Dyker Heights has become famous for its Christmas lights–so famous that tour buses are coming in from all over. That’s all sorts of Christmas wonderful, except the buses are taking spots from neighborhood residents. Does this ruin the holiday cheer? Michelle Powers spoke with residents.
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BQE Construction Most Expensive in History
The Brooklyn Queens Expressway is probably one of the most disliked highways by native New Yorkers and, with talks of repairing the bridge in the works, opinions are not changing. Katie Engesser speaks with churches along the route as they stay alert to the coming changes.
Church Celebrates First Sunday of Advent
As Thanksgiving comes to a close, Catholics are now turning to Advent to get in the Christmas spirit. Katie Engesser reports from St Sebastians in Woodside, Queens as parishioners prepare for the birth of Jesus.
La presencia hispana y su impacto en la Iglesia en Estados Unidos
En esta edición de “Al pan, pan”, el padre Tomas del Valle y Jorge I. Domínguez hablan sobre la creciente presencia hispana en la Iglesia Católica en los Estados Unidos, el impacto que esa presencia ha tenido, sus orígenes y características particulares, así como sus perspectivas futuras.
Irish Catholics Anticipate Pope’s Ireland Trip
Ireland’s prime minister visited the Vatican and invited Pope Francis to the 2018 World Meeting of Families in Dublin. Tim Harfmann speaks with Irish Catholics to get their reaction and hopes for their homeland’s future.
Cuban Catholics React to Death of Fidel Castro
Following the death of former Cuban President Fidel Castro, Tim Harfmann speaks with Cuban Catholics to get their reaction. Brooklyn Auxiliary Bishop Octavio Cisneros and parishioners at St. Joan of Arc, Jackson Heights, tell Tim the hardships they’ve been through because of the communist dictator’s regime.
Bishop DiMarzio Thanks Diocese Donors
With the Diocese of Brooklyn’s Generation of Faith campaign coming to a close, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio celebrated a special Mass of Thanksgiving for those who donated over 10,000 dollars. To date, nearly 120 million dollars has been pledged to care for retired priests, foster youth evangelization and support parish needs. Michelle Powers spoke with generous donors about why they chose to give.
Tax Break for Developers Draws Fire
After the 421a program expired earlier this year, Governor Andrew Cuomo has been working hard to revive it. But longtime housing advocates like Father Ed Mason see 421a as a tax giveaway to powerful real estate interests. Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer talks with Father Mason about alternatives to 421a.
Addiction Awareness and Giving Back
This week on “In The Arena,” Monsignor Kieran Harrington is joined by Peter Marcolini, the owner of Aunt Butchies of Brooklyn, Allyson Tozzo, an event coordinator, Joe Dibendetto, an addiction survivor, and Mike Lindell, the creator of MyPillow, to discuss substance abuse awareness and giving back to the community. Then, Monsignor discusses building confidence and improving academic performance through chess with, president and C.E.O. of Chess in the Schools, Debbie Eastburn.
The Mysteries of the Tomb of Jesus
Scientists believe they have found what might be the tomb of Jesus in Jerusalem and are opening the burial site to find out. But with reports of floral aromas and electromagnetic disturbances within the tomb, many are starting to call it a miracle. Katie Engesser talks to the chancellor of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre, Frank Chiarchiaro, about the happenings at the Holy site.