Currents correspondent Michelle Powers spoke with men and women in Brooklyn as President Obama announced U.S. aid and military strikes in Iraq.
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“We Need to Listen to How People Live the Faith”
Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio speaks with News Director Ed Wilkinson about the survey taken by the Vatican, asking Catholics for their thoughts on a range of moral issues including homosexuality and divorce, ahead of the Synod on the Family.
Cuba: The Island of Our Lady
This NET TV original documentary about Cuba focuses on Pope Benedict’s 2012 visit to the island and the religious freedom of the people. Msgr. Kieran Harrington guides viewers through this unique perspective of Cuba. Produced by Lorenzo Regalado, Will Fonseca and Antonina Zielinska.
Dia de los Muertos, Henry Willie and The Family Theater
We go to Olvera Street where they are celebrating Dia de Los Muertos, or Day of The Dead. We also profile the absolutely incredible story of Henry Willie of Teen Challenge, a faith based drug treatment center and how he went from drug addict and smuggler to confidant of 3 Presidents of the United States. And finally, we go back to the heart of Hollywood on Sunset Boulevard to visit Father Willie of the Family Theater and get to know a little bit about its history and legacy.
Signs of Peace
Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer visited St. Sebastian’s Church in Woodside, to get parishioners thoughts on the sign of peace, after the Vatican issued guidelines on the practice.
Local Lebanese Reacts to Al Qaeda Invasion
Currents correspondent Michelle Powers reports on how Christians in Lebanon are struggling as Al Qaeda expands its reach.
Tensions High as NYC Addresses Homelessness
Currents correspondent Michelle Powers reports on the issue surrounding New York City’s handling of its homeless population.
Group at Brooklyn’s St. Jerome’s Gives Hope to New Immigrants
Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer reports on Life of Hope, an organization based at St. Jerome’s Parish in East Flatbush.
Catholic Charities Fun Day a Hit with Kids and Parents
Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer visited the annual gathering in Astoria.
Rising To The Challenge
Currents correspondent Michelle Powers has the latest internet craze that’s for a good cause, finding a cure for ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.