On this episode of On the Block, Ed Wilkinson, Editor of the Tablet newspaper, talks with Fr. Thomas Devery, the pastor of Our Lady Star of the Sea parish in Staten Island on the finale of this second season of On the Block. Fr. Devery was ordained in 1977 and has been serving the Archdiocese of New York faith community since.
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Brooklyn Schools Kick Off In Annual Math Bowl
Hundreds of students around the Brooklyn diocese are competing in the annual math bowl, a contest that puts the kids’ math skills to the test. Katie Engesser reports from Queen of the Rosary Catholic Academy in Brooklyn, where the competition among the students is strong.
Diocesan Conference Energizes Youth
Evangelizing young people is a big success as the Brooklyn Diocese stages it’s Spring Rally. Katie Engesser reports from the conference at the Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston, Queens that turned out hundreds.
St. Francis Dean’s Family Includes Nearly 100 Foster Siblings
Giving new hope to children is the mission of a Brooklyn Catholic college dean and her parents.Our Michelle Powers has more as a milestone approaches.
St. Francis Students Rediscover Jackie Robinson Legacy
The seventieth anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s major league baseball debut is fast approaching. Our Konrad Aderer reports that in the Diocese, St. Francis College is joining with others to remember the day the baseball color barrier was no more.
“The Sultan and the Saint” Promotes Interfaith Dialogue
The story of two men of faith, a Muslim Sultan and a Christian preacher, is portrayed in a film that is screened at St. Francis Prep in Queens. Tim Harfmann has the story.
Queens Artist Gives Credit to God
Honoring the Catholic faith through her art is the heartfelt passion of a parishioner at Marine Park’s Good Shepherd Church. Our Konrad Aderer has the story of Arlene Cosgrove who prays as she paints.
SSN 08 – EP 01
This week on “In the Arena”, join host Monsignor Kieran Harrington, vicar of communication for the Diocese of Brooklyn as he is joined by Author of “The Case for Christ”, Lee Strobel, to talk about the new film adaptation of his book. Then, Monsignor talks to executive producer of special events for Newsmax, Bill Tucker, about the hot-button issues. All this and much more on “In the Arena”: faith at the forefront of today’s news and events.
College Students Report for Currents
It’s the St Francis College Career Fair! Students bring their resumes and their A game in an attempt try to land a job with one of the over 100 companies in attendance. Among them is DeSales Media and Currents reporter Katie Engesser, who’s giving the students an opportunity of a lifetime.
Finding Their Faith in America
In a secular society, finding your faith can be a challenge. But thanks to an interfaith dialogue at St John’s University in Queens, the faithful are getting a helping hand in learning their voice. Katie Engesser reports.