day, 2016.

Host: Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Elisabeth Roman discusses the National Catholic Council for Hispanic Ministry and it's 25th anniversary meeting at Catholic Theological Union on Thursday, June 23. Segment II: Mary Amore of Mayslake Ministries joins Graz to give an update on her organizations activities, including a new Marian DVD.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Lauretta Froelich discusses the National Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference that will be held in Rosemont at the end of June. Segment II: Jim Papandrea talks about his latest book, "Handed Down: The Catholic Faith of the Early Christians."

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Joan Wester Anderson and Mary Ellyn Schneider talk about angels. Segment II: Msgr. Michael Boland talks about the lack of a state budget and the terrible impact the impasse is having on Catholic Charities and the social services it offers to the neediest people in Lake and Cook Counties.

Host: Fr. Greg Sakowicz. Segment I: The Robert E. McLaughlin Faith Foundation. Guests: Dr. Jack Lynch; Mark Teresi. Segment II: Renew My Church. Guests: Tim Weiske; Fr. Jason Malave; Fr. Don Nevins.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz, Graziano Marcheschi and Wayne Magdziarz. Segment I: Fr. Greg and Graziano talk with Archbishop Blase Cupich for 30 minutes. Segment II: Fr. Greg and Wayne discuss the 16th Annual Ecumenical Prayer Service for Christian Unity which is to be held on Sunday, May 22 at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Glen Ellyn. Guests: Rev. Dr. Larry Greenfield; Aphrodite Peponis.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdziarz. Segment I: The Archdiocese of Chicago is partnering with the Kennedy Forum of Illinois in inviting parishes, schools and all Catholics to host "On the Table" discussions on May 10th about mental health and addiction. Guests: Fr. Scott Donahue; Peter O"Brien Sr., James Burns. Segment II: The Knights of Columbus have a retreat: "Gathering V: Winners in Faith" on Saturday , May 14, at Holy Family Parish in Inverness. Guests: Bob Fallon; Joe Ferlita; Bill Booth; Fr. Terry Keehan; Wayne Messmer; Mark Chassman

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: 100th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima. Guests: Fr. Nestor Saenz; Fr. Jim Presta. Segment II: Diveheart, educational scuba diving programs for children, adults or veterans with a disability, with the hope of providing both physical and psychological therapeutic value to that person.

Host: Wayne Magdziarz. Segment I: The Archdiocese of Chicago has launched an important initiative to help parishes and schools be better prepared to provide for the safety and protection of parishioners and children, especially in emergency situations. Guests: Fr. Mike Zaniolo; Fr. Michael Wanda; Ernest Brown; Bethany Collins

Host: Fr. Greg Sakowicz. Segment I: Earth Day is next Friday, April 22. Guests: Bethany Collins; Michael Terrien. Segment II: Vicki Quade talks about Springtime movies, and Bible Bingo opening at the College of DuPage for Mother's Day weekend.

Hosts: Graziano Marcheschi and Wayne Magdziarz. Segment I: Pope Francis' Apostolic Exhortation "Amoris Laetitia" (The Joy of Love). Guests: Fr. Louis Cameli; Fr. William Woestman; Frank Hannigan. Segment II: Live news conference with Archbishop Blase Cupich

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdziarz. Segment I: Joe Paprocki talks about his new book: A Church on the Move: 52 Ways to Get Mission and Mercy in Motion. Segment II; Summer Scripture Seminar, 2016. Guests: Megan Deichl; John Ellgas; Dr. Dianne Bergant; Fr. Larry Hennessey

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Todd Williamson. Segment I: Archbishop Blase Cupich talks about topics including the World Day of Prayer for Vocations and Divine Mercy Sunday. Segment II: April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Guests Mayra Flores and Michael Hoffman talk about the upcoming annual Prevent Child Abuse Prayer Service on April 15 at the Healing Garden at Holy Family Parish on Roosevelt Road in Chicago.

Host: Wayne Magdziarz. This program is about the wide array of events that will take place in the Archdiocese over Holy Week. Segment I: Monsignor Dan Mayall talks about the busy week ahead at Holy Name Cathedral. Segment II: St. John Brebeuf in Niles is hosting a performance of Mozart's "Requiem" on Palm Sunday at 3 p.m. Guest: Marek Rachelski. Segment III: Rich Wenzl talks about a Saturday night Lenten concert at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church. Segment IV: Fr. William Malloy, pastor of St. Barnabas Parish talks about an ecumenical and interreligious call for Easter Sunday to be a "Day Without Murder". Segment V: Fr. John Deerhammer, pastor of Church of the Holy Spirit in Schaumburg talks about the Living Stations of the Cross at his parish on Good Friday.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdziarz. Segment I: National Catholic Sisters Week. Guests: Sr. chelsea Bethany, FSP; Sr. Jackie Jean-Marie Gitonga, FSP; Sister Lovina Francis Pammit, OSF; Sr. Jean Kielty. Segment II: Rebuild My Church Men's Catholic Men's Conference. Guest: Frank Casella.

Host: Wayne Magdziarz. Segment I: Mercy Home for Boys and Girls' March for Kids Campaign. Guest: Mark Schmeltzer. Segment II: Dear Pope Francis, a book in which Pope Francis answers thirty questions from children around the world. Guest: Tom McGrath.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Archbishop Blase Cupich talks about many topics of interest to our Catholic listening audience. Segment II: CRS Rice Bowl. Guests: Bethany Collins; Beth Knobbe.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz. Segment I: The 21st Annual Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Jerusalem Lecture. Guests: Fr. John Pawlikowski; Daniel Olsen. Segment II: Days of Mercy and Forgiveness: Guest: Fr. Louis Cameli.

Host: Wayne Magdziarz. Segment I: Catholic Schools update. Guests: Dr. Jim Rigg; Kristin Fink. Segment II: The Forgotten Hero of My Lai: The Hugh Thompson Story. Guest: Trent Angers. Segment III: CRS story. Guest: Thomas Oweapo.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: I'ts time for the Annual Catholic Appeal. Guests: Peter de Keratry; Barbara Shea Collins; Elizabeth Anastasia. Segment II: The Chicago Archdiocesan Council of Catholic women presents, "White House Style". Guests: Marcella Herndon; Elsa DePalma; Jeanine Gouzeas

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Guests: Daniel Olsen; Jon Hilson. Segment II: Poetry Pals is a Chicago-area non-profit creativity program that brings together young people (8-12 years old) from diverse faith communities. Guests: Ilene Siemer; Peter Tantillo; Suzanne Mishkin; Ainee Fatima; Mary Ann Ligon

Host: Fr. Greg Sakowicz. Segment I: Exploring the Deaconate discernment meetings. Guests: Deacon Bob Puhala; Deacon Richard Hudzik; Deacon Dave Brencic. Segment II: This is National Migration Week during which the Catholic Church strives to raise awareness about the hardshops faced by migrants. Guests: Elena Segura; Fr. Tony Pizzo; Bishop John Manz.

Host: Wayne Magdziarz. Annual Christmas Music program that airs again on Christmas Day.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Fr. Greg and Graz talk with Deacon John Cook. Segment II: An interview with Archbishop Blase Cupich.

Host: Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Vicki Quade, best known for co-creating Late Nite Catechism, talks about her current adventures and reviews current movies. Segment II: Sr. Joan McGlinchy and Brother Jim Reiter discuss this weekend's collection for the religious retirement fund.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Dan Clark and Rich Wenzl talk about the Opening Celebration of the Jubiliee Year of Mercy at St. Stanislaus Kostka on Sunday, December 6. Segment II: Fr. Lou Cameli gives an overview of what's happening in the Archdicoese and what resources are available to more fully experience the Year of Mercy.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Amy Cattapan is a Catholic author who writes fiction for Catholic teens and preteens. She talks about her new book, "Angelhood". Segment II: Pat Drott and Fr. Pat Lee talk about National AIDS Awareness Day on December 1.

Host: Wayne Magdziarz. Segment I: Sister Alicia Torres joins Wayne to talk about her adventure winning $10,000 on The Food Network's program, "Chopped!". Segment II: Fr. Wayne Watts talks about Catholic Charities. Segment III: Larry Campbell discusses the first annual West Pullman Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Sts. Peter and Paul Church on the far south side.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdziarz. Segment I: "Lessons from Mother Teresa in Caring for the Dying." Guest: Jim Towey. Segment II: "Full of Grace". Guest: Becky Groth. Segment III: Year of Mercy. Guest: Fr. Jim McIlhone

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: North Shore Catholic Men's Conference at St. Mary in Lake Forest. Guests: Dan Cheely; Fr. Mike McGovern. Segment II: David Clayton speaks on the "Way of Beauty"

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdziarz. Segment I: Mary Deeley talks about her new book, "Remembering God". Segment II: The Chicago Catholic Immigrants Conference will take place at Loyola University on November 13 and 14. Guests: Bozena Nowicka McLees; Vicki Granacki; Leonard Kniffel.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdziarz. Segment I: The Mass for Hope and Healing will be held on Saturday, October 17 at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Family Church in Chicago. Guests: Thomas Tharayil; Mike Hoffman; Jim Richter. Segment II: Hearing God's Voice in Popular Music. Guest: Brian Fife.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Tim Rinaldi talks about his book "Mission from the Depths" which was inspired by his own experiences on missions to Honduras. Segment II: Kathy DeNicolo, a parishioner at St. Mary in Evanston, talks about her book: "Connected: An American Homecoming." Guests: Chris Poston; Tiffany Fleming

Host: Fr. Greg Sakowicz. Segment I: Fr. Joshua Caswell of St. John Cantius Parish talks about the relic of St. Maria Goretti that will be at his parish on Monday, October 12. Segment II: Director of the Archdiocese of Chicago's Respect Life Office talks about the Chastity Education Initiative and the annual fund raising dinner.

Host: Fr. Greg Sakowicz. Segment I: The first 10 minutes of the program is spent talking with Graziano Marcheschi and Ralph McCloud about their experiences with Pope Francis in the U.S. Segment II: The remainder of the program focuses on the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. Guests: Ralph McCloud; Joanna Arellano; Rev. Tom Gaulke; Anna Guajardo; Ann Marie Cunningham; N'Dana Carter

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart will be honored at the annual Red Mass at Holy Name Cathedral. Guests: Sheriff Tom Dart; Judge Tom Donnelley. Segment II: Mary Amore with Mayslake Ministries gives an update on Mayslake Ministries.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: 10th Anniversary of the U.S. Bishops' call for Justice for Immigrants. Guests: Fr. Larry Dowling; Fr. Ed Shea. Segment II: Ignatian Volunteer Corps. Guests: Jackie Fitzgerald; Bob Castagna.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdziarz. Segment I: L'Arche Chicago is a community of people with and without disabilities sharing life together in faith. Guests: Luca Badetti; Ashley Collins; Mikey Marino. Segment II: Fr. Matt O'Donnell, Pastor of St. Columbanus Parish, talks about the merger of St. Columbanus and St. Dorothy schools into the Fr. Augustus Tolton Academy.

Hosts: Graziano Marcheschi and Wayne Magdziarz. Segment I: One-Man Show based on the life of Monsignor John O'Grady presented by The Still Point Theatre Collective. Guests: Lisa Wagner-Carollo; Virginia Smith. Segment II: Catholic Men Chicago. Guest: Frank Casella.

Host: Fr. Greg Sakowicz. Today's show highlights two rising stars in the Catholic Church. Segment I: Bishop-Elect Robert Barron. Segment II: Fr. Manuel Dorantes.

Host: Fr. Greg Sakowicz. Segment I: The Council of Religious Leaders of Metropolitan Chicago is organizing "Prayers for Peace and Reconciliation" in Daley Plaza at 12-noon, Friday, July 31. Guests: Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos, Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago and Rabbi Michael Balinsky. Segment II: Environmental Initiatives in the spirit of Pope Francis' Encyclical on ecology. Guests: Brian Leonard; Msgr. Pat Pollard; Sr. Dawn Nothwehr, OSF

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Updates on the very important "To Teach Who Christ Is" campaign. Guests: Peter de Keratry; Jose Pinones. Segment II: Audio from a recent press conference at Cook County Jail including Archbishop Blase Cupich and Cook County Sherrif Tom Dart.

Host: Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Updates from the Chicago Catholic Scripture School. Guests: Patricia Malinowski; Robert Edens; Margaret Waldron. Segment II: Mayslake Ministries. Guest: Mary Amore.

Host: Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Inter-religious dialogue between Catholics and Buddhists now focuses on working together on social-justice issues. Guests: Fr. Thomas A. Baima; Susan Pudelek; Aarti Tejuja.

Host: Fr. Greg Sakowicz. Segment I: Todd Williamson, Director of the Office for Divine Worship, will be in studio to talk about all things that have to with the Pallium. Segment II: Vicki Quade, creator of Late Night Catechism and Bible Bingo, joins us in studio to talk about the latest happenings with Nuns 4 Fun, and also to talk about (and review) some summer movies.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Msgr. Dennis Lyle, director of the Cardinal Stritch Retreat House, talks about a silent retreat in July for priests, religious and lay people. Segment II: The Young Adult Ministry joins us to talk about the upcoming Theology on Tap, the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia, World youth Day, 2016, and the World's Largest Block Party this weekend. Guests: Alane Malicay; Anna Jacewicz.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Archdiocese of Chicago Family Ministries Director Frank Hannigan joins us to talk about all the things going on in his office. Segment II: Fr. Louis Cameli talks about his new book: The Archaeology of Faith...a Personal Exploration of How We Come to Believe.

Host: Fr. Greg Sakowicz. The entire hour of this program is dedicated to the Pope's encyclical on the environment. Guests: Jude Huntz; Jennifer Shankie; William Cavanaugh; Mark Potosnak