Tim Harfmann reports from St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre, where Bishop John Barres is installed as the fifth leader of the Long Island diocese. Along with Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarizo, Cardinals Dolan and McCarrick, and many more, gather for the installation Mass.
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Catholic Brooklynite Named Borough’s Parks Commissioner
His mission is to help protect God’s green Earth. Martin Maher, a parishioner at Holy Name of Jesus Church, is the newly appointed commissioner for parks in Brooklyn. He oversees the borough’s nearly 900 parks, playgrounds, gardens, recreation centers, pools and beaches. Tim Harfmann speaks with the commissioner, who is also active in his parish’s Boy Scout troop.
Going for Gold for Catholic Schools Week
The Olympics – science Olympics – are highlighting the value of Catholic education in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn today. Students in grades six through eight at Saint Patrick Catholic Academy are competing in a series of experiments. Our Michelle Powers is on hand for the results.
President for a Day
Presidents day isn’t until later this month, but the students of Holy Angels Catholic Academy in Bay Ridge are celebrating early. At their annual presidential show during catholic schools week, history comes alive for the youngsters as they take on the roles of some of America’s greatest leaders. Katie Engesser reports as these kids portray a president for a day.
Remembering Monsignor Bennett
The Diocese of Immigrants is mourning a big loss tonight…a piece of the very heart is gone. Monsignor Austin Bennett has returned to the Lord after seven decades of doing God’s will. His hand finally stilled in his own bed at Good Shepherd Parish in Brooklyn’s Marine Park neighborhood.
March for Life 2017
Pope Francis is saluting the vast number of pilgrims marching for life in Washington. The Holy Father sending along his blessing and greetings as the throng assembles on the National Mall.
Among the crowd, our Michelle Powers.
Mom Gets a Taste of School
To help trumpet the accomplishments of Catholic education, the students at St. Brigid Catholic Academy in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn are hosting a ‘Muffins with Mom’ session today. Our Michelle Powers has the story.
Notre Dame Kicks Off Catholic Schools Week
Notre Dame Catholic Academy in Ridgewood Queens kicked off Catholic Schools Week with a visit from Bishop Octavio Cisneros. Our Konrad Aderer brings us there for the Auxiliary Bishop’s inspiring talk with students, and diverse performances from the school’s upcoming talent show.
Organ Donor Saves Priest’s Life
It’s a bond that physically connects Fr. James Cunningham and his friend, Patrick Nash. When the beloved priest learned he was dying and needed a kidney transplant, the 17-year FDNY veteran came to the rescue. Tim Harfmann speaks with Fr. Cunningham and Patrick about the life-saving procedure.
Chinese Catholics Celebrate Lunar New Year
It’s now officially the year of the Rooster as Asian Americans celebrate the new lunar year. Here in the Diocese of Immigrants Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio is also taking part in the festivities- even participating in a special ceremony called “waking the lion.” Katie Engesser reports from Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Sunset Park where the celebrations took place.