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The Catholic Bookstore, On The Road

The Society of St. Paul takes Catholic media on the road, bring its bookstores to the people.  Currents correspondent Katie Breidenbach has that story.

Pilgrimages

What is a pilgrimage? A pilgrimage is a journey, usually undertaken to show devotion to one’s faith. This episode of Active Catholics will follow three different pilgrimages. The first is a Mexican tradition that has been continued in Brooklyn, one that shows dedication to Our Lady of Guadalupe. The second is a journey to the Shrine of St. Frances Cabrini that took pilgrims over the Brooklyn Bridge and through the streets of NYC last November. The third pilgrimage is World Youth Day, which draws millions of young people every time it is held. This year a remarkable 3 million people flocked to Rio de Janeiro to share in a celebration of their faith with Pope Francis and Catholics from around the world.

Closer to Unity?

Pope Francis is preparing his trip to the Holy Land, which will include the Holy Father meeting with Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew.  That’s being called by some as a big step toward the unity of the Catholic and Orthodox Churches.  For more, Currents correspondent Katie Breidenbach caught up with an Orthodox leader in Brooklyn.

Powerful 9/11 Memories for NYPD Chaplains

The National September 11 Memorial and Museum is officially opening.  Monsignors Robert Romano and David Cassato visited the hallowed space, and sat down with Currents correspondent Michelle Powers to recall the fateful day.

Internal Medicine and Cardiology

Migraines, are they more than just headaches?  And is walking the secret to chronic kidney disease?  Dr. Steven Garner, his on-air assistant, Nikki Casseri, Dr. Kanchanmala Katapadi (internist) and Dr. Igor Mamkin (cardiologist) are having a lively discussion on this episode of Ask the Doctor.  Special musical performance by Rome 56.

Franciscan Sisters Give Hope to Homeless Women

It’s called the Dwelling Place.  Founded in 1977 by the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, it’s a place for homeless women looking for peace and tranquility in the heart of New York City.  Currents correspondent Katie Breidenbach paid them a visit.

Brooklyn Church Redesign Lifts Spirits

Holy Name of Jesus Church in Windsor Terrace was rededicated this past Sunday, the culmination of an effort for which the whole parish was involved.  Our Ed Wilkinson was there for the joyous occasion.

CYO Inducts Inaugural Hall of Fame Class

It was history in the making at the Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston, as the CYO of Brooklyn and Queens inducted it’s inaugural class of inductees.  Currents sports correspondent Jim Mancari was there for the occasion.