Catholic Chicago

Host: Fr. Greg Sakowicz. Segment I: Fr. Britto Berchmans talks about marriage relationships. Segment II: Linda and Richard Grippando coordinated the "Landings" program at Old St. Mary’s Parish in Chicago.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Guests discuss a play that is being performed at locations in the Archdiocese of Chicago called "Defamation". Sr. Anita Baird; Sr. Marlene Schemmel; Todd Logan. Segment II: Graziano Marcheschi interviews Fr. Brendan Purcell, author of "From Big Bang to Big Mystery".

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdziarz. Today’s Catholic Community of Faith we talk with the co-author of a book based on a popular movie that celebrates the beauty of all life, and we hear about a Spirituality Conference that is the kickoff for the Year of Faith for one area retreat center. Guests: Eric Wilson; Dr. Mary Amore

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: The Well of Mercy, a Father Michael J. McGivney Center of Hope and Healing, just opened in Chicago. Guests: Theresa Pietruszynski; Mary Zeien. Segment II: The Provision Theater’s current play, "Shaw vs. Chesterton: The Debate". Guests: Brad Armacost; Tim Gregory.

Host: Graziano Marcheschi. Our first guest is Very Rev. Paul Stein, newly installed rector/president of St. Joseph College Seminary. The guests for the second segment are Fr. Jack Wall and Sr. Susanne Dziedzic who talk about their work in the community of Kingstree, South Carolina with the support of Catholic Extension.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment 1 is a discussion with Fr. Thomas Richstatter, author of A Tour of a Catholic Church. Segment 2 is brief reports about important things happening in the Archdiocese of Chicago. Arlene Dante; Dr. Jim Papendrea; Bridget Sperduto.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdziarz. In segment one, three guests tell the story of the NEW Shrine of St. Frances Cabrini. Guests: Sr. Joan McGlinchey, MSC; Diana Beracki; Ellen Skarrett. In segment two Newman Association of America board member Bernadette Waterman Ward speaks about the organizationand the outcomes of their recentNational Conference.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Today’s program features the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, the Archdiocese of Chicago’s anti-poverty program. Guests: Marci Koblenz; Van Bensett; Autry Phillips.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Sr. Mary Frances Seeley talks about the mission of The Upper Room Crisis Hotline. Segment II: John Racila and Dan Chorney discuss the Annual Benefit Dinner of the Society of St. James the Apostle. Segment III: Fr. Jack Clare promotes Misericordia’s 32nd Annual Family Fest.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Sr. Helena Burns, FSP, talks about the movies that are out this summer. Segment II: Peter Vilim and John Rigali discuss their collaboration that led to the "discovery" of many exquisite Florentinemosaics in St. Giles Church in Oak Park.

Host: Graziano Marcheschi and Wayne Magdziarz. Segment I: Fr. William Woestman and Susan Miller of the Metropolitan Tribunal will discuss "understanding the annulment process." Segment II: Sr. Helena Burns of Pauline Books and Media talks about her new book, He Speaks to You."

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Fr. William Woestman, IMI (Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate) talks about the history and ministry of the Oblates. Segment II: Curt Arens talks about faith and farming families.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdziarz. The Strategic Pastoral Plan for the Archdiocese was launched a year ago with the year of Teens and Young Adults. The Year of Sunday Mass began this weekend. Guests: Msgr. John Canary; Fr. Lou Cameli; Nancy Polacek

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: The Deferred Action Announcement made on June 15 and it’s implications for young immigrants living here and attending U.S. high schools is discussed with guests Elena Segura; William Quiceno; Dr. Donna Carroll; Luis Hernandez. Segment II: Parish Services, including Parochial School Support Services provided by Alexian Brothers’ medical facilities is the topic discussed with Rita Rippentrop; Kathy Gudonis.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdziarz. Segment I: Sr. Elyse Marie Ramirez, O.P., talks about a two-part initiative to support vocation directors and congregational leaders in vocation work. Segment II: Marge Nykaza and Tina Villapando talk about the Harmony, Hope and Healing Outreach .

Host: Fr. Greg Sakowicz. This full hour is on the topic of Religious Liberty. There are many facets to this discussion, including Freedom of Conscience, the U.S. Bishops initiative called "Fortnight for Freedom", and the timely topic of "The Church and Politics". Guests: Scott McLarty; Fr. Lou Cameli.

Host: Fr. Greg Sakowicz. Segment I: Dr. jack Lynch talks about the Fr. Robert McLaughlin Faith Foundation annual golf outing. Segment II: Jim Disch interviews a representative of the Archdiocese of Australia about an exciting venture they recently launched in Rome. Segment III: Julie Berggren talks about the many aspects of her work as a prayer leader and spiritual director.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Catholic Cemeteries. Guests: Roman Szabelski; Ted Ratajczyk. Segment II: Chicago Catholic Scripture School. Guests: Patricia Malinowski; Fr. James McIlhone.

Hosts Graziano Marcheschi and Wayne Magdziarz. Segment I: Order of Malta. Guests: Mary Armato; Karen leone; Tom Reedy. Segment II: Prayer for Christian Unity. Guests: Sr. Joan McGuire; Aphrodite Peponis; Br. Jeff Gross.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: 150th Anniversary of the St. Joseph Women’s Club of Wilmette. Guests: Rita Hall; Heidi O’Toole; Kathy Shinkle. Segment II: Zacchaeus House. Guests: Deacon Alfred Coleman; Larry Campbell.

Hosts: Graziano Marcheschi and Wayne Magdziarz. Segment I: Focolare Run-4-Unity. Guests: Daniel Poole; Annie Aguirre; Stephen Schubert; Ana Paula Panzarini. Segment II: Saint Sebastian Players. Guests: Jim Masini; Jill Chukerman Test; Jonathan Hagloch

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdziarz. Segment I: The Loyola University Museum of Art (LUMA) and the Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art collaborate on the Heaven and Hell Art Exhibit. Guests: Molly Tarbell; Jon Nilson. Segment II: April is Justice Month. Guest: Tom Howard.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Author Mary Sperry talks about her new book, Bible Top Tens: 40 Fun and Intriguing Lists to Inspire and Inform. Segment II: The Summer Scripture Seminar at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake is discussed with guests Megan Deichl, John Elgas and Susan Carlson.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Peace Through Music Concert. Guests: Sir Gilbert Levine; Daniel Elbaum; Maria Ciesla. Segment II: Polish Museum of America. Guests: Jan Lorys; Maria Ciesla.

Host: Fr. Greg Sakowicz. Segment I: Divine Mercy Sunday. Guests: Drew Mariani; Br. Crhis Alar. Segment II: Our Lady of the Angels. Guests: Sr. Alicia Torres; Fr. Bob Lombardo

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Child Abuse Prevention Month (April). Guests: Thomas Tharayil; Mayra Flores. Segment II: FacingDisability.com. Guest: Thea Flaum

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdziarz. Segment I: Holy Land Trip. Guests: Fr. Gary Graf; Omer Eshel; Julie Cooper. Segment II: Career Transition Centers. Guest: Anita Jenke

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Shamrocks for Kids campaign of Mercy Home For Boys and Girls. Guests: Mark Schmeltzer; Daniel Nelson. Segment II: An upcoming event at Wheaton College on Unity in Christ’s Mission. Guests: Sr. Joan McGuire; Dr. John Armstrong.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Way of the Cross Music. Guests: Don Celleton and Mark Ouweleen. Segment II: 2012 Chi-town Jazz Fest. Fr. John Moulder.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Today, during Catholic Community of Faith we will focus on the beginning of Lent, in particular the practice of almsgiving, and service to the por, AND we will talk with trhee people including the presenter, about the upcoming Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Jerusalem Lecture. Guests: Adrienne Curry; Sr. Joan McGuire; Tom Masters; John L. Allen, Jr.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdziarz. Segment I: "Redeemed!" concert. Guest: Neil Windt. Segment II: Dramatized Audio Bible. Guests: Fr. James McIlhone and Michael Stark.

Host: Fr. Brian Welter interviews Michael Sullivan on the topic of vocations.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdziarz. Segment I: We visit with Catholics who are putting together and promoting Parish Leadership Day. Guests: Rita Kattner; Bill Attea; Dominic Clemente. Segment II: Connecting the practice of Yoga with Catholic sprituality and beliefs with Susan Pudelek.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I is a discussion of the Annual Catholic Appeal…how it works…who it benefits…the personal benefits of giving. Guests: Ray Coughlin; Barbara Shea Collins; Fr. Wayne Watts; Elizabeth Golden. Segment II: Elsie Radtke, associate director of the Family Ministries Office, joins us to talk about Date Night Challenge Chicago and World Marriage Week.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdziarz. In segment I we learn about Aim High, a mentoring program of the Center for Companies that Care, a not-for-profit group that has secured mentors from businesses in the past and is now introducing the program to AOC parishes. Guest: Marci Koblenz. Segment II: Our topic for the second half of today’s program is the Mass and Choir of 1000 Voices event at Holy Name Cathedral on February 4 at 3 p.m. This event is sponsored by the Archdiocese’s Office for Catholic schools and the American Federation Pueri Cantores. This event will feature a choir made up of singers ages 9-18 from high school, middle school and parish choirs. Guests: Sr. mary Paul McCaughey; Fr. Tom Franzman; Paul French.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Migration Week….what is it and why the USCCB promotes it. Guests: Elena Segura; Kathy McGourty; Mark Curran. Segment II: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Guests: Sister Joan McGuire; Aphrodite Peponis.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdziarz. Enjoy this program of Christmas music.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdziarz. The topic of the environment is revisited in this show, with emphasis on the Church’s teaching on safeguarding the environment, including the themes of common responsibility, lifestyles and a new look at food production. Guests: Scott McLarty and Dave Madden.

Host: Wayne Magdziarz. Our show today focuses on the annual collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious, which will be taken up in parishes this weekend, December 10 and 11. The fund assists congregations of both men and women in their efforts to care for aged, sisters, priests and brothers and carry on their ministries. Guests: Fr. Bernard Scianna, OSA; Sr. Barbara Mass, SLW.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Today’s program centers around how parishes can improve their ministries and outreach to people with special needs. Guests: Deacon Don Grossnickle; Deacon Tom Lambert.

Host: Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Jim Vodak joins us in studio to discuss the Partners for Sacred Places program. Partners describes itself as "the only national, non-sectarian, non-profit organization devoted to helping congregations and their communities sustain and actively use older and historic sacred places." Some of our parishes are currently involved in a training program with Partners. Segment II: Mercy Home for Boys and Girls is hoping to find more mentors for the children it serves. Guests: Katie Keller-Smith; Nick O’Grady.

Hosts: Graziano Marcheschi and Wayne Magdziarz. Segment I: Fr. Lou Cameli joins us in-studio to talk about his latest book, "The Devil You Don’t Know: Recognizing and Resisting Evil in Everyday Life". Segment II: Sr. Julie Vieira, IHM and Sr. Maxine Lollasch, IHM, members of the Sister Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, will discuss their award-winning website and promotional approach to informing people just what religious life is all about.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdziarz. Guests: Sr. Joan McGuire; Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos; Asyo Horibo; Andrew Lyke; Dr. Vanessa White.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdziarz. Guests: Julie Haskel; Sr. Linda McClenehan; Fr. Matt Foley.

Host: Fr. Greg Sakowicz. The topic today is contemplation and spirituality…and forming spirituality ministries at the parish level. All four guests are from St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Gurnee. Guests: Peter Wells; Bridget Purdome; Michelle Shaffer; Sister Peg Scholle.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdziarz. Segment I: Sr. Patricia Crowley, O.S.B., Prioress of St. Scholastica Monastery, is in studio to discuss the 150th anniversary of the Benedictine Sisters. Segment II: Sr. Anita Baird, director of the Office for Racial Justice, and Esther Hicks of the Catholic Schools office join our hosts to talk about the 10th anniversary of the Cardinal’s pastoral letter on racism, "Dwell in My Love."

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: The Chicago Catechetical Conference is scheduled for Oct. 21 and 22 at Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. Guests: Pat Redington; Dr. Melanie Barrett. Segment II: Sr. Mary Paul McCaughey calls from Washington D.C. where she is attending the National Catholic Educational Association Conference. Cardinal George is receiving a St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Award for his dedication to Catholic Education. Segment III: Fr. Bob Hutmacher talks about all the observances going on at his parish that revolve around the Feast of St. Francis on Tuesday.

Host: Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: The USCCB-Justice for Immigrants is participating in an inter-faith initiative called Dream Sabbath. Dozens of dioceses are developing educational activities to create awareness on the realities of undocumented students. This initiative is from September 25 to October 9. Guests: Elena Segura; Quintiliano Rios; Kevin Appleby; Dr. Michael J. Hogan. Segment II: Conductor Timothy Woods will be a guest to discuss his upcoming concerts featuring Byzantine music at St. John Cantius parish, Annunciation Parish in Homer Glen and at Rockefeller Chapel at the University of Chicago. He is also reviving the Musicam Sacram Choir under the new name of Ecclesia.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Guests: Fr. John Harvey; Peg DeWilkins; Donna Albert. The Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference for Chicago is scheduled for Oct. 7-9 at the Westin Chicago North Shore. Segment II: Guest: Thomas Levergood. The Lumen Christi Institute and the Committee on Social Thought are co-sponsoring a symposium on Thursday, Oct. 6 from 4-6 p.m., on God, Freedom and Public Life. Cardinal George, who recently authored God in Action: How Faith in God can Address the Challenges of the World is among the speakers.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment One: Our guest for the first segment is Dr. Ann Solari-Twadell, curently an assistant professor at Loyola University and the former director of the International Parish Nurse Resource Center. Ann enlightens us on the ministry of parish nursing-it’s history and development, the status locally and nationwide and the training for and nature of this important parish-based work. Segment Two: Guest is Nestor Popowych, co-chair of the St. Nicholas Eparchy’s Golden Jubilee Committee. Nestor has been leading the planning and implementation of the program events for over a year. He describes for the listeners some of the many colorful events that include a traveling icon, a procession in Ukrainian Village and a Pontifical Liturgy with Cardinal George and other dignitaries of the eastern rite Catholic churches.