The Brooklyn Diocese is working hard to ensure immigrant families know their rights. The latest effort takes place at a Catholic Church in Elmhurst, Queens. Our Michelle Powers is there.
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Brooklyn Students Earn Top Marks in Robotics
Salve Regina Catholic Academy’s robotics program is not only one of the best in Brooklyn, it’s on of the best in the city! The team has just qualified for the semi finals in the First Lego League Championships and, as Katie Engesser reports, they are don’t just take pride in their accomplishments but also in working as one big family.
Bringing God to Street Artists
Street artists are bringing a new look to Bushwick. A Brooklyn priest, with his own artistic aspirations, is brining God’s word to them. Our Michelle Powers has the story.
Life Runners Begin National Relay
On Ash Wednesday, pro-lifers known as Life Runners begin the national movement across the Brooklyn Bridge. Tim Harfmann reports from Manhattan, where these defenders of life pray outside of an abortion mill as part of the Lenten relay.
Episode 2 – “The Power and the Glory”
This 2nd episode will focus on Graham Greene’s masterpiece, THE POWER AND THE GLORY!
Episode 1 – Overview of the Catholic Novel
Fr. Robert Lauder has a deep connection to the arts including film, stage and literature. THE CATHOLIC NOVEL is a lecture series that will focus on some of his favorite novels where Catholicism is treated favorably.
This first episode will set up the lecture series and give some background into what he hopes to accomplish.
Controversy Over Vatican-China Deal
Much analysis and controversy has erupted over recent statements from Cardinal John Tong, unofficial spokesman for the Vatican, that a deal with China is imminent. Our Konrad Aderer gets the insigt of Fr. John Vesey, who spent nine years as a missionary in China and has been following the negotiations closely.
Queens Church Says #Welcome2SGM
The Shrine Church of St Gerard Majella in Hollis, Queens is saying take your “selfie” to church! The campaign uses the #welcome2sgm to prompt Catholics to back to mass this Lenten season. Katie Engesser has the story.
Bed-Stuy Sisters Offer Tools for Financial Prosperity
Two Bedford-Stuyvesant sisters offer what they learned about money after starting life in poverty. Our Liz Faublas meets successful entrepreneurs Nadia and Nicole Carter, who offer free guidance and tools to achieve financial health through a program they call “Edge and Effort.” (edgeandeffort.com).
Fr. Mark Bristol
On this episode of On the Block, Ed Wilkinson, Editor of the Tablet newspaper, talks with Father Mark Bristol, who is the Parochial Vicar at St. Anastasia’s Parish in Douglaston and a Navy Chaplain.