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“Values Beyond His Age”

He’s dedicated his entire life to helping others… but the Bay Ridge Catholic is not done yet. Our Michelle Powers has the story of the young man who’s accomplished so much in such a short time.

Sunset Park Advocates Say MTA Disrespects Low-Income Immigrants

Subways in Brooklyn are about to undergo major renovations, which will completely shut down several subway stations for months. Our Konrad Aderer reports on an immigrant-led protest, calling out the MTA for their handling of these disruptions. Participants included: City Council Member Carlos Menchaca, local organizations UPROSE, Neighbors Helping Neighbors,  local residents and business owners.

Mercy Home Celebrates Residents

Brooklyn’s Mercy Home for Children provides essential services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Home hosts a special Mass in honor of the residents. Our Michelle Powers reports the liturgy is part of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and they have much to celebrate.

Holy Hour Looks to “Inspire” Vocations

A Holy Hour called Inspira is inspiring young Hispanics and Latinos to consider what God is calling for them. Katie Engesser reports from Most Precious Blood Church in Bath Beach, Brooklyn where a new generation tries to answer the question “Who am I?”

Fr. Joseph Holcomb

On this episode of On the Block, Ed Wilkinson, Editor of the Tablet newspaper,  talks with Fr. Joseph Holcomb, the sixth pastor of St. Andrew Avellino parish in Flushing. A native New Yorker, Fr. Holcomb was ordained in 1980 and has been faithfully serving multiple communities ever since.

Dorothy Day Granddaughter Writes Intimate Book on Possible Saint

Kate Hennessy, Dorothy Day’s youngest granddaughter, has written The World Will Be Saved by Beauty, a book telling an intimate story of the founder of the Catholic Worker movement. Our Konrad Aderer brings us to the book launch at the Sheen Center in the East Village, and asks Ms. Hennessy how her grief at her own mother’s passing led her to delve into the depths of mother-daughter relationships in her family.

A Lenten Promise: Purple Bagels

Here in the Diocese, this Lent, a worshiper at Saint Mary’s Parish in Long Island City has a unique idea for the holy season.Our Michelle Powers tells us what it is…

St. Joseph’s Feast Day Celebrated in Queens

With St. Patrick’s Day past, one parish in Queens is celebrating their patron’s feast day with blessed bread. Katie Engesser reports from the St Joseph’s feast day festivities.

Food Pantry Helps Needy During Lent

Tim Harfmann reports from Forest Hills where Catholics from Our Lady of Mercy and Our Lady Queen of Martyrs team up to help the less fortunate. During the liturgical season of Lent, the volunteers use the period to reflect and show almsgiving.