In 1809, Elizabeth founded the Sisters of Charity, the first American congregation of religious Sisters that focused on children, education and the poor. In 1849, four New York Sisters of Charity sailed to Halifax to start a new mission. Seven years later, they formed an independent congregation known as the Sisters of Charity-Halifax.
The Sisters returned to New York as the parochial school system began to develop and the Sisters, likewise, began to expand their education ministry, opening 15 schools in New York and New Jersey between 1924 and 1964.
In the Marine Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, the local civic association is working with leaders in immigration to discuss instances of bias. Katie Engesser reports from the Community Center where the discussion among neighbors took place.
It’s notoriously known as one of the dirtiest waterways in the United States, but this Earth Day, the Gowanus Canal will receive a blessing of Holy Water. Currents correspondent Michelle Powers reports.
The Easter season is heading to another major moment, Divine Mercy Sunday. Tim Harfmann reports on how the celebration came into being.
In less than a month, clerics, media members and other Catholics will gather for the annual World Communications Day. Tim Harfmann reports on how DeSales Media Group is preparing to host the NYC portion of the May 17th event.
Syrian civilians are being shuttled around the country as the war between the regime of Bashar al-Assad and his opponents rages on. The migratory moves could lead to a permanent division of the country along religious and political lines, according to some analysts. For more on what that potential development could mean for the region, Tim Harfmann speaks with the Brooklyn-based bishop who heads up Catholic Relief Services, the group dedicated to assisting the poor and vulnerable overseas.
One of the Church’s fundamental missions – handed down from Christ Himself – is to feed the hungry. Saint John’s Bread And Life in Brooklyn serves meals to people in need throughout the Diocese. What they provide is sometimes the only food families and individuals have to eat.Today, as our Michelle Powers reports, Saint John’s Bread And Life is receiving much-needed help.
The Tablet newspaper has held it’s annual Easter Art Contest, asking students from across the diocese to submit their best work based on the theme “Christ is Risen.” Katie Engesser reports with the tablet team as they narrow down their search for the best artists in Brooklyn and Queens.