A statue of Jesus stolen by young vandals is recovered in Williamsburg, as NYPD continues to search for the culprits. Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer reports.
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De Blasio Fires Back at Reporters at Opening of New Precinct
Mayor de Blasio announces opening of long-sought police precinct in Queens, joined by NYPD Commissioner William Bratton. After Queens officials praise de Blasio for his commitment to public safety, reporters grill him on the ethics investigation which has dominated city news this week. Our Konrad Aderer reports from the scene.
Priest Candidates “Called to Serve” the People of God
Individual journeys led ten men to the same vocation: the priesthood. In a five-part series, “Called to Serve,” Currents Correspondent Katie Breidenbach introduces the men who will be ordained priests of the Brooklyn Diocese on June 4th. In the first segment, Deacon Gesson Agenis and Deacon Marcial Thomas explain that the people of God are their first priority.
View the second video in the “Called to Serve” Series here.
Icon of Perpetual Help Touches Faithful Today
As the icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help nears the 150th anniversary of its public veneration, some parishioners at Our Lady’s namesake Basilica say they have received miracles through Mary’s intercession. Currents Correspondent Katie Breidenbach visits the Sunset Park church and hears insight from expert iconologist Brother Daniel Korn.
Religious Persecution Victims Fight For Freedom
At an international conference in Midtown sponsored by In Defense of Christians and other humanitarian organizations, victims and witnesses of religious persecution shared their experiences.
Fight For Religious Freedom Brought To The UN
Hosted by the Holy See, an international forum at the United Nations gave witnesses and victims of religious persecution the opportunity to share their experiences.
Priests Share Christian Persecution Stories
Ahead of an international conference for religious freedom, Tim Harfmann spoke with two priests who came face-to-face with the Islamic State. Fr. Douglas Al-Bazi describes his 9-day kidnapping by ISIS.
Migration Day Mass
Almost 1,000 immigrants to Brooklyn and Queens joined Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio at the annual diocesan celebration of World Migration Day, April 30th at St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral, Prospect Heights. Michelle Powers was there and filed this report.
New Bishop of Metuchen
On May 3, the Feast of Saints Phillip and James, Bishop-elect James F. Checchio was ordained and installed as the fifth bishop of the Diocese of Metuchen. Michelle Powers was there and filed this report.
Saint Relics Bless Hollis Church
The Shrine Church of St. Gerard Majella, Hollis, Queens, has received relics of Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini and St. Francis of Assisi from two parishioners. Currents Correspondent Katie Breidenbach speaks with the pastor, Fr. Josephjude Gannon, and one of the parishioners about their connection to these saints. The church was already home to relics of St. Gerard Majella, St. Gianna Molla and Venerable Father Michael McGivney.