http://www.archstreaming.us/podcastCCOF/feedinfo.asp Host Fr. Greg Sakowicz, pastor, St. Mary of the Woods, and various co-hosts, is heard on Mondays and most Fridays at 9:00 a.m. on Relevant Radio 950 AM, and now is PODCASTING! Catholic Community of Faith presents news and information about the Archdiocese of Chicago, its ministries, agencies and services while exploring topics of faith from the Catholic perspective. This show is sponsored by the Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Tune in for these discussions. 3/10/2010 6:21:30 AM Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdiarz. The first half-hour is a discussion with Elsie Radtke of the Family Ministries Office aboutWorld Marriage Day which coincides with Valentine's Day this year. In addition , National Marriage Week is observed from Feb. 7-14. In the second half-hour Fr. Lou Cameli joins the hosts in a discussion about "Catholic Identity: The Catholic Difference and the Difference It Makes." 2/1/2010 Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. This program features Adrienne Curry, program director for Catholic Relief Services and Justice Education. For the first half-hour Adrienne discusses Operation Rice Bowl with guest Sr. Joellen Tumas. In the second half-hour the discussion switches to Haiti relief efforts with guests Diane Klimek and John Kozojed. 1/29/2010 Host: Fr. Greg Sakowicz. The broad topic is Stewardship, but it is broken up into two segments: one dealing with overall giving and how sharing ideas among parishes and using on-line donations increases parish revenue; and the other on how volunteering time and sharing God-given talent enhances overall giving with a focus on St. Stephen Deacon and Martyr Parish. Guests: Ray Coughlin; Deacon Joe Stalcup. 1/22/2010 Host: Fr. Greg Sakowicz 1/15/2010 Host: Fr. Greg Sakowicz. A news conference and prayer service is scheduled for 10 am this morning at Holy Name Cathedral where priests along with religious brothers and sisters are trying to focus support on the next four months which they are calling a crucial time for the survival of immigration reform. The final 40 minutes is spent with Greg Pierce, author of the book "The World As It Should Be: Living Authentically in the Here-and-Now Kingdom of God." 1/8/2010 Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. The first half hour is a look at the recent Parliament of the World's Religions and the upcoming Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Guests: Sr. Joan McGuire, O.P.; Jason Renken; Asayo Horibe; Pastor Tripp Hudgins. The second half hour discusses the upcoming placement tests for 8th grade students wishing to attend a Catholic high school in the Fall of 2010. 1/4/2010 Host: Graziano Marcheschi. This show looks forward to 2010. Guests: Fr. Joe Noonan; Sr. Joan McGuire; Fr. John Cusick; Dr. Kate DeVries; Joyce Duriga; Frank Koob; Elsie Radtke 12/28/2009 Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdiarz. Today's radio program focuses on Catholics Come Home, a major faith initiative that launches on December 16 in the Archdiocese of Chicago as well as in the dioceses of Rockford and Joliet. TV spots inviting Catholics to return to the practice of their faith will begin airing on all major TV stations. Parishes are preparing to welcome returning Catholics. Guests: Fr. Rich Hynes; Liz Johnson; Doug Stearns; Susan Gerdvil 12/11/2009 Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdiarz. First half-hour: Shrine of Christ the King Sovereign Priest is approaching it's 2nd anniversary. Guests: Rev. Canon Matthew Talarico; Professor Astrida Tantillo. Second half-hour: The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe and the massive celebration that will take place at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines beginning this coming Friday evening. That's the site of Antorcha Guadalupana...or the Guadalupe torch run. Also discussed is the Federal Plaza bilingual Mass on Saturday, December 12, at noon. And there are Posada worship services throughout the Archdiocese. Guests: Fr. Miguel Martinez; Al Castillo 12/7/2009 Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. The first half hour previews this year's Cathedral Christmas at Holy Name Cathedral. HNC Music Director Dr. Ricardo Ramirez and singer Amanda Crumley are the guests in studio. The second half hour talks about the great work being done by the Archdiocese Office for Asian Catholics. The primary focus being the annual celebration of Simbang Gabi, and how this year's Simbang Gabi ties in with the Catholics Come Home campaign. Guests: Teresita (Terry) Nuval, Sarah Mascarenhas. 11/30/2009 Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdiarz. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development's annual collection is Sunday, November 22. This show discusses CCHD. Guests: Rey Flores; Bishop Thomas Paprocki; Veronica Avila; Ed Grossman; Sue Barrett; John McNabola 11/20/2009 Hosts: Graziano Marcheschi and Wayne Magdiarz. Holy Name Cathedral Speaker Series - Guests: Frank Muldowney; Dr. Jeffrey Rosen; Dr. Denis McNamara; Sister Mary Paul McCaughey. Bereavement Programs - Guests: Deborah Armenta; Diane Ostrowski. 11/2/2009 Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdiarz. The topic for the full hour is the Bible - how to read it better, how to understand the framework and themes of the Bible. Guests: Mary Elizabeth Sperry; Mary Deeley; Mary Fox 10/30/2009 Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: An introduction to a new book from the Office for Racial Justice entitled Witness to Racism. Guests: Sr. Anita Baird; Sr. Lois Prebil; Frances Chikahisa; Deacon Dexter Watson. Segment II: An Ongoing Coffee Hour Speaker Series, A Conscience Fit for Freedom at St. Catherine Laboure Parish. Guests: Karen Winterburn; Dr. Peter Casarella 10/26/2009 Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Many religious communities of women and men have connected young adults to their ministries through volunteer programs that allow them to serve people in need as full-time volunteers, sharing common prayer and simple living. This morning we will talk about these programs with four people who are involved in them. 10/23/2009 Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdiarz. Segment I: The first performance in the western hemisphere of the Roman Baroque Papal opera, La Cimica del Cielo (The Heavenly Comedienne), will take place on Sunday, October 11th, at 3:00 P.M. at the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii. Guests: Fr. Edward McKenna; Andrew Schultze; Larry McCauley. Segment II: Jeanne Jugan, foundress of the Little Sisters of the Poor will be canonized in Rome on October 11. A group of sisters from the U.S. will be there and on that date the sisters will celebrate locally at St. joseph Home in Palatine and St. Mary Home in Chicago with the elderly whom they serve and their families. On November 1, Cardinal George will celebrate a Mass at St. Vincent de Paul Church followed by a reception at the DePaul University Student Center. Guests: Sr. Mildred Mary of St. Paul; Sr. Maureen of St. Margaret Mary; Joan Thirty 10/9/2009 Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment I: World Mission Sunday, also called Propagation of the Faith Sunday, takes place on October 18, when a collection is held in parishes to support world missions. Guests: Sr. Madge Karecki, SSJ-TOSF; Maureen Colin; Fr. Michael Montoya. Segment II: Sr. Rosemary Connelly is celebrating her 40th year as Executive Director of Misericordia and her 60th year with the Sisters of Mercy. Guests: Sr. Rosemary Connelly; Lois Gates; Kevin Connelly. 10/5/2009 Host: Fr. Greg Sakowicz. Segment 1: Tom Drexler, Executive Director of the Ignatian Spirituality Project, and Wayne Richard, a person who was homeless and who made one of the retreats and who now works with those who give the retreats to men and women who are homeless. Segment 2: Interview with Elaine Jesmer, author of "I'm Hot and I'm Bald: Chemotherapy for Winners" 9/28/2009 Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment 1: Jeremy Stanbary, Catholic performer. He performs a popular one-person drama called "Lolek." It's about the amazing young adulthood of Pope John Paul II with a focus on his vocation and calling to the priesthood. Lolek will be performed at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Naperville on Friday, Octover 23. Segment 2: The continuing battle against HIV/AIDS. Guests: Jean Claude Kazadi Mwayabo; Jesus J. Huerta 9/25/2009 Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdiarz. Segment I: The Tenth Anniversary of the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification. Guests: Jason Renken; The Rev. Donald J. McCoid; The Rev. James Massa. Segment II: Amate House and the October 24th Servathon. Guests: Annie Devine; Colette Healey; Linda Maier; Meghan Krantz. 9/18/2009 Host: Fr. Greg Sakowicz Guests: Ralph Bonaccorsi; Greg Gustin; Fr. Bill Nordenbrock, CPPS 9/11/2009 Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Nicholas Lund-Molfese. Tuests Ms. Jo-Ellen Karstens; Professor Peter Casarella; Professor David Schindler; Fr. Robert Sirico 8/28/2009 Hosts: Graziano Marcheschi and Wayne Magdiarz. The First half of the show features two men who will be entering Mundelein Seminary this fall throught the INSEARCH program. Bob Regan went to Northern illinois University and is currently living at St. Alexander's in Palos Heights to gain experience in a parish setting before entering Mundelein Seminary this fall. Bob worked in the newspaper industry as a reporter and in sales. Julio Lamb-Salazar was born and raised in Cuba and is trained as a medical doctor. He defected to the United Sates after World Youth Day in Toronto. He recently finished a residency at Stroger Hospital specializing in Emergency Room Medicine. Julio's parents still reside in Cuba and he recently visited them after becoming an American citizen. Julio is now living at St. Alphonsus parish on the north side before entering Mundelein Seminary this fall. The second half of the show is about the Parliament of the World's Religions. Guests are: Rev. Dr. William Lesher, President of the Council for a Parliament of the World's Religions; Sr. Joan McGuire, OP. and Jason Renken. 8/14/2009 Host: Graziano Marcheschi. Topic/Guests: Year of the Priest/Fr. David Toups; Fr. Ron Kalas; Fr. Ed Salmon; Fr. Ed Maxa 8/3/2009 Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdiarz. Topics/Guests: Caritas in Veritate/Adrienne Curry. The Clare at Water Tower/Janet Sisler 7/31/2009 Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdiarz. Topics/Guests: Holy Name Cathedral/Fr. Dan Mayall. Adrian Dominican Sisters/Sr. Durstyne; Sr. Frances; Sr. Grace; Sr. Norine 7/24/2009 Host: Wayne Magdiarz. Topics/Guests: Job and Career Transition/Al Gustafson. Catholic Extension Society/Fr. Jack Wall 7/13/2009 Hosts: Graziano Marcheschi and Wayne Magdiarz. "Catholics Praying for Racial Justice" is an initiative of Catholics United for Racial Justice and the Office for Racial Justice. These are pilgrimages in each of the six vicariates, during which groups will travel by bus to several churches where they will participate in a short program of prayer, Scripture reading, witnessing and silence. Guests: Michael Rabbitt; Dorothy May Thomas. Maura Smith is a documentarian who just completed a documentary called "Apparition." It's about apparitions of Mary seen around the world. There will be a benefit premiere of "Apparition" at the Holy Name Cathedral parish center at 6-pm on Wednesday, August 5. Admission is $10 with the money going to the Cathedral. The showing is sponsored by the Evangelization and Spritual Life Commission. Guests: Maura Smith; Susanne Smith; Ara Cook. 7/10/2009 Host: Graziano Marcheschi. The National Catholic Partnership and it's Committee on Mental Illness will present three mental illness awareness workshops in July, in Washington D.C., Chicago and Portland. The Chicago workshop is July 21 at St. John of the Cross Parish in Western Springs. Guests: Connie Rakitan; Deacon Tom Lambert; Janice Benton. It's summer and that means vacation time AND Vacation Bible School. Guest: Veronica Pantellis 7/6/2009 Host: Fr. Greg Sakowicz. Deacon Pablo Perez, Assistant Chaplain at Kolbe House Jail Ministry presents the newest initiative of Kolbe House, "Sanctuary/sanctuario." Vicki Tufano, a Pastoral Associate at Ascension Parish in Oak Park, and Chairman of the Board of the North American Forum on the Catechumenate, shares information about an NAFC institute at Catholic Theological Union June 29 through July 2. Mark Mastroianni, member of St. Edna Parish in Arlington Heights and inventor, will discuss how he came to create a unique combination of the Bible and technology called "God on the Go." 6/26/2009 Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Guests: Fr. Nick Marro, Fr. Jim Baraniac; Gary Graf 6/22/2009 Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdziarz. Guest: Fr. Robert Barron 6/19/2009 Host: Graziano Marcheschi. Guests: Ceil Brieste; Tom Curtin; Fr. Tom Norris; Jack Lynch 6/12/2009 Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Guests: Fr. Bob Hutmacher, OFM; Stacy Eckert; Fr. Jim Ciaramitaro, OFM Conv. 6/1/2009 Host: Fr. Greg Sakowicz. This is a two topic program, with both topics touching on Catholic Social Teaching. The first half-hour is about Justice Day, 2009, to be held at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School. Guests: Elena Segura; Bob Moran; Dr. James Burke; Dr. Mark Hayford. The second half-hour is about the Summber Scripture Program at Mundelein Seminary, with this year's theme, "The Bible and Social Justice". Guests: Megan Deichl; Fr. Marty Zielinski. 5/29/2009 Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. A show about veterans. Caesar Hill; Mary Kay Vincente; Dan Olipra; Danny Scheurer; Fr. Tom Mulcrone 5/22/2009 Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. This show is dedicated to Mom. Eileen Higgins; Margie Maczko Breen; Carol Potrykus 5/8/2009 Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Show dedicated to the ecumenical dealings of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Jason Renken; Joyce Duriga; Daoud Nassar; Fr. Thomas Baima 5/4/2009 Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. New priests and old priests are interviewed. Andrew Smith; Kyle Tybor; Augustine Mahonge; Fr. Lou Cameli; Fr. Ed Filakowski; Sr. Elyse Ramirez 4/27/2009 Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Segment One: Testimony: A Film Documentary about the Life of Pope John Paul II/Thomas Neil Mulligan. Segment II: Two Dramatic Presentations from St. Luke Productions: The Confessions of Saint Augustine and Vianney/Leonardo Defillipis 4/24/2009 Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdiarz. This entire show is about creating safe environments for children. Guests are Jan Slattery, Womazetta Jones and Matt Hunnicutt. 4/6/2009 Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdiarz. Segment I: Fr. Octavio Munoz, Director of Casa Jesus, talks about Casa Jesus as a place of discernment and preparation for hispanic men considering and preparing for the priesthood. Fr. Munoz talks in particular about the upcoming fundraiser, "The Year of St. paul Awards Banquet and Dance" on Saturday, April 25 at the Palmer House. Segment II: The Unethical Behavior of Business Leaders in the Current Economy. Guests: Joe Holt and Dr. Abol Jalilvand. 3/30/2009 Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdiarz. Our guest for the show is Fr. Dom Grassi. Fr. Grassi presents reflections for Lent accompanied by music by Mark Teresi. 3/27/2009 "All Join Hands to Raise the Roof" Benefit dinner Monday, Mardh 30, at the Palmer House Hilton, to raise funds for the repair of Holy Name Cathedral. We'll talk about the fund-raiser…as well as the Cathedral, it's history, the extent of work that needs to be done, the bravery of the firefighters who "saved" the cathedral. Guests: Father Dan Mayall, pastor HNC; Millie Striegl, benefit chairperson; Mary Canavan, Chair of the Parish Pastoral Council; Greg Veith, Manager of Facilities and Construction for the Archdiocese of Chicago. Segment II: Mary-Louise Kurey, director of our Respect Life Office. There is plenty to talk about regarding respect-life issues this week. President Obama expanded federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. Mary-Louise also was in Springfield, testifying before a committee regarding the possible elimination of the health care right of conscience act. This is a hot topic in Springfield right now, and also was one of several issues targeted last week at the Catholics at the Capitol rally. 3/13/2009 Hosts: Fr. Greg Sakowicz. Segment I: Fr. Any Alexander, SJ and Maureen McCann Waldron, authors of Praying Lent: Renewing Our Lives on the Lenten Journey, cofounded the Creighton University Online Ministries Web site. Their book emphasizes that lent is about prayer and is written to reflect Ignatian spirituality. Segment II: Lent is a time when we focus on PENANCE, an often misunderstood aspect of the Christian life. Fr. Robert Powell, OFM, director of Programs at St. Peter in the Loop Church discusses the richness of Penance. Segment III: Celeste Cotter, CSJ, director of vocation ministry for the Sisters of St. joseph and the presenter of "The Mirror Image of God's Love" one of several "Lent at the Well" offerings from The Well, "a center for our sacred unity with God, eearth and one another." 2/27/2009 Our guest for the first half hour is Fr. Bob Lombardo, a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal. He established the our Lady of the Angels Mission in the former rectory and is seen as the catalyst behind the kelly hall YMCA in the West Humboldt Park neighborhood. Kelly Hall YMCA evolved out of the combined efforts of the Archdiocese of Chicago, the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository. This is Father Bob's baby and he is very passionate about how such a project can positively influence an underprivileged neighborhood. Our second half-hour will focus on helping children deal with grief. Our in-studio guest is Lauri Olbrisch, vice president of Rainbows, the largest international non-profit charity dedicated exclusively to helping the world's children cope with grief associated with the loss of a parent through death, divorce, deployment or incarceration. Joining us by phone is Amy florian. She is a liturgy and bereavement consultant, grief coach, and the former executive director of Stauros USA. She is the author of numerous articles, is an adjunct professor at Loyola University, Dominican and St. Xavier University. she has published two books (Sign & Symbol, Word & Song with Ave maria Press and The Mass: An Invitation to Enjoy It with ACTA Publications.) Hosts are Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdziarz. 2/20/2009 Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi explore various topics in this show. Fr. Jordan Kelly, O.P. talks about the three "Visits for Evangelization" scheduled for the Archdiocese of Chicago. Joyce Diriga of the Catholic New World talks about the edition that just hit the streets. Joycelyn King, director of religious education for St. Dorothy Parish talks about the African American Heritage Mass at Holy Name Cathedral. Marcia Berry talks about the Solemn Vespers Service at St. Jude Thaddeus Church on Monday, February 9th. 1/30/2009 Hosted by Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdziarz. First 20 minutes: The Still Point Theatre Collection. Guest is founder/actress Lisa Wagner-Carollo. Lisa highlights the current touring production on the life of Dorothy Day called "haunted by God: the Life of Dorothy Day. Phone guest Stephen kendrick, writer/producer of "Fireproof" joins the show. Fireproof is a stronlgy pro-marriage movie that is about to be released on DVD. For the last half-hour the guest is Steven Greydanus, film critic for the National Catholic Register. Steven talks about the movies of 2008 that were nominated for Oscars and he talks about his "Top Ten Pictures of 2008" that will be released today. 1/23/2009 Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdziarz discuss the upcoming Parish Leadership Day at Maria High School with Dennis Marks and Howard Kovochich. Next they explore the Ninth Annual Ecumenical Prayer Service and Week of Prayer for Christian Unity with Sr. Joan McGuire and Rev. Edgar Hiestand, Jr. 1/9/2009 Hosted by Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. First quarter hour: Sr. Mary paul McCaughey, Superintendent of Catholic Schools. Second quarter hour: Frank Koob, Catechetical Ministry Coordinator. Third quarter hour: Fr. Joe Noonan, Director of Archdiocesan Vocations. Fourth quarter hour: Graziano Marcheschi, Director of Lay Ministry Formation. 1/5/2009 Graziano Marcheschi and Wayne Magdiarz host this annual program showcasing Christmas music provided by World Library Publications 12/22/2008 Hosts Graziano Marcheschi and Wayne Magdiarz spend the first 20 minutes discussing the annual collection for the retirement fund for religious with Sr. Margaret Coleman, OSF and Sr. Frances Fitzpatrick, OP. The next twenty minutes are about the 175th anniversary of the BVM order with guests Sr. Mary Alma Sullivan, BVM and Sr. Ann Harrington, BVM. The final 20 minutes are about the fifth annual Cathedral Christmas taking place at Holy Name Cathedral the evening of December 12. Guest is Dr. Ricardo Ramirez. 12/12/2008 Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi host this Advent related show. In the first half hour they explore Advent Resources with John Feister and Fr. Bob Hutmacher, OFM. The topics of the second half hour are the Kolbe House Jail Ministry Electronic Retreat with Deacon Pablo Perez and Fr. Bob Coiaresi, O.Carm. and the Advent Africa Summit with Adrienne Curry. 12/1/2008 Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi talk with Elena Segura and leaders of various groups that benefit from grants and assistance from the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. 11/21/2008 Host Fr. Greg Sakowicz discusses The Integritas Institute for Ethics with Fr. Tim Fiala. In the second half our Fr. Greg explores the Catholics Returning Home ministry with Fr. Matt Compton, Ara Cook, Mary Ann Costello and Jillian Kricki. 11/3/2008 Hosted by Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Nicholas Lund-Molfese. This show is intended to be an educational resource for Catholics of the Archdiocese of Chicago regarding the vote on the consitutional convention. As Catholics our listeners have the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Faithful Citizenship document as a tool for discerning how they should vote; it is apparent that the question of a Constitutional Convention does not fit into any one area. We would like this conversation to provide information and ideas for consideration when deciding how to vote on this issue. 10/31/2008 Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi interview guests Megan Kennedy-Ferrell, Katie Ainge and Connie Rakitan about the Peacebuilders Program for Teens at CTU. In the second half of the show they discuss the Youth Ministry Certificate Program at Loyola University with Rachel Gibbons and Amy French. 10/27/2008 Host Fr. Greg Sakowicz explores The Year of St. Paul with guests Sr. Anne Flanagan, Dr. Jim Papandrea, Fr. John Kilgalen, and Dr. Margaret Mitchell 10/24/2008 Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi talk about vocations with Archdiocesan Director of Vocations, Fr. Joe Noonan. Guests also include Paul Stemm, Fr. Chris Doering, and Liz Heinrich. 10/6/2008 Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Madziarz talk with guests John Lucas, Ed Vogel, Annie Devine and Jeff Peak about the 25th anniversary of Amate House. 9/29/2008 Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Nicholas Lund-Molfese. This show is an outreach to those who are personally or indirectly experiencing domestic violence. It is our hope that through passing on information about resources and discussing the Church's teachings on domestic violence, people within the Catholic community will gain an understanding of the effects of domestic violence. We will also address the effects on children living in a house where domestic violence is present. Guests: Rosi Viquez; Mary Anne O'Hare; Joyce Calvin. 9/26/2008 Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdziarz. Can you mix religion and humor? Can humor play a positive role in our faith lives? Did Jesus tell jokes? We will explore humor and religion during this edition of CCOF. Guests are: Deacon Tom Sheridan; Vicki Quade; Sally Edwards; Bil Mellberg 9/19/2008 Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Madziarz discuss the "Here I Am Lord" Discipleship and Vocations program with Liz Heinrich, Fr. Chris Doering, Nick Guerrero and Brittany Rangel. 9/12/2008 While Americans are preparing to rest from their labor on Monday, we will explore Why we work and How we work in today’s environment. Two guests will be with us in studio for the entire hour. It's not your father's workplace anymore AND it's not your father's Labor Day anymore, either. Rather than extolling the contributions of labor unions and of workers contributions to society, this year more than ever, workers, most of whom have no union to speak for them, or whose unions are less effective than in previous decades, are thinking about how to keep their jobs, how to adapt to a changing work environment and how to make work meaningful. We will be discussing the specifics of how we can practice spirituality at work and what exactly does today's work environment look like. Guests: Greg Pierce and Carol Semrod. 8/29/2008 Host Fr. Greg Sakowicz talks about Joyful Again, a widowed-ministry. Guests are: Charlotte Hrubes, director of Joyful Again; Geraldine Timm (Gerry), has gone through the program; Ron Poedtke, also has gone through the program. The second half of the show is an interview with Fr. Tom Franzman. He is the newly-named Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pueri Cantores, an international Children's Choir Program. Cardinal George is the Episcopal Moderator of that group. 8/8/2008 Host Graziano Marcheschi discusses the Lay Ministry programs Called and Gifted, and Together in God's Service. Guests are Vicky Ramos, Margueritte Brown, Cathy Costello, Kevin Sullivan, Fr. Bob Miller, Lori Creseau, Fr. Jason Malave, David Heiman, Michael Fekete, Carol Walters and Christine Perenchio. 8/4/2008 In this election year there are many issues that Catholics need to consider as they vote. This show touches upon all of those issues. Hosted by Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Nicholas-Lund Molfese. 7/28/2008 This show, focusing on music, is hosted by Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. Guests include Matthrew Baute; Deanna Light; and Fr. Matthrew Talarico. 7/25/2008 Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdziarz discuss the 109th annual novena in honor of St. Anne. Later they talk with Jason Renken about upcoming ecumenical and interreligious events. 7/18/2008 Hosts Graziano Marcheschi and Wayne Magdziarz spend the first 30 minutes with Todd Williamson and Alicia Torres discussing the At Home Lourdes Pilgrimage that will take place at the same time as Cardinal George and 200 pilgrims will be in Lourdes, France in honor of the 150th anniversary of Mary's apparitions to St. Bernadette. The next 20 minutes is spent talking with Fr. Joseph Brown, SJ, about the upcoming Mawusi retreat for African-American catechists. Fr. Brown's topic for the retreat is "African-American Spirituality in Scripture". The final ten minutes is spent talking with John Whitlock about the Totus Tuus Camp taking place July 28 and 29 for boys and girls in Jurnior High and High school at Mundelein Seminary. 7/11/2008 Graziano Marcheschi interviews a few people who are about to embark for Sydney, Australia to participate in World Youth Day, 2008. Guests are: Jaruja Sedano; Pat Pacer; Megan Miller; Rouan Quinain 7/7/2008 Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Madziarz talk about the history of the Catholic Church in America with Fr. Martin Zielinski; Faithful Citizenship with Bob Gilligan; and finally they take a look at the Cabrini Retreat Center in Des Plaines to promote the upcoming "Cabrini Bash" with Nancy Golen, Zack Hugo and Kathleen Servatius. 6/30/2008 Hosted by Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi. This program approaches the topic of faith development with Jeremy Langford, Fr. Ed Cronin and Fr. Remil Fajardo. 6/27/2008 Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi talk with Midway and O'Hare airports Chaplain Fr. Michael Zaniolo, STL, CAC about what the airport chaplaincies entail. Later, Alex Becker discusses ways to support retired priests. 6/23/2008 Graziano Marcheschi and Wayne Madziarz host this show as Fr. Greg Sakowicz takes a day off. On June 25 Cardinal George and all six auxiliary bishops will celebrate the World Youth Day Mass 2008 at St. John of the Cross Parish in Western Springs. The Cardinal will bless and send forth youth and young adults who will be going to World Youth Day in Sydney Australia and those who will celebrate World Youth Day chicago Style at St. Hyacinth Basilica on Sunday, July 19. Guests for this segment are Lacey Rust; Michelle LaDonne; Katie Hayes; Ann Kubalanza; Mary Schmidt Marillac Social Center, also known as Marillac House-Since 1914, Marillac House has been serving the needs of the working poor of Chicago's west side community. Sponsored by the Daughters of Charity, Marillac House provides much-needed programs and services in the areas of child care, social services, outreach to the homeless and services for the elderly. Guests for this segment are Maureen Hallagan; Gwen Horton; Anjista Meyer 6/20/2008 Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi host this show devoted to Father's Day. Discussed is the importance of the male role model for children as well as the role the father plays in the faith life of the family. Guests: Jim Campbell; Frank Hannigan; Deacon LeRoy Gill; Jack Lynch 6/13/2008 Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi host this show dedicated to the men and women who have served our country in the armed forces. Guests: Bud Jones; Anthony Vaughn; Caesar Hill; Dan Olipra; Fr. John Barkemeyer; Msgr. James Dixon 5/26/2008 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 5/9/2008 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 5/5/2008 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. 4/28/2008 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. 4/25/2008 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. 4/18/2008 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. 4/11/2008 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. 4/7/2008 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 3/31/2008 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. 3/28/2008 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. 3/24/2008 Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi talk to various participants in the upcoming Padres on Parade talent show. 3/14/2008 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. 3/3/2008 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 2/29/2008 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. 2/22/2008 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 2/15/2008 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. 2/4/2008 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. 1/25/2008 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. 1/18/2008 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. 1/11/2008 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. 1/7/2008 Host Graziano Marcheschi interviews Frank Hannigan, Kate DeVries, Frank Koob, Mitch Striedel and Bob Gilligan about what to expect in 2008. 12/28/2007 Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Madziarz talk with Fr. Richard Fragomeni and Leonardo Defillipis. 12/14/2007 Wayne Madziarz hosts this show about Liturgical Music, specifically pertaining to the Advent/Christmas season. Guests are Dr. Ricardo Ramirez, Director of Music for Holy Name Cathedral; Stephanie Chamberlin, Cathedral Choir singer and Father Jordan Kelly, Director of the Office for Evangelization. 12/3/2007 Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Madziarz talk about preparing for Advent with Christie Billups of Kolbe House Ministry and The Creche as a Christmas Symbol with Ann Meehan and Jim Finnegan 11/30/2007 Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi discuss the issue of HIV/AIDS and it's global impact. 11/16/2007 Host Fr. Greg Sakowicz joins CCHD director Elena Segura in talking with a few of the organizations that are partly funded by the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. 11/9/2007 Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Nicholas Lund-Molfese talk with Phillip Molfese and David Curtin about issues of concern to Catholic citizens. 11/5/2007 Hosted by Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Madziarz. The first half-hour is a conversation with Greg Pierce, the co-publisher of ACTA Publications and a popular speaker nationally. He is the author of the bestselling Spirituality at Work: Ten Ways to Balance Your Life on-the-Job. His latest book is "The Mass Is Never Ended" The second half-hour is about the "Festival of Life", a benefit on Sunday, October 28th for the Women's Centers of Greater Chicagoland. Guests are Mary Strom; Katie Reidy; Rich Wenzl and Mary-Louise Kurey. 10/26/2007 Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi discuss the issue of business ethics with guests Helen T. McCullough, John Dalla Costa and Gael Hanauer. 10/19/2007 Hosted by Fr. Greg Sakowicz. The Archdiocesan Choral Festival at Holy Name Cathedral. This will be a historical first-time event featuring 300 adult, teen and children choristers culminating on Saturday and Sunday, October 20-21 with the Festival Eucharist Mass at 5:15 on Sunday. Guests: Anna Belle O'Shea, director of liturgies and music for the Office of Divine Worship; Michael Cymbala, Choral planning committee chair; Rick Gibala, Director of Music at Holy Name Cathedral. Second half hour: Caritas for Children is a 501 (C)(3) charitable organization that provides financial assistance for the health, education and general welfare of prphaned and other disadvantaged children through the services of Catholic religious communities. Guests: Founder/President, Chris Hoar; Sr. Evelyn Manyama 10/12/2007 On Sunday, September 30, Cardinal George will be the main celebrant at the annual Red Mass of the Catholic Lawyers Guild. Host Father Greg Sakowicz disusses that event, the purpose of the Catholic Lawyers Guild and what it means to be Catholic and a lawyer in the practice of law and in everyday life. Guests are: Fr. William Grogan; Professor John Breen; Judge Thomas More Donnelly 9/21/2007 Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdiarz discuss the 150th Anniversaries of Lourdes and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Guests for the Lourdes segment are Mary Armato, Josephine Harrison and Fr. Wayne Watts. Guests for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul segment are Claudia Pieske, Mary Van Wazer and Richard (Dick) Kress. 9/14/2007 Host Fr. Greg Sakowicz interviews Marianne Dilsner, Fr. Bob Heidenriech, Fr. Benedikt and Ms. Graciela Sonntag about "Crossing Over". Next he interviews Pat Pacer and Holly Georgeopulos about the upcoming World Youth Day 2008 in Sydney Australia. 9/10/2007 Host Wayne Magdziarz is joined by guests: Fr. Douglas Martis, Director of the Liturgical Institute at the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary; Fr. Lou Tylka, Pastor of Mater Christi Parish; Danielle Knott, Editor at Liturgical Training Publications (LTP); Fr. Robert Barron, Author, Speaker, Host of The Word On Fire radio program and Professor at Mundelein Seminary; Adrienne Curry, Diocesan Director for Catholic Relief Services in the Department of Peace and Justice. 8/24/2007 Hosts Graziano Marcheschi and Wayne Magdziarz discuss the first Masses to be said at the new St. Raphael the Archangel Parish in Antioch, the first new parish in the Archdiocese of Chicago in eight years. An old barn is being refurbished to serve as the church. Guests: Fr. John Jamnicky who will be installed as pastor on Sept. 9; Dave Retseck, parish assistant; Linda Pedersen, first registered parishioners. The second half-hour is a discussion on devotion to Mary during the week of the Assumption. Guests: Fr. Michael Sparough and Fr. Jim Presta 8/17/2007 Hosted by Graziano Marcheschi. The first half-hour is about the value of retreats with guests Fr. Rich Simon, pastor of St. Lambert Parish in Skokie and Rita Ferrone who does retreats and adult formation programs across the nation. The second half-hour is about working with a spiritual director with guests Fr. Brian Culley, a Claretian missionary whose order founded the Claret Center in Chicago; Fr. Ed Cronin, pastor of St. Alexander Parish in Palos Heights; and Fr. Paul Burak, pastor of Our Lady of the Ridge parish in Chicago Ridge. 8/10/2007 Does the news media cover Catholicism fairly? Do reporters understand religion in general? Do they get the facts right? Are they any more fair or unfair to Catholicism than they are to other religions? Guests: Daniel J. Cheely, founder and partner of firm Cheely, O'Flaherty & Ayres; John F. Quinn, Professor of History and Chair of the Department of History at Salve Regina University in Newport, R.I. 7/30/2007 Our guest for the first half hour is: Sister Rose Pacatte, director of the Pauline Center for Media Studies at Culver City, California. Sister Rose reviews movies and can give us an idea of what's worth viewing this summer. Second half-hour: two on-going programs here in the Chicago area that use movies as a platform for religious education. Sr. Helena from Pauline Books and Media in Chicago. A first Friday Movie Night meets at Pauline Books & Media. Cindy Morales, DRE at St. Philip the Apostle in Northfield. They do a Thursday night movie screening during the summer in which attendees views movies that actually deal with biblical events. It's called "Summer with the Saints." 7/23/2007 First half-hour: The Permanent Diaconate. The discussion will focus primarily on what permanent deacons do in parishes and in ministries that take them outside the parish. The Archdiocese of Chicago has the largest Permanent Diaconate program in the U.S. Guests: Fr. Michael Ahlstrom, Vicar for the Diaconate Community; Deacon Charles O'Donnell, assisting at Our Lady of Ransom in Niles; Deacon Robert Puhala, director of the English Deacon Formation Program and assisting at St. Philip the Apostle in Northfield. Second half-hour: Women at the Well, program from Interfaith Parish Support Services at Alexian Brothers Medical Center. Guest: Barb Fey, founder of the Women at the Well program and on staff of the Interfaith Parish support Services at Alexian Brothers Medical Center. 7/2/2007 First half-hour: Charismatic Conference for Men and Women - July 5, 6, 7 & 8 at the Wyndham Lisle Hotel in Lisle. Loretta Forelich, an attorney who works in the States Attorney's Office and who is one of the organizers of this conference, sponsored by the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Center of Chicago; Maria Vadia, a presenter at the Conference, is on by phone. Maria was born in Havana, Cuba, and fled to Miami when she was 10. She is active in Renewal in the Archdiocese of Miami and has spoken at many conferences. Second half-hour: Pew Study on Islam/Azam Nizamuddin, a trial lawyer and adjunct professor in the Department of Religious Studies at Elmhurst College; Janaan Hashim is a criminal defense attorney and is one of the hosts on Radio Islam; Jason Renken is Assistant to the Directors for the Office for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs of the Archdiocese of Chicago 6/29/2007 Today's topic is humor and religion. How can we use religion to make our point…even in religion? Are there humorous moments in the bible? Did Jesus have a sense of humor? What is acceptable humor in this day of political correctness? Guests are: William Mellberg; Sally Edwards; Tom Sheridan and Father Richard Simon. 6/25/2007 Does Your Work Matter to God? Rita Kattner, Director of the Archdiocesan Office of Councils, and Jim Boyd, Don Killelea and Fr. Ted Stone present the leadership training programs this office provides to parishes and the success parishes have when leaders work together. Joe Holt, Director for Executive Ethics in the Executive Education program, and Asst. Professor of Management at the University of Notre Dame, will answer the questions: In what ways does your work matter to God? How are we called to use our gifts and talents to serve our families, communities and society? How are your faith values in alignment with your work values? Ed Duffy, Member of Charis2 a new Catholic adult faith formation initiative for ages 35 and older that provides men and women, single and married, with opportunities for spiritual growth. 6/22/2007 Loyola University Museum of Art (LUMA) A Blessing to His People: Pope John Paul II and the Jewish People. Third Annual Golf Outing and Dinner Rev. Robert E. McLaughlin Faith Foundation. Pam Ambrose, Director of Cultural Affairs at Loyola University and the Director of the Loyola University Museum of Art, along with Fr. Jon Palikowski, Professor of Social Ethics at Catholic Theological Union and Director of the Catholic-Jewish Studies there, and Rabbi Victor Mirelman, Professor of Jewish History at Spertus College in Chicago and President of the Chicago Board of Rabbis discuss the current exhibit. Dr. John Lynch, chairman of the 3rd Annual Golf Outing and Dinner to benefit the Rev. Robert E. McLaughlin Faith Foundation presents information on this fund raiser and on how the Foundation uses the money it generates to serve young people. 6/15/2007 In the first half-hour of this program hosts Wayne Magdziarz and Graziano Marcheschi discuss the Anawim Center for Native American Catholics with Georgina Roy, Jody Ozawagosh, Robert Miller, Mariel Blacksmith and Sr. Patricia Mulkey, OSF. The second half-hour is a discussion with actor Clarence Gilyard 6/8/2007 In the first half-hour of this program hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi discuss the 26th North American Convention of Chinese Clergy, Religious and Laity with Rev. Michael Davitti, SX and Teresita Nuval. The second half of the program is about some of the new priests to be ordained on Saturday, May 19, 2007. Rev. Tom Baima, Michael Scherschel and Charles Musula join the conversation. 5/18/2007 In the first half-hour of this program hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdziarz interview Judge Barbara Gilleran-Johnson and Anne meyer about the May 3rd National Day of Prayer. In the second half hour the discussion shifts to the topic of Post-partum Depression with Rosario Calimag, Carol Blocker and Mary Howarth. 4/30/2007 In the first half-hour of this program hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi talk to Kevin Chears, Michael Callahan, Elizabeth Kaminski and Michael Wyrzykowski about Together in God's Service, a Lay Ministry Formation program. In the second half-hour of this program the topic turns to Justice Day with Elena Segura, Robert Moran and Fr. Daniel Groody. 4/27/2007 Hosts Father Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdziarz interview Father Richard Fragomeni about his new book just released by World Library Publications, In Shining Splendor--Easter Season Meditations on the Exsultet. The book includes a CD with music to accompany daily meditations during the Easter Season. 4/20/2007 <img src="blue_ribbon.jpg" style="float:left">April is the National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and in this program hosts Father Greg Sakowicz and Graziano Marcheschi interview Jan Slattery, Director of the Office for the Protection of Children and Youth of the Archdiocese of Chicago; Leah McCluskey, Director of the Office for child Abuse Investigations and Review for the Archdiocese of Chicago; and Womasetta Jones, Director of the Safe Environment Office for the Archdiocese of Chicago. 4/2/2007 Hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Wayne Magdiarz discuss the topic of homelessness with Lynda Schueler, Director of West Suburban PADS; Sr. Joellen Tumas, Director of Holy Cross/IHM Food Pantry and Kids Café; Sr. Therese Delgenio, Co-Director of Southwest Chicago PADS; Sam Miller, Community Outreach Liaison for St. Leo Residence; Ed Shurma, Director of Chicago Coalition for the Homeless. 3/30/2007 Host Fr. Greg Sakowicz discusses how people of the Jewish faith view Jesus with Jason Renkin of the Archdiocese of Chicago Office for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs, Rabbi Ira Youdovin and Rabbi Larry Edwards. The second half of the show discusses The Year of Spirituality with Sr. Susan Zuercher, former president of St. Scholastica Academy and author of books on the Enneagram System. 3/25/2007 Host Fr. Greg Sakowicz talks with guests Gael Hanauer, Director of the Integritus Institute, Sr. Shelia Lyne, RSM, Keynote Speaker at the 6th Annual Conference on Human Dignity and Health Sciences on March 13 at UIC, Pamela Para, Priests for Justice for Immigrants, Mark Bartosic 3/9/2007 Host Fr. Greg Sakowicz speaks with guests about Lenten Missions. Guests: Author and Evangelist Fr. Frank De Siano, CSP; Lou Casa, Chairperson of the Evengelism and Spiritual Life Commission and Holy Name Cathedral; Pat Still, Coordinator of Special Events at Holy Name Cathedral; Dr. Pauline Viviano, Associate Professor in the Departement of Theology at Loyola University's Lake Shore Campus; Fr. John Paul Cafiero, OFM. 2/23/2007 Hosts Frank Hannigan and Elsie Radtke interview Neil Chethik, author of "VoiceMale: What Husbands Really Think About Their Marriages, Their Wives, Sex, Housework and Commitment." 2/21/2007 Host Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Co-host Wayne Magdziarz discuss Lent with Fr. Frank "Rocky" Hoffman, Chaplain at Northridge College Prep; Michale Dubruiel, author of several books including The Power of the Cross: Applying the Passion of Christ to Your Life; and Fr. Robert Pawell, OFM, Director of Programs at St. Peter's in the Loop. 2/16/2007 Topic: The Impetus for Catholic-Muslim Dialogue and the commemoration of Dialogue Day Between Muslims and Catholics. Guests: Jason Renken, Office for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs; Khalida Baste, Principal of Aqsa School for Girls in Bridgeview; Adnreatte Brachman, Parishioner at St. Fabian Catholic Church in Bridgeview. Topic: The Peace Corner. A "drop-in" center for youg people on Chicago's west side that provides neighborhood youths a safe place to gather, do homework and participate in various recreation and learning activities. Guests: Fr. Maurizio Binaghi, MCCJ, Director of The Peace Corner; Daniel Brown, Peace Corner Staff Member. Topic: The Champions of Faith Project, exploring the intersection of sports and faith by profiling some of the most accomplished and devout figures in sports. Guest: John Morales, sportscaster and host of Catholic Exchange Today. 2/9/2007 "Free Trade: Good for Americas? Good for the Poor?" Host Father Greg Sakowicz and co-host Nicholas Lund-Molfese discuss free-trade agreements and their impact on migration and workers in the United States, Central and South America. Guests are: John Powers, board member of the Chicago Daily Observer; Joyana Jacoby, CCHD/CCIR Program Assistant; Lawrence Friedman, law partner at Barnes, Richardson & Colburn and adjunct professor at John Marshall Law School; Dr. Edward O'Boyle, Senior Research Associate at Mayo Research Institute; Elizabeth Leahy, Staff member of Centro Romero who did volunteer work in Quito, Ecuador; and Matt Broscio who works for a non-profit organization in Washington D.C. and has lived in Chile. 1/29/2007 Today's show features Father Greg Sakowicz and co-host Graziano Marcheschi interviewing Jan Slattery, Director of the Office for the Protection of Children and Youth; Robert Farley, former member of the FBI and internationally-known consultant on child exploitation, and Erin Sorenson, Executive Director of the Chicago Children's Advocacy Center about the Children Matter Network endeavor. 1/19/2007 Today's show features Father Greg Sakowicz interviewing Jason Renken and Sr. Mary Ellen Coombe of the Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs about the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity; Mary-Louise Kurey of the Respect Life Office and Rick Ryan of the Knights of Columbus about the 2--7 March for Life; Fr. Nick Marro about being the Chaplain for the Chicago Bears 1/12/2007 Today's show features Father Greg Sakowicz hosting an hour of contemporary and traditional Christmas music. 12/22/2006 Today's show features: Sr. Rose Pacatte reviews current movies; Rev. Ken Fleck talks about his cookbook, "Burnt Offerings"; Sr. Joan McGuire, Assistant Bishop Demetri Kantazavelos and the Very Reverend Fr. Aren Jebejian discuss the current relationship between the Greek Orthodox Church and the Catholic Church. 12/15/2006 Today's show features: "The Catholic Campaign for Human Development" (Guests: Elena Segura, Director of CCHD, Chicago; Pat Drennan, Jane Adams Senior Causus; Tim Bell, Chicago Workers Collaborative; Angelique Gordon, TARGET Area Development Corp.; Raul Botello, Albany Park Neighborhood Council; Raul Raymundo, The Ressurrection Project) 11/17/2006 Today's show features: Co-host Wayne Magdziarz; "National Donor Sabbath" (Guests: John Valencia; Debra Stobier; Cassie Bessert; Fr. Gary Graf; Joanna Dunagan; Tammy Basile) 11/10/2006 Today's show features: Co-host Graziano Marcheschi; "Environmental Justice" (Guests: Sheryl DeVore, Tom Skilling and Walter Grazer) 11/6/2006 Today's show features: Co-host Wayne Magdziarz; Halloween Celebrations for Multiple Cultures and Catholic School Halloween Celebration Ideas. (Guests: Todd Williamson; Jose Castillo; Fr. William Woestman) 10/30/2006 Today's show features: Pray for the Children Weekend and Red Ribbon Week (Guest: Ann Meyer, Archdiocese Drug Prevention Task Force) Priests for Justice for Immigration Reform press conference (Guests: Rev. Brendan Curran; Rev. Mike Boehm) 10/20/2006 Today's show features: Co-host Nicholas Lund-Molfese -- Big Box Ordinance (Guests: Mr. John Powers/President, Bricks and Mortar Foundation; Dr. Thomas Rourke/Professor and Chair, Department of Political Science, Sociology and Philosophy, Clarion University; Dr. Carson Holloway/Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of Nebraska at Omaha; John Taylor/33 year resident of Chicago and former union member of AFSCME) 10/13/2006 Today's show features: Co-host Wayne Magdziarz; New Blue Ribbon Schools; Incoming President of Mercy Home for Boys and Girls; Respect Life Month (Guests: Dr. Nicholas Wolsonovich; Father Scott Donahue; Mary-Louise Kurey; Austin Ruse) 10/2/2006 Today's show features: "A Journey of Faith" book; Katolik Polish newspaper; Mision Chicago spanish mission (Guests: Ed Kantowicz; Jack Treanor; Bishop Thomas Paprocki; Barbara Otto; Rev. Esequiel Sanchez) 9/25/2006 Today's show features: "Music and Social Justice (Guests: Father James Marchionda; Rory Cooney; Music provided by World Library Publications) 9/22/2006 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". 9/22/2006 Today's show features: "No Ways Tired" Catholic African American Revival (Guests: Sr. Anita Baird; Sheila Adams; Corrine Grant; Fr. Joseph Brown) 9/18/2006 Today's show features: "Mission Chicago and A Catholic Tent Revival" (Guests: Father Bob Barron and Deacon Bill Stearns); Cremation (Guests: Roman Szabelski, Executive Director of Catholic Cemeteries and Bruce Wieczorek, Director of Marketing at Catholic Cemeteries) "Happy Trails to Tom Sheridan". 9/8/2006 Today's show features: "Fundamentalism: What It Is and How Catholics View It with a Special Look at the Left Behind Series." (Guests: Carol Kloss, coordinator for the Chicago Scripture School and Fr. Leslie Hoppe, Professor of Old Testament at Chicago Theological Union); Interfaith events and issues (Guests: Sr. Joan McGuire and Jason Renken from the Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs) 8/28/2006 Today's show features: Book Discussion; (Guests: Michael Foley; Joan McKamey; Danielle Knott) 8/25/2006 Today's show features: Life Night II Youth Rally (Guest: Respect Life Director, Mary-Louise Kurey); The Spirit in a Revewed Vision Revival 2006 (Guest: Father Maurice Nutt, Pastor of Holy Names of Jesus and Mary Catholic Church in Memphis); Mision Jovenes (Guest: Father Claudio Diaz) 8/18/2006 Today's show features: Sports talk (Guests: Fr. Nick Marro, Chaplain for the Chicago Bears; Maggie Burke 8/11/2006 Today's show features: Legal aid for the needy (Guests: Robert Acton and Fr. Esequiel Sanchez- Cabrini Green Legal Aid Clinic; Elizabeth Teague - Catholic Charities Legal Assistance Center; Ed Grossman - Chicago Legal Clinic.) 8/7/2006 Today's show features: New and veteran priests (Guests: Fr. Brian Welter, Fr. Jim Hearne, Fr. Kurt Boras, and Fr. Bill Corcoran). 7/31/2006 Today's show features: Prayers for and update on health of Cardinal George; Peacebuilders (Guest: Megan Kennedy-Farrell); "Respeto" (Guest: Maria "Cooky" Perez-Eraci); Christopher Leadership (Guest: Tom Rosenak). 7/28/2006 Today's show features: Catholic Health Care (Guests: Fr. Bill Grogan, Phil Karst, Dr. Thomas Zabiega, Zak Wickman, and Denise Stillman). 7/24/2006 Today's show features: Bishop Thomas Wenski; plans for the 150th Anniversary of Our Lady's apparition to Bernadette at Lourdes (Guest: Melinda Henson); Elizabeth Ministry (Guest: Kim Hagerty); Annual Catholic Appeal update (Guest: Barbara Collins). 7/21/2006 Today's show features: a new book, My Life with the Saints (Guests: author Fr. James Martin; Fr. William Woestman; Joe Durepos, Loyola Press Acquisitions Director); the Cause for the Cannonization of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen (Guests: Fr. William Woestman; Monsignor Richard Soseman); Cannonization of Mother Theodore Guerin (Guests: Sister Marie Kevin Tighe; Sister Nancy Nolan) 7/17/2006 Today's show features: Finding Grace in Everyday Life (Guest: Krissy Peterson); Colloquium on the Parish (Guests: Fr. Michael Sweeney, OP; Sherry Weddell; Dean Mark Sargent, Esq.) 7/14/2006 This special edition of Catholic Community of Faith, hosted by Tom Sheridan, editor of the Catholic New World, features the latest response to the June 30, 2006 announcement from the Congregation of Holy Cross, Indiana Province, that they will no longer sponsor Notre Dame High School for Boys in Niles. Dr. Nicholas M. Wolsonovich, Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of Chicago, is joined by Notre Dame Advisory Board Chairman, Joseph Gurdak, and Advisory Board members Peter Newell and Paula Waters, in a discussion about the efforts already underway to work with all interested parties to assure that the school continues its mission to educate young men. Interested Notre Dame High School parents and alumni are also included with their call-in comments and questions. Phyllis Cavallone-Jurek, principal of St. Therese Chinese Catholic School, invites listeners to attend the children’s performance at the Taste of Chicago's Taste of Talent Youth Competition on Friday, July 7, at 11:42 a.m. in Grant Park. The dancers, among only 24 finalists, will perform an authentic Chinese ribbon and fan dance that celebrates the joys and excitement of summer. 7/3/2006 Today's show features: The Archbishop James Patterson Lyke Conference (Guests: Andrew Lyke of the Archdiocese of Chicago Family Ministries Office and Fernand J. Cheri, III, OFM, a Franciscan Friar from St. Louis). The second half of the show features Theology on Tap (Guests: Kate DeVries, Associate Director of the Young Adult Ministries Office, and jackie Posek, a student at the University of Chicago and intern for Young Adult Ministries.) 6/30/2006 Today's show features: The National Catholic Partnership on Disabilities with guest Fr. Bob Malloy; Creating Inclusive Parishes with guest Joanne Meyer. The second half of the show features Cardinal Francis George, and he discusses the recent USCCB, as well as other topics of interest. 6/26/2006 Today's show features: Ethics in the Workplace-Marketplace, Guests: Fr. Ray Baumhart and Mary Ann McGrath, Associate Dean of the Graduate School of Buisness at Loyola University; Swiss Guard's 500th Anniversary, Guest: Bill Mellberg; 100th Anniversary of Extension Magazine, Guest: Brad Collins. 6/23/2006 Today's topic is Father's Day. Guests include author and Tribune columnist Pat Reardon and Andrew Lyke of the Archdiocese of Chicago Family Ministries Office. John Reynolds will also join the conversation and talk about the upcoming St. Constance Summer Adult Education program. 6/16/2006 Today’s show features our Office for Ecumenical and Intereligious Affairs. Guests--Sr. Joan McGuire, Jason Renken, Pastor Robert Davis. We will also talk to Sister Joan McGlinchey, Vicar of Office for Religious, and one or two Jubilarians. Finally, Fr. Pat Hannon, author of Running into the Arms of God, will be on the show to discuss his book and the award he just won for it. 6/9/2006