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Backlash Mounts Against Father James Martin’s LGBT Book

Since Father James Martin released his book on “Building a Bridge” to LGBT Catholics in June, a firestorm in social media has erupted and recently escalated. Our Konrad Aderer speaks with Brother André Marie, M.I.C.M., who has launched a Facebook page to pray for Father Martin.

Colombians Give Thanks for Holy Father’s Visit

Side by side with other Colombians in the Diocese of Brooklyn, Bishop Alfonso Cabezas celebrates a Mass of Thanksgiving at Joan of Arc Church in Jackson Heights. Michelle Powers was there and filed this report.

Catholic Migration Services Calms Fearful Immigrants

There are less than six months to solve the DACA crisis, a deadline set by President Trump to end the program. One of the top organizations in the country helping the dreamers is Brooklyn’s Catholic Migration Services. Tim Harfmann reports from Bushwick as the advocates calm immigrants who are fearful of the future.

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This week, on an all-new In the Arena, Monsignor Kieran Harrington talks to authors Sally Quinn (“Finding Magic: A Spiritual Memoir”) and Mike McIntire (“Champions Way”). And actors Jaci Velasquez and Joe Estevez will join him as well. All this and more on In the Arena, faith at the forefront of today’s news and events.

Singing their Praise to God

The great Catholic Saint – Augustine – declared, “He who sings, prays twice.” Our Katie Engesser introduces some wonderful practitioners of this form of worship – the children’s choir at the co-Cathedral of Saint Joseph.

Gifts from Bethlehem

There is a direct connection between the Brooklyn Diocese and the Holy Land… handcrafted religious articles. Our Michelle Powers has the story.

September 11th Remembered

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.

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.