Catholic Conference Radio Hour on Chicagoland Catholic Radio

CCI Executive Director Robert Gilligan hosts the Catholic Conference Radio Hour on the third Monday of the month on WNDZ Chicago 750 AM. Gilligan discusses current public policy issues affecting the Church with experts and newsmakers.

CCI Radio Hour: Aug. 26, 2013

CCI Radio Hour: Aug. 26, 2013

Aug. 26, 2013 show It may be summer, but we're not lazing away -- CCI's Bob Gilligan tackles three big issues in today's show. First up, Mike Kagan, superintendent of schools for the Rockford diocese and chair of CCI's Education Department,...

CCI Radio Hour: July 15, 2013

CCI Radio Hour: July 15, 2013

July 15, 2013 show Fr. John Belmonte, superintendent of schools for the Diocese of Joliet, joins Bob to talk about the We Parent More app he created for parents to connect with their parish and school. This free app was unveiled during last month's Catholic Press...

CCI Radio Hour: June 17, 2013

CCI Radio Hour: June 17, 2013

June 17, 2013 show Kim Daniels, spokeswoman for the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, talks about the upcoming “Fortnight for Freedom” set to run from June 21-July 4. Jim Geoly of Burke, Warren, MacKay and Serritella speaks about the...

CCI Radio Hour: May 20, 2013

CCI Radio Hour: May 20, 2013

May 20, 2013 show Mark Fleming of the National Immigrant Justice Center joins Bob to talk about the current push for comprehensive federal immigration reform, as outlined in the Senate's "Gang of Eight" legislation. Next, Margie Manczko Breen of the...

CCI Radio Hour: April 15, 2013

CCI Radio Hour: April 15, 2013

April 15, 2013 show Bishop Lance Davis of the African-American Clergy Coalition joins Bob to talk about the fight against redefinition of marriage efforts in the form of Senate Bill 10. Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran adds to the discussion by telling how he sees the...

CCI Radio Hour: March 18, 2013

CCI Radio Hour: March 18, 2013

March 18, 2013 show Bob first talks with Bishop Larry Trotter of the Sweet Holy Spirit Church of Chicago who is also heading up a coalition of African-American clergy in the Chicagoland area opposing redefinition of marriage efforts in the Illinois...

CCI Radio Hour: Feb. 25, 2013

CCI Radio Hour: Feb. 25, 2013

 Feb. 25, 2013 show It's another Marriage Monday, as the Illinois House Executive Committee is expected to take up and approve redefinition of marriage legislation tomorrow. Bob talks first to the Rev. Eugene Rivers of Boston, who rose to national prominence...

CCI Radio Hour: Jan. 28, 2013

CCI Radio Hour: Jan. 28, 2013

 Jan. 28, 2013 show It's Marriage Monday, as the entire program is devoted to redefinition of marriage efforts currently being pushed in the Illinois legislature. Sen. Kirk Dillard, R-Hinsdale, joins host Bob Gilligan to talk about the importance of grassroots...

CCI Radio Hour: Dec. 17, 2012

CCI Radio Hour: Dec. 17, 2012

Dec. 17, 2012 show Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran tells why he personally supports Senate Bill 957, which would extend Temporary Visitor Driver's Licenses to undocumented immigrants. The Illinois Senate has passed the legislation, which is now being considered...

CCI Radio Hour: Nov. 19, 2012

CCI Radio Hour: Nov. 19, 2012

Nov. 19, 2012 show What's a TVDL? Lawrence Benito of the Illinois Coalition of Immigrant and Refugee Rights tells how Temporary Visitor Driver's Licenses could be extended to undocumented immigrants by the legislature via Senate Bill 957. CCI's own...