Catholic Schools Today

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Host: Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Saint Viator High School Named a Blue Ribbon School. Guest: Fr. Corey Brost. Segment II: DePaul College Prep Program. Guest: Dr. James Quaid. Segment III: Berens Scholars. Guests: Izabela Rostkowski; Kathleen Heneghan; Alisa Martorano

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Vicariate VI 8th Grade Community Mass. Guests: Karen Brodzik; Matt Lungaro. Segment II: Frassati Catholic Academy hosting 38 guests from Italy's Scuola Libera G.K. Chesterton. Guest: Fr. Ron Lewinski. Segment III: Preparing 8th graders for the sacrament of Confirmation in unique ways. Guest: Heather Kelsey.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Leo High School is a safe haven throughout the summer. Guest: Dan McGrath. Segment II: All Star Teacher from St. Emily School, Regina Kinasz. Segment III: AdvancED System implementation has begun. Guest: Dr. Jorge Pena.

Host: Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Our Lady of Tepeyac School's Service Trip. Guests: Becca Noonan; Esmeralda De La Luz. Segment II: St. Hyacinth School Community Events. Guests: Christine Huzenis; Jodi Thyen. Segment III: St. helen School Centennial Celebration. Guest: Marianne Johnson

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: St. Matthias School is the First Illinois Catholic Elementary School with International Baccalaureate Programme. Guest: Sandria Morten; Rev. John Sanaghan. Segment II: St. Mary Star of the Sea School Parents Buile a Kaboom Playground. Guests: Adela Carlin; George Perez. Segment III: St. Clement and St. Margaret of Scotland Form New Partnership. Guests: Melissa Dan; Kevin Powers

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Golden Apple Award Winner from St. Nicholas Cathedral School. Guests: Melissa Talaber Matwyshyn; Dr. Susan Kurland; Alex Tymouch; Dania Hrynewcz. Segment II: Pope John XXIII School Celebrates the Canonization of it's namesake. Guest: Jeff Taylor. Segment III: St. Daniel the Prophet Students Learn About Earth Day. Guest: Jessica Ficaro

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Northside Catholic Academy's Curriculum Fair and Spring Soiree. Guest: Kristi Erickson. Segment II: St. Kilary School's Adopt-A-Soldier Program Visit. Guests: Kathie Donovan; Emily Sexton. Segment III: Maternity B.V.M. School Renovation. Guest: Patrick Landry.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdziarz. Segment I: St. Margaret of Scotland Students Attend March For Life. Guest: Kevin Powers. Segment II: St. Joseph School in Wilmette Celebrates Year of the Parent. Guest: Laszlo Katona. Segment III: St. Stanislaus Kostka School Holds 2nd Annual Leadership Day. Guests: Marjorie Hill; Kendal David; Alexandra Keidkamp.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: African American Heritage Prayer Service. Guests: Andrew Lyke; Julie Welborn. Segment II: St. Theresa School in Palatine Early Childhood Education Program. Guest: Teri Colbus. Segment III: Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools Pursue System-Wide Accreditation through AdvancED. Guests: Dr. Mary Kearney; Dr. Jorge Pena. Segment IV: St. Andrew School is named a Blue Ribbon School. Guests: Al Ackermann; Sarah Casavechia

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: Catholic Schools Week Events at Our Lady of Tepeyac School. Guests: Claudia Mendez; Michelle Espinoza. Segment II: Catholic Schools Week Events at St. Cornelius School. Guest: Christina Bowman. Segment III: Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic School's Virtual Academy. Guest: Kathleen Conklin. Segment IV: Northside Catholic Academy was one of eight Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools named a Blue Ribbon School. Guest: Debbie Sullivan

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment one - St. Juliana School is using The Reebok Foundations's Build Our Kid's Success (BOKS) program. Volunteers, usually parents, run a before school workout with a curriculum already designed my The Reebok Foundation. They started the program last week and already have over 80 students participating. Guests: Katrina McDermett; Mary Hazard. Segment two - St. Joan of Arc and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy, along with six other Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools, were recognized in Washington D.C. by the U.S. Department of Education as Blue Ribbon Schools. Guests: Carrie Hampson; Shane Staszcuk. Segment three - The Catholic high school placement test will be held on Saturday, January 11th. A representative from Our Lady of Tepeyac High School (all girls school) and Leo High School (all boys school) will speak about the importance of a Catholic high school education and the placement test. Guests: Lily De La Luz; Dan McGrath.

Hosts: Graziano Marcheschi and Wayne Magdziarz. Segment I: Caritas Scholarship. Guest: KK Cleland. Segment II: Nancy Nasko named National Distinguished Principal. Guest: Nancy Nasko. Segment III: Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools named Blue Ribbon Schools. Guests: Deb Rodee; Julia Kelly

Host: Wayne Magdziarz. Segment I: Fr. Tom McCarthy from St. Rita High School met Pope Francis. Segment II: High School Open Houses. Guests: Jon Baffico Michelle Ruiz. Segment III: Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools grow for the first time since 1965. Guest: Jerry Spatara.

Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdziarz. Segment I: St. Gerald School opens the Jonathan Collins Activity Center. Guests: Al Theis. Segment II: St. Christina School starts the school year with a new playground. Guests: Mary Stokes; Amy Gomez. Segment III: St. Matthias School expands. Guest: Adam Dufault

Host: Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: St. Bede School in Ingleside wins Dream Machine School Makeover Contest. Guest: Charles Pinto. Segment II: Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools Celebrate The Year of the Parent. Guests: Esther Hicks; Ryan Blackburn. Segment III: Prince of Peace School's RoboPoP Team are LegoLand Champs. Guests: Kathleen Rauch; Colleen Case; Maddie Case.