The Brooklyn Diocese is promoting reconciliation and forgiveness along with its neighbors – the Archdiocese of New York and the Diocese ofRockville Centre. Our Michelle Powers reports the joint effort is receiving a beautiful boost in Bay Ridge.
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“Neary’s: The Dream At The End Of The Rainbow”
Days before St. Patrick’s Day, Manhattan’s Sheen Center screened the premiere of “Neary’s: The Dream at the End of the Rainbow.” The hour-long documentary follows Jimmy Neary’s journey from a small farm in Ireland to his famous New York City eatery. Tim Harfmann speaks with the 86-year-old Irish immigrant; frequent customers, Cardinal Timothy Dolan and former Mayor Michael Bloomberg; as well as the director, acclaimed filmmaker Neil Leifer.
SSN 07 – EP 26
This week on “In the Arena”, host, Monsignor Kieran Harrington, is joined by associate editor of Commonweal, Matthew Sitman, and Literary Editor of First Things, Matthew Schmitz, to talk about the hot-button issues. Then, Pakistani-Canadian journalist, author, and public speaker, Raheel Raza, joins Monsignor to talk about the travel ban, and Manager of Communication for God’s Love We Deliver, Emmett Findley, comes on to talk about feeding those in need. All this and much more on “In the Arena”: faith at the forefront of today’s news and events.
Sisters of Mercy
Inspired by the life of Jesus and by our founder Catherine McAuley, the Sisters of Mercy envision a just world for people who are poor, sick and uneducated. We are Roman Catholic women of faith who commit our lives to God and our resources to serve, advocate and pray for those in need around the world. We trace our roots toCatherine McAuley, an Irish Catholic laywoman, who used her inheritance to open the first House of Mercy in Dublin, Ireland, in 1827 as a safe place for women and girls in need.
In 1831, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy. Her mission was to serve people who were poor, sick and uneducated with mercy and compassion. Catherine was determined to make a difference and Sisters of Mercy do!
NYC St. Patrick’s Day Celebration 2017
Before the pipes and drums blare down Manhattan’s 5th Avenue, hundreds of worshippers gather at St. Patrick’s Cathedral to celebrate the patron saint. Tim Harfmann reports from the annual Mass and parade and speaks with Brooklyn’s Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio; the archbishop of New York, Cardinal Timothy Dolan; and the bishop of Rockville Centre, John Barres.
St. Paddy’s Day Parade Pooch
Meet Seamus! This 10-year-old labradoodle is the official mascot for the Bay Ridge, Brooklyn St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Tim Harfmann visits Paws Truly Pet Shop where the charismatic canine is the bark of the town. You can catch Seamus at the parade along 3rd Avenue, between Marine Avenue and 67th Street, on Sunday, March 26th, beginning at 1pm.
Spring Breakers Give Back
While most kids are spending their spring break with friends, one group of students is using their time off to give back! Katie Engesser reports on FOCUS, an organization that allows the young adults to help the needy all over the world.
A Celebration Fit for Patron Saint
Although Saint Patrick is commonly credited with bringing the faith to the Emerald Isle, he did not introduce Christianity to Ireland nor was he the first Bishop. But he did do more than anyone to spread the Gospel throughout the country, converting legions of pagans, especially in the northern part of Ireland. And that’s one of the reasons the step dancers, the singers and the Irish soda bread bakers are all gathering at Brooklyn’s Saint Patrick’s Catholic Academy in Bay Ridge.
Skip the Fish, Eat Corned Beef
This year’s St Patrick’s Day feast falls on a Friday in Lent. The Bishop of Brooklyn, Nicholas DiMarzio, and the Archbishop of New York, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, are dispensing with the normal obligation that Catholics abstain from eating meat. Our Michelle Powers has the story behind the Day’s main dish – corned beef.