The ravages of cancer underlie a special Mass celebrated in Bath Beach, Brooklyn, in honor of the patron saint of patients, St. Peregrine. Tim Harfmann reports from St. Finbar Church.
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U.S. Catholic China Bureau Director Promotes Upcoming Conference
Among the Holy Father’s biggest worries is the persecution of Christians because they believe in God. The threat is particularly acute in communist China. To better reveal conditions facing the Church there, the U.S. Catholic China Bureau is planning a major national conference at St. John’s University. The executive director of the group is appearing on In The Arena, hosted by Monsignor Kieran Harrington, the Brooklyn diocese’s vicar for communications. Tim Harfmann has more.
The Good Shepherd Part 2
The visit to Good Shepherd continues with Joe Estevez and All Things Catholic finding out more about the services offered and how it has changed people’s lives. He speaks with more volunteers and learns more about how the program works and other services that they offer.
St. John’s University Expands Under President Gempesaw
Conrado “Bobby” Gempesaw, President of St. John’s University, was the first layperson to take the helm of the Vincentian institution three years ago. Our Liz Faublas, an alumna of St. John’s, talks in depth about what’s in store for the diverse student body, and tours the University’s new, state-of-the-art business school.
Jornada Movement Celebrates 50 Years
With over 10,000 members, the Jornada movement celebrates half a century of bringing the youth closer to Christ. Katie Engesser reports from the first of many events in their semi-centennial celebration.
Sisters Score in Easter Art Contest
Each year hundreds of young people have a chance to enter an Easter Art contest that’s sponsored by the Diocese’s Tablet newspaper and the Knights of Columbus. This year’s winners have been chosen and our Michelle Powers reports.
Hearing the Call: Deacon Szymon Galazyn
Katie Engesser continues her series on the priestly candidates in the Diocese of Brooklyn. Deacon Szymon Galazyn, a native of Poland, found God’s call while in the confessional.
Spiritual Leaders Thanked for Service
A youth group in the Diocese of Brooklyn is honoring those who are helping out the next generation. Among the awardees, Currents Anchor and motivational speaker, Liz Faublas. Katie Engesser reports.
Diabetes
Best-selling author of The End of Diabetes, Dr. Joel Fuhrman, joins host Portland Helmich to discuss diabetes, a condition that affects 29 million Americans. Dr. Fuhrman shows how you can completely reverse diabetes through a “Nutritarian” diet. Then, we’ll hear from Tom Wood, who after suffering with diabetes for 15 years, read Dr. Fuhrman’s book, and through the “nutritarian” diet, is no longer symptomatic. Then, Portland heads to the kitchen to cook up a diabetic-friendly dish with the Director of Nutrition Services for God’s Love We Deliver, Lisa Zullig, and Chef Andre Daquigan.
Praying More Deeply to the Blessed Mother
Next week, Pope Francis will travel to Portugal in honor of the 100th anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima. When the Blessed Mother appeared to the shepherd children, and again at Lourdes and elsewhere, she repeatedly urges praying the rosary. Tim Harfmann reports from Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Glendale, where Catholics are suggesting how to pray more deeply.