Join Matthew Schmitz, Deputy Editor of First Things, and Grant Gallicho, Associate Editor of Commonweal, to debate and discuss the legalization of gay marriage, with host Monsignor Kieran Harrington,Vicar of Communication for the Diocese of Brooklyn. Then, special guest, Fr. Paul Check, joins the conversation to talk about Courage.
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Dick Tracy Special
Daniel Roebuck and Ed Wilkinson discuss Dick Tracy, the impact of Chester Gould’s character, and compare it cop shows like Dragnet, while highlight faith elements and lessons we learn from his films.
Ten New Priests Share Their Stories
The Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens rejoices as ten men become priests. Before their ordination this Saturday, Currents Correspondent Katie Breidenbach sat down with them to hear their stories and what they hope to bring to the ministry.
Introduccion a “Informes”
Informes #1 – Introduccion a “Informes” y la visita apostolica a América Latina
Debido a la visita del Santo Padre Francisco a américa latina y estados unidos hemos creado “Informes”. Un espacio de 2 a 5 minutos donde les informaremos sobre temas interesantes y curiosos para la comunidad hispana. Iniciamos “Informes” con los puntos claves de la visita apostólica a américa latina, específicamente Ecuador, Bolivia y Paraguay.
Putting Down Pen and Sword to Follow Christ
Currents correspondent Katie Breidenbach sits down with two men who will become priests on June 27th. They are Deacon Mark Matthias, who formerly worked in radio, and Deacon Nicholas Colalella, who had aspirations of becoming a soldier.
Into the Deep with Bishop Dimarzio: Proud of Our New Priests
Bishop DiMarzio and Currents News Director Ed Wilkinson discuss the ordination of 10 new priests for the Diocese of Brooklyn – and what lies ahead.
‘Marian Apparition’ Draws Faithful While Still Awaiting Vatican Approval
Uncertainty remains to the conclusion of the Vatican’s investigation of the reported Marian apparitions at Medjugorje, Croatia. Konrad Aderer speaks with Peter Purpura, a parishioner of Blessed Trinity in Breezy Point, who shares the powerful impression his visits to Medjugorje made on him.
Prayers for Haitians in Dominican Republic
Currents correspondent Katie Breidenbach reports from St. James Cathedral Basilica where Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio has called together the Haitians and Dominicans of the diocese in a show of unity to protest of the Dominican government’s actions. The government of the Dominican Republic threatens to deport hundreds of thousands of immigrants of Haitian descent.
Congregations Call on De Blasio to Shake Up NYCHA
Konrad Aderer joins Brownsville pastor Father Ed Mason and hundreds of city housing residents and faith leaders from Metro IAF as they take to the steps of City Hall to call on Mayor de Blasio to take charge of NYCHA, the dysfunctional New York City agency in charge of public housing. Chief among their concerns are a years-long backlog of neglected repairs, which has negatively affected the health and safety of residents.
Ask A Lawyer
On this episode of “The Journey,” Joumana is joined by esteemed civil trial attorney Rosemarie Arnold to find out what it means to be a lawyer, when to seek an attorney and how to find good representation. They then delved into Rosemarie’s career to find what she has learned in the courtroom and how to apply those lessons in real life circumstances.