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.
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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.
Education Tax Credit: The Fight Is Not Over
Albany politicians caved-in to union pressure and failing to enact education legislation that would help all of the City’s schools. DeSales Media Group Director of External Affairs Vincent Levien and Diocese of Brooklyn Associate Superintendent of Schools Anne-Marie Baumis describe what happened in Albany… and what lies ahead.
Education Tax Credit: Until Next Year
This year the Diocese of Brooklyn were determined to get the Education Tax Credit passed by organizing pickets and rallies. Now pronounced dead, many are wondering if it ever had a chance and who is to blame.
Meet the Wood Frog
Although the future of the Education Tax Credit is looking dim, the State Senate has named an official amphibian of New York State.
Principal: Albany Agreement Not Enough
Instead of passing the Education Tax Credit, the politicians in Albany struck an “agreement” that gives money to private schools as a reimbursement for state-required mandated services. One principal fumes that this is not enough. Currents correspondent Katie Breidenbach explains.
A New Garden Honors a Fallen NYPD Hero
Currents correspondent Tim Harfmann reports from St. Gregory the Great Parish in Bellerose, which has dedicated a vegetable garden as a special tribute to NYPD Officer Brian Moore, who was killed in the line of duty last month.
Bensonhurst Youth are Alive in Faith
News Director Ed Wilkinson reports from St. Athanasius in Bensonhurst, where hundreds gathered for a youth rally & adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.