As summer comes to a close, one parish is taking its last chance to hit the sand. St Francis De Sales parish in Belle Harbor is taking its annual labor day mass to Rockaway Beach, allowing the parish to get closer to God while also working on a tan. Katie Engesser talks to pastor Monsignor John Bracken about blessing God’s garden.
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Students Care for Brooklyn Trees
In an attempt to teach their students about giving back, NYU has decided to make freshman orientation a little different- 700 students were sent to the streets of East New York to tend to the trees. Katie Engesser reports as a new class learns about helping the environment.
A New Statue of the Newest Saint
Though she was born in Albania, Mother Teresa has a deep connection to the nearly one million Indian-Americans living in New York. Two of which are Remy and Flavia Almeida from St. Sebastian’s Church. In honor of her canonization, the Almeida’s are donating a statue that will be unveiled September 6th. Michelle Powers caught up with the couple to speak about what Mother Teresa means to them.
Liz Faublas Previews Tonight’s News
Liz Faublas previews the August 31st episode of Currents, including Donald Trump’s impending visit to Mexico City, a fatal crash on the Long Island Expressway, and a new Vatican Department that deals directly with refugee issues.
Trump’s Immigration Plan: In His Own Words
Donald Trump will give a speech tonight outlining his immigration stance. Many hope his words will clarify statements and reports made last week about a possible “softening.” Michelle Powers spoke with locals and filed this report.
Liz Faublas Previews Tonight’s News
Liz Faublas gives the rundown for the August 30th episode of Currents, including a team of 3 friars who are on mission to Italy to bring hope to those devastated by the earthquake, the recovery of dozens of mass graves in formerly ISIS controlled areas of Iraq and Syria. We also chat with Fr. Sean Sukiel about the start of the new Seminary year!
Earthquake Victims Get Help From Brooklyn
In the wake of the massive earthquake in Central Italy, Italian-Americans from Brooklyn have gathered together to collect donations and prayers. Katie Engesser reports from Sacred Heart-St Stephen Parish in Carroll Gardens as help is being sent back home.
Visiting Priest Builds School in Uganda
When Fr. Expedit Sserunjogi served at Holy Family – St. Thomas Aquinas, he expressed concerns about the living conditions of the natives in his Ugandan village — and that’s when Park Slope parishioners wanted to help. Through their offered donations, Fr. Expedit returned home and built a Catholic elementary school. Tim Harfmann spoke to Fr. Expedit, who is visiting the Brooklyn parish for the summer, on how the partnership has transformed his community in Uganda.
The Battle of Brooklyn Lives Again
A group of re-enactors gathered in Green-Wood Cemetery to relive to the Battle of Brooklyn, the first major battle in the American Revolution. Katie Engesser talks to patriots and loyalists alike about the now 240 year old battle that changed it all.
Liz Faublas Previews Tonight’s News
Liz Faublas gives a rundown of the August 29th episode of Currents, including Pope Francis’ pledge to visit towns ravaged by the Italian Earthquake last week, a man has been arrested in connection to the two nuns who were murdered in rural Mississippi, as well as reactions to San Francisco 49ers’ Quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s refusal to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.