Katie Engesser continues her journey talking with the newly ordained priests of the diocese. This time, she speaks with Fr. Christopher Heanue of Holy Child Jesus Church in Richmond Hills. After being called to the peacefulness of the priesthood, he found himself on a journey almost too much to believe.
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Detective McDonald: A Pro-Life Advocate
Detective Steven McDonald’s Catholic faith and story of forgiveness propelled him around the world on missions of peace. He also proclaimed the sanctity of life. The paraplegic NYPD hero became a close ally of Monsignor Philip Reilly, who leads the pro-life organization, Helpers of God’s Precious Infants. Tim Harfmann speaks with Monsignor Reilly about his friendship with the late detective and fight for the unborn.
Late Monsignor’s Words Honored in New York Encounter
Monsignor Luigi Giussani has a vision- to create a stronger Catholic presence among the youth. That vision lead to the Catholic movement Communion and Liberation, which seeks to help Catholics worldwide in their faith. After his death, the movement kept his message going through a 3 day event called the New York Encounter. Katie Engesser catches up with a member of the team working on this year’s celebration, which looks to honor the late monsignor’s dying words.
Bearing Witness through Art
Bearing witness is vital to Fred Terna, a 93-year-old Holocaust survivor. As such, his artistic work serves as a record of his own survival and as a daily reminder of the Holocaust and its proximity. St. Francis College is hosting a solo exhibition of his paintings, “Processing Chaos, Recurring Echoes.” Michelle Powers viewed the work and filed this report.
Xaverian High School Remembers Detective McDonald
Tim Harfmann reports from Bay Ridge, Brooklyn as Xaverian High School remembers Detective Steven McDonald. Through the years, the respected NYPD member made visits to the Catholic school to share his story of forgiveness and pray. The students and administration share their experiences with Det. McDonald.
Queens High School Gears Up to March for Life
Every year the March for Life brings hundreds of pro life activists. One of the largest groups attending is from the Diocese of Brooklyn and thanks to Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio one Queens high school is riding to Washington DC. Katie Engesser reports from Archbishop Molloy High School as the kids get ready to stand for what’s right.
Serious Hazards To Remain After Indian Point Closure
The planned closure of the Indian Point nuclear power plant by 2021 may defuse a potentially catastrophic “ticking time bomb” 30 miles from the Greater New York area, but even post-shutdown, the plant will remain an environmental and safety threat far into the future. Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer speaks with Kevin Clarke, Senior Editor of America Media, who lives with his family close by the facility.
St. Joseph’s High School Gets Technical
Liz Faublas visits St. Joseph’s High School in Brooklyn to get a peak at their 3D-printing lab. She found all hands on deck, prosthetic or not, helping to create a place in the future for women in STEM fields.
Kids Tell True Meaning of Christmas in Tablet Art Contest
Every year Brooklyn Diocese’s newspaper, The Tablet, holds an art contest during the Christmas season. Kids from 1st grade all the way to high school submit their work, focusing on the theme “Keep Christ in Christmas.” Katie Engesser catches up with the Tablet team as they continue their search for the ultimate piece of Christmas cheer.
Brooklyn Bishop Returns to Red Hook Church
Tim Harfmann reports from Red Hook, Brooklyn as Auxiliary Bishop Neil Tiedemann returns to Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church. This is the first trip the Brooklyn-born bishop is making to the parishioners since he served as their pastor from 1998-2005.