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.
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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.
Catholic Academy Celebrates Milestone Teachers
The Diocese of Brooklyn is preparing to honor it’s educators who are celebrating milestones. Katie Engesser reports from one catholic academy with a large group of anniversaries.
Catholic Student Recounts London Attack
The death toll in England almost certainly would be higher if not for the heroism of Catholic college student from Brooklyn. Our Michelle Powers speaks with the lifesaver who is still in London.
Catholic Students Become Pen Pals With Seminarians
John Tirado from the Knights of Columbus in Blackwood, NJ is spearheading a project where students connect with priests to be! Katie Engesser talks to the night about the project, which is already going cross country.