One month ago, a deadly terror attack in Lahore took the lives of more than 70 Pakistanis. Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio visits the local Pakistani community at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church to bring them hope and encouragement. As Currents Correspondent Katie Breidenbach reports, many feel that not enough has been done to protect persecuted Christians in Pakistan.
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Golfers Hit Links to Support Cathedral Prep
Over one hundred golfers attended the annual outing to support Cathedral Preparatory School and Seminary, the nation’s only high school seminary. Tim Harfmann reports from the links at Manhasset’s North Hills Country Club.
Presidential Primaries and Bathrooms
Join Monsignor Harrington as he is joined by David Gibson, reporter for Religion News Service and Matthew Sitman, associate editor at Commonweal, with special call-in guest John Catsimatidis to talk about the presidential primaries and other hot-button issues.
Gowanus Canal Blessed for the First Time
It’s notoriously known as one of the dirtiest waterways in the United States, but this Earth Day, the Gowanus Canal received a blessing of Holy Water. Currents correspondent Michelle Powers reports.
Hope and Healing After Abuse
Survivors of clerical sexual abuse hold a special liturgy, called the Mass of Hope and Healing. About 200 lay faithful, religious, priests and bishops gather at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, Forest Hills, to pray for those impacted by abuse. The Mass is one of many outreaches provided by the Diocese of Brooklyn to help heal and make amends for the sex abuse scandal that rocked the Church in the early 2000s. Currents Correspondent Katie Breidenbach speaks with survivors and diocesan leaders to learn more.
To report an incident of sexual abuse by a member of the clergy, call the confidential diocesan hotline: 1-888-634-4499.
Emotions Raw After Liang Sentencing
After ex-cop Peter Liang received no jail time in his sentencing for the killing of Akai Gurley, a deep divide over the justice of the case erupted in protests. Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer took the temperature of concerned community members.
Ecuadorean Community Draws Support in Corona
At St. Leo’s Parish, the Ecuadorian community gathered for a prayer service and candlelight vigil where elected officials pledged support for victims of the recent devastating earthquake. Assemblymember Francisco Moya, the first Ecuadorian American lawmaker in the U.S., organized the event, joined by State Senator Jose Peralta and U.S. Representative Joseph Crowley. Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer spoke with Moya and other Ecuadorian Americans who were profoundly moved by the outpouring of support.
Catholic Schoolchildren Meet Their ‘Angels’
Catholic school students had a chance to say “thank you” to their educational guardian angels when Futures in Education hosted its annual Angel Reception at the New York Hall of Science in Corona, April 7. Currents correspondent Marie Elena Giossi was there.
Dolan to Graduates: “Bring Light to the Darkness”
About 1,800 Catholic high school seniors join Cardinal Timothy Dolan at St. Patrick’s Cathedral for a farewell Mass. Cardinal Dolan encourages the young people to be witnesses in the world, citing as example modern-day martyrs. Currents Correspondent Katie Breidenbach speaks with the students and others about their hopes for the future.
Clinton Wins NY, Supporters Celebrate
In a major step securing her the Democratic presidential nomination, Hillary Clinton won New York Tuesday night. The win interrupted Sanders’ eight contest winning streak and Clinton supporters around Brooklyn couldn’t be happier. Currents correspondent Michelle Powers reports.