The war in Asia’s largest Catholic country of the Philippines is feared to be the opening phase of a concerted Islamic attempt to create a caliphate in the region. America’s top military commander in the Pacific is calling it a “wake-up call” for every nation in the area. Catholics living in nearby northern Indonesia are worried. The communications director for the Manado Diocese says anxiety is soaring and people are on the lookout for any invaders. This weekend, Indonesian Catholics from across America are traveling to New York to attend a special gathering amid the troublesome news from their homeland. Tim Harfmann learns more about the concerns from the priest who heads up Indonesian affairs for the Brooklyn diocese.
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July 4th at the Box Office
It is Fourth of July tradition almost as big as hotdogs and fireworks – the blockbuster movie. Our Michelle Powers and the host of NET-TV’s popular Reel-Faith program take a look.
Ohio Students Revitalize Ministries in Gravesend
Six young men have come from Franciscan University in Ohio to rejuvenate
Remembering How Bob Rambusch Transformed Churches
Liturgical artist and
St. Helen’s Church Rededicated After Renovations
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio is rededicating St. Helen’s Church in Howard Beach, Queens. Tim Harfmann has been following the renovation work that’s been underway since January. He reports the congregation turned out in big numbers for the ceremony, and they’re happy to have their whole church back.
Catholic Culture: Places to Visit this Summer
Now, our Michelle Powers has another installment in her ongoing series of summertime reports… taking Catholics to places that are easy to discover, and well-worth the trip. Tonight, the Long Island City Church that’s home to holy mementos of a Pope’s Mass in the Diocese.
Catholic Culture: Places to Visit this Summer
Tonight, we debut what will be a summertime series of reports. Our Michelle Powers taking viewers to places that are easy for Brooklyn and Queens Catholics to discover… and are treasure troves of fascinating history. First stop, the parish of firsts.
Orígenes de la Iglesia
¿Cómo fue la Iglesia primitiva? ¿Cómo se transforma el cristianismo primitivo en religión oficial? El padre Tomás contesta estas preguntas y nos habla de las primeras comunidades cristianas, la persecuciones y la posterior aceptación de la fe cristiana en el Imperio Romano. Asimismo, conoceremos un poco más sobre los cismas y la reforma de la Iglesia Católic.
Catholics Help Habitat For Humanity NYC
Volunteers from Habitat For Humanity NYC are building and repairing 150 homes for families. A Catholic coalition of several Queens parishes are helping to construct 20 homes in their borough. Tim Harfmann reports from one of the building sites in Jamaica.
Last Sister of Charity Leaves Queens Academy
At St Sebastian’s Catholic Academy, a nun who has spent close to half a century educating the youth of Woodside, Queens is retiring. Katie Engesser reports as former students say goodbye to their favorite teacher.