Catholic and Lutheran Agencies Struggle with Refugee Cap
July 18, 2017U.S. Bishops and Lutherans have been calling for a higher cap on refugees entering the country, after President Donald Trump’s 50,000 person […]
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Key Role for Church in Nuclear Weapons Ban
July 18, 2017122 nations signed a treaty at the UN last week outlawing nuclear weapons. Our Konrad Aderer speaks with Jonathan Granoff, President of […]
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Brooklyn’s Best Books for the Summer
July 18, 2017Every year the Diocese of Brooklyn’s Tablet newspaper polls its readers about what books they’re reading this summer. Katie Engesser talks with […]
Car Wash for Catholic Academy
July 18, 2017One theater group is serving the community beyond entertainment. Katie Engesser reports from Immaculate Conception Church in Jamaica, Queens where their latest […]
Bishop DiMarzio Blesses & Processes to End Williamsburg Feast
July 17, 2017Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio leads the blessing of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church on her feast day. The parish community also fills […]
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July 14, 2017Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio is leading a capital campaign called Generations of Faith. The funds raised are directed towards youth evangelization, care for […]
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July 14, 2017John Cortese has been working at The Golden Gate Fancy Fruit and Vegetable Store in Marine Park for over 7 decades. But […]
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July 14, 2017At the 22nd annual Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio Golf Classic, the Catholic leader of Brooklyn and Queens presents the proceeds of the outing […]
Cathedral Prep’s Leadership Program Marks 50 Years
July 12, 2017For the Bishop of Brooklyn, Nicholas DiMarzio, cultivating religious vocations is crucial to his leadership to the diocese. Tim Harfmann reports from […]