Transitus is the annual celebration by Franciscans throughout the world of St. Francis’ passing from this life to eternal life with God. It is celebrated the night of October 3, the eve of his feast day. Michelle Powers attended a service at St. Francis College and filed this report.
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Upcoming Debate and L’Chaim Prize
This week on a special edition of “In the Arena”, join host Monsignor Kieran Harrington, Vicar of Communications for the Diocese of Brooklyn, as he talks about the latest news and hot-button issues with associate online editor of Commentary, Noah Rothman and associate editor of Commonweal, Matthew Sitman. Monsignor is then joined by Jewish philanthropists, Rabbi Erica Gerson and Mark Gerson, to speak about the new Gerson L’Chaim Prize for Outstanding Christian Medical Missionary Service.
First 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 NYPD chaplain and Pastor of St. Athanasius, Monsignor David Cassato, as they talk about the Italian Apostolate. Monsignor is then joined by Bill Tucker and Matthew Sitman to discuss and debate about the first presidential debate. Then, Monsignor discusses St. Francis of Assisi, with medical director for the Brooklyn Veterinary Group, Dr. Salvatore Pernice.
Corona Church Dedicated After Fire
The parish of Our Lady of Sorrows gathered in their church for the first time since a fire destroyed the building last year. Tim Harfmann reports from Corona, Queens, as Bishop DiMarzio dedicates the church, and parishioners celebrate with a block party.
Pope’s Election Comments Stir Local Catholics
Asked about the U.S. election recently, Pope Francis would not take sides but urged Catholic voters to study, pray, and choose in conscience. Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer seeks out Brooklyn Catholics for their responses.
Liz Faublas Previews Tonight’s News
Liz Faublas gives the rundown for the October 3rd edition of Currents, including Pope Francis offering some advice to American Catholics in regards to the Presidential Election, mourners and thousands of firefighters gathered on Saturday to pay their respects to FDNY Deputy Chief Michael Fahy and Bishop DiMarzio of Brooklyn celebrates a mass for the victims and families of the horrific earthquake that shook Central Italy in August.
Italian Apostolate Honors Earthquake Victims
On the feast day of the guardian angels, Italian Americans in Brooklyn remember not only the heavenly angels but the earthly angels hard at work in Italy after the disastrous earthquake. Katie Engesser talks to the Bishop of Brooklyn Nicholas DiMarzio as he presides a procession and mass memorializing what has been lost.
“From Womb to Tomb”: Respect Life Month Celebrates Mercy
The Catholic Church is dedicating the entire month of October to respecting life. The US Conference of Catholic Bishops have created programs focusing on the theme of “Moved by Mercy,” kicking off a yearlong focus on the sanctity of existence. Katie Engesser reports.
From the Ashes: A Church Rededicated
Six years ago a fire destroyed the interior of St. Mary Magdalene Church in Springfield Gardens. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio will rededicate the Church this Sunday. Michelle Powers spoke with parishioners and filed this report.
FBI Database New Hope for New Yorkers
It’s an ongoing war- civilians being shot by police and cops being attacked for their uniforms. In an effort to better record the number of casualties, the FBI is creating a database to track the number of times police use deadly force. They hope is to correct a record keeping gap that leads to uninformed conversations. Katie Engesser talks to New Yorkers on what they hope the numbers will achieve.