At the end of November, St. John’s University became the tenth educational institution to formally partner with Catholic Relief Services as a CRS Global Campus. Our Konrad Aderer finds out from student ambassadors how the alliance will foster greater engagement with global issues affecting the most vulnerable.
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Islam: ¿Podemos vivir en paz?
El Islam es un tema polémico y actual. ¿Qué relación hay entre la fe de los musulmanes y la de los cristianos? ¿Es el Islam una religión de paz? ¿Son los musulmanes terroristas? ¿Es posible lograr la paz entre cristianos y musulmanes? De estos temas hablan el Padre Tomás del Valle y Jorge I. Domínguez en este episodio.
Prominent Leaders Hope to End Christian Genocide
Tim Harfmann reports from Manhattan’s Sheen Center, where Cardinal Timothy Dolan and other prominent leaders gather to spotlight Christian genocide by the Islamic State in the Middle East.
Bus Saves Thousands of Women’s Lives
The American Italian Cancer Foundation’s mobile care clinic helps to bring free mammograms to thousands of women a year throughout New York. And tomorrow, thanks to Brooklyn state Senator Marty Golden, it’s coming to Brooklyn. Katie Engesser reports.
Activities Mark Giving Season at St. Saviour High School
Every year, St. Saviour High School in Park Slope holds an Advent Fundraiser for Hour Children, an organization that works with formerly incarcerated women. Just a week in, the school has collected hundreds of presents for these women and their children. Michelle Powers checked in on their progress and filed this report.
Brooklyn Parish Lights Nativity Tree
At St Mark’s Church in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, the nativity is heralded as a work of art. But amid the beauty, a larger celebration brings the parish together. Katie Engesser reports as this community lights their Star of Bethlehem.
Bay Ridge Generations Join To Celebrate Christmas Lights
Since 1995, the Christmas Lights at Visitation Monastery have grown into a celebration spreading across South Brooklyn and beyond. Last Sunday Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer joined the annual event, which not only enlivens a community but helps support the all-girls Visitation Academy.
Cuba and the Movies
Monsignor Harrington is joined by Noah Rothman, associate online editor of Commentary Magazine, and Jason Poblete, founding partner and attorney of Poblete and Tamargo, to discuss Cuba in the wake of the passing of Fidel Castro. Then, Monsignor is joined by Ryan O’Quinn to talk about his new film, ‘Believe.’ Bill Mechanic, the producer of the new film, ‘Hacksaw Ridge,’ also calls in to discuss the challenges of producing a World War II film with a positive message.
Holiday Trains North Star for Subway Lovers
With the holiday season in full bloom, the New York City Transit Museum is getting in the spirit with a large scale model train exhibit at their Grand Central Galley Annex and Store. Katie Engesser reports on how subway lovers young and old and can receive some Christmas cheer this December.
Queens Neighborhood Illuminates Christmas Lights & Faith
Tim Harfmann reports from Sunnyside, Queens, where Catholics and Protestants gather to pray and unify. First, Christians light the Christmas tree at Sunnyside Reformed Church, then process to Queen of Angels Church to light the nativity scene.