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Barbecue, S’mores… and Prayer

It’s called “Grilling With God,” an opportunity for fellowship and faith.  Currents correspondent Michelle Powers was at the first of a series of events hosted by the Brooklyn Diocese.

Arguments Over Aid to Africa

Everyone from Church leaders (including Pope Francis) to economists have opinions on how to help in Africa.  Currents correspondent Michelle Powers takes a closer look.

One Year Later, Brooklyn Remembers “Bishop Joe”

Almost a year ago, retired Brooklyn Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Sullivan died from injuries sustained in a car accident on the Long Island Expressway.  Currents correspondent Michelle Powers was at Holy Name Church in Windsor Terrace on Tuesday, as Brooklyn remembered “Bishop Joe.”

60-Plus Second Review – “Ida”

Steven Greydanus reviews the Polish indie drama about a woman discerning to be a nun who begins looking into her past before taking up her final vows in IDA.

Cardinals, Archbishop Reflect on Pope’s Holy Land Trip

The U.S. Cardinals, along with the Pope’s representative to the U.S., concelebrated a special Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, along with a fundraising dinner for Catholic University of America.  Currents correspondent Katie Breidenbach caught up with a few of these Church leaders to get their perspectives on a number of topics.

Unangry Mob Looks to Revitalize Churches

Mass Mob, an effort to revitalize Catholic churches, is in New York City, and its first stop was St. Matthew Church in Crown Heights.  That’s where we find Currents correspondent Michelle Powers, who learned more about the growing movement.