Popes John Paul II and John XXIII will be canonized on April 27, 2014. Pope Francis announced the news at the Vatican, speaking in Latin, the Church’s official language.
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Immigration Reform
Msgr. Kevin Sullivan, Executive Director & CEO of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York, and Robert McCreanor, Attorney & Director of Legal Services for the Diocese of Brooklyn’s Catholic Migration Services discuss the Church’s take on comprehensive immigration reform. Also featuring call-in guests, Kevin Appleby, Director of the USCCB’s Office for Migration & Refugee Services, and Michael Long, Chairman of the New York State Conservative Party.
Joe Manno – One of A Kind
Emmy-award winner for “All in 1” and best-selling author of “A Fighting Chance.” Joe has performed in front of hundreds of thousand of kids across the nation and across the world, most recently in South Africa.
Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine
Which wonder drug may increase cataracts? Find the answer on this 100th episode of Ask the Doctor. Dr. Steve Garner, his on-air assistant Nikki Casseri, Dr.Kanchanmala Katapadi (internist) and Dr. Emil Baccash (geriatric medicine specialist) are on deck to answer your calls. Viewer Hall of Fame: Joe Stile. Also special musical accompaniment by Dr. Emil Baccash.
The Church in the Middle East
Msgr. John Kozar, President of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association, and George Marlin, Chairman of Aid to the Church In Need, USA discuss the Church in the Middle East and the situation in Syria. Also featuring call-in guest Bishop Richard Pates of the USCCB’s Committee on International Justice & Peace.
Brooklyn Parish Raises $2.35 Million, Demos Modern Interior, Nun Gets Last Laugh
Rebuilding the Church — that’s the exhortation Christ gave to the Pope’s namesake — Saint Francis of Assisi. It’s also one of the missions crucial in this Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens. In this report from Bill Delano, we see that rebuilding often involves actual construction… and it can be dangerous.
Geriatric Medicine and Rheumatology
What’s with the brain-eating amoebas? Find out about this organism and other health questions with Dr. Steve Garner, his on-air assistant Nikki Casseri, Dr. Margarita Khotsyna (geriatric medicine specialist) and Dr. Bruce Garner (Chief of Rheumatology) on this season 19 premiere. New this season is the Viewer Hall Fame with Msgr. Austin Bennett as the first inductee.
Class is In at St. Mel’s School in Flushing
It was back to school for the students and teachers at St. Mel’s School in Flushing. Marie Elena Giossi takes us to our latest School of the Week, where parents can’t say enough about what it means to their children.
Jenn Gotzon – Spiritual Journey
Jenn Gotzon has 46 acting roles to her credit, including her mainstream breakthrough Ron Howard’s Frost/Nixon, God’s Country, Dragon Day, Alone Yet Not Alone, and Doonby. She discusses the role religion plays in an individual’s personal and professional life.
TJ English – The Pursuit of American Dreams
Journalist and bestselling author of “The Westies, “Born to Kill,” “Paddy Wacked,” “Havana Nocturne,” “The Savage City,” and most recently, “Whitey’s Payback.”