Liz Faublas gives the rundown for the November 3rd edition of Currents including the New York State Attorney General Office investigating the death of an emotionally disturbed Bronx man, Sister Cristina Scuccia, who won the Voice in Italy in 2014, has come to New York to perform and help raise money for Catholic Education and Liz sits down with the founder of “From Here to Haiti,” an organization that helps the victims of Hurricane Matthew.
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Sister Cristina to Sing for Catholic Schools
When Sister Cristina Scuccia won The Voice of Italy in 2014, it was the fulfillment of a truly God-given talent. Our Konrad Aderer speaks with her about how she found her vocation on stage, and her upcoming first U.S. performance at Lincoln Center, to benefit Catholic schools in Brooklyn and Queens.
Elementary School Students Make All Souls’ Day Pilgrimage
On All Souls’ Day, the 6th, 7th and 8th graders from Good Shepherd Catholic Academy visit the Cathedral Basilica of St. James. Its rector, Fr. Peter Purpura, welcomes the Marine Park students before they walk through the holy door, pray the rosary and attend Mass.
A Urban Franciscan Guide to Fall Colors
The spectacular fall colors have passed their height in upstate New York, but the good news is we’re now in peak viewing time in New York City. Konrad Aderer takes us to Prospect Park and speaks with Franciscan Father Brian Jordan about the special spiritual joys of fall in the city.
Refugees: Enemies or Victims?
The Syrian Civil War has created one of the greatest humanitarian crises in the last 60 years. Over 400,000 Syrians have been killed. More than 7,000,000 have been internally displaced and more than 4,800,000 are refugees. Turkey has taken in more than 2,700,000 refugees. Germany more than 600,000. How many has the US taken in? Should we even allow refugees into our country?
“Refugees: Enemies or Victims?,” a one-hour documentary, investigates the very important questions of whether the United States is doing enough to uphold its long tradition of helping those in need.
Michelle Powers sat down with the director and producer.
Queens Students Saints for a Day
The kids of St. Camillus Catholic Academy in Rockaway Park, Queens have been preparing for All Saints Day for weeks by carefully researching different holy men and women. Katie Engesser reports on the children and their favorite saints.
Cardinal Dolan Blesses Radio City Performance Animals
Tim Harfmann reports from Manhattan’s Radio City Music Hall, where Cardinal Timothy Dolan blesses the live animals in this year’s Christmas Spectacular Show. His Eminence sprinkles camels, sheep and a donkey with holy water before they begin rehearsing for November 11th’s opening performance.
Catholic Nonprofit Helps New Yorkers Navigate Healthcare Marketplace
Health coverage offered under the Affordable Care Act faces challenges as rates increase and private insurers drop out of state exchanges. Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer visits Fidelis Care, a Catholic nonprofit offering health coverage and an extensive community network to help consumers navigate the New York healthcare marketplace.
Liz Faublas Previews Tonight’s News
Liz Faublas gives the rundown for the November 1st edition of Currents including the big showdown between the Cleveland Indians and the Chicago Cubs as they prepare for Game 6 of the World Series, ObamaCare open enrollment taking off today and the Vatican announces the next meeting of popular grass root organizations.
Go Cubs Go
Cody McCone is a Brooklynite and Chicago-native, but most important this November–he’s a Cubs fan. Michelle Powers sat down with him before Game 6 to talk all things Chicago, Cubs, and curses.