In preparation for the upcoming priestly ordination, Katie Engesser talks to the candidates about their vocational call. Tonight she talks to Deacon Michael Panicali, the oldest of the incoming priests, who says he hopes to use his lay experiences to help the people of Brooklyn and Queens hear their call.
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60 Second Review – “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales”
David DiCerto reviews the 5th installment in the Captain Jack Sparrow saga, PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES!
Astoria Church Screens Scorsese’s ‘Silence’
One of the biggest names in Hollywood is telling the story of missionary priests who embark on a perilous journey to Japan and encounter Christian persecution. Tim Harfmann is at Immaculate Conception Church, Astoria, for a special screening of Martin Scorsese’s ‘Silence.’
60+ Second Review – “Alien: Covenant”
Steven Greydanus reviews the latest installment in the Ridley Scott-directed “Alien” franchise, ALIEN: COVENANT!
Purple Heart Veteran Honored on Memorial Day
Although he didn’t make the ultimate sacrifice, a parishioner at St. Francis De Sales Church, Belle Harbor, has paid a heavy price to defend his country. Tim Harfmann has the story of a brave soldier who’s still serving others.
Fasting
This week on To Your Health, the author of The Complete Guide to Fasting, Dr. Jason Fung, joins host Portland Helmich to discuss some of the myths and misconceptions of fasting as well as the many health benefits. Then, author of The Sacred Art of Fasting, Fr. Thomas Ryan, CSP, and missionary Karla Ochoa, share their personal stories about how fasting has impacted their spiritual life and relationship with God.
12 New Deacons In the Diocese of Brooklyn
A dozen men have now taken the vow of Holy Orders to become deacons in Brooklyn and Queens. Katie Engesser is at their ordination with Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio.
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Join Monsignor Harrington for another episode of In the Arena, when he talks to Cardinal Tobin, Archbishop of the Newark Diocese. Later, he’s joined by David Gibson to talk about current events – all this and more on In the Arena, faith at the forefront of today’s news and events.
St. John’s Seminary
Join host, Joe Estevez, as he takes a trip to St. John’s Seminary in Los Angeles where he learns more about the process of becoming a priest and how seminaries take lay men and form them into men of the cloth.
Local Priest Worries About Troubles Back Home
Father Godofredo Felicitas was born in the Philippines and ordained in the Diocese of Iligan, not far away from the city where Isis has taken churchgoers hostage. As he received news from former parishioners he speaks with Katie Engesser about the latest updates back home.