The Catholic Worker Movement lives on… enduring the test of time… to reach its 85th anniversary. The founder of the social justice campaign – Dorothy Day – could some day be canonized a saint. Currents News Konrad Aderer examines her life at the milestone moment that was born in print.
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Survival Miracles
In this episode of Mysteries of The Church, we look at the power of prayer; how it affects our brains and our souls. We talk with doctors, scientists and priests to uncover how this process heals us and inspires us. We also speak with survivors of the Miracle on The Hudson plane crash, to hear how prayer played a role in this famous New York rescue.
Cardinal Tobin Leads “Jericho Walk” for Immigrants
Cardinal Joseph Tobin leads a “Jericho Walk” in solidarity with immigrants silent prayers while walking around Federal headquarters in Newark. Currents News Konrad Aderer reports from the scene, speaking with Cardinal Tobin and event organizer American Friends Service Committee.
Pope Francis’ Favorite Film Now an Off-Broadway Show
“Babette’s Feast,” the film Pope Francis has often spoken of as his favorite, is now an Off-Broadway production which is strikingly different, yet finely attuned to the story’s spiritual abundance. Currents News Konrad Aderer offers a first look and talks with the director and cast, headlined by Michelle Hurst of “Orange is the New Black.”
Strong Hurricane, Stronger Faith to Rebuild
Continuing his exclusive series from Puerto Rico, Currents News Tim Harfmann reports on how parishioners at one Catholic Church are uniting after the storm destroyed their town. Most of them have been without electricity for nearly eight months, but have faith that they will rebuild. Their pastor is taking matters into his own hands to help worshipers. Volunteers with Catholics Care, the relief team from the Diocese of Brooklyn, are repairing homes that belong to some parishioners.
Lacking Essentials, Elderly Woman Prays
Currents News Tim Harfmann continues his exclusive series from Puerto Rico with a story about an 88-year-old woman and her unbelievable living conditions. Thanks to members from Catholics Care, the relief team from the Diocese of Brooklyn, she receives the essentials to ease her suffering.
Season 3 Highlight Reel
Take a look at some of the highlights on this season of “On The Block” with host Ed Wilkinson and his guests.
Puerto Rican Family Struggles After Storm
Currents News Tim Harfmann continues his series of exclusive reports from Puerto Rico. Like many others on the island, a 14-year-old boy and his family are struggling to survive after Hurricane Maria. Volunteers from the Diocese of Brooklyn are helping to rebuild their home.
Immigration Arrests Shake Bushwick
A surge in immigration arrests in the past month has struck the Bushwick community. Currents News Konrad Aderer visits St. Brigid’s Immigration Services, where family members of those taken from their homes have sought help.
V Encuentro Creating the Future
Big news about building-up the Catholic Church unfolded this weekend in the diocese.
The Pope’s top representative in America is side-by-side with Brooklyn’s Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio.
Currents News Katie Engesser reports they are together, celebrating a major effort to evangelize the faith.