Lt. Raymond Teatum of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem joins host Msgr. Kieran Harrington in-studio to discuss Easter in the Holy Land and Vatican City. Featuring a call-in from Jennifer Fulwiler, author of “Something Other Than God.” Msgr. Harrington also answers viewers’ questions in a “Mail Bag” segment.
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Priest, Religious Join Bishop DiMarzio at Chrism Mass
Bishop DiMarzio gathered with the pastors and priests of the Brooklyn Diocese at the annual Chrism Mass. The bishop blessed the holy oils that will be used in Sacraments all year long. News Director Ed Wilkinson was at Saint James Cathedral as the liturgy got underway.
Family, Friends Look for Answers to Autism
Four thousand New Yorkers were on the march to raise both money and awareness for autism. Currents correspondent Michelle Powers was there and got a little help preparing her story.
Bishop Ford Students, Parents, Faculty and Friends Protest School Closing
Tears on the streets in front of Bishop Ford High School in Brooklyn that is about to close its doors forever. Currents correspondent Michelle Powers was with students, faculty and parents heartbroken over the loss.
Easter Triduum Moves from Solemn to Celebratory
Before the Cross of Good Friday, there is the Lord’s Last Supper, commemorated on Holy Thursday, marking the beginning of the Easter Triduum. To help us better understand what this sacred time is all about, Currents anchor Liz Faublas spoke with Father James Massa, the Moderator of the Curia for the Diocese of Brooklyn.
60 Second Review – ‘Heaven Is for Real’
David DiCerto reviews the big-screen adaptation of the real-life account of a young boy who believes his near-death experience transported him to Heaven.
The Church in the Digital Age
Grant Gallicho, journalist and Associate Editor of Commonweal Magazine joins Msgr. Kieran Harrington in a discussion on the internet, Catholics, and the questions facing the Church in the digital age. Also featuring call-in guest, author/blogger Brandon Vogt, founder of StrangeNotions.com, and Content Director for Word on Fire Catholic Ministries.
60 Second Review – “Rio 2”
David DiCerto reviews the sequel to the 2011 hit CGI family film.
Brooklyn Catholics Fulfill Easter Duty
The Easter Duty required of all Catholics: the term dates back to the year 1215. Currents correspondent Katie Breidenbach reports on what the Easter duty is and the important role it plays in the Catholic faith.
Queens Pastor: Let Holy Week Be a Pilgrimage
In Hollis, Queens, Father Joseph Jude Gannon, the Pastor of the Shrine Church of Saint Gerard Majella, explains why Palm Sunday is a great opportunity.