Liz Faublas gives the rundown for the October 12th edition of Currents including Pope Francis naming a diverse group of new Cardinals on Sunday, local efforts to help support the people in Haiti and park goers are being urged to take precautions as the NYPD steps up patrol in Central Park.
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Two New Latin American Saints To Bring Inspiration
This Sunday, Pope Francis will canonize Blessed José Gabriel del Rosario Brochero, called the Gaucho priest, and Blessed Jose Sanchez who gave his life Jorge Domínguez-López, Editor of Nuestra Voz.
Italian-American Pride on Full Display
For the 72nd time, Fifth Avenue was transformed with the red, white and green in celebration of Columbus Day. The Diocese of Brooklyn took part in the parade, floating down the avenue with the loudest and proudest float. Michelle Powers was aboard and filed this report.
Blessing Celebrates Appreciation for Pets
A gathering of animal lovers assembled with their pets for a Blessing of the Animals ceremony performed by St. Francis College in Brooklyn Heights. Michelle Powers was there and filed this report.
Dios es mi Salvavidas
Nuestra invitada Fernanda salvó la vida de una criatura que encontró en un inodoro. Este relato sin duda pondrá un gesto de asombro en tu rostro, pero además gozo en tu corazón. Dios está muy pendiente de sus hijos. Conéctate y descúbrelo en este episodio de “Dios Nunca Duerme”. Créelo!
Vice Presidential Debate & Ghraichy
This week on “In the Arena” join host, Monsignor Kieran Harrington, Vicar of Communication for the Diocese of Brooklyn, as he is joined by Virginia State Senator Richard Black to talk about Syria, ISIS, and Christian Persecution. Monsignor is then joined by Joe Concha and David Gibson to discuss the Vice Presidential debate and the general election. Then, Monsignor sits down with renowned pianist Simon Ghraichy to talk about his upcoming performance at Carnegie Hall.
Help for Haiti: The Brooklyn Haitians Unite After Tragedy Share
After the disastrous hurricane hit Haiti’s coast, many Haitian people in the flatlands area of Brooklyn are once again left to worry about their relatives back home. Katie Engesser talks to locals about how they are sending their faith back home.
“Now and At the Hour of Our Death”: The Church on End of Life Decisions
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.
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.