Fr. Bill Galvin, an 86-year-old Maryknoll missionary and Queens native, has brought the word of God to the world for decades. Most recently he served in China, a country controlled by a communist government. In the first part of a series, Currents News Director Ed Wilkinson talks with Fr. Galvin about the particular challenges faced by the growing Chinese Church.
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Latin Mass for Peace in the Middle East
Prayers were offered for peace in the Middle East at a special liturgy celebrated at Holy Name Church in Park Slope. This special Mass was offered in Latin by Bishop-elect James Massa.
Father’s Day
Msgr. Keiran Harrington is joined Christine Emba, of the new Criterion, and Grant Gallicho, of Commonweal, to debate and discuss modern day fatherhood and the resignation of Archbishop John Nienstedt.
A Comedy Cavalcade
The third episode of Classic is a Comedy Cavalcade! Daniel Roebuck and Anthony Mangano discuss the work of some of the greatest comedians of the 20th century, the impact of their work in contemporary comedy, and highlight faith elements and lessons we learn from his films.
Blessed Mother Inspires Future Priests
The Virgin Mary has played a major part in the lives of two men who will be ordained priests for the Diocese of Brooklyn at the end of the month. The two soon-to-be priests spoke with Currents correspondent Katie Breidenbach.
Education Tax Credit Still Up in the Air
The future of the Education Tax Credit is still uncertain. Currents correspondent Michelle Powers tells us what that means as the the New York State Legislature heads to overtime.
Encyclical Resonates at St. Francis College
Following the release of Pope Francis’s highly anticipate environmental encyclical, Laudato Si’, Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer visited St. Francis College to speak with a pair of students, the director of campus ministry and the director of the college’s honors program.
Bishop DiMarzio: Science is Debatable, Morality is Not
On the day Pope Francis released his encyclical ‘Laudato Si,’ Ed Wilkinson spoke about the highly anticipated document with Bishop DiMarzio.
Overcoming as a Single Parent
Journey with Joumana as she discusses the challenges of single parenthood with stylist Latoya-Booth Shaw. Latoya-Booth is a young single mother who has strived for the best for her son, who is now seeking a Master’s Degree. We also have an intimate conversation with famed clinical psychiatrist Dr. Jeff Gardere, a father of four. He explains how good parenthood affects the positive development of children’s young minds. So come on this journey with Joumana.
Rallying Support for Education Tax Credit
Supporters of the Education Tax Credit rallied outside the Bay Ridge office of New York State Senator Martin Golden to thank him for his support of the measure. As we hear from Currents correspondent Tim Harfmann, those taking part in the rally were also getting the word out about why the tax credit is needed.