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Fr. Thomas Vassalotti

We chatted with Father Vassalotti in the garden area of St. Frances of Paola parish in Williamsburg, a worship site of Divine Mercy parish.  Father Vassalotti spoke about the special challenges facing him as a man who choose to become a priest later in life.  He also talks about his life as a professional musician who played the bass in the orchestra for several Broadway shows.

10 New Priests for the Diocese of Immigrants

St. Joseph Co-Cathedral is packed as Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio ordains 10 men to the priesthood to serve the Church in Brooklyn and Queens. Seven of these new ministers were born outside of the United States; boasting of roots as diverse as the diocese itself. Currents Correspondent Katie Breidenbach reports from the Mass of Ordination.

The men ordained are: Fathers Gesson Agenis, Yvon Hector Aurelien, Victor Manuel Bolaños, Mark Bristol, Ralph Edel, Lukasz Kubiak, Uririoghene Melchizedek Okrokoto, Ambiorix Osorio, Jaroslaw Szeraszewicz.

View their full bios here. Watch their vocation stories here.

Postal Worker Intends to Sue

Glenn Grays, a postal worker who says he was falsely arrested by police, plans to sue the city. Today a lawyer for Grays said he’s been traumatized from the incident. Michelle Powers filed this report.

Block Party Builds Parish Spirit

The parish of Holy Child Jesus held its annual block party, featuring rides, games, music and food. Tim Harfmann reports from Richmond Hill.

Ladies of the Sacred Heart Make Pilgrimage to Holy Doors

The Cofradías del Sagrado Corazón – Confraternity of the Sacred Heart Jesus – marked the feast of the Sacred Heart with Mass and a pilgrimage to the Holy Doors of St. James Cathedral, Downtown Brooklyn. Currents corespondent Marie Elena Giossi reports.