Dan Roebuck and Father Jim Cunningham discuss the 1950 biographical film, “The Jackie Robinson Story,” starring the man himself, Jackie Robinson.
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Saying Farewell to Monsignor Strynkowski
Parishioners expressed their love for Monsignor John Strynkowski, on his last day as rector at Downtown Brooklyn’s Saint James Cathedral-Basilica.
Church Challenges on Marriage
Currents correspondent Michelle Powers examines the challenges the Church faces as the Supreme Court prepares to hear several cases of state laws that effectively ban same-sex marriage.
La Violencia Domestica
INVITADOS: Rebeca Fishman, LCSW – Directora de División de Operaciones, Caridades Católicas
Holly Jaskiewicz Schatz, LCSW – Directora de la Clínica, Caridades Católicas
SYNOPSIS: En medio del reciente escándalo de Ray Rice, el video que se filtró a la prensa, una disculpa pública a la Liga Nacional de Fútbol Americano (NFL) y a los aficionados de Rice, el tema de la violencia doméstica se ha iniciado una conversación y trajo una conciencia al horror y angustia que muchas mujeres y hombres se enfrentan en la seguridad de sus propios hogares. En este episodio, se discute la realidad de la vida en una relación abusiva, el miedo alrededor de las familias y el ministerio pastoral que ofrece la Iglesia.
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TOPIC: Domestic Violence in the Media and in Our Homes
GUESTS: Rebeca Fishman, LCSW – Dir. of Field Operations, Catholic Charities
Holly Jaskiewicz Schatz, LCSW – Clinic Director, Catholic Charities
SYNOPSIS: Amid the recent Ray Rice Scandal, the elevator video leaked to the press, a public apology to the National Football League (NFL) and Rice fans the topic of domestic violence has started a conversation and brought an awareness to the terror and anguish many women and men face in the safety of their own homes. In this episode, we discuss the reality of living in an abusive relationship, the fear surrounding families and the Pastoral Ministry offered by the Church herself.
Team Hope: Chicago
Chicago es comúnmente conocido por sus pizzas, equipo de baloncesto y por ser una ciudad donde hace mucho frío. Pues eso cambiará después de éste episodio. Esta semana “Dios Nunca Duerme” visita la ciudad de Chicago! Conoceras las historias de hombres y mujeres que han sido poderosamente transformados por la mano de Dios.
Todo no está perdido! Hay esperanza en Cristo! Creelo!
NET llevando esperanza a tu hogar!#hopeinaction, #revoluciondeesperanza
St. Clare’s Students Pray for Walker Sisters
Currents correspondent Katie Breidenbach reports from Saint Clare Catholic Academy in Rosedale, where students mourn the loss of a classmate and pray for the recovery of another.
Greenpoint’s St. Stanislaus a Pillar of Academic Excellence
The Bishops of Brooklyn and Queens visited schools in the two boroughs for Catholic Schools Week. Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer headed to St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Academy in Greenpoint, which hosted Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Chappetto.
Super Bowl Parties: Rules of the Game
Currents correspondent Michelle Powers reports on the rules churches must follow if they plan to host a Super Bowl party.
Abortion is “Third Rail Issue”
Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio speaks with Currents News Director Ed Wilkinson about the obstacles for those who advocate for an end to abortion.
Catholic Charities Helps Fathers “Man Up”
Following Pope Francis’s remarks about the importance of fathers being present to their children, Currents Anchor Liz Faublas speaks with the Project Director of Catholic Charities “Man Up” Fatherhood Program, Antoinette Brembridge.