Diocese of Brooklyn Gets Two New Auxiliaries

Pope Francis has appointed Very Reverend James Massa and Reverend Canon Witold Mroziewski as auxiliary bishops for the Diocese of Brooklyn.  Tune in to Currents tonight at 7:30 pm (encores at 11:30 pm and tomorrow at 6:30 am) for complete coverage of the appointment.  Here is an excerpt of an exclusive Currents interview with the two bishops-elect.  See the full interview tonight on Currents.

The Diocese of Brooklyn issued a press release announcing the appointments.

U.N. Conference All About the Family

Ambassadors and NGO workers gathered for a conference on the family at the United Nations in New York, organized by the Vatican’s representative at the U.N. As we hear from Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer, a host of issues was discussed.

World Communications Day

Grant Gallicho, Ed Wilkinson and Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio join Monsignor Kieran Harrington, in a very special live taping at World Communications Day in Brooklyn to discuss and debate communication and the family.

“Cathedral of Gowanus” a Sacred Site

Currents correspondent Michelle Powers visits St. Agnes Church in Brooklyn’s Gowanus neighborhood, one of the many churches taking part in the New York Landmarks Conservancy Sacred Sites Open House Weekend.

Teaching at Heart of Future Deacons’ Vocation

A pair of men who are set to be ordained deacons for the Diocese of Brooklyn on May 23, 2015 have teaching at the heart of their vocations.  Currents correspondent Katie Breidenbach introduces us to them.

Christophers Honor Media with a Message

The Christophers, founded by Maryknoll Priest Father James Keller, held its annual awards ceremony, during which the organization recognized media that are making a positive difference in the world.  Currents correspondent Chris Iasiello has more on the ceremony.

Religious, Secular Media Anticipate Francis’s Arrival

The Diocese of Brooklyn hosted its annual World Communications Day Conference.  Currents correspondent Michelle Powers reports that media and its consumers gathered to talk about Pope Francis, and how the media will cover him during his visit to the United States.

Seminarians in NY Take Next Step

Currents correspondent Tim Harfmann reports from the Cathedral Seminary House of Formation in Douglaston, which held its Spring 2015 Convocation.