Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer speaks with a priest who spent 11 years – on and off – in Nigeria.
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Ridgewood Parish Dedicates Divine Mercy Shrine
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish in Ridgewood dedicated a shrine to Divine Mercy on the feast of that devotion. Currents correspondent Michelle Powers has more on the dedication and the devotion.
It’s “Play Ball” for CYO in Queens
Baseball and softball players in Queens were eager to hit the field on opening day of the CYO season. Currents sports correspondent Jim Mancari caught up with them at Kissena Park in Flushing.
Monsignor Quinn: Voice for Equality
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio and pilgrims from the Diocese of Brooklyn traveled to Westbury, Long Island. They were there to commemorate the death of a Brooklyn priest who spoke and acted for the well-being of Black Catholics at a time when the Church was neglecting them. Monsignor Bernard Quinn is buried on Long Island which, at the time of his death, was part of the Brooklyn Diocese. Currents correspondent Katie Breidenbach reports from Westbury as Catholics commemorated Monsignor Quinn.
Finding Happiness in Marriage
Currents Anchor Liz Faublas speaks with Dr. Edward Sri, a theology professor at the Augustine Institute and a producer of a new series, “Beloved: Finding Happiness in Marriage.” The series features a multitude of voices, including priests and married couples.
Two Become One
How does a marriage survive… and thrive? “Two Become One” (watch above) is the fourth episode in the NET series Mission of Love. This episode explores the complementary, unifying, and giving nature of marriage, while taking a look into the sacramental grace gifted through wedding vows. Also, featuring real-life “take-aways” from Pre-Cana classes.
Mass For Hope and Healing
Special Guests Bishop DiMarzio, Jasmine Salazar, and others join host Monsignor Kieran Harrington in-studio to discuss sexual abuse in the church and the Mass for Hope and Healing. All this and more on ‘In the Arena’.
Brooklyn Diocese Co-Sponsoring Healing Mass
Survivors of sexual abuse by members of the clergy have partnered with the Diocese of Brooklyn to sponsor a Mass of Hope and Healing. Currents News Director Ed Wilkinson spoke with Bishop DiMarzio who will be the main celebrant at the Mass and preach the homily.
Experts, Religious Leaders Call for Nuclear Disarmament
Currents correspondent Katie Breidenbach reports from a meeting on nuclear disarmament hosted by the Vatican’s Permanent Observer to the United Nations.
Xaverian Musicians’ Cultural Exchange
A group of singers and musicians from Xaverian High School in Bay Ridge recently traveled to Japan, where they gave numerous performances and stayed with host families. Currents correspondent Michelle Powers talked with one of Xaverian’s “X-Men” right after he returned from the exchange.