As part of the Year of Mercy celebration, the diocese’s Office of Faith Formation organized the first-ever Brooklyn pilgrimage. Making eight stops along the 5-mile route, Catholics had the opportunity to strengthen their faith and learn about different churches.
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Local Leaders Gather to Discuss Poverty
At Fordham University’s Manhattan campus, Church leaders and practitioners gather to discuss the issue of poverty throughout the world.
Brooklyn Professor Warns About Disease
After Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams was diagnosed with type-two diabetes, Tim Harfmann spoke with Professor Margaret Eckert-Norton about the disease. Professor Norton is an associate nursing professor at Brooklyn’s St. Joseph’s College, and she discusses the symptoms and possible treatments.
Liz Faublas Previews Tonight’s News
Liz Faublas gives the rundown for the October 18th edition of Currents including Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams announcing he has been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and how he vows to reverse the prognosis, Governor Cuomo’s clean energy standard could send your electric bills higher and the fight against Isis rages on.
Visiting Chinese Archbishop Builds Ties With Flushing
On Mission Sunday, Archbishop Paul Pei from the Archdiocese of Shenyang, China, joined the Marian procession at St. Michael’s Church in Flushing. After the Archbishop celebrated Mass, he and local priests told Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer about emerging plans for sharing priests between our Diocese and the Church in China.
Liz Faublas Previews Tonight’s News
Liz Faublas gives the rundown for the October 17th edition of Currents including the 2016 Shining Stars Awards, the walking pilgrimage of Brooklyn and further coverage of the relief efforts in Haiti after Hurricane Matthew.
Shining Star Awards 2016
For nearly half a century, Catholic Migration Services has been helping immigrants settle in the Diocese of Brooklyn. The organization is honoring them with a “Shining Star” award, calling the immigrants beacons of hope for the world. Michelle Powers attended the annual dinner celebration and filed this report.
Mother Delores & 2nd Presidential Debate
This week on “In the Arena” join host, Monsignor Kieran Harrington, Vicar of Communication for the Diocese of Brooklyn, as he is joined by Mother Dolores Hart to talk about her 50 years of Vowed Life at Regina Laudis. Next, Monsignor is joined by Oz Sultan and David Gibson to discuss the town hall presidential debate. Then, Monsignor sits down with ‘Inside Edition’ Correspondent, Megan Alexander, to discuss her new book, ‘Faith in the Spotlight”.
Civil Rights Landmark Reopens in Brooklyn
The Black Lady Theatre has been an iconic landmark in the Crown Heights area of Brooklyn since it first opened in the 1980s. Now, 20 years later, the theater is opening its doors once again and giving back to its community. Katie Engesser talks to owners and locals about the rebirth of an icon.
Bill Donohue Reacts To Clinton Campaign Leaked Emails
Tim Harfmann sits down with Bill Donohue, the president of the Catholic League, to discuss the latest batch of leaked emails from members of Hillary Clinton’s campaign.