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The Greatest New York Tragedy Before 9/11
Before the attack on September 11th, 2001; the largest tragedy to hit the city of New York was the sinking of a steamship called the General Slocum over a century ago. Katie Engesser reports from All Faiths Cemetery in Middle Village, Queens where a memorial service is remembering the over 1,000 lives lost.
Ridgewood Parish Celebrates 125 Years
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio leads the congregation of St. Aloysius Church in Ridgewood, Queens. Tim Harfmann reports the parish is celebrating its founding back in the 19th century.
Brooklyn Heights Parish Celebrates 175th Anniversary
The parish of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary has reached a milestone few others have accomplished. Founded in 1842 as the 3rd Roman Catholic Parish in Brooklyn, Assumption predates the founding of the Diocese. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio led the celebration as Tim Harfmann reports from Brooklyn Heights.
A Country Fair in the Streets of Brooklyn
Brooklyn’s Church of Saint Patrick is holding a parish fair that brings a bit of the country to the streets of Bay Ridge. Our Michelle Powers is there.
Filipino Priest Scared About Returning Home
As news from home travels to the United States, one Filipino priest serving in the Middle Village area of Queens is concerned not only for his people but for himself as he faces the reality of his return home. Katie Engesser talks with the minister about the imminent dangers in his deportation.
(Air date June 10th, 2017.)
Brooklyn Parish Prepares for Saint Feast Day
According to a poll done by the Diocese’s Tablet Newspaper, St Anthony of Padua is the most popular saint among Catholics in Brooklyn and Queens. One parish is gearing up for the saint’s feast day with a special set of celebrations. Katie Engesser reports.
(Air date June 8th, 2017.)
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This week on In the Arena, Monsignor Kieran Harrington talks to Oz Sultan and Pat Halpin about current events. Peter Pitts joins him to discuss healthcare and Glenroy Browne talks about his book, “Angels of the Caribbean”. Finally, he sits with Fr. Christopher Hartley to discuss the plight of sugarcane workers in the Dominican Republic. All this and more on In the Arena, faith at the forefront of today’s news and events!
Catholic Artist Paints Piano for the People
Christopher Spinelli, a Catholic artist from Brooklyn, is helping New York City make beautiful springtime music. Tim Harfmann reports on the piano Christopher has painted in Coney Island and the citywide project he’s a part of.
Catholic Student Becomes PC for the Day
She’s a straight-A student from Brooklyn’s Bishop Kearney High School…and is still basking in the glow of topping more than a thousand other young people to become ‘Police Commissioner for a Day.’ Our Michelle Powers spends time with an outstanding graduate of Catholic education.