Former film and television actor and now the Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament Church in Bayside Queens, Father Mark Matthias, talks to Ed Wilkinson about leaving the bright light behind to find salvation in God and the priesthood.
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60 Second Review – “I Can Only Imagine”
David DiCerto reviews the Christian drama, I CAN ONLY IMAGINE!
60+ Second Review – “Samson”
David DiCerto reviews the big-screen biblical epic, SAMSON!
Sainthood Hopes Rise for Father Rutilio Grande
Blessed Oscar Romero is the best-known martyr of El Salvador’s civil war. His upcoming canonization has advanced the sainthood cause of another Salvadoran Jesuit, Father Rutilio Grande. Currents News Konrad Aderer reports on link between the two martyrs.
Youth Group Members “Speak Fearlessly” to Pope
The Holy Father’s outreach to the youth is being heard. Currents News Tim Harfmann reports on reactions from young people at a Church in Queens.
St. Joseph Tradition Spans Generations
On March 19th, the Church celebrates St. Joseph, the principal feast of the husband of Mary and head of the Holy Family. The pope chose this day five years ago to celebrate the Mass inaugurating his papacy. Currents News Tim Harfmann reports Italian-Americans in Flushing got an early start to the feast this year.
A Final Farewell to a Catholic 9/11 Hero
A huge turnout today at Saint Michael’s Catholic Church as mourners said farewell to Thomas Phelan. Gone too soon at just 45 years old, he is the latest 9/11 victim. Currents News, Michelle Powers, reports on his funeral in Sunset Park.
“When We’re Discouraged- Turn to St Patrick!”
The Bishop of Brooklyn, Nicholas DiMarzio, was on hand for the grand-daddy of all St Patrick Parades, Saturday’s march along Fifth Avenue. Currents News Katie Engesser has that story.
Lenten Charity Drive for Syria
The Oratory Church of St. Boniface in Downtown Brooklyn has been taking a special collection for Syria during Lent. Currents News Konrad Aderer reports as they gather a final shipment to help refugee mothers with children.
Fallen Brooklyn 9/11 Hero Remembered
Firefighters mourn fallen 9/11 hero Thomas Phelan. Currents Konrad Aderer reports from St. Michael’s Parish in Sunset Park, where Mr. Phelan grew up in the Catholic faith.