Fr. Joseph Fitzgerald

On this episode of On the Block, Ed Wilkinson, Editor of the Tablet newspaper, talks with Father Joseph Fitzgerald, the Director of vocations from Rockville Centre.

High School Basketball Teams Compete For State Championships

Tim Harfmann reports from Fordham University’s Rose Hill Gym, the site of the New York State Catholic High School basketball championships. First, it’s a rematch of the NYC title game between Queens’ Mary Louis Academy and Monsignor Scanlan from the Bronx. The Hilltoppers and Crusaders play a close game that goes into overtime. Then, the boys’ game features the Stanners from Archbishop Molloy and the Cardinals from Cardinal Hayes.

NYPD Celebrates 97th Holy Name Society Mass

The New York Police Department’s Holy Name Society is upholding a tradition that’s almost a century old. The Bishop of Brooklyn, Nicholas DiMarzio and the Police Commissioner lead the celebration…and our Michelle Powers is there.

SSN 07 – EP 24

This week on “In the Arena” Monsignor Kieran Harrington, vicar of communication for the Diocese of Brooklyn, is joined by author of “The Shack”, Paul Young, to talk about grieving and faith. Then, Bill Tucker comes on to talk about current events. George Marlin and Brad Miner, authors of “Son’s of St. Patrick”, then join to talk about the history of the Archbishops of New York.

Filippini Sisters

The Religious Teachers Filippini seek to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ, in order that the power of the Gospel message may transform the human person from within and so renew the family and society. We are called to live the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience; while a profound life of prayer nurtures us and thus characterizes our lives and our ministry.

Sustained by the grace of God and guided by the Magisterium of the Church, we strive to live the call of the Holy Spirit as women consecrated totally to Christ. United in our love for one another, we seek God alone and above all things. With Mary as our model, we renew our offering of self each day, uniting it to that of Christ in the Eucharistic sacrifice. Christ is the cornerstone of our teaching ministry; and the principles of His Gospel are our norms of life, our interior motivation, and the final goal of our apostolate.

Immigrants Hope To Keep Families Together

Tim Harfmann reports from Lower Manhattan, where Mexican immigrants are scrambling to acquire birth certificates for their children. With the government document, the U.S.-born children can apply for a Mexican passport, so they can travel with their undocumented parents if they face deportation.

Remembering A ‘Giant’ Hurricane Hero

Loved ones gathered at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Flatlands, to say goodbye to the beloved pastor. Monsignor John Brown returned to the Lord after serving the diocese for over three decades. The Brooklyn-born priest was the pastor of St. Francis de Sales Church, Belle Harbor, during Hurricane Sandy. Monsignor Brown coordinated the relief center inside the parish gym, where thousands of people went for food, clothes and shelter. Tim Harfmann speaks with Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, family and parishioners.

Grandfather of Four Fights Deportation

Catalino Guerrero has been living in the United States for over 20 years and is fighting deportation. By his side is Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark and the clergy of the organization Faith  of New Jersey. Katie Engesser has the story.