The Three Kings Day Parade in Williamsburg, Brooklyn is a vibrant part of Catholic life in the Diocese. Currents News Konrad Aderer reports on how this year’s parade spotlit Puerto Rican families still recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Maria.
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Light Starts Shining Through Puerto Rico Darkness
Currents News Tim Harfmann reports on what happened in San Juan at a Christian academy. He also checks back with a Brooklyn Catholic who helped rush emergency relief to the island.
March For Life 2018
Forty-five years after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to legalize abortion, hundreds of thousands of people walk along the National Mall to be a voice for the voiceless. Currents News Tim Harfmann reports from the annual march.
Pro-Lifers Pray to End Abortion at National Vigil
On the eve of the annual March For Life, pro-life advocates gather at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception to pray for an end to abortion. Currents News Tim Harfmann reports from Washington D.C.
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This week on an all new episode of In the Arena, guest hosts Ed Wilkinson and Bill Tucker discuss currents events and later in the show they’re joined by author Cheryl Richardson and Barbara Gaughin-Muller of the Rotary Club for Peace. And Monsignor Harrington joins in the last segment to talk to Andrew Hoan from the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce about their centennial anniversary. All this and more on In the Arena, faith at the forefront of today’s news and events!
Forgiveness and Redemption
On this episode of Walk in Faith, host Craig Syracusa talks about forgiveness and redemption. He is joined by the stars and producers of “Forever My Girl”, a movie about redemption, love, and forgiveness. And later in the show, he’ll talk some more with Andrea Logan White, a woman whose life was transformed by those very things.
John Paul II Was First Pope to Visit Peru, Healing Divisions
Pope Francis is the second pope to visit Peru, following in the footsteps of Pope John Paul II. Speaking with Father Lorenzo Ato, a native of Peru, Currents News Konrad Aderer reports the saint made two visits – both during turbulent times for the country.
Pope Will Visit Shrine of “National Hero”
During his journey to Chile this week, Pope Francis will visit the shrine of St. Alberto Hurtado, who is considered to be a “national hero.” The Jesuit saint devoted his life to helping the poorest of the poor, just as the first Jesuit pope does now. Currents News Tim Harfmann speaks with Fr. Kenneth Gavin, a Jesuit serving in the Brooklyn diocese, about the beloved saint.
Papal Trip Sign of Hope for Incarcerated Women
Pope Francis will be visiting San Joaquin Women’s prison during his upcoming trip to Chile. There are six-hundred-fifty inmates in the prison and they are busy cleaning, decorating and preparing for the Pope’s arrival. Currents News Katie Engesser reports on a Queens organization that is dedicated to assisting incarcerated women renter society.
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This week, on all all-new episode of In the Arena, guest hosts Ed Wilkinson & Bill Tucker will be joined by reporter Chris White as well as Pete Shilaimon, producer of the new movie “Forever My Girl”. And Monsignor Kieran Harrington returns at the end of the show to talk to Joyce Smith, author of “The Impossible”. All this and more on In the Arena, faith at the forefront of today’s news and events.