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A homily by Bishop Timothy O'Malley. Summer Safety Townhall Meeting. Catholic Heroes of Civil and Human Rights.

Homily by Bishop Lawrence Sullivan. Religious Brothers Day. Homily by Bishop Timothy O'Malley.

Easter message and homily from Cardinal Blase Cupich. The chaplain of O'Hare and Midway Airports. The Easter Season. Homily from Bishop Lawrence Sullivan.

A Homily and an Easter Message from Cardinal Blase Cupich. The Sacred Triduum and the Easter Season.

Homilies by Cardinal Blase Cupich. Highlights of Holy Week. The vision of Spiritual Renewal.

Homilies by Cardinal Blase Cupich. Protecting ourselves and our loved ones from the dangers of pornography. Monica's Ministry: Bringing Catholics back to Church.

Homilies by Cardinal Blase Cupich. The Catholic Lawyers Guild of Chicago. Maryknoll Missionaries.

Homilies by Cardinal Blase Cupich. Blessing My Mother's Rosary. Maryknoll Missionaries.

Homily by Cardinal Blase Cupich. Celebrating Irish Heritage. Signs, Superstitions, and God's Plan: The Human Quest for Meaning.

Cardinal Blase Cupich at Interfaith IFTAR. Liturgies of Lent. Maryknoll Missionaries.

Episcopal Ordination of Five New Bishops in Chicago.

The Pope's Astronomer. The 47th Annual African-American Heritage Prayer Service.

Part 3: How to support Maryknoll Lay Missioners?Megan Mio, Director of the Global Mission Office, talks with two former Maryknoll Lay Missioners, Celine and Don Woznica, as well as Jennifer Tomshack, Communications Manager, and Daniel Lizárraga, Mission Services Manager at Maryknoll Lay Missioners to discuss what the process of becoming a Lay Missioner looks like, a day in the life of a missioner, and how to support Maryknoll Lay Missioners. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------https://twitter.com/archchicagohttps://www.facebook.com/archchicagohttps://www.instagram.com/archdioceseofchicago/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------#catholicchicago #catholicmission #MissionMatters #Maryknoll #MaryknollLayMissioners #LayMissionWork #MissionWork #communitysupport #chicago #lifelongmission

Part 2: Where does mission lead you?Megan Mio, Director of the Global Mission Office, talks with two former Maryknoll Lay Missioners, Celine and Don Woznica, as well as Jennifer Tomshack, Communications Manager, and Daniel Lizárraga, Mission Services Manager at Maryknoll Lay Missioners to discuss how the formation and time spent in service as a Maryknoll Lay Missioner forges a lasting drive to serve throughout the rest of your life. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------https://twitter.com/archchicagohttps://www.facebook.com/archchicagohttps://www.instagram.com/archdioceseofchicago/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------#catholicchicago #catholicmission #MissionMatters #Maryknoll #MaryknollLayMissioners #LayMissionWork #MissionWork #communitysupport #chicago #lifelongmission

Part 1: What is a Maryknoll Lay Missioner?Megan Mio, Director of the Global Mission Office, talks with two former Maryknoll Lay Missioners, Celine and Don Woznica, as well as Jennifer Tomshack, Communications Manager, and Daniel Lizárraga, Mission Services Manager at Maryknoll Lay Missioners to discuss how lay missionaries are changed for life by their time of service through Maryknoll. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------https://twitter.com/archchicagohttps://www.facebook.com/archchicagohttps://www.instagram.com/archdioceseofchicago/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------#catholicchicago #catholicmission #MissionMatters #Maryknoll #MaryknollLayMissioners #LayMissionWork #MissionWork #communitysupport #chicago #lifelongmission

Vision, mission and the Black Catholic Music Fund at Our Lady of Africa Parish. What's new at Mayslake Ministries.

Assisted suicide legislation. Religious vocations.

Assisted suicide legislation in Illinois and Wayne Messmer's one-man play, Damien.

In this show, Catholic Charities President and CEO Sally Blount speaks with Saint Clement Parishioners Jim and Molly Perry to discuss how their faith has been formed, how they have come to understand the call to serve, and how they are putting faith into action in fighting for a better world.

Maryville Academy. The Fireplace Community in Hyde Park.

An interview segment with Cardinal Blase Cupich. Music and symbols of the Christmas season. Are you smarter than your 8th grade nun?

This week's Catholic Chicago Week in Review includes a segment of an interview with Cardinal Blase Cupich, a discussion about the current status of Covid-19 and other respiratory viruses, and the migrant community in relation to the Posada.

This week's Catholic Chicago Week in Review includes a segment of an interview with Cardinal Blase Cupich, an interview with Jesuit Priest Fr. Joshua Peters, and a conversation about the liturgy of the Advent season.

Highlights of Catholic Chicago programs from December 2-December 6, 2024. Please visit our YouTube channel at YouTube.com/CatholicChicago for more Catholic content.

Each year in May, Catholic Charities highlights our programs and services that support mothers and families, and we celebrate the amazing success stories that emerge each year, as mothers in crisis grow in their ability to be self-sufficient, despite formidable obstacles that they face. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes Kathy D. White and Jessica Martinez to discuss how Catholic Charities' WIC and Nutrition programs offer Education and Empowerment, as well as Nutrition and Support Services to young mothers and their families.

Each year in May, Catholic Charities highlights our programs and services that support mothers and families, and we celebrate the amazing success stories that emerge each year, as mothers in crisis grow in their ability to be self-sufficient, despite formidable obstacles that they face. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes Evelene Lee-Cole and Deborah Hammond to discuss how Catholic Charities' case management and domestic violence services offer Stability and Self-Determination, as well as Safety and Healing to vulnerable mothers.

Levenfeld Pearlstein (LP) is a leading law firm in Chicago that has shown tremendous support for the work of Catholic Charities over the years. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes LP Partners Elizabeth O'Brien and Michael St. Peter to discuss their personal involvement at Catholic Charities, and how charitable endeavors are part of the corporate commitment to social responsibility at LP.

Just as thousands of people traveled with Jesus in the earliest days of his ministry on earth, Christians across the United States are traveling in Eucharistic processions from coast to coast, with plans to arrive simultaneously in Indianapolis as the 10th National Eucharistic Congress begins July 17. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes Fr. Robert Ryan and Noreen Russo to discuss the liturgical and service opportunities planned for June 26-30 by the Archdiocese of Chicago and Catholic Charities as the Midwestern Eucharistic Pilgrimage travels through Chicago.

Recently, Sally Blount, President and CEO of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago welcomed Kerry Alys Robinson to the Windy City. Kerry is the new President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA. While she was in town, Kerry and Sally had a powerful conversation with Cardinal Blasé Cupich about the work of Catholic Charities in the United States, and in the Archdiocese of Chicago. The topic discussed was, “Imagining Abundance: Faith, Hope, and Charity in Today's World.” We'd like to share some of this important discussion with you.

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Marcos 4, 26-34, del domingo, 16 de junio de 2024. Viernes, 14 de junio de 2024

This month Megan talks with Sr. Anila Christy, a Daughter of Mary of the Province of St. Joseph who ministers in Tamil Nadu, India. She is a former Provincial who now serves as Director of the Marian Spirituality Center and teaches canon law at St. Mary's Malankara Major Seminary Trivandrum. Sr. Anila has offered mission appeals many times in the US. Megan asks about Sr. Anila's journey to become a religious woman and her calling to serve the most vulnerable. Sr. Anila speaks in more detail about the congregation's three homes for women with mental illness. They talk about the dire situation for women with these challenges and how the Sisters have responded to this reality.

This month Megan meets Fr. Paul Kalenzi, SJ who is a Ugandan priest from the Jesuit Province of Eastern Africa and who has been living, studying and working here in Chicago. He is completing a Doctorate in Business Administration at De Paul University and has been working with the advancement team of the Midwest Jesuit Province. Megan asks about Fr. Paul's discernment to become a priest and Jesuit. And he speaks about his most recent efforts to raise funds for Hekima University, which will be the first Jesuit four-year university in Eastern Africa.

Co-hosts Sister Lovina Pammit, OSF (celebrating her 25th Jubilee Anniversary as a Franciscan Sister of the Sacred Heart) and Father Adam MacDonald, SVD, with guests Sister Mary Jo Curtsinger, CSJ, and Transitional Deacon John Eustice, CSV (Soon to be ordained as a priest) have a conversation about celebration of special events, their ministries, community, and prayer life. Check out their websites: Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart https://fssh.net/ Society of the Divine Word https://www.divineword.org/ Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Joseph https://csjoseph.org/ Viatorians https://www.viatorians.com/

May 1 is Religious Brothers Day. This month, our featured guest is Brother Dominic Hart, member of the Franciscan Brothers of Peace, Third Order Franciscans, in St. Paul, Minnesota https://brothersofpeace.org/ Listen or watch to get to know Bro. Dominic's story and his love of making rosaries as part of his ministry. Learn what is a Franciscan Crown and other devotions, and how these devotions can awaken God's call and deepen your faith life. Interested? Visit https://brothersofpeace.org/vocations...

Recently, Sally Blount, President and CEO of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago welcomed Kerry Alys Robinson to the Windy City. Kerry is the new President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA. While she was in town, Kerry and Sally had a powerful conversation with Cardinal Blasé Cupich about the work of Catholic Charities in the United States, and in the Archdiocese of Chicago. The topic discussed was, “Imagining Abundance: Faith, Hope, and Charity in Today's World.” We'd like to share some of this important discussion with you.

The Charities Golf Classic is one of the most popular events at Catholic Charities each summer. Scheduled for Monday, July 15, 2024, golfers have their choice of playing on one of two premier courses in Chicago, while raising critical funds for Catholic Charities. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes Matt Davis, Co-Chairman of the tournament to preview the 2024 outing, and discuss friends and partners who have helped make this event successful for the past 30 years.

Recently, Sally Blount, President and CEO of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago welcomed Kerry Alys Robinson to the Windy City. Kerry is the new President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA. While she was in town, Kerry had a fascinating conversation with Sally and Betsy Bohlen, Chief Operating Officer for the Archdiocese of Chicago. The topic discussed was, “Realizing Change: Women's Emerging Leadership Roles in the Modern Church.” It was an engaging discussion and we wanted to share some of it with you today.

Recently, Sally Blount, President and CEO of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago welcomed Kerry Alys Robinson to the Windy City. Kerry is the new President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA. While she was in town, Kerry had a fascinating conversation with Sally and Betsy Bohlen, Chief Operating Officer for the Archdiocese of Chicago. The topic discussed was, “Realizing Change: Women's Emerging Leadership Roles in the Modern Church.” It was an engaging discussion and we wanted to share some of it with you today.

Catholic Charities' regional offices were quite busy during Lent, as generous friends and benefactors partnered with us to respond to the needs of guests in neighborhoods across Cook and Lake Counties. In the South/Southwest Cook Region, six events were held in seven weeks, in conjunction with several parishes and ministries within the Archdiocese of Chicago. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes Monsignor Dennis Lyle, Mary Ellen Brabec, Mark McCombs, and Christopher Torres to recap this series of wonderful service projects that provided basic needs, and critical support to hundreds of Chicagoans.

The Annual Achievement Celebration for Catholic Charities' Family Self-Sufficiency Program is coming up on April 27. Participants have much to be proud of as they reach important milestones in their goals for themselves and their families. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes Xochitl Villarreal and Ashley, a recent graduate of the program to preview this special event, and describe how Catholic Charities accompanies single parents, and their children, as they strive for a brighter future.

Catholic Charities' Family Self-Sufficiency Program assists single parents with case management and employment services, for up to five years, as they work towards greater stability for themselves and their children. The stories that emerge from the Family Self-Sufficiency Program are incredibly inspiring. Join Katie Bredemann ash she welcomes Patti Fuller, Donna Drinka, and Xochitl Villarreal to describe how this long-running program helps participants remove barriers to success so they can achieve their dreams.

Last week on the Voice of Charity, we discussed the vital role that Catholic Charities' 14 Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) Food Centers continue to fill in Chicago's economically challenged neighborhoods. Join Katie Bredemann this week for Part Two of this discussion, as Shivonnia Dickson and Eric Young describe new initiatives in 2024 that will expand the ways that WIC families can participate in all that the WIC Food Centers have to offer.

Catholic Charities' 14 Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) Food Centers continue to provide a critical role in Chicago, combining food security with public health services to assist vulnerable young families in economically challenged neighborhoods. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes Veola Hankle and Velma Walker to discuss how the WIC Food Centers fulfill basic needs, and much more to families striving for greater stability and future life success.

Lourdes, France is one of the holiest sites in the world, welcoming people of all faith traditions who want to see where the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernadette 18 times in 1858. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes Fr. Wayne Watts, Noreen Russo, Pam Davis, and Jacque Anderson to discuss their experiences together in Lourdes last summer, and the plans for the 2024 trip, as Fr. Wayne continues a 30-year tradition of leading Chicago pilgrims to serve in, and experience Lourdes.

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Marcos 3, 20-35, del domingo, 9 de junio de 2024. Viernes, 7 de junio de 2024

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Marcos 14, 12-16. 22-26, del domingo, 2 de junio de 2024. Viernes, 31 de mayo de 2024

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Mateo 28, 16-20, del domingo, 26 de mayo de 2024. Viernes, 24 de mayo de 2024

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Juan 20, 19-23, del domingo, 19 de mayo de 2024. Viernes, 17 de mayo de 2024

Lectura y reflexión del Evangelio según San Marcos 16, 15-20, del domingo, 12 de mayo de 2024. Viernes, 10 de mayo de 2024