As NYC Gay Pride March attendees rejoice over the recent Supreme Court’s decision to legalize same sex marriage, the New York State Conservative Party Chairman laments what he feels is judicial imposition that could potentially hurt families, religious institutions and traditional ways of life. He spoke with Currents correspondent Michelle Powers.
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St. Luke’s Takes CYO Baseball Crown
One of the CYO baseball teams at St. Luke Parish in Whitestone, Queens took the championship in its division, as we hear from Currents correspondent Jim Mancari.
All Love Bears Fruit
How can priests, nuns, or consecrated lay people discover their vocational identity as part of a family? “All Love Bears Fruit” is the sixth episode (watch above) in NET’s series Mission of Love. In the spirit of the Year of Consecrated life, this episode follows the urban-based Heart’s Home, revealing a unique kind of family in the context of a spiritual community and the neighborhood it serves. Explore the concept of “spiritual maternity & paternity,” and discover the beauty found in the family of the Church.
Legalization of Gay Marriage
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.
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.