(Original Air Date 10/12/17) The most special of occasions for the Catholic Church will take place Sunday (10/15/17) in Saint Peter’s Square. Pope Francis will canonize new saint, and among them are Cristobal, Antonio and Juan — The Child Martyrs of Mexico. Currents News Tim Harfmann takes a closer look at their inspiring stories.
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This week on In the Arena, Monsignor Kieran Harrington talks about current events and news with PIX reporter Marvin Scott! He is also joined by Kerry Egan, author of “On Living”, and Father John Duffell, pastor of Blessed Sacrament Parish in Manhattan. All this and more on In the Arena, faith at the forefront of today’s news and events!
Celebrating Fatima
Three shepherd children in Fatima encountered the Blessed Virgin Mary for the last time one hundred years ago today. At the Queens parish named in honor of our lady and her mother, there is a celebration of the miraculous moment with a street procession in flushing. Currents News Katie Engesser is there with the parishioners.
TMLA Donates Thousands to Puerto Rican Sister School
Responding to the crisis and demonstrating how Catholics care, the young women at one of the Diocese’s academies are coming to the aid of their sister school in San Juan. Currents News, Michelle Powers, has a story on what the students are doing.
Kids Raise Funds for Breast Cancer
Young students at Our Lady Of Mercy are taking on a different look today. Currents News Katie Engesser has the story from Forest Hills.
Futures in Education Raises Over Two Million Dollars
The Catholic academies of Brooklyn and Queens are widely recognized as the best in New York City. So that they may thrive into the future, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, the leader of the Diocese, joins with donors at a major fundraiser. Currents News, Michelle Powers, is on the scene too as a lively auction is underway.
The Other 99 T.Y.M.E.S: Craig Syracusa
The power of faith. The love of family. The crippling pain of failure. Craig Syracusa has experienced all this and more, yet remains unstoppable. The award-winning Producer and Director explains to Liz Faublas why his journey is not always easy, but when he focuses on the good in his life the rewards outweigh the risks.
Shining Stars Awards 2017 (Part 1)
They are the shining stars of their communities — Catholics in Brooklyn and Queens dedicated to helping their immigrant neighbors and fulfilling the mission of “welcoming the stranger among us.” The stars are being recognized at a special ceremony, with Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio handing out awards. Currents News Tim Harfmann has the story.
Parish Prays for Peace
At the Queens church named in her honor, parishioners are conducting a bi-lingual novena to the Blessed Mother. Currents News Katie Engesser reports that the prayer service includes an appeal to Mary on behalf of newcomers to the Diocese of Immigrants.
Year of Vocations is Working!
A young man says he’s hearing God’s call to the priesthood. Currents News Katie Engesser says while participating in Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio’s Year of Vocations campaign, Emmanuel Degand was listening to the Lord.