Today Anthony Mangano uncovers the story behind this church’s unusual clock tower and why this church design is strikingly similar to St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral in Brooklyn. Join his exploration of this neighborhood’s unique history, and how it honors some local residents who made the ultimate sacrifice in World War One.
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VBS: Vacation Bible School
Currents correspondent Michelle Powers speaks with young campers at St. Kevin’s Vacation Bible School, Flushing. Here they learn to rely on Christ, build a community, and share their faith with others through charity.
Edición de julio de 2015
En la edición de julio, les presentamos a los 10 nuevos sacerdotes que fueron ordenados por monseñor Nicholas DiMarzio para servir a la Iglesia en Brooklyn y Queens. Además, tras la publicación de la carta papal Laudato Si’, les ofrecemos un resumen de la encíclica medioambiental con puntos claves para entender el mensaje del Santo Padre. Esto y mucho más en Nuestra Voz julio, el diario que te habla de tu fe en tu idioma.
Birthday Celebration for World’s Oldest Person
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams hosted a birthday celebration for 116-year-old Susannah Mushatt Jones, a Brooklyn resident who is the world’s oldest living person. Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer reports from the celebration.
Supreme Court Can’t Redefine Natural Law
Currents Anchor Liz Faublas speaks with Barbara Samuells, the President of Catholics for Freedom of Religion, who voices her concerns about the recent Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage. She feels the laity plays a pivotal role in standing up for the teachings of the Church.
Bolivia
Informes # 3 – Viaje apostolico a América Latina: Bolivia
Después de la visita a Ecuador el Santo Padre visitará Bolivia, su segunda parada en la jornada apostólica en América Latina.
Only Black Basilica a Past Victim of Racism
Currents Anchor Liz Faublas speaks with Fr. Jim Curran, the rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Norfolk, Virginia. The church is the only black Catholic Church in the United States that is also a basilica. It has seen its share of racial violence in the past.
Bishop’s Golf Classic Benefits Retired Religious
Currents sports correspondent Jim Mancari reports from the Bishop’s Golf Classic in Manhasset, where $100,000 was raised for the Brooklyn Diocese’s Religious Retirement Fund.
Ecuador: “Papa Francisco is There”
Correspondent Konrad Aderer spoke with the Chabla family from Sunset Park about Pope Francis’ visit to Ecuador. The visit leaves Ecuadorians everywhere hopeful that it will improve the situation and unite Catholics in the country.
4th of July Special
Daniel Roebuck and Paul Morisi discuss Charles Dickens’s “David Copperfield”, the significance of the character’s journey, while highlighting faith elements and lessons we learn from the film.