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.
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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.
Brooklyn-Queens Haitian Catholics Honor Their Priests
The Haitian Apostolate of the Diocese of Brooklyn honored the priests who have served it over the years, with Currents anchor Liz Faublas emceeing the evening celebration.
CYO Plays Madison Square Garden
Currents sports correspondent Jim Mancari visited the world’s most famous arena, Madison Square Garden, as three CYO girls basketball teams played in the shadows of some legendary athletes.
Stephanie Hanvey With Nikki Casseri from Ask the Doctor
Stephanie Marie Hanvey with Nikki Casseri from Ask the Doctor at the Health and Wellness Expo in Brooklyn.
Pope Francis in the Holy Land
Bishop Gregory Mansour of the Maronite Eparchy of Brooklyn joins host Msgr. Kieran Harrington in-studio to talk ecumenism, inter-religious dialogue, and Pope Francis’ groundbreaking trip to the Holy Land. Joining Msgr. Harrington on the phone from Israel is Rabbi Arthur Scheier, a holocaust survivor and president of the Appeal of Conscience Foundation. Msgr. Harrington answers viewers’ mailbag questions in the final segment.
A Legacy Alive: Saints John Paul II and John XXIII
In this NET TV original documentary, Catholics from around the world share their personal stories of how Popes John Paul II and John XXIII have impacted their lives, influenced their ministries, inspired their art, and captivated their nations. A Legacy Alive follows pilgrims, prelates, theologians, students, actors, missionaries and more as they carry forward the memory of these two great popes. Come on a journey of joyful remembrance, celebration, and passionate faith as we enter into their living legacies. This film, hosted by Brooklyn’s own Msgr. John Strynkowski, follows in the footsteps of a Vatican pilgrimage as Pope Francis canonizes these two modern saints of the Catholic Church. Featuring:
- President Derry Connolly and students from John Paul the Great Catholic University in San Diego (media school)
- Director Peter Dobbins and actors of Storm Theatre in NYC (production of “Our God’s Brother,” written by Pope John Paul II)
- Dr. David L. Schindler, Rev. Antonio Lopez and students from the John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family in Washington, D.C.
- Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia of the Pontifical Council for the Family
- Archbishop Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso of the Archdiocese of Kaduna, Nigeria
- Archbishop Stanislaw Dziwisz of the Archdiocese of Krakow, Poland (former secretary to John Paul II)
- Brooklyn priests: Rev. John Cush and Rev. Peter Purpura
- Rev. Cuong Pham of the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts
- Sr. Sharon Euart, the Executive Director of the Resource Center for Religious Institutes
- Bishop Brian Farrell of the Pontifical Council for Christian Unity
- Rev. Enzo Fortunato of the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
Broadcast times:
- Monday, June 16 at 8PM
- Monday, June 23 at 9PM
- Saturday, June 28 at 3:30PM
- Sunday, June 30 at 7PM
Bishop DiMarzio: Church Needs to Intensify Immigrant Outreach
While Hispanics are a vibrant part of the United States and the Church, the number of Hispanics who are Catholic has decreased. News Director Ed Wilkinson talked about this trend, and much more, with Bishop DiMarzio.
Kenyan Bishop Opens Up About Growing Threats
As violence continues in Kenya, Currents correspondent Michelle Powers spoke with a Church leader from that country, Bishop Dominic Kimengich of the Diocese of Lodwar.
Drogadictos Anónimos y Recuperación de la Adicción
En esta edición de Tu Fe Al Día visitamos Grupo Manhattan, una de las casas de rehabilitación de Drogadictos Anónimos en Estados Unidos. Conocemos el fundador, Armando Franco y conversamos sobre el labor de esta misión. También conocemos uno de los muchachos en rehabilitación y el nos cuenta su historia y el camino hacia la recuperación
In this edition of Tu Fe Al Día we visit Grupo Manhattan, one of the rehabilitation homes of Drug Addicts Anonymous in the United States. We meet the founder, Armando Franco, and discuss the mission of this organization. In addition, we also meet and speak with a young man on the road to recovery.