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Father Carlos Velasquez

Ed talks with Father Carlos Velasquez, who was ordained one year ago, now Parochial Vicar of St. Sebastian’s in Woodside, Queens. They talk about Father Velasquez’s life growing up in Fort Greene where the late Msgr. Walter Murphy, who was his pastor at the time, inspired him to become a priest. Father Velasquez also talks about the role that Hispanic vocations play as the diocese’s Hispanic population is constantly growing.

Ridgewood Bids Farewell to School Sisters

Students at St. Matthias have had the privilege of being taught by the School Sisters of Notre Dame since 1910. Current students, alumni and parishioners recently gathered to bid farewell to the religious order. Tim Harfmann reports from his alma mater in Ridgewood.

Honoring St. Anthony in Park Slope

Anthony of Padua is one of the best-known saints of the Church; credited as a miracle-worker and finder of lost items. The Italian community at Our Lady of Peace, Park Slope, celebrates this Franciscan priest every year with many traditions including oil, lilies, and bread. Currents Correspondent Katie Breidenbach explains.

Refugees And Primaries

Monsignor Harrington is joined by Sasha Chanoff, Founder and Executive Director of RefugePoint and author of the new book, ‘From Crisis to Calling: Finding Your Moral Center in the Toughest Decisions”, to discuss the aiding of refugees and finding you moral true north in difficult times. Then, Monsignor is joined by columnist for Mediaite, Joe Concha, to talk about the June 7th political primaries and what is to come in the election cycle ahead.

NYC Cracking Down on Ticket Vendors

New York City is trying to stop vendors who are scamming tourists into buying entertainment tickets. Tim Harfmann has more from Battery Park, one of the city’s most-popular tourist areas.

St. Edmund Teacher Retiring after 46 Years

St. Edmund Elementary School is saying farewell to a pillar of their community. After 46 years of faithful service in Sheepshead Bay, Milly DiLorenzo is retiring. Currents Correspondent Katie Breidenbach stops by the school to speak with the loyal teacher as well as some of her students – both current and past. Miss DiLorenzo will be honored at a St. Edmund Mass this Sunday.

Paving The Way With Pizza

Mason Wartman from Rosa’s Fresh Pizza in Philadelphia, visited Monsignor Jamie’s kitchen to cook apple and sage stuffed pork chops. They talk about how Rosa’s started a program where every dollar donated by paying customers gives a slice of pizza to a person in need.

New Zones Restrict Times Square Characters

Newly painted zones in Times Square will force costumed characters into designated areas. Tim Harfmann reports from the crossroads of the world to get reaction from tourists and street entertainers.