The Pope says the poor are the “passport to paradise.” During the first-ever World Day of the Poor, St. Peter’s Basilica was filled with marginalized and needy people as the Holy Father celebrated Mass. Afterwards, Pope Francis hosted guests for lunch at the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall. Currents News Tim Harfmann reports how the theme of the day is being addressed in the Brooklyn diocese.
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Twenty Nine Apostolates But One Church
The immigrant communities of Brooklyn and Queens are the bedrock of the diocese. So that all may join together in worship, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio celebrates the annual migration day mass. Currents News Katie Engesser has the story.
Diocesan Paper Makes Christmas Brighter
Catholics Care in the Brooklyn Diocese…and a further example is the Christmas campaign intended to brighten the holiday for many. The Diocese’s Tablet newspaper spearheads the effort. Currents News Katie Engesser looks at what the drive accomplishes.
60+ Second Review – “The Man Who Invented Christmas”
David DiCerto reviews the “behind the scenes” telling of how Charles Dickens created his classic novel, “A Christmas Carol” in THE MAN WHO INVENTED CHRISTMAS!
Blessed Sacrament
Blessed Sacrament parish in Manhattan first church serves started in a stable. Anthony Mangano visits with Father John Duffell and learns how the church has continued to serve the Lincoln Center community for more than a century.
60+ Second Review – “Justice League”
David DiCerto reviews the much-anticipated super-hero team-up, including Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman, The Flash, Cyborg and Aquaman in JUSTICE LEAGUE!
60 Second Review – “Murder on the Orient Express”
Steven Greydanus reviews the big-screen adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic whodunit, MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS.
Father James Martin on Building a Bridge to LGBT Catholics
The author is a well-known Jesuit priest – Father James Martin. His book “Building a Bridge” calls on the institutional Church and LGBT Catholics to reach out to each other in respect, understanding and compassion. The book has sparked widespread reaction – positive and negative. In a Currents news exclusive, Konrad Aderer takes an in-depth look at the controversy, sitting down with Fr. Martin, gay and lesbian Catholics, and Father Roger Landry, chaplain of Catholic Voices U.S.A., who is critical of Fr. Martin’s book.
Volunteers Return, But Work Still Left in Texas
Currents News, Michelle Powers, returns for the Diocese of Brooklyn’s volunteer trip to Houston, Texas and files this report.
Major Soup Kitchen Prepares for Thanksgiving
The gift of an open door to neighbors in need is the purpose behind Saint John’s Bread and Life. For 35 years, the charitable organization has worked to alleviate hunger and poverty in Brooklyn and Queens. Currents News, Michelle Powers, visits them as Thanksgiving preparations are underway.