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‘Generations of Faith’ Continues to Restore Churches

A major drive to revitalize the churches where Catholics will worship for generations to come is underway in Brooklyn and Queens. The campaign is called Generations of Faith. Currents News Tim Harfmann has the latest on one project that is commemorating the 125th anniversary of a Brooklyn church.

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Father Matt Malone, editor of America magazine, joins host Monsignor Kieran Harrington on In the Arena this week! He’ll also be joined by filmmaker and native New Yorker Sam Borowski, who shares his personal story of how faith has inspired and influenced his work. All this and more on In the Arena!

A Big Obstacle Against Vocations

Paying down an education loan stands in the way of a Queens college student who wants to become a nun.
Unfortunately, her story is not unusual.
A growing number of religious communities are turning away people who’ve heard God’s call – if they also carry debt.
Currents News Katie Engesser reports on how the young woman hopes to overcome the problem.

To help Novilia pay her student loans and realize her vocation visit https://labouresociety.org/norvilia-etienne

Brooklyn Teens Travel to Africa

Young parishioners from the Brooklyn Diocese are just back from an outstanding mission.
The team traveled to Africa in a trip that has changed their lives.
Currents News Katie Engesser has the story.

Is Catholic Media an Enemy of the People?

A new poll on America’s opinion shows an overwhelming margin – 85% – believe freedom of the press is essential for American democracy…
But more than a quarter of the people – 26 % – would support giving the president the authority to close news outlets engaged in bad behavior.

Michael Rizzo, an expert on mass communications at Saint John’s University, speaks on the always controversial reputation of the media.