As the United States celebrates 250 years of independence we’re exploring the vital role religion, and Catholics in particular, have played in the American story.
This special newscast features a look at the ways Catholics in the Diocese of Brooklyn and across the nation are marking the semiquincentennial. Highlights include:
- The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage — One Nation Under God
Pilgrims are carrying the Blessed Sacrament across America, stopping at sites that highlight the Catholic Church’s enduring presence in the U.S.. Beginning in St. Augustine, America’s oldest Catholic city and ending in Philadelphia, the pilgrimage is serving as a powerful witness to faith, unity and hope.
- The Country’s Consecration
For the first time in the nation’s history, the U.S. Bishops have consecrated the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus during its 250th year. We examine the meaning of this historic act and why the Diocese of Brooklyn joined in this spiritual milestone by entrusting the country’s future to Christ.
- The Fight for Freedom and Faith in the Diocese of Brooklyn
Long before Brooklyn became one of America’s most vibrant Catholic communities, its shores and neighborhoods were witness to some of the defining moments of the Revolutionary War. Join us in visiting historic sites throughout the Diocese of Brooklyn, including the Brooklyn Heights promenade and the Old Stone House in Park Slope. Learn how the struggle for liberty unfolded in the diocese, making its Catholic story part of the broader American journey.