The International Eucharistic Congress attracts hundreds of thousands of people and, as the name implies, it’s a celebration of the Real Presence of Jesus Christ. This year’s congress took place in the Philippines, and Father Patrick Longalong, coordinator of the Brooklyn Diocese’s Ministry to Filipino Catholics, was there. He spoke from the Philippines with our Liz Faublas.
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Immigration Conference Tackles Pressing Issues
Center for Migration Studies, co-founded by Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, convened a conference to pressing immigration issues. Our Konrad Aderer was there.
Snow Means Business
It may mean headaches for most New Yorkers but, for some, it means money, as our Michelle Powers reports.
Pro-Life Activists React to Indictments
The Center for Medical Progress secretly recorded Planned Parenthood representatives to expose the selling of fetal tissue, which is against the law. An investigation in Texas resulted in the indictment of two people who made the recordings, but no Planned Parenthood reps. Our Katie Breidenbach has reaction from the pro-life side.
Walmart Cuts Send Signals
Walmart is cutting jobs, closing stores and slashing prices at those stores. Our Liz Faublas spoke about what it may mean with Notre Dame University Economics Professor Joseph Kaboski.
Schools in Snow: Open or Closed?
Public schools in New York City were open on Monday as the city continued to clean snow-covered streets. Many Catholic schools were closed and our Katie Breidenbach reports on what’s in store for Tuesday.
NYC Digs Out from Snowstorm Jonas
Winter storm Jonas hit New York City with the second largest snow accumulation on record. And, as our Michelle Powers reports, the cleanup on the city’s part leaves a lot to be desired, as far as residents in some neighborhoods are concerned.
NYC Transportation Changes After Heavy Snow
Konrad Aderer reports on how the snow is impacting public transportation in New York City and air travel in the region.
Stranded Pilgrims and Turnpike Mass
Buses traveling from the March for Life in Washington D.C. got stuck in the snow on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, so passengers took to the turnpike to participate in the Eucharist. One of those passengers, Catherine Genet, spoke with anchor Liz Faublas about the impromptu Mass.
Help Available During Snow
With a snowstorm about to hit New York City, our Katie Breidenbach has information on help that’s available.