Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio celebrated Mass for the young adults of Brooklyn and Queens.
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Cardinal Egan “Simply Delighted” with Bishop-Elect Scharfenberger
The Cardinal spoke with Currents correspondent Michelle Powers about the installation of then-Monsignor Edward Scharfenberger as the tenth Bishop of Albany.
St. Francis Men’s Soccer
Richie Arkoi, Riccardo Milano, Andy Cormack, John Johansson: St. Francis College in Brooklyn Heights won the 2013 NEC Soccer championship. A few days after winning, Richie Arkoi’s house burned down. On Active Catholics, Arkoi and his fellow players discuss how their team spirit transcends sports — how it’s the personal bond of Christian friendship, especially when tragedy strikes.
Spring Break Not a Break for these Fordham Students
School is typically out at this time of year, giving college students the opportunity for fun and sun on the beaches of spring break. However, Currents correspondent Michelle Powers discovered one group of young Catholics who are taking a different approach.
Church Extends Invitation, at Bus Stops
The next big event on the local Lenten calendar comes on Reconciliation Monday, when Confessions will be available in all parishes in Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island and the New York Archdiocese. Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer reports on the diocese’s effort to spread the Word.
“Jesus: a Pilgrimage” by Father James Martin
A well-known Jesuit priest traveled to the Holy Land, traced the footsteps of Christ and wrote about it. Father James Martin came to Brooklyn to talk about his book “Jesus: A Pilgrimage” and took some time to talk with Currents correspondent Katie Breidenbach.
CYO, NYPD Take Charge Against Cancer
It may not be the Final Four, but basketball tournament featured players from Brooklyn and Queens, taking the court to beat a formidable opponent. And, as Currents correspondent Jim Mancari discovered, basketball is a contact sport.
Outcasts in Society
Michael Campo, producer and co-founder of Grassroots Films, joins guest host Fr. Rob Keighron in-studio to discuss the production company’s latest projects, and Pope Francis’ views on outcasts in society. Featuring a call-in from Rome with Fr. Peter Purpura of the Diocese of Brooklyn. Fr. Rob also answers viewers’ questions in a “Mail Bag” segment.
60 Second Review – ‘Muppets Most Wanted’
THE MUPPETS ARE BACK!! Here’s Steven Greydanus’ review of the return of everyone’s favorite felt friends.
Holy Cross Parish in Maspeth Excited for John Paul II Street
Ahead of John Paul II’s canonization, Holy Cross Parish in Maspeth, Queens, is getting ready to pay the future Saint the ultimate New York City tribute – a street named after him. Currents correspondent Katie Breidenbach has that story.