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WSFI Catholic Radio: 88.5FM and 750AM

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WSFI Catholic Radio Presents the Marian Hour w/ Fr. Dwight Campbell on the Feast of the Annunciation and the Incarnation of our Lord

April 10, 2024 21:32 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MB

In this month's episode of the Marian Hour, Fr. Dwight Campbell discusses the most recent Feast Day, the Annunciation as well as the Incarnation of our Lord in the womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Tune in to hear about Fr. Campbell's new book, Through the Heart of Mary to the Heart of Jesus. If you would like to purchase this book online during its discount time, visit Academy of the Immaculate Catholic Bookstore

WSFI Presents Deacon's Round Table on the Christmas Season

April 10, 2024 21:12 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MB

Divine Mercy Sunday - What's happening at two local parishes -St. Bede of Our Lady of the Lakes, and St. Gilbert, Grayslake

April 05, 2024 19:58 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MB

Tina McClary, a volunteer sacristan at St. Bede and Annette Wynn of St. Gilbert discuss Divine Mercy Sunday and what is going on to promote Divine Mercy in their parishes

WSFI Catholic Radio presents Dr. Bryan Thatcher, founder of Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Mercy

April 05, 2024 16:22 - 31 minutes - 42.6 MB

Affiliated with the Marian Fathers based in Stockbridge, MA this ministry is committed to spreading the message of Divine Mercy to a hurting, world, primarily through their prayer groups or cenacles. They are active in over 40 countries and have received Apostolic blessings for their work from the late St. John Paul II. 

WSFI Catholic Radio Presents the Deacon's Round Table w/ Deacon Tom Gaida

March 21, 2024 21:01 - 58 minutes - 79.8 MB

Joining the Deacons in the month of February is Deacon Tom Gaida, of Marytown in Libertyville, IL. This episode focuses on Deacon Tom's discernment for religious life ending ultimately with his Deaconate as a permanent Deacon at Marytown.

WSFI Catholic Radio presents a Lenten Retreat with Fr. Anthony Jelinek : Suffering and Sin

March 07, 2024 17:11 - 22 minutes - 31 MB

DayOne - Talk Three

WSFI Catholic Radio presents a Lenten Retreat on Suffering with Fr. Anthony Jelinek

March 07, 2024 17:07 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MB

Day 1 - Talk 2

WSFI Catholic Radio presents a Lenten Retreat on Suffering by Fr. Anthony Jelinek

March 07, 2024 17:01 - 34 minutes - 48 MB

Day 1 - Talk 1

WSFI Presents a Lenten Retreat on Suffering with Fr. Anthony Jelinek

March 07, 2024 16:56 - 36 minutes - 50 MB

Day 2 - Talk One

WSFI Presents a Lenten Retreat on Suffering with Fr. Anthony Jelinek

March 07, 2024 16:56 - 36 minutes - 50 MB

Day 2 - Talk One

WSFI Catholic Radio presents Deacon's Round Table on Preparing for Lent

February 29, 2024 19:44 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MB

In this episode of Deacon's Round Table, Deacons Greg, Mike, and Dave discuss how they help prepare their parishes for Lent, as well as what they are personally doing for Lent.

WSFI Catholic Radio presents the Feast of the Holy Face with guest Mai Wilson, Founder of the Chesterton Academy of the Immaculate Heart

February 22, 2024 19:58 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MB

In this episode, Mai Wilson, founder of the Chesterton Academy of the Immaculate Heart tells of her devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus: How it came about and its pivotal role in the establishment of what is arguably one of the premier Academies of authentic Catholic values and teachings in our geographical area.    To support Catholic programming visit  WSFI Catholic Radio visit us at Donate - WSFI Radio (wsficatholicradio.org)

WSFI88.5 FM broadcasting also on WNDZ 750AM Celebrates the Feast of the Holy Face with Christine Kengott

February 15, 2024 21:48 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MB

Christine Kengott joins the WSFI team to explain the Holy Face Devotion and its significance, origins, and importance in today's culture.  

WSFI 88.5FM/750WNDZ celebrates the Feast of the Holy Face: As discussed with Annette Wynn

February 15, 2024 17:00 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MB

Annette Wynn is a religious education teacher in a Catholic Parish in Northern Illinois and has organized a Holy Face Prayer group which meets monthly at St. Gilbert's Catholic Church.   You can call WSFI at 224-205-8455 or email [email protected] to find out more about attending a Holy Face prayer group, or organizing one in your local faith community.   To support WSFI Catholic Radio visit our website at Donate - WSFI Radio (wsficatholicradio.org) Or mail your tax deductible check to...

WSFI Catholic Radio Presents the Marian Hour w/ Fr. Campbell on the 7 Sorrows of Mary and the Founding of the Servants of Mary Order

February 14, 2024 21:58 - 48 minutes - 67 MB

In this episode of the Marian Hour, Fr. Campbell discusses the history of the religious order The Servants of Mary, as well as the Seven Sorrows of Mary. A plenary indulgence was granted in 1815 to those who prayed the Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows. Fr. Campbell also sings and explains certain verses of the Stabat Mater Dolorosa.

NFL 6X First-Team All Pro Hall of Famer, Joe DeLamielleure talks about the importance of the Catholic Faith and what it was like growing up in a large working class family

February 05, 2024 22:12 - 59 minutes - 81 MB

In our first-ever Sports and Faith Shareathon, This NFL great will make you laugh and love his self-deprecating humour as he recounts his Catholic family and school upbringing which formed the basis for his remarkable Hall of Fame career and beyond.     Joe was inducted in our 2019 Sports Faith Hall of Fame. Visit sfint.org to learn more. Click here to donate to WSFI Catholic Radio, your greater Chicagoland EWTN Affilitate. 

Prayer for the Church in these Difficult Times with Fr. Dwight Campbell

February 05, 2024 20:32 - 2 minutes - 2.76 MB

WSFI Catholic Radio presents New Years Day Homily by Fr. John Calgaro OFM

January 01, 2024 17:57 - 7 minutes - 10 MB

If you can only listen to one thing..tune into Fr. Calgaro's homily in which he explains the origin and importance of being a Catholic Christian, and why forces in the world want to downplay or dilute us.

WSFI 88.5FM Catholic Radio Spotlight -Join the fight to keep St. Bede Catholic School open

December 22, 2023 21:57 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MB

For 65 years, St. Bede Catholic School has been a Catholic gem in Lake County and beyond.  With the closing of St. Joseph Catholic School in Round Lake, and St. Peter's School in Antioch.. alarmed parents, students, graduates, and the Administration are coming together to meet the demand made on December 12th by the Archdiocese of Chicago that they raise $400,000 in cash by January 26th (primarily to pay down their debt to the Archdiocese), or face the closing of the school this year.  For...

Fr. Anthony Advent Retreat on the Saints - Ep.2 - Saint Augustine

December 12, 2023 17:13 - 39 minutes - 53.6 MB

WSFI Catholic Radio presents The Marian Hour with Fr. Dwight Campbell

November 22, 2023 21:22 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MB

In this episode Fr. Campbell tells the story of Adele Brise and the only Church approved Marian Apparition in the United States of America - Our Lady of Champion. Tune in to learn what the message Our Lady gave to Adele and why it is so pertinent to life today

WSFI Catholic Radio Presents the Marian Hour, w/ Fr. Dwight Campbell on the Divine Motherhood and Our Lady of the Pillar

November 08, 2023 22:35 - 58 minutes - 80 MB

In this episode of the Marian Hour, Fr. Campbell covers the significance of October 11th and 12th as well as the very first Marian apparition of Our Lady of the Pillar. This apparition was the only to occur while the Blessed Mother was still living.

WSFI 88.5FM presents WSFI Spotlight - The Marian Center in Racine, Wisconsin

November 06, 2023 21:28 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MB

In this episode, WSFI Catholic Radio's host Angela Tomlinson discusses the origins of the Marian Center with its founder, Larry Jansen and Patrick Shay, the current owner.  Learn more about the beautiful offerings of this precious apostolate in Racine Wisconsin, and how it can help you and your family grow in your spiritual life. 

WSFI Catholic Radio presents Holy Mass on the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

September 12, 2023 16:29 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MB

WSFI Chaplain, Fr. Anthony Jelinek is the Celebrant and Homilist

WSFI Presents the Marython, w/ Mac Delozier, Chairman of McHenry County Catholic Prayer Breakfast

September 01, 2023 20:58 - 51 minutes - 71.4 MB

In this special episode, aired during the Marython, Angela Tomlinson is joined by Mac Delozier, Chairman of the McHenry County Catholic Prayer Breakfast, who discusses the incredible benefits of attending the prayer breakfast. To purchase tickets for the next Prayer Breakfast on September 23rd, visit: http://www.mchenrycountycatholics.org/ To donate to WSFI for the Marython, visit https://wsficatholicradio.org/ or mail a check to P.O. Box 885, Libertyville, IL, 60048.

WSFI Catholic Radio presents the Marython w/ Mark Curran of Cross Examination and Rex Teodosio from the American TFP and America Needs Fatima

August 23, 2023 20:33 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MB

In this special show, aired during the Maryathon, Mark Curran and Rex Teodosio discuss Our Lady and her messages in the Marian apparitions of Fatima, Good Success, Champion, and others. To donate to WSFI, go to https://wsficatholicradio.org/, or call, 224-206-8455.

WSFI Catholic Radio presents a special edition of US GRACE FORCE

August 11, 2023 18:41 - 44 minutes - 61 MB

Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles. (Isaiah 40:31) Fr. Richard Heilman and Doug Barry invite you to soar like eagles.   Participate in the upcoming 54 Day Rosary Novena for our Nation beginning on August 15th and concluding on October 7th, the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary.    Join them in Washington DC for the Coast to Coast Rosary or organize one in your local community.  More info is available onhttps://usgraceforce.com/lets-soar...

WSFI Catholic Radio Presents Deacon’s Round Table w/ Colleen Vermeulen of the Catholic Biblical School of Michigan

July 28, 2023 19:58 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MB

In this episode of Deacon's Round Table, the Deacons are joined by Colleen Vermeulen, the Executive Director and Instructor of the Catholic Biblical School of Michigan. Together they discuss the positive effects of studying the Bible through this Bible School, which can be taken online, especially the fact that there is no homework, quizzes, or tests!

WSFI Catholic Radio Presents Healing the Whole Person w/ Fr. Robert Sears on Forgiveness

July 25, 2023 18:53 - 59 minutes - 81.2 MB

In this episode of Healing the Whole Person, Fr. Sears and Suzie McGinn discuss the importance of forgiveness, even in broken families.

WSFI Catholic Radio Presents this Special Edition of US Grace Force w/ Fr. Richard Heilman and Doug Barry

July 14, 2023 19:32 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MB

In this episode of the US Grace Force, Fr. Heilman and Doug Barry discuss how important it is for the truth to get out into the light of day amidst indoctrination, and the importance of sticking with the tactics of Jesus.

WSFI Catholic Radio presents Fr. Thomas Loya - Homily on Fulton J. Sheen and why we need to set the date for his Beatification .

July 09, 2023 16:43 - 18 minutes - 25.2 MB

 Fr. Thomas Loya, Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church nails it in this talk, as he lays out the dark battle with the "isms" foretold by Ven. Fulton J. Sheen and how his prophecies have come to pass to the peril of our world and the salvation of souls. He urges us to get involved with the movement to set the date for the Beatification of Venerable Sheen, and how it can turn the tide through his intercession and preachings.  

WSFI Catholic Radio Presents The US Grace Force WSFI Edition w/ Fr. Richard Heilman and Doug Barry on the Feast of the Epiphany

June 27, 2023 21:37 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MB

In this episode of the US Grace Force, Fr. Richard Heilman, Doug Barry, and Angela Tomlinson discuss the Feast of the Epiphany, the special blessing of Holy Water, and making and keeping New Year's Resolutions.

WSFI Catholic Radio Presents The US Grace Force WSFI Edition w/ Fr. Richard Heilman and Doug Barry

June 21, 2023 21:42 - 49 minutes - 68 MB

In this episode of the Grace Force, Fr. Heilman, Doug, and Angela Tomlinson discuss how our society has fallen because it has weakened in the Faith and the terrible results that have occurred because of it. They also discuss that Catholics and other strong Christians need to make a stand against the many evils present, even if it means being persecuted or made "uncomfortable". 

WSFI Catholic Radio Presents the Marian Hour w/ Fr. Dwight Campbell on Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Sacred Heart of Jesus

June 21, 2023 21:04 - 57 minutes - 79.6 MB

In this episode of the Marian Hour, Fr. Campbell discusses the history of the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, as well as the consecration of oneself to Jesus' heart through Mary's Immaculate Heart in the Marian Consecration.

WSFI Catholic Radio Presents the Deacon’s Round Table w/ Br. Matthew from St. Benedict’s Priory in Bennet Lake WI

June 08, 2023 21:49 - 1 hour - 82.5 MB

In this episode of Deacon's Round Table, the deacons are joined by Br. Matthew, a St. Benedict's Priory monk in Benet Lake, Wisconsin. Br. Matthew talks about his call to be a monk, his life as a monk, and how it has dramatically impacted his spiritual life.

WSFI Catholic Radio Presents Deacon’s Round Table, where the deacons discuss Catholic colleges

June 06, 2023 21:39 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MB

In this episode of Deacon's Round Table, the Deacons talk about the importance of choosing the right college, especially an authentically Catholic college, which helps form young men and women into better people morally. They discuss using the Newman Guide, a list of truly Catholic colleges, to help narrow down choices. Featuring guests from the University of Mary.

WSFI Catholic Radio presents Doug Grane, author of ”Against the Grain”, a book that recounts stories and virtues of saints who bucked the culture

May 31, 2023 19:00 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MB

Interviewed by Ann Brennan.  Click to learn more or purchase a copy of this book. 

WSFI Catholic Radio Presents the Marian Hour w/ Fr. Dwight Campbell on Fatima Apparition

May 10, 2023 21:03 - 51 minutes - 70.1 MB

In this episode of the Marian Hour, Fr. Campbell discusses the Marian apparition in Fatima, Portugal, where three little shepherd children were visited by the guardian angel of Portugal and then by Our Lady on May 13th, 1917. The message of Our Lady was repentance, and offering up all that we do for the conversion of sinners. Fr. Campbell also stresses the importance of saying the Rosary daily, as it is a command from God.

WSFI Catholic Radio broadcasting on 88.5 FM and 750 AM is pleased to present Catholics Unscripted -hosted by Fr. Chris Landfried

April 21, 2023 18:20 - 1 hour - 82.8 MB

Catholics Unscripted is a British YouTube Channel founded by Dr. Gavin Ashenden, former Anglican priest, who served as chaplain to Queen Elizabeth II, Katherine Bennett and Mark Lambert.  Take a listen to their amazing Catholic faith journeys. Hosted by Fr. Chris Landfried of Santa Maria del Popolo Parish in Mundelein, IL.     Special thanks to Lisa Elert for facilitating their visit to WSFI's Studio  

WSFI Catholic Radio Presents The Deacon’s Round Table, with Catholic Astrophysicist Dr. Heather Wernke

March 24, 2023 22:05 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MB

In this episode, the Deacons are joined by special guest Dr. Heather Wernke, a Catholic Astrophysicist and Assistant Professor of Physics at the University of Mary. Together, they discuss the James Webb Telescope and the fantastic pictures it takes of galaxies formed towards the beginning of the Big Bang.

WSFI Catholic Radio Presents the Marian Hour w/ Fr. Dwight Campbell on

March 17, 2023 22:08 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MB

In today's show of the Marian Hour, Fr. Campbell discusses how the Blessed Mother is a teacher of the faith, destroyer of heresies, and the memory of the Church.

WSFI Catholic Radio Presents Healing the Whole Person W/ Fr. Robert Sears- Healing in the Sacraments: Holy Orders

March 17, 2023 21:47 - 48 minutes - 66.2 MB

In this final episode of healing in the sacraments, Fr. Sears discusses Holy Orders, the mission that Christ entrusted to the Apostles, and how it can heal.

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