The Story Behind Corpus Christi

Catholics in Brooklyn and Queens are also on the streets of the Diocese to worship the Blessed Sacrament.Our Michelle Powers starts us off at Saint Finbar’s Church in the Bensonhurst – Bath Beach neighborhood.

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Sunday on In the Arena, Msgr. Kieran Harrington is joined by Rabbi Hirschfield & Matthew Schmitz to talk about current events as well as Dean Nielwolny, author of “Trade Up: How to Move From Just Making Money to Making a Difference”, and actor Steven Guttenberg, who discusses lymphedema. All this and more on In the Arena, faith at the forefront of today’s news and events.

Judge Urges School and Diocese to Settle Dispute

On Tuesday the Diocese appeared in Queens County Court regarding the use of Christ the King Regional High School’s property. Parents and students from Middle Village Prep Charter School came in numbers to defend their beloved school from closure. Our Konrad Aderer reports on the hearing.

Queens Feast Fun for the Family

At St. Gregory the Great Church, an annual summer feast has started in the streets of Bellerose, Queens. Katie Engesser was there and filed this report.

U.S. Church Offers Resources for World Refugee Day

For World Refugee Day on June 20, the Church in the United States is encouraging the faith community to both pray and make visible their support of immigrants and refugees. Our Konrad Aderer talks with a representative of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops about the toolkit and resources they offer to help faith communities make the day count for the aid of refugees.

St Anthony of Padua Venerated in Queens

The Diocese’s most popular saint visits a church in Queens! Katie Engesser reports from St Sebastian’s in Woodside, Queens where a relic of the saint is being venerated.

Students Honor Crossing Guard During Flag Day

Tim Harfmann reports from Astoria, where Immaculate Conception School students show their American pride during an annual Flag Day ceremony. This year, the youngsters are also honoring their crossing guard, who has served on the nearby street corner for over three decades.

Thousands Attend Ultreya de Campo

The movement is inspiring – and large. Our Michelle Powers reports on busloads of Catholics leaving asphalt-paved neighborhoods to worship the Lord outdoors.

Film About Giving Back Hopes to Give Back

Two Academy Award winners appear in a new film that the producers are touting as a great way to roll out the ‘red carpet’ and raise funds for Catholic Churches. Katie Engesser reports from the advance screening.

Brooklynites Celebrate St. Anthony

The Saint who regularly ranks as a favorite of Catholics in Brooklyn and Queens is Anthony of Padua. Our Michelle Powers reports a Brooklyn parish celebrates his feast day on the streets.