On this episode, host Ed Wilkinson, Editor of the Tablet, meets with Father Frank Black, Pastor of St. Gregory the Great, St. Matthew’s, and Our Lady of Charity.
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Was Susan B. Anthony “Pro-Life?”
She stands astride history. The champion of voting rights for women was born on this day in 1820. Michelle Powers reports Susan B. Anthony not only embodied women’s suffrage, she was a passionate abolitionist against slavery and an advocate for the sanctity of life… a sterling role model for these times.
Basketball Bishop Visits Seminarians
During an annual tradition where young men from St. Joseph’s Seminary, Dunwoodie, and the Cathedral Seminary House of Formation, Douglaston, play a competitive game of basketball, Bishop John Barres paid them a visit. The newly installed “head coach” of the Rockville Centre diocese made his first official visit to the Immaculate Conception Center. Tim Harfmann speaks with Long Island’s Catholic leader, who once played on Princeton University’s junior varsity basketball team.
Meet the Priests: Father Marcin Chilczuk
Katie Engesser continues her tour of the recently ordained within the Diocese of Immigrants at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Glendale. Father Marcin Chilczuk is from Poland and is modeling his priesthood after two saints.
Young Love on Valentine’s Day
For the pre-kindergarten children attending Saint Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy in Brooklyn, St. Valentine’s Day is dedicated to love – especially with their parents. Our Michelle Powers has the story.
Interfaith Group Plans Sidewalk Vigil for Refugees
At Our Lady of Refuge in Flatbush, an interfaith group has emerged to collaborate on a local responsse to executive orders on refugees and immigrants. Konrad Aderer talks with the Catholic nun, Muslim man and Jewish woman who have planned an early-evening silent vigil at Newkirk Plaza Subway Station for Wednesday 2/15/17 at 6pm.
Till Death Do Us Part
Appropriate for the Sunday before Valentine’s Day, couples wed at a Queens Village Church return to renew their marriage vows. Our Michelle Powers has the story.
Cardinal Dolan Attends Cathedral Club Fundraiser
The Cathedral Club of Brooklyn held its annual dinner, honoring news media executive, Christopher Ruddy, and CNBC television personality, Lawrence Kudlow. Cardinal Timothy Dolan delivers the keynote address and speaks with Tim Harfmann about the organization.
Sheen Center Hosts Mental Health Conference
Tim Harfmann reports from the Manhattan theater as clergy and medical experts gather to discuss mental health issues. Organized by the New York Commission of Religious Leaders, Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Brooklyn Auxiliary Bishop James Massa discuss what the Church can do to help those who are suffering. New York City’s First Lady, Chirlane McCray, delivers the keynote address and offers ways to assist people.