Sister Katie SitjayBalbastro has made at least two radical shifts in her life. One led her to the sisterhood, another brought her to her present ministry at a residence for formerly incarcerated mothers and their children. Our Konrad Aderer speaks with Sister Katie in the midst of the lively children who live at My Mother’s House, a program of Hour Children, in Astoria.
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“We are Trying to Live the American Dream”
America’s Bishops are mounting an urgent campaign to protect the ‘dreamers.’ Along with the Bishop of Brooklyn Nicholas DiMarzio, who’s an internationally renowned champion of migrants and refugees, the prelates are calling for the preservation of DACA. The program is facing a legal threat. DACA protects some 800,000 young immigrants from deportation and gives them the right to work. Our Michelle Powers reports from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Sunset Park where she speaks with a young ‘dreamer’ and a priest who is helping them.
Sisters Celebrate 450th Birthday of St Francis DeSales
Our Katie Engesser reports that on the birthday of a Saint, the nuns at the Visitation Monastery in Bay Ridge are looking to the holy man as they encourage women to listen for Christ’s call.
Joey Travolta’s Short Film Camp
On this episode of Walk in Faith, host Craig Syracusa talks to Joey Travolta about his short film camp, a program that offers children and adults with autism the opportunity to learn about filmmaking.
Catholic Man Murdered Walking With Wife
A Brooklyn Catholic is dead tonight after being stabbed in front of his wife. The murder takes place in Greenpoint where the couple had just moved, thinking the neighborhood safer. Our Katie Engesser has more on the story.
Cardinal Chavez Visits New York
The Pope’s devotion to the people of the peripheries is seen in his selection of Gregorio Rosa Chavez as the first Cardinal ever for El Salvador. Only weeks after the prelate is elevated at Saint Peter’s Basilica, he travels to New York – on a mission. Our Michelle Powers has the story.
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On this episode of In the arena, Monsignor Kieran Harrington is joined by Oz Sultan to talk about current events. Then Colin Nykaza, director of young adult outreach for the archdiocese, talks about getting young people involved with their faith, and entrepreneur Sean O’Hare joins them to discuss his upcoming charity events. All this and more on In the Arena, faith at the forefront of today’s news and events.
Filipini Nun Helps Young Women Discern God’s Call
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio’s Year of Vocations is preparing the Brooklyn diocese for the future. The men and women who’ve already answered God’s call are helping the Church achieve success in bolstering the ranks of priests and religious. Tim Harfmann asks a nun how she nurtures young women on their journey to final vows.
Catholic Culture: Places to Visit this Summer
Taking steps back in time and listening to neighborhood folklore of the past, our Michelle Powers discovers another of her summertime treasures… locations for Catholics in Brooklyn and Queens to visit in a day and discover the wonders of history. This time – its oral tradition and a place where an old secret may still exist.
Blessed Virgin Mother Honored in Corona
A prayer group for vocations at St. Leo Church, Corona, is welcoming new members. Tim Harfmann reports the blessing they receive cap ceremonies, including a procession along neighborhood streets, honoring the Virgin Mary’s Assumption into heaven.