Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio leads the way as Italian Catholics take to the streets in procession. Currents News Tim Harfmann reports they are honoring two things very close to their hearts.
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Bishop DiMarzio Celebrates Special Mass for Mexico
Standing in solidarity with the Mexican people, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio leads Catholics from across Brooklyn and Queens in a special Mass following the deadly earthquake. Currents News Tim Harfmann reports from the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph.
The Largest Latin American Procession
The procession is the largest religious celebration in Latin America… honoring the Lord of Miracles. In the diocese of immigrants, a similar ceremony also takes place and leading the way is our Nuestra Voz colleague Jorge Dominguez. Currents news Katie Engesser has the story from Saint Sebastian Church in Woodside, Queens.
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Join us for an all-new episode of In the Arena straight from Vatican City! Monsignor Harrington is joined by dignitaries from around the world including Patriarch Louis Sako, head of the Chaldean church, and Archbishop Alberto Ortega Martin to discuss world affairs, religion, and more on this very special episode of In the Arena, faith at the forefront of today’s news and events!
Locals Worry Over Family in Puerto Rico
The Governor of Puerto Rico says “practically all telecommunications… are down.” And that is causing great anxiety in the Diocese of Immigrants, where relatives are unable to be in touch with family on the Island. Our Michelle Powers reports on a colleague unable to communicate with her native land.
Catholics Attempt to Break World Record!
Saint Sebastian’s Church in Woodside, Queens is involved in a unique effort to raise awareness about water safety… while setting a mark in the record books.
Our Katie Engesser reports the cause is important because so many people die from drownings.
Catholics Lead Hurricane Relief Effort For Puerto Rico
In the Brooklyn diocese, Catholics are taking a grassroots approach to ensure people in Puerto Rico receive aid. Tim Harfmann reports from the donation hub in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
Will the United States “Share the Journey?”
With the United States set to slash the number of refugees allowed into America, the Pope is launching a campaign “to share the journey” with migrants. The aim is to encourage people to actually meet with the newcomers and listen to their stories. Brooklyn’s Maronite Bishop, Gregory Mansour, tells our Michelle Powers that despite deep-seated emotions about immigration, the Holy Father’s outreach could make a big difference in our country.
SFC’s New President Looks Forward to Diversity
The US Church is at the forefront of the nationwide drive to protect the ‘dreamers’ – some 800,000 young refugees now at risk of deportation. The President has scrapped the DACA program, giving Congress less than six months to pass a replacement. At Brooklyn’s Saint Francis College, a new leader is taking charge. And our Michelle Powers reports he is deeply committed to the ‘dreamers.’
St. Malachy’s
Why is St. Malachy’s church, located in the heart of Broadway in midtown Manhattan, called “The Actors Chapel”? Find out when Anthony Mangano visits Father George Drance.