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.
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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!
Transitus of St. Francis of Assisi
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.
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.