WSFI Catholic Radio: 88.5FM and 88.7 FM

WSFI Catholic Radio: 88.5FM and 88.7 FM

Catholic Programs & Prayers from WSFI 88.5FM and WSFV 88.7 FM - EWTN Chicagoland and Wisconsin affiliate

Episodes

December 23, 2025 31 mins

Fr. Dennis Kolinski of the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius, discusses his recent book: St. John Cantius The Good Teacher. This is the first full-length biography of St. John Cantius in the English language with a robust base in academic scholarly sources. Through his book, Fr. Kolinski presents his reading audience with a clearer image of St. John Cantius's life, work, and legacy.

To purchase this book, visit:  www.birettabooks....

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On the eve of, what could be, the Packers/ Bears "make or break game of the 2025  season, Bears Vice President, grandson of George Halas, and Chairman of Sports Faith International Patrick McCaskey discusses the Legacy of his family's team, the Chicago Bears,  and the role of their formation of the NFL.

The interview features great insight into the Bears/Packers relationship throughout the years,  as characterized by George Papa Be...

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December 17, 2025 50 mins

The Most Rev. Timothy J. O'Malley, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Chicago, blessed the Oratory at WSFI Catholic Radio on November 26, 2025. The Mass was concelebrated by Monsignor Robert Dempsey, Fr. Anthony Jelenek, Fr. Gerald O'Reiley, Fr. Val Laini, and Fr. Patrick Kizza. WSFI Catholic Radio is honored to now have the Blessed Sacrament so close to us as we continue to evangelize our cherished Catholic Faith.

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Listen to that still small voice in this Advent season. Avoid at all cost being a minimalist Catholic with its eternal peril - a demographic which has alarmingly increased since Our Lady's warning one hundred years ago at Fatima.

How do you find God more deeply? 

Start by listening to this Advent episode with Fr. Richard Heilman and Doug Barry. 

 

To learn more about US Grace Force visit US Grace Force 2.0 - YouTube

 

For more US G...

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December 11, 2025 60 mins

In this episode, Fr. Dwight Campbell talks about the devotion to the Blessed Mother under her title Our Lady of Loreto. Pray with him as he chants the Litany of Loreto. He also tells the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe appearing to St. Juan Diego in 1531 in Mexico.

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December 3, 2025 49 mins

In this show, hosts Fr. Richard Heilman and Doug Barry discuss spiritual warfare in both the church and the world. Fr. Heilman explains how it is simply not enough for us to be 'good' or 'decent' people. The solution to spiritual warfare is "peace through supernatural strength."

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November 18, 2025 16 mins

 Rev. Charles Becker, of the Archdiocese of Chicago was the celebrant and homilist on Sunday, November 16th, 2025,  the 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time., The Gospel and his compelling homily is presented here. 

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November 14, 2025 56 mins

Charlene Katra, Executive Director of the National Catholic Partnership on Disability, shares the details of her organization with show hosts Dcns. Greg Webster and Michael Alandy. The National Catholic Partnership on Disability offers resources and training for Diocesan and Parish leaders on mental health and wellness ministry.

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November 13, 2025 56 mins

In this episode, Fr. Dwight Campbell explains the story of St. Josephat. He talks about St. Bartolo Longo, who was recently canonized by Pope Leo XIV. St. Bartolo was a convert from a satanic cult, who devoted himself to evangelization and catechesis. He promoted devotion to Our Lady of Pompei and Our Lady of the Rosary.

Fr. Campbell also speaks about the recent Vatican directives removing the titles of Co-redemptrix  and Mediatrix...

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November 4, 2025 34 mins

Today's host, Anne Brennan speaks with Marytown's Fr. Thomas Czeck, OFM Conv., about the life of St. Maximilian Kolbe. Fr. Czeck is the National Spiritual Assistant at the National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe in Libertyville, Illinois. 

The show covers St. Maximilian's early life and vocation, his ministry, and his martyrdom during the Second World War.

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October 24, 2025 55 mins

In this episode Fr. Dwight Campbell reflects on St. Pope John Paul II, his papacy, and his special devotion to Our Lady. He focuses particularly on the pope's love of St. Louis de Montfort's True Devotion to Mary.

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October 22, 2025 43 mins

Leslie Hazinski from 40 Days for Life - Waukegan IL, her son Paul, and fellow participant Kit O'Brien interview Steve Karlin, the National Campaign Director for 40 Days for Life.

40 Days for Life is a world-wide Pro Life movement where people pray outside of abortion facilities and offer resources for expectant mothers. 

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October 16, 2025 55 mins

In this episode, Fr. Dwight Campbell explains the feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary. This feast was promulgated October 7th, 1571 by Pope St. Pius V, following the Battle of Lepanto, where the Holy League defeated the Ottoman Empire in a naval battle in the Adriatic Sea.

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Deacon Tom Biegel of the Archdiocese of Chicago teams up with Letty Medina to discuss the power and wonders of this new, unique healing and deliverance ministry.

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Monsignor Robert Dempsey provides one of his most powerful and educational homilies - explaining some precious pearls of our Catholic Faith, while  debunking cultural propaganda designed to contradict them. 

 

Happy 90th birthday Carmen Speranza! t

Thank you for your loyal and exemplary witness to our Catholic Faith. 

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Mimi Harris, Marie Drehobl, Karen Smuda and Pat Pawlis discuss the meaning and efficacy of the Flame of Love Devotion, and why they have organized the upcoming Flame of Love Cenacles on the second Wednesday of each month at Our Lady of the Lakes Parishes. 

For more information visit the parish website Our Lady of the Lakes

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On September 14th 2025 the relic of St. Padre Pio (the bloody glove which was placed over his stigmata) is coming to St. Nicholas Cathedral located at 835 North Oakley Blvd. Chicago, 60622 from 8:00AM to 4:00 PM

 

In this episode, St. Nicholas parishioner, Alice Bab explains about the connection between Patriarch Josyf Slipyj - Wikipedia and Padre Pio and tells us more about the upcoming event.

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 Part 2 of Living in the Divine Will with Greg Dunne.

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Anthony D'Ambrosio is the writer and director of the new blockbuster film, Triumph of the Heart, a feature-length film about the passion of Maximilian Kolbe being released mid September. 

 

Anthony shares the story behind the story of his creation of the film, and his ten-year struggle with a debilitating disease, the cure of which was made possible through the intercession of St. Maximilian Kolbe - both in Anthony's life, and "coi...

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This episode explains the Queenship of Mary, the feast of which we celebrate on August 22nd each year.  Aired on August 27, 2025

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