Brian Gillen is a lifeguard and part time professor, a combination that’s resulted in his new book on G. K. Chesterton’s response to nihilism. Currents correspondent Michelle Powers, also a lifeguard, caught up with Brian.
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Vets Want Brooklyn War Memorial Open
Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer speaks with World War II Veteran Roy Vanasco, who is part of an effort to get the Brooklyn War Memorial, closed since 1985, reopened.
Not Everyone Laughing at “Catholic” Sitcom
The forthcoming ABC sitcom “The Real O’Neals” is advertised as portraying a “typical Irish Catholic family.” Currents correspondent Michelle Powers reports that, if the trailer is any indication, the program is offending Catholic sensibilities.
Scouts: For God and Country
Currents correspondent Katie Breidenbach reports from the Diocese of Brooklyn’s Catholic Committee on Scouting’s Annual Dinner at El Caribe in Mill Basin.
Biking 4 Vocations Gets Intense
Father Joseph Fitzgerald, Vocations Director for the Diocese of Rockville Centre, tells Currents anchor Liz Faublas about a close call during the “Biking 4 Vocations” journey. Father Fitzgerald is one of two priests who, along with three seminarians, are bicycling from Florida to New York to raise awareness for vocations.
Deacons Answer the Call
Currents correspondent Katie Breidenbach reports from the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph in Prospect Heights, where Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio ordained 19 men to be permanent deacons for the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Classic and Current
NET TV’s popular movie show “Classic with Dan Roebuck” is back for a second season. It’s host, Daniel Roebuck, talked about what’s new in season two with Currents News Director Ed Wilkinson. The new season of “Classic” begins on Sunday, June 7 at 3:00 pm.
Church Remembers Fallen Family, Friends
Currents correspondent Tim Harfmann reports from St. John’s Cemetery in Middle Village, Queens, where Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio celebrated an outdoor Mass for Memorial Day.
McClancy Baseball Honors Seniors
On the day the varsity baseball team of Monsignor McClancy Memorial High School honored its seniors, Currents sports correspondent Jim Mancari was reminiscing about his glory days on the baseball diamond.
Memorial Day
Matthew Schmitz, of First Things, and special guests Jose Marcias, of the US Marines, and Monsignor Terrence Mulkerin, join the Vicar of Communications for the Diocese of Brooklyn, Monsignor Kieran Harrington to discuss the true meaning of Memorial Day and how we should celebrate it. Then Monsignor Kieran answers a few questions from the Mailbag.