This week on ‘In the Arena,’ Monsignor Kieran Harrington is joined by Emmy Award-winning comedy writer/comedian, Monica Piper to talk about her new one-woman show, ‘Not That Jewish.’ Monsignor is then joined by George Prezioso to talk about the economic implications of a Trump presidency. Then, Pat Halpin, Managing Director of Mercury Public Affairs, and Matthew Schmitz, literary editor of First Things, join Monsignor to discuss and debate the transition to the Trump presidency.
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Hundreds Receive Turkeys Before Thanksgiving
Catholic Charities is giving away over 350 turkeys to those in need ahead of Thanksgiving. Katie Engesser talks with those standing in line for their turkey day celebration.
Metrocard Swipe Soars Again
The MTA has released new plans to raise the price of subway fares. Katie Engesser breaks down the new card costs and explains why the fares are rising despite a reported MTA cash surplus.
Meet the American Red Hats
Pope Francis’ red hat picks, those in charge of choosing popes, see the Church much like the Holy Father. The new group is not overly liberal by secular standards, but could be put in the more pastoral camp of the church. Michelle Powers introduces the three American Cardinal-designates.
St Francis Smokeout
The “Great American Smokeout” gives people everywhere the chance to put down their packs and create a healthier lifestyle. In its tenth year at St. Francis College in Brooklyn Heights, the smokeout included an art show, cancer screenings, informational sessions and a panel discussion aimed at finding a successful path to quit. Michelle Powers was there and filed this report.
The Great History behind Brooklyn Catholic Landmark
On Sunday, Saint Gregory the Great in Crown Heights will commemorate the hundredth anniversary of the first mass celebrated in the present church. It is one of the only Catholic landmarks in the Diocese of Brooklyn. Michelle Powers sat down with a parishioner who studies its unique history.
News Anchor Donates Journalism Studio
The young women of Fontbonne Hall Academy are becoming the journalists of tomorrow with the help of a new broadcast journalism studio. It is gift from former alum Maria Bartiromo, the anchor of Fox Business News. Katie Engesser reports from the dedication of the new studio, as the first generation of Fontebonne journalism students is born.
Monsignor Quinn Closer To Sainthood
At the national conference for U.S. Catholic prelates, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio introduced Monsignor Bernard Quinn for canonization. Monsignor Quinn ministered in the Brooklyn diocese in the early 20th century and is renowned for helping black Catholics. Along with building a medical clinic and helping orphans, Monsignor Quinn founded St. Peter Claver Church in Brooklyn. Tim Harfmann speaks with Monsignor Paul Jervis, who is responsible for promoting the priest’s canonization cause.
El Jubileo de la Misericordia y la crisis de los refugiados
En este episodio, el padre Tomas del Valle y Jorge I. Domínguez conversan sobre el Jubileo de la Misericordia y su impacto en nuestra vida diaria. Asimismo analizan la situación en el Medio Oriente y cómo la misericordia se expresa en la acogida que debemos dar a nuestros hermanos refugiados de esa región asolada por la guerra.
“Virginia Becomes a Dame”
On Friday, in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Virginia Bivona will be invested into the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. Michelle Powers sat down with her to talk about what it takes to join one of the oldest papal orders and about the members’ most solemn vow: to protect Christianity in the Holy Land.