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St. Mary Magdalene

St. Mary Magdalene Parish in Springfield Gardens, Queens is full of history and strength. Although their church was the victim of a tragic fire that destroyed everything but one special item, out of the ashes rose a breathtaking, modern church, with echoes of the past. Anthony Mangano chats with Father Cosmas Nzeabalu and Sister Maryellen Kane to gain unique insights into the history of this parish.

Diocese Calling for Volunteers to Rebuild after Harvey

In the midst of this particularly severe hurricane season, the Diocese has launched a relief campaign called Catholics Care. The effort includes collection of emergency supplies, cash contributions and enlisting volunteers to help rebuild Houston. Our Konrad Aderer has the story.

Catholic Charities Prepares to Send Hurricane Relief

Catholics are mobilizing to send relief to friends, relatives and strangers in Puerto Rico — people all in desperate need of help. Critical supplies donated to parishes across the Brooklyn diocese are being readied for shipment at the Immaculate Conception Center. Currents News Tim Harfmann reports from there.

“Always Make Room”

Right now, Puerto Rico’s schools are closed…without power, or water, or even teachers, the new year has become a nightmare. A Brooklyn Catholic high school is preparing a welcome sign for sister students who can’t enter their own classrooms. Currents News, Michelle Powers, has the story.

Archbishop Auza Visits Haitian Parish in Brooklyn

Marking the feast day of a much admired saint, who is also their patroness, parishioners at St. Teresa of Avila Church attend mass celebrated by the Pope’s representative to the United Nations, Archbishop Bernardito Auza. The largely Haitian congregation has another link to the cleric — he’s the former papal ambassador to their native land. Our Konrad Aderer has the story.

Ragamuffins March Through Bay Ridge

In Bay Ridge, a main street is turned into Ragamuffin Row for a pre-Halloween tradition that has its origins in a Catholic parish. Currents News, Michelle Powers, has the story.