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.
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Bishop DiMarzio leads Diocese into Lent
Catholics all over the world are united on Ash Wednesday, the first of forty days in preparation for Christ’s Easter Resurrection. The Bishop of Brooklyn, Nicholas DiMarzio, leads the Diocese into Lent. Our Michelle Powers has the story.
Kids Dine on Pancakes Before Ash Wednesday
It’s the last Tuesday before Lent and the kids of St Brigid’s Catholic Academy in Bushwick, Brooklyn are enjoying a pancake breakfast! Katie Engesser reports from the festivities as the students prepare for the Lenten season.
Over 100 Students Accept Italian-American Scholarships
Catholic students in the Diocese of Brooklyn who are receiving scholarships from the Tri-State Italian-American Congress are welcoming the help in meeting their education costs. Michelle Powers has more.
40 Days For Life Kickoff
Before Ash Wednesday, pro-lifers gather at the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral to kick off the international, Lenten campaign. It’s a partnership between the Sisters of Life, Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, a youth ministry known as Frassti Fellowship, and other defenders of life. Tim Harfmann reports from Manhattan.
Historic African American Parish Celebrates Black History
St Martin de Porres parish in Bed Stuy, Brooklyn is celebrating Black History Month with a mass that not only remembers important civil right events in African American history but also in the Brooklyn Diocese. Katie Engesser was there and filed this report.
Black History Month on all Airwaves
A different way to celebrate Black History Month takes place at Saint Teresa of Avila parish in the Prospect Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn– live coverage of young people that’s broadcast to a listening audience. Liz Faublas was on hand to help out, along with Bishop Guy Sansaricq and our Michelle Powers.
The “Last Slave in New York”
After she died in 1857, the Brooklyn Star newspaper called Margaret Pine the last slave in New York. The article described her as “a sincere Christian” who was laid to rest in the borough’s Green-Wood Cemetery. Over time, though, signs of her gravesite vanished. Our Michelle Powers picks up the story.
Pilgrimage to Catholic Cuba
To foster encounter directly, Brooklyn auxiliary Bishop Octavio Cisneros is planning a pilgrimage to Cuba. Our Michelle Powers previews the mission.
SSN 07 – EP 23
This week on “In the Arena” join host, Monsignor Kieran Harrington, vicar of communication for the Diocese of Brooklyn, as he is joined by Rabbi Brad Hirschfield, to discuss the hot-button issues. Then Monsignor is joined by Author, Matthew Soerens, to discuss refugees, and Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, Melissa Manchester, joins to talk music and faith. All this and much more on “In the Arena”: faith at the forefront of today’s news and events.