Sister Alicia Torres of the Franciscans of the Eucharist of Chicago competed on the Food Network program “Chopped.” But, as she tells Currents anchor Liza Faublas, it’s about more than just being on television.
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Christmas Variety Special 2015 Trailer
We are reviving those memorable, family-oriented holiday specials that were presented every year with the likes of Bing Crosby, Andy Williams and Perry Como. Starring our very own Anthony Mangano of NET TV’s Emmy Award-winning series, “City of Churches” and co-starring Joe Manno, from the Emmy Award-winning CBS Afterschool Special, “All In One,” there’s something for everyone in the DeSales Media Christmas Variety Special!
Guest stars include Lenny Venito from ABC-TV’s hit show “The Neighbors,” Lou Martini Jr. from HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire,” Jimmy Palumbo from HBO’s “The Sopranos,” Joe D’Onofrio from the TBS sitcom “Are We There Yet?” Mario Bosco from ABC-TV’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” and Joe Maffo from “Law & Order, SVU,” plus a special appearance by Santa Claus.
Also featured in the cast are Laura DePalma, Jill Demonstoy, Nicole Mangano, Keith Morrison and Freddie Singer.
There’s something for everyone in the DeSales Media Christmas Variety Special!
Premieres Friday, December 11 at 9 PM ET.
Re-airs: Monday, Dec. 21 at 9 & 11 PM and Tuesday, Dec. 22 at 10 PM.
Wading River
Bishop DiMarzio and Msgr. Kieran Harrington visit Little Flower Children and Family Services in Wading River, Long Island, where they tour the grounds, retracing the steps of Msgr. Bernard Quinn (the Brooklyn-born founder of the original orphanage), meet a group of young resident chefs-in-training, and celebrate a very meaningful Mass for the staff.
Christmas Variety Special 2015 Promo #3
We are reviving those memorable, family-oriented holiday specials that were presented every year with the likes of Bing Crosby, Andy Williams and Perry Como. Starring our very own Anthony Mangano of NET TV’s Emmy Award-winning series, “City of Churches” and co-starring Joe Manno, from the Emmy Award-winning CBS Afterschool Special, “All In One,” there’s something for everyone in the DeSales Media Christmas Variety Special!
Guest stars include Lenny Venito from ABC-TV’s hit show “The Neighbors,” Lou Martini Jr. from HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire,” Jimmy Palumbo from HBO’s “The Sopranos,” Joe D’Onofrio from the TBS sitcom “Are We There Yet?” Mario Bosco from ABC-TV’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” and Joe Maffo from “Law & Order, SVU,” plus a special appearance by Santa Claus.
Also featured in the cast are Laura DePalma, Jill Demonstoy, Nicole Mangano, Keith Morrison and Freddie Singer.
There’s something for everyone in the DeSales Media Christmas Variety Special!
Premieres Friday, December 11 at 9 PM ET.
Re-airs: Monday, Dec. 21 at 9 & 11 PM and Tuesday, Dec. 22 at 10 PM.
Christmas Variety Special 2015 Promo #2
We are reviving those memorable, family-oriented holiday specials that were presented every year with the likes of Bing Crosby, Andy Williams and Perry Como. Starring our very own Anthony Mangano of NET TV’s Emmy Award-winning series, “City of Churches” and co-starring Joe Manno, from the Emmy Award-winning CBS Afterschool Special, “All In One,” there’s something for everyone in the DeSales Media Christmas Variety Special!
Guest stars include Lenny Venito from ABC-TV’s hit show “The Neighbors,” Lou Martini Jr. from HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire,” Jimmy Palumbo from HBO’s “The Sopranos,” Joe D’Onofrio from the TBS sitcom “Are We There Yet?” Mario Bosco from ABC-TV’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” and Joe Maffo from “Law & Order, SVU,” plus a special appearance by Santa Claus.
Also featured in the cast are Laura DePalma, Jill Demonstoy, Nicole Mangano, Keith Morrison and Freddie Singer.
Premieres Friday, December 11 at 9 PM ET.
Re-airs: Monday, Dec. 21 at 9 & 11 PM and Tuesday, Dec. 22 at 10 PM.
Preparing for Holy Year of Mercy
The Diocese of Brooklyn is set to begin the observance of the Holy Year of Mercy, which begins December 8. Currents News Director Ed Wilkinson learned more about what that means for Catholics when he spoke with Bishop DiMarzio.
St. Stan’s Wants Street Safety
Currents Katie Breidenbach reports from outside St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Academy in Greenpoint, where residents are calling for safe pedestrian crossings around the school.
For more information, see the online petition.
“Dagger John” and Old St. Pat’s
A sculpture of New York’s First Archbishop, John Hughes, has arrived at St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral just ahead of the blessing of the newly restored Cathedral. Currents correspondent Michelle Powers was at Old St. Pat’s when the statue arrived.
Fund Assists Brooklyn-Queens Senior Priests
Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer speaks with Thomas Lawler, the founder of the Kathie and Christopher Fund* that benefits the senior priests of the Diocese of Brooklyn. The fund is named for Mr. Lawler’s late wife and son, who were both killed when American Airlines Flight 587 crashed in to the Lawler’s Belle Harbor home on November 12, 2001.
*A fundraiser is being held on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 6 pm at the Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston, Queens. For more information, call 718-839-5413.
Christmas Variety Special 2015 Promo #1
We are reviving those memorable, family-oriented holiday specials that were presented every year with the likes of Bing Crosby, Andy Williams and Perry Como. Starring our very own Anthony Mangano of NET TV’s Emmy Award-winning series, “City of Churches” and co-starring Joe Manno, from the Emmy Award-winning CBS Afterschool Special, “All In One,” there’s something for everyone in the DeSales Media Christmas Variety Special!
Guest stars include Lenny Venito from ABC-TV’s hit show “The Neighbors,” Lou Martini Jr. from HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire,” Jimmy Palumbo from HBO’s “The Sopranos,” Joe D’Onofrio from the TBS sitcom “Are We There Yet?” Mario Bosco from ABC-TV’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” and Joe Maffo from “Law & Order, SVU,” plus a special appearance by Santa Claus.
Also featured in the cast are Laura DePalma, Jill Demonstoy, Nicole Mangano, Keith Morrison and Freddie Singer.
Premieres Friday, December 11 at 9 PM ET.
Re-airs: Monday, Dec. 21 at 9 & 11 PM and Tuesday, Dec. 22 at 10 PM.