Bishop Brennan Is Host of New Podcast ‘Big City Catholics’

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Looking for a good podcast to listen to? How about one from the Bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn?

Bishop Robert Brennan is one of the hosts of a new podcast out now called “Big City Catholics.”

Here’s a sneak peak of the latest episode on the importance of grandparents with fellow co-host Father Christopher Heanue.

There are currently 7 episodes of the podcasts out now that you can enjoy! To listen to them and to catch new episodes as they come out every Friday, just go to podcast.dioceseofbrooklyn.org or search for “Big City Catholics” on Spotify and Apple podcasts.

Kentucky Catholic Parish That Survived 2021 Tornadoes Is Paying It Forward To Diocese of Lexington

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A Kentucky parish is paying it forward using their leftover resources from a previous disaster to now help flood victims in the state.

In December of 2021, the Bluegrass State was one of eight states that was slammed by deadly tornadoes. The twisters killed at least 74 people and left behind mass devastation. But Christ the King Church in Madisonville was miraculously spared and so the parish took it as an opportunity to step up and help those who weren’t as lucky.

Months later, they are coming to the rescue again helping the victims of the latest Kentucky floods.

Father Carl McCarthy joined Currents News to explain how they’re getting involved with the flooding aftermath.

To help people in Kentucky, go to CatholicCharitiesLexington.org and click on “Disaster Services” to donate.

 

Catholic News Headlines for Wednesday, 08/03/22

Lawmakers in Kansas have voted against removing the right to an abortion from the state constitution. It’s being called a major victory for the pro-abortion movement.

Following the devastating flooding, Kentucky residents are faced with what’s being described as a war zone.

Brooklyn Bishop Robert Brennan and Father Christopher Heanue have a special way to keep in touch with you: a weekly podcast.

Louisville Archbishop to Kentucky Flood Victims: ‘We Are All In This Together’

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Having seen the devastating effects of a natural disaster, Archbishop Shelton Fabre of the Archdiocese of Louisville, Kentucky, knows how parishioners can help in such situations.

The archbishop joined Currents News with more on what’s being done in his diocese for those devastated by the flood.

To help people in Kentucky, go to CatholicCharitiesLexington.org and click on “Disaster Services” to donate.

 

Kansas Votes to Keep Right to an Abortion in State Constitution

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The Executive Order signed by President Biden helps cover costs for women who travel from states where abortion is illegal to obtain the procedure. More specifically, the order directs states to write their individual rules so Medicaid will cover some of those costs.

“Congress must codify the protections of Roe as federal law,” President Biden said, “and if Congress fails to act, the people of this country need to elect Senators and Representatives who restore Roe and will protect the right to privacy, freedom and equality.”

During his announcement, Biden also supported the decision that came out of Kansas less than 24 hours before when voters chose to keep the right to an abortion in their state’s constitution. Pro-abortion advocates are celebrating the wins, while pro-life advocates are condemning them. The Kansas Catholic Conference includes strong pro-life advocate, Kansas City Archbishop Joseph Naumann. He released this statement in regards to the decision in the state:

“We are sorry to see that the most vulnerable human being in our society–the unborn child–will not be protected but further treated with indifference and injustice.”

While yesterday, Patrick Kelly, the Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus called for even more action. Kelly said even with Roe v. Wade overturned, they still need to fight – as many states will just expand protections.

“We are not done,” said Kelly. “The end of Roe is a crucial milestone but we can not mistake it for the end of abortion. We can hope it’s the beginning of the end and as Knights, we must push forward with all of the courage and compassion we can summon.”

Catholic Charities Celebrates Summer With Hawaiian Themed Birthday Party and Back-to-School Event

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Catholic Charities Senior Center in Brooklyn got a taste of the islands as they celebrated a festive Hawaiian-themed birthday party over the weekend.

It was a surprise for the seniors at the Pete McGuinness Center as their building transformed into a luau marking all the recent and upcoming birthdays in their community. The party included a delicious lunch, a fantastic DJ and a Hawaiian-inspired art exhibit made by a local artist.

The fun continues with Catholic Charities’ upcoming event: Annual Kids Fun Day!  It’s a family fun back-to-school event complete with food and games as well as free supplies and backpacks for children getting ready to start the new school year.

The event is this Friday, Aug. 5, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Astoria, Queens.

 

AUGUST 5, 10:30AM – 1:30PM

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL

23-40 ASTORIA BOULEVARD

ASTORIA, QUEENS

Catholic News Headlines for Tuesday, 08/02/22

A drone strike in Afghanistan has killed one of the most wanted terrorists in the world.

We’ll speak with Ed Clancy of Aid to the Church in Need about how this could potentially affect Christians in Afghanistan.

Kentucky residents are struggling amid the devastating flooding but starting to come out of the wreckage are stories of hope.

What Catholic Charities is Doing in Kentucky Amid Devastating Flood Recovery

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Devastation in the flood-aftermath continues in Kentucky. One of the Catholic organizations taking part in disaster relief efforts is Catholic Charities.

Joining Currents News is Meg Campos, the Executive Director of Catholic Charities Lexington. Campos discusses what she hears and sees on the ground there – plus what exactly the organization is doing to help.