With Respect Life Month in full effect, the Bishops of New York State are spreading the word on the tough decisions many face during end of life treatments. Katie Engesser speaks with US Catholic Conference director Kathleen Gallagher the new guide on the hour of our deaths.
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Young People Called to Civic Duty
With the deadline to voter registration ever looming, the New York Immigrant Coalition is starting a push to get young voters into the poll booths this November. Katie Engesser talks to experts and young voters about why their vote is important.
Breakthrough Seen in New Affordable Housing Guidelines
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development released new guidelines this week which respond to changes called for by community groups. Our Konrad Aderer speaks with Melissa Carrera of Churches United for Fair Housing (CUFFH), one of the “housing ambassadors” which brought about these major changes.
Sacred Heart-Saint Stephen’s – Carroll Gardens Part 2
Our visit to Sacred Heart-Saint Stephen’s continues as Anthony Mangano climbs up into the steeple for an exclusive look at the original bells and one of the oldest working clock mechanisms in New York City. Pastoral Associate John Heyer returns to discuss the origins of the parish and the vibrant parish life.
Helping Immigrants Fight Deportation
With 66,760 immigrants facing deportation in New York, this summer Catholic Charities launched NY Court Helpdesk, a program which will provide crucial information to immigrants who have not secured a lawyer. Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer speaks with the attorneys who run the program.
Liz Faublas Previews Tonight’s News
Liz Faublas gives the rundown for the October 5th edition of Currents including the highs and lows from the first and only Vice Presidential debate, all the information you will need for voter registration before heading to the polls on November 9th and a special prayer for the playoff bound Mets.
Prayers Around the Clock, Around the World
Rosary for Life is a voluntary association that prays around the clock for an end to the culture of death. The group held its annual mass at Good Shepherd Church in Marine Park where the National Chaplain, Bishop Frank Caggiano, was the homilist. Michelle Powers joined the faithful and filed this report.
V Encuentro Plans to Energize Hispanic Catholics
With Hispanics making up more than half of Roman Catholics, it is no wonder that US Bishops are now planning on how to better serve the growing population. Called the V Encuentro, it is a four-year process set to begin in 2017.
Brooklynites Moved by Pope Visit to Italy
Italian Americans in Dyker Heights feel deeply for the devastated towns in Central Italy that were struck by an earthquake in August. Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer talks to locals touched by the surprise visit of Pope Francis to the recovering area.
Yo Alabo Porque
¿Cómo alabas a Dios? ¿Con las manos, con los pies o con Hip Hop? Nuestros invitados Rio Squad nos acompañan en este episodio de “Dios Nunca Duerme” y comparten con nosotros la manera en que ellos utilizan este género musical llamado Hip Hop para no solo alabar a Dios, sino también para acercarnos a Dios. Prepárate para alabar a Dios con arpa, citaros, aplausos y por supuesto Hip Hop. Créelo!
How do you praise God? With hands, feet or Hip Hop? Our guests Rio Squad accompany us on this episode of “God Never Sleeps” and share with us the way they use this musical genre called Hip Hop to not only praise God, but also to get closer to God. Get ready to praise God with harp, quote you, cheers and of course Hip Hop. Believe it!