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2017 Al Smith Dinner

One of New York’s headline events every year is the Al Smith Dinner, where the mover-and-shakers of the town join Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio and the archdiocese’s Timothy Dolan to raise funds for children in need. The annual gathering is also known for high-profile politicians and red-hot roasts. Currents News Tim Harfmann watches the action on the dias.

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This week on In the Arena, Monsignor Kieran Harrington is joined by special guest Father Michael Russo. They are joined by Gordon Chang to discuss world affairs and Allison Pytlak, who works with Reaching Critical Will, the nuclear disarmament program of the Women’s International League for Peace. Gretchen Crowe talks about the rosary as October, the month of the rosary, comes to a close. And in honor of World Stroke Day, Msgr. Harrington welcomes Mark Moore to discuss his book, “Stroke of Faith”. All this and more on In the Arena, faith at the forefront of today’s news and events!

Sandy, Five Years Later

Deadly Superstorm Sandy destroyed not only lives, but neighborhoods. With the city’s emergency services strained beyond the breaking point, the Church stepped into the breech… becoming places of salvation. Currents News, Michelle Powers, reports on what the teamwork has accomplished.

Our Lady of the Skies Annual Luncheon

This morning, the Catholic leader of Brooklyn and Queens, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, is at a benefit that supports the chapel at JFK, where religious activities for both Kennedy and LaGuardia are headquartered. Currents News, Michelle Powers, has the story.

Will Tourists Return to Puerto Rico?

Hurricane Maria has knocked down most of the businesses in Puerto Rico…yet, Currents News, Michelle Powers reports, the entrepreneurs and their customers insist they are not knocked out.

Kirk Cameron

On this episode of Walk in Faith, host Craig Syracusa talks to Kirk Cameron. Star of the hit show Growing Pains, Kirk Cameron managed to avoid the troubled road the many child stars travel, and instead became a devout Christian who has made it his life mission to spread hope and the word of Christ. Tune in to find out more!