Nearly 20 volunteers from Brooklyn and Queens traveled to Puerto Rico to help with hurricane relief. Seven months after the category-five storm struck the island, many residents are still living without power. Currents News Tim Harfmann begins his series of exclusive reports.
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Remembering Baisy Apostol
Baisy Apostol, Executive Assistant to the Vicar of Communications to the Diocese of Brooklyn, had a remarkable career spanning over four decades of service to the Church. Her work began at Catholic Charities in 1975 and made a tremendous impact as Executive Assistant to Bishop Joseph Sullivan. Following her passing this week, the NET-TV family remembers Baisy not just for her contributions to vital ministries, but especially for her warmth, humor and deep faith.
Standing Up in Prayer for Alfie Evans
Alfie Evans, a 23-month-old, terminally ill boy in the U.K., has captivated hearts around the world as he clings to life. The courts ordered he be taken off life support and denied further treatment, against his parents wishes. Currents News Konrad Aderer joins New York Catholics who have joined the international movement to pray for the family and call for the conversion of hearts.
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Join us for In the Arena, when Catholic Sanctuary Activist Felix Cepeda returns to the show. And later in the show, Dr. Elvira Parravicini and author Nadene Joy join the hosts. All this and more on In the Arena, faith at the forefront of today’s news and events!
Local Saints
Searching for local inspiration and spirituality, Mysteries of The Church looks at the process of sainthood – what is it that makes the Church recognize some with this holy honor? What makes a saint? We will look at local examples to see the lives led by some of the Church’s most inspiring figures.
Fifth Graders Portray NY Saints and Hopefuls
Honors students at St. Joseph Catholic Academy in Long Island City portrayed saints and potential future saints of New York, in a project of the Siena Society. Their carefully researched performances enthralled an audience that included Patty McDonald, widow of Detective Steven McDonald, whose death in 2017 has been followed by petitions for an inquiry into his possible canonization. Currents News Konrad Aderer reports.
Catholic Home Raises Autism Awareness
Throughout this month, the nation and the church are raising awareness about autism.
The goal is to ensure that each person with the condition is provided the opportunity to achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Currents News Katie Engesser reports on the Brooklyn Catholic Home that is helping out in a major way.
Abuse Survivors Plan Annual Mass of Healing
On Wednesday the Diocese of Brooklyn will have its annual Mass of Healing for survivors of sexual abuse by clergy. Currents News Konrad Aderer previews the Mass and reports on how abuse survivors collaborate with the Church on this liturgy and other ministries for victims.
A Time Capsule for Future Faithful
Our Lady of Angels in Bay Ridge seals a message to the Catholics of 2091, enclosing a time capsule of memories of parish history in their church. Currents News Konrad Aderer covers the storing and blessing of the airtight, stainless steel-enclosed archive.
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This week on In the Arena, CEO and author Dane Waters talks about “The Elephant Project”, an organization dedicated to the welfare of elephants. Fr. Joe Fitzgerald also joins the show to talk about vocations, and actor Anthony Mangano teases the upcoming season of “City of Churches” on NET TV, a show which delves into the history of some of the most famous, AND the most hidden, churches in the city! All this on In the Arena, faith at the forefront of today’s news and events!