Monsignor Sean G. Ogle’s Homily from Wednesday’s Mass on 11/2/22
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Catholic News Headlines for Tuesday 11/1/22
Today is All Saints’ Day and Bishop Robert Brennan spent the morning with parishioners at St. Jude’s Roman Catholic Church in Brooklyn.
A former student of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Academy in Queens Village is helping her first-grade teacher find a kidney.
Pope Francis is heading to Bahrain this week to continue the journey of inter-religious dialogue.
75-Year-Old Vietnam Veteran Set to Run the NYC Marathon for the 43rd Time
When you’ve spent 12 months in Vietnam, running 26 miles is no problem.
Mike Rauh bravely served his country. Now he’s taking on another test of strength when he’ll run his 43rd New York City Marathon.
At 75 years old, Mike’s willpower is stronger than ever.
Former Student is Using Social Media to Help Her First Grade Teacher Find a Kidney
Christine Whalen was in Debra’s Molloy’s first ever first grade class at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic academy in Queens Village 42 years ago.
Now Christine is helping her first-grade teacher in a crucial search that could save her life. It’s an unlikely friendship that finds two women spreading awareness in a time of need.
As they search for a life-saving organ, they’re reminded of what brought them together and what friendship is all about.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Celebrates 130 Years
The parish at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Brooklyn marked their 130th anniversary Sunday.
Brooklyn Bishop Robert Brennan joined the congregation for the celebration of a special Mass of thanksgiving.
During his homily Bishop Brennan congratulated the parish on the major milestone.
The bishop reflected on how they have helped the Windsor Terrace community throughout the past 130 years.
Our Lady Help of Christians Celebrates 95 Years With Mass & Alumni Reunion
Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Midwood celebrated 95 years on Sunday.
The parish marked the occasion with a Mass led by Bishop Neil Tiedemann and continued their fellowship over at Garguiluo’s for a special luncheon.
The anniversary also served as a reunion for alumni of the parish’s school, which closed its doors back in 2005.
Red Cross: You Can Donate Blood Even if You’re Recently Vaccinated
If you’re worried about donating blood after being vaccinated for COVID-19 or the flu, the Red Cross says you shouldn’t be.
The organization says it’s more concerned about dwindling blood supplies as we head deeper into fall and winter.
Homilies in Your Home: Matthew 5:1-12a
Reverend Christopher Heanue’s Homily from Tuesday’s All Saint’s Day Mass on 11/1/22
Exorcist Turns to TikTok to Reach Youth Living a ‘Pagan Life’
One American exorcist says All Hallows Eve is a time when demons are rampant, and he discusses this on his new Tik Tok channel.
Msgr. Stephen Rossetti, Chief Exorcist of the Archdiocese of Washington, joins Currents News to discuss the trends he’s seeing and how he’s using technology to combat witchcraft.
Cardinal Dolan: Vandal Who Attacked St. Patrick’s Cathedral Needs ‘Compassion and Care’
By John Lavenburg & Jessica Easthope
MIDTOWN —The NYPD Hate Crime unit is searching for a vandal who threw a wrench through an outer glass door of St. Patrick’s Cathedral shortly before 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28.
Speaking to Currents News about the incident on Oct. 31, Archbishop of New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan said, “You can’t help but be a little apprehensive” after something like this happens, but also noted the perspective it provides.
“Compared to what’s happened to so many citizens of this city, this wasn’t so bad, so I try to look at the bright side,” he added. “Maybe it’s good for me to have more of a sensitivity to some of the apprehension that our people are feeling.”
In a surveillance video released by police, a man steps onto the sidewalk and scans the area before pulling the wrench out of his pocket and throwing it at the cathedral. He then casually walks away northbound on Madison Avenue.
Responding officers recovered the wrench at the scene, according to the NYPD. The Department’s Hate Crimes Task Force is now investigating the incident.
The portion of St. Patrick’s Cathedral where the vandal threw the wrench is part of the residence of clergy members of the parish. Cardinal Dolan was not home at the time of the incident.
He told Currents News that the culprit likely needs help.
“Part of my gut says they ought to throw him in jail. The other [part] says he’s probably some mentally challenged guy that needs some help,” Cardinal Dolan said. “That doesn’t mean he should be out on the street … but darn it, he needs some compassion and care.”
Joseph Zwilling, director of communications for the Archdiocese of New York, thanked the department for its quick response.
“We’re grateful that nobody was hurt and that the individual did not enter the residence,” Zwilling said. “Also grateful to the New York Police Department, which responded immediately, as they always do.”
As of Oct. 23, there were 21 religion-related hate crimes in New York City so far in 2022, according to NYPD data. The number is a marked uptick from last year when there were eight religion-related hate crimes across New York City, the data shows.
The NYPD asks anyone with information about the incident to call their Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). All calls are confidential. People can also submit tips by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, or on Twitter @NYPDTips.