Fr. Bill Galvin, 86, grew up in Forrest Hills, attended Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School, and then found his calling as a Maryknoll missionary. In the second part of a two-part series, Currents News Director Ed Wilkinson talks with Fr. Galvin about growing up in the Brooklyn Diocese and his sixty years of priestly service that includes missionary work in the Philippines and China.
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Charleston United in Love
Following the horrific murder of nine black churchgoers by a white gunman, many expected Charleston, South Carolina to break out in riots. As Bishop Robert Guglielmone, the leader of the Catholic diocese of Charleston, tells Currents Correspondent Katie Breidenbach, just the opposite is happening.
60+ Second Review – “Inside Out”
Steven Greydanus reviews Disney/Pixar’s latest CGI release, INSIDE OUT!
60+ Second Review – “Jurassic World” (David’s Take)
David DiCerto reviews the 4th installment in the “Jurassic” films, starring Chris Pratt in JURASSIC WORLD!
Queens Native Reflects on Church in China
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.
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.