Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. On Monday NETTV will air a special program regarding the topic. Katie Engesser speaks with some of the guests to preview the show.
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Schoolteacher Makes ‘Last Stand’ for Persecuted Christians
Helma Adde is a schoolteacher in Long island, New York and the daughter to Assyrian immigrants. She believes the pain inflicted upon Christians in Syria and Iraq are being ignored and has decided to take a stand in her new documentary. Katie Engesser reports from the Sheen Center in Manhattan, where the film is being screened.
Lawmakers Plan to Increase Crossing Guards in Northern Brooklyn
Knights Support Neil Gorsuch
The Knights of Columbus are staking out a strong position regarding religion and the U-S Supreme Court. The world’s largest Catholic fraternal service organization is fully backing President Trump’s nominee – Federal judge Neil Gorsuch. Our Michelle Powers last night introduced the new leader of the Knights in New York – Brooklynite Ken Latham. He points out a key reason why the coming confirmation battle is important.
New KofC New York State Deputy
There is a new leader taking over the New York division of the world’s largest Catholic fraternal charity – the Knights of Columbus. Our Michelle Powers reports he is a man from Brooklyn.
Sister Josephine Bakhita
Saint Josephine is considered the patron for all victims of human trafficking. To learn more about this remarkable woman, we now have a report from our Michelle Powers.
Father Sean Suckiel
On this episode, host Ed Wilkinson, Editor of the Tablet, meets with Father Sean Suckiel, the Vocation Director of the Diocese of Brooklyn, as well as the chaplain of Xaverian High School.
Throats Blessed During Catholic Schools Week
Tim Harfmann reports from St. Bernadette as Auxiliary Bishop James Massa visits the Dyker Heights, Brooklyn academy for Catholic Schools Week. Bishop Massa celebrates Mass and blesses throats on the feast day of St. Blasé, before visiting the youngsters in their classrooms.
Keeping Up With Church LIfe Through Smartphone Apps
With growing numbers of Catholics using smartphone apps to facilitate the practice of their faith, our Konrad Aderer looks into how the Diocese of Brooklyn is taking steps to help its own parishes make use of digital tools to engage parishioners.
Rockaway School Promotes Catholic Education
Tim Harfmann reports from Rockaway, Queens where students at St. Rose of Lima sing songs and give a presentation on saints who influenced Catholic education. It’s part of Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Chappetto’s visit for Catholic Schools Week. There are nearly 400 youngsters enrolled at the thriving academy, and children say it’s a home away from home.