The Brooklyn Diocese pays special tribute to the fallen heroes of September 11th. Our Michelle Powers reports on the Memorial Mass at the Co-Cathedral of Saint Joseph.
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Catholic Anchor Empowers Women With Faith
As Bishop DiMarzio rallies the Diocese to promote vocations, Currents Anchor Liz Faublas goes to Saint Mary Magdalene’s Parish Hall in Jamaica to help lead a discussion regarding women of faith. Our Katie Engesser reports on the meeting that includes Catholics from a dozen different Churches.
City of Churches Season Premiere Promo
This season host Anthony Mangano journeys not only in the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens, but also outside its borders into Manhattan and the Bronx to learn about all the unique churches and neighborhoods that this great city has to offer.
Join us for a new season of City of Churches starting Wednesday, September 20th at 8 PM!
St. Joseph Worker Program Kicks Off in Diocese
The Saint Joseph worker program brings young women to five locations around the country to give a year of service as they discern their vocations. Our Konrad Aderer speaks with co-directors Sisters Theresa Scanlon and Joan Gallagher about the start of the program’s inaugural year here in our Diocese.
New Catholic Academy Dedicated in Queens
For young students at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Academy in Bellerose, Queens, this is a special day to mark the beginning of a new school year. Tim Harfmann has the story as a Brooklyn Bishop is there to bless the school.
School Sister Follows Christ Through Education
Helping others is one of the key motivations underlying Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio’s Year of Vocations campaign. As we continue our ongoing coverage of the Bishop’s effort, Tim Harfmann introduces us to the School Sisters of Notre Dame. As Tim explains from Woodhaven, Queens, the nun actually has two vocations.
Colombians in Diocese Seek Greater Unity
In the wake of the historic visit of Pope Francis to Colombia, the Ministry to Colombian Immigrants in the Diocese of Brooklyn are seeking more unity and involvement in their parishes. Our Konrad Aderer visits with the Ministry, led by Deacon Guillermo Gomez, to learn about their plans, including a Mass giving thanks for the Pope’s visit. The Mass will be this Friday, September 15, 7:00pm, at St. Joan of Arc Church in Jackson Heights.
Colombian Kids Are Following Pope Francis
Hoping the Pontiff will bring a lasting peace to their country after more than five decades of civil warfare, Colombian Catholics gather in Elmhurst, Queens. They are glued to the coverage of the Pope’s trip. Our Katie Engesser is with them.
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Join us this week for an all-new episode of In the Arena, when poet J. Chester Johnson joins host Monsignor Kieran Harrington to help honor and remember the 16th anniversary of September 11th. And later in the show, Monsignor will discuss current events and then talk to Dion Leonard, author of the true story “Finding Gobi”, about his life-changing journey through the Gobi desert. All this and more on In the Arena, faith at the forefront of today’s news and events.
Expert Urges Peaceful Solution to North Korea Crisis
International law expert Jonathan Granoff concurs with the Vatican and Pope Francis that the current confrontational tactics of the Trump administration towards North Korea will not increase the security of the region. Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer asks Mr. Granoff, President of the Global Security Institute, about the most rational and life-affirming path forward in the conflict.