The Pope is famous for his embrace of technology… Especially social media. Currents news Katie Engesser reports that people on earth who want to have contact with the Pontiff now have an updated way to do so.
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Catholic Athletes Pray for a Good Season
To mark the beginning of something new, Catholics from several Queens’ parishes come to a special mass in Bayside. Currents news Katie Engesser has the story.
Youngsters Pray for Vocations
Typical teenagers getting ready for the weekend do something that’s not so typical – they go to church. They are taking part in Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio’s year of vocations campaign. Currents news Katie Engesser has the story.
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November 2017
St. Mel’s
More than 75 years ago, St. Mel’s parish celebrated mass in a small political club that is now a beauty parlor. Today it is one of the most beautiful and contemporary churches in Queens. Father Gerard Sauer talks with Anthony Mangano about the transformation and changing demographics.
Karate Deacon Teaches Self-Defense During Anti-Bullying Month
In addition to Halloween, October is also time for a month-long campaign to raise awareness about the prevention of bullying. Currents News Tim Harfmann reports on a Catholic deacon who is preparing youngsters to defend themselves.
NYPD Haunted House Unities Cops & Community
A Brooklyn police station has spooks in the house. Currents News Tim Harfmann reports the officers are putting on costumes to bring the neighborhood closer together.
Priest Discusses Refugee Crisis in Bangladesh
Rohingya Muslims are being forced out of their homes in Buddhist-dominated Myanmar. That government’s military is carrying out an onslaught against the religious minority that’s being called ethnical cleansing. A United Nations human rights official fears the number of Muslims killed by the troops may be “extremely high.” The surviving refugees are flooding into neighboring Bangladesh. A Catholic priest serving in the Brooklyn diocese has family in that nation. Currents News Tim Harfmann reports the cleric is riveted to the ongoing catastrophe.
Catholic Charities Puerto Rico Relief Update
Currents News Tim Harfmann reports the Brooklyn diocese is fully mobilized for the rebuilding of Puerto Rico.
St. Patrick’s Cathedral Hosts London Boys Choir
The high ceilings of St. Patrick’s Cathedral are filled with glorious music. A renowned choir has made a trans-atlantic journey to share their voices with listeners in the United States. Currents News Tim Harfmann has the story.