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It’s being called an attack on Catholics and other people of faith in the U-S. Since it was first announced back in January, we have heard plenty about the federal contraception... view post
Posted: April 27, 2012 09:31 Comments: 0
Last month Republicans released a 2012 Federal Budget Plan they claim would trim costs by $6.2 trillion dollars over a decade.
Paul Ryan, the Budget Committee chairman, says the... view post
Posted: April 27, 2012 09:27 Comments: 0
Prom season is almost here. Come June, you’re likely to see a lot of limos on the streets, carrying young people dressed to impress. And while it’s a great opportunity for high... view post
Posted: April 26, 2012 16:58 Comments: 0
One hundred twenty six years ago – on April 24th, 1886 – a young man from Illinois was ordained to the priesthood in Rome. That, by itself, is nothing out of the ordinary since... view post
Posted: April 26, 2012 16:55 Comments: 0
If you want to know the history of the Church in Brooklyn, look no further than the parishes. This year, the Cathedral Basilica of St. James in Downtown Brooklyn, the first church on... view post
Posted: April 26, 2012 09:45 Comments: 0
New York Republicans are voting in the state's presidential primary Tuesday.
With 95 delegates up for grabs – which is the most of any of the five East Coast states holding... view post
Posted: April 26, 2012 09:32 Comments: 0
Catholics across the Diocese of Brooklyn are being honored with a medal they can call their own. It’s a token of appreciation for the hard work they do exercising the Church’s... view post
Posted: April 26, 2012 09:28 Comments: 0
And then, there were two. Well so it seems!
With Rick Santorum ceding his race for the GOP nod, the overwhelming consensus, though still unofficial, has Former Massachusetts... view post
Posted: April 24, 2012 09:28 Comments: 0
It was quite a celebration here yesterday, as the Diocese of Brooklyn held its annual Migration Mass. It was an opportunity to recognize the diversity that fuels – and helps define... view post
Posted: April 24, 2012 09:24 Comments: 1
Times Square may be called the “Crossroads of the World,” but is Brooklyn more deserving of the name? We don’t want to start any battles over territorial naming rights. But the... view post
Posted: April 23, 2012 16:43 Comments: 0
The headline this past February had a sad and all too familiar ring: New York City losing another one of its premier Catholic high schools, as Nazareth Regional High School in East... view post
Posted: April 23, 2012 16:40 Comments: 0
A full-scale overhaul of one of the largest group of nuns in the United States – that announcement came Wednesday from the Church’s Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith, and... view post
Posted: April 20, 2012 10:12 Comments: 0
At a time when the federal government is trying to force religious organizations to pay for methods of contraception, many out there want nothing more than to grow their... view post
Posted: April 20, 2012 10:02 Comments: 0
Ever since the government announced its controversial contraception mandate in August of last year – and then reaffirmed the rule with religious exemptions in January, we have been... view post
Posted: April 20, 2012 09:57 Comments: 0
If you’ve been paying attention, you notice that there have been some significant changes at Mass. The language as we’ve known it for the past 40 years was given an overhaul –... view post
Posted: April 19, 2012 13:06 Comments: 0
It’s one faith, but expressed in many ways. According to one man – they are “bipolar” expressions of the faith that is Catholicism.
At a recent Theology on Tap in Queens,... view post
Posted: April 19, 2012 13:03 Comments: 0
Dissatisfied with homilies. Too many appeals for money. Feeling betrayed by the clergy abuse scandal. Certainly not an encouraging checklist.
In fact, according to a survey, these... view post
Posted: April 19, 2012 12:59 Comments: 0
It is beginning to look a lot like – summer. With temperatures well into the 70’s and 80’s over the last couple of days, it’s a great time to be outside – and also get your... view post
Posted: April 18, 2012 10:09 Comments: 0
Welcome back. For most of the country, it is a regular workday, but in a couple of New England states – it is Patriot’s Day – and that means the Boston Marathon.
More than 22... view post
Posted: April 18, 2012 10:05 Comments: 0
Our First, Most Cherished Liberty – that is the title of a comprehensive statement on religious freedoms and the indisputable rights of Catholics as American citizens – authored by... view post
Posted: April 18, 2012 09:49 Comments: 0
When Pope Benedict XVI visited Cuba last month, many people were afforded an opportunity they’ve never had – to see the Holy Father in person.
It’s something that was not lost... view post
Posted: April 17, 2012 10:09 Comments: 0
Tax day is right around the corner – have you done all your filings? According to one number, more than 10 million people filed their taxes with extensions in 2010.
If you... view post
Posted: April 17, 2012 08:50 Comments: 0
Two week ago, Pope Benedict XVI made a historic visit to the Island nation of Cuba. He was greeted by thousands of Cubans at Masses in Santiago de Cuba and Havana. During his time... view post
Posted: April 17, 2012 08:45 Comments: 0
According to one report, more than one and a half billion people in the world are living in poverty. In the U.S. alone, the poverty rate was more than 15 percent in 2010, the highest... view post
Posted: April 17, 2012 08:41 Comments: 0
It seems like it’s always been around – but in the last few years – has garnered a lot more attention. The suicide of a number of young people – some even adolescents – who... view post
Posted: April 13, 2012 11:23 Comments: 0
When it comes to taking part in the life of the Church, young people have plenty of options. In the Brooklyn Diocese alone, there are countless numbers of parishes with youth... view post
Posted: April 13, 2012 11:21 Comments: 0
The death penalty is one step away from being abolished in Connecticut!
Lawmakers voted 86-62 in favor of a measure making Connecticut the 17th state to repeal capital punishment.... view post
Posted: April 13, 2012 11:17 Comments: 0
Brooklyn is known as the City of Immigrants, and over the years, the Church has been there as people from around the world make a new home here. The Diocese Migration Office has been... view post
Posted: April 12, 2012 15:15 Comments: 0
In its latest beige book report, the Federal Reserve says economic activity in its 12 districts expanded from mid-February through April 2nd. And, and what may be positive sign, the... view post
Posted: April 12, 2012 15:10 Comments: 0
The timing was a bit of a surprise, however the news was expected.
Yesterday, Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum announced he is suspending his campaign for the Republican... view post
Posted: April 12, 2012 15:05 Comments: 0
When a community comes together to raise money for its parish that is always a worthy cause!
Now, add some tasty barbeque, a friendly grill-off, and all the chili you can... view post
Posted: April 12, 2012 13:57 Comments: 0
At one time, the Catholic Church in New York State looked very different from the Church we know today. At one time, the Diocese of New York actually took up the entire state and part... view post
Posted: April 12, 2012 13:52 Comments: 0
Just weeks after Pope Benedict’s historic visit to Cuba – a native of the island nation moves a step closer to Sainthood.
This past Sunday, Church leaders in New York, Miami and... view post
Posted: April 12, 2012 13:48 Comments: 0
Yesterday, Catholics everywhere celebrated Easter Sunday, including in countries where they are an overwhelming minority.
In Moscow, they gathered at the Cathedral of the Immaculate... view post
Posted: April 11, 2012 09:12 Comments: 0
Yesterday, Catholics everywhere celebrated Easter Sunday, including in countries where they are an overwhelming minority.
In Moscow, they gathered at the Cathedral of the Immaculate... view post
Posted: April 11, 2012 09:05 Comments: 0
Each year on Holy Saturday during the Easter Vigil, thousands of men and women are received into the Catholic Church in the United States – with many more being welcome around the... view post
Posted: April 11, 2012 09:01 Comments: 0
It’s the day the son rises – and we’re not talking about the glowing orb in the sky that gives us our daylight. Yesterday, on Easter Sunday, Catholics and other Christians... view post
Posted: April 11, 2012 08:56 Comments: 1
It goes without saying: our solemn recollection of Christ’s Passion underscores the importance of Holy Week. From the light of Holy Thursday we enter into the darkness of Friday, the... view post
Posted: April 10, 2012 09:43 Comments: 0
Tomorrow night, at churches around the world, we will celebrate the Holy Thursday Mass, the Lord’s Supper.
That is followed by Good Friday, arguably the solemnest day of the year,... view post
Posted: April 10, 2012 09:38 Comments: 0
It may not be a day when we give – or receive a lot of gifts, but it is the most important day of the year for Catholics and other Christians. It’s Easter Sunday--Jesus’... view post
Posted: April 10, 2012 09:35 Comments: 0
The Passion of Christ: it is synonymous with this time of year, when we hear recount Christ’s suffering twice in one week – at Palm Sunday Mass and the Good Friday liturgy.
But... view post
Posted: April 9, 2012 17:13 Comments: 0
We’re almost to the halfway point of Holy Week – arguably the most important time of year for Christians around the world. In the next few days, churches will become more packed.... view post
Posted: April 9, 2012 17:10 Comments: 2
If you are a baseball fan, it’s the day you’ve been waiting for!
Opening day. Technically the season already started. Last week, the A’s and Mariners played two regular... view post
Posted: April 9, 2012 17:03 Comments: 0
It was the eve of what is a very solemn week for Catholics and other Christians – a festive atmosphere in New Orleans – and no it wasn’t Mardi Gras. That’s where the NCAA’s... view post
Posted: April 3, 2012 15:44 Comments: 0
It’s become a tradition in Catholic churches across New York City and surrounding counties. On the Monday of Holy Week, parishes in the Dioceses of Brooklyn, Rockville Centre and... view post
Posted: April 3, 2012 15:35 Comments: 0
It’s a time of year when many think even more deeply about their faith. Yesterday, churches in Brooklyn, Queens and around the world celebrated Palm Sunday and read the Lord’s... view post
Posted: April 3, 2012 15:31 Comments: 0
This weekend, New York City will be the site of an event that will give people the ins and outs of breaking up. It’s an expo all about divorce.
Titled “Start Over Smart: A... view post
Posted: March 30, 2012 21:22 Comments: 0
Catholic elementary schools across Brooklyn and Queens are undergoing a process known as “Preserving the Vision.” Eventually, all the schools will all be academies. The goal –... view post
Posted: March 30, 2012 09:23 Comments: 0
This weekend at Holy Trinity High School in Hicksville, the fourth annual Long Island Catholic Men’s Conference will take place. This year’s theme: “Belong More Deeply.” The... view post
Posted: March 30, 2012 09:13 Comments: 0
Dorothea Breen, Principal of Immaculate Conception School in Jamaica Estates, and Thomas Chadzutko , Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Brooklyn, were among a group of seven... view post
Posted: March 30, 2012 09:09 Comments: 0
Pope Benedict XVI’s trip to Cuba was expected to have quite an impact, especially for Cuba. The country has been under Communist rule since Fidel Castro came to power in 1959. Our... view post
Posted: March 30, 2012 09:04 Comments: 0
Finally tonight, despite the cold temperatures over the last few days, the weather, for this time of year, has been unseasonably warm. And as that trend continues, people will try... view post
Posted: March 29, 2012 16:07 Comments: 0
Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio is among a group of bishops in Cuba for Pope Benedict’s historic visit there. Our Antonina Zielinska had a chance to speak with the Bishop for more... view post
Posted: March 29, 2012 16:03 Comments: 0
A group of U-S bishops are in Cuba for Pope Benedict’s historic trip there. We caught up with Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, Brooklyn Auxiliary Octavio Cisneros and Miami... view post
Posted: March 29, 2012 15:58 Comments: 0
March may be almost over but the celebrations of St. Patrick’s Day continue. This weekend, it was Bay Ridge’s turn, at appropriately enough, St. Patrick’s Church. This year’s... view post
Posted: March 28, 2012 09:39 Comments: 0
During Pope Benedict’s three days in Cuba, not all residents of the country will have a chance to see the Holy Father in person. But many Catholics in the country would happy just... view post
Posted: March 28, 2012 09:33 Comments: 0
Pope Benedict celebrated a Mass for the 400th anniversary of the Virgin of Charity of El Cobre in Santiago de Cuba. The Holy Father will pray at the Shrine of Our Lady of Charity. ... view post
Posted: March 26, 2012 21:32 Comments: 0
A Pope traveling to Cuba is a pretty rare occurrence. In fact, it’s happened only once before Benedict’s arrival there on Monday. And everyone wants get a close as they can as... view post
Posted: March 26, 2012 21:30 Comments: 0
The message of Pope Benedict to Mexicans – trust in God. Speaking at an outdoor Mass in Guanajuato’s Bicentennial Park, the Pope said “human strategies will not suffice to save... view post
Posted: March 26, 2012 21:27 Comments: 0
For the Mexican leg of Pope Benedict’s trip to Latin America, the city of Leon is in the spotlight.
This morning, Father Jorgé Ortiz of the Diocese of Brooklyn had a chance to... view post
Posted: March 23, 2012 18:22 Comments: 0
Americans across the country opposed to the Health and Human Services contraception mandate – took that opposition right to the government’s doorstep.
One hundred forty... view post
Posted: March 23, 2012 18:19 Comments: 0
Helping those in need – it’s a motto driven home at a school here in Brooklyn. Saints Joseph and Dominic Catholic Academy in Williamsburg, which has one of the lowest tuitions in... view post
Posted: March 23, 2012 18:11 Comments: 3
Pope Benedict will be very busy on his trip to Latin America, a journey that will include its fair share of music. Father Jorgé Ortiz of the Diocese of Brooklyn is in Mexico covering... view post
Posted: March 23, 2012 18:10 Comments: 0
She was an up-and-coming actress in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s, even playing supporting roles as Elvis Presley’s love interest in the film Loving You and King Creole. She... view post
Posted: March 22, 2012 09:50 Comments: 0
With less than three days to go before Pope Benedict XVI’s arrival – preparations continue in Mexico – the first stop of the Pope’s trip to Latin America.
As would be... view post
Posted: March 22, 2012 09:46 Comments: 0
The deadly shooting at a Jewish school in Toulouse, France has fueled outrage throughout the world and across the faith spectrum. Catholic leaders are among those expressing... view post
Posted: March 22, 2012 09:40 Comments: 0
St. Patrick’s Day may get all the attention in March, but it’s not the only feast day we celebrate during the month. March 19th is the Feast of St. Joseph – a celebration close... view post
Posted: March 22, 2012 08:42 Comments: 1
Imagine, being abandoned by a young unwed mother, and left to grow up in the Catholic orphanage system in Brooklyn. Imagine, also, that in the midst of this life: being moved from one... view post
Posted: March 22, 2012 08:39 Comments: 2
In less than four days, Pope Benedict will head to Latin America. The Pope will board a plane in Rome for Mexico, his first destination. It’s part of a trip that will also see... view post
Posted: March 22, 2012 08:30 Comments: 0
While it’s never too early to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day – it’s also never too late. One day after the parade on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, it was Brooklyn’s turn to hit... view post
Posted: March 21, 2012 09:57 Comments: 0
The Obama Administration is looking for feedback from the public about accommodations to its contraception mandate. On March 16, the government announced a 90-day comment period –... view post
Posted: March 21, 2012 09:55 Comments: 0
Pope Benedict XVI is headed to Latin America at the end of the week. He will be arriving in Mexico on Friday before touching down in Cuba next week. Currents is currently on the... view post
Posted: March 21, 2012 09:49 Comments: 0
What would St. Patrick Day be without a parade? In Rockaway, Queens, the festivities got underway a few weeks early but, as we found out, it’s never too early to celebrate this... view post
Posted: March 20, 2012 17:27 Comments: 0
Based on annual celebrations of St. Patrick’s Day, it is understandable to think that St. Patrick was born in Ireland. But, in fact, he was not born in the country with which he is... view post
Posted: March 20, 2012 17:25 Comments: 0
If we were to ask you what nationality is most associated with St. Patrick – one answer immediately comes to mind – of course, Irish. And the Irish people are part of the one of... view post
Posted: March 20, 2012 17:21 Comments: 0
Although St. Patrick’s Day is very much associated with secular celebration, the real meaning behind the day is very much sacred.
It’s something that churches around New York... view post
Posted: March 20, 2012 17:00 Comments: 0
Mother Teresa – Nobel Prize Winner, Founder of the Missionaries of Charity, beatified by Pope John Paul II – by all accounts this beloved peacemaker was the personification of... view post
Posted: March 19, 2012 16:58 Comments: 0
It’s a time in our country when religious freedom is under attack. It could not be more evident than the federal government’s contraception mandate – which would force most... view post
Posted: March 19, 2012 16:52 Comments: 2
It’s become a disturbingly familiar story: young teens become victims of bullying and see no other alternative but to take their own life in order to escape their aggressors.
One... view post
Posted: March 19, 2012 16:47 Comments: 0
Yesterday, important discussions between Church and State continued, as over 12 hundred faithful Catholics headed to the Capitol to make their voices heard.
The daylong talks were a... view post
Posted: March 19, 2012 10:15 Comments: 0
Church and State came together in Albany Monday – a meeting of the minds that sought to address hot button issues raising critical concerns in the Church that – in some instances... view post
Posted: March 19, 2012 10:12 Comments: 0
The underdog came out on top in last night’s Republican presidential primaries – with Rick Santorum taking the Alabama and Mississippi primaries – upsetting frontrunner Mitt... view post
Posted: March 19, 2012 10:07 Comments: 0
There is a saying: home is where the heart is. You could also say home is where the faith is. Just as the focus at Mass is on the Eucharist – and the altar – the focus at home... view post
Posted: March 14, 2012 11:34 Comments: 0
The Republican primaries are in full swing as GOP Candidates continue to make their way across the nation, on a very contentious campaign trail.
Tonight the four remaining... view post
Posted: March 14, 2012 11:31 Comments: 0
The State’s Capital was the backdrop for a meeting between Governor Andrew Cuomo, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio and their fellow Bishops from across the... view post
Posted: March 13, 2012 10:44 Comments: 0
As the saying goes, “the pen is mightier than the sword.” Words have power. And what you say, and how you say it, can even elevate your words – to art. It’s something that a... view post
Posted: March 13, 2012 10:10 Comments: 0
Catholics are heading up to Albany next week. It is an annual trip to meet with legislators on what is known as “Catholics at the Capitol.” The Bishops of the state will be there... view post
Posted: March 13, 2012 10:02 Comments: 0
On Monday, Catholic bishops from across New York State head to the capital to make their voices heard.
There, Cardinal Timothy Dolan and his brother bishops will meet with Governor... view post
Posted: March 13, 2012 09:54 Comments: 0
Finally tonight, if you’re a baseball fan, you’re no doubt aware that spring training is underway. Eventually, teams will whittle their way down and choose 25 men who will be part... view post
Posted: March 12, 2012 16:20 Comments: 1
Catholics across New York State are getting ready to gather in Albany next week. On Tuesday, it will be “Catholics at the Capitol” – the annual public policy day for the Church... view post
Posted: March 12, 2012 11:07 Comments: 0
Last weekend, at parishes across Brooklyn and Queens, the Diocese announced its Annual Catholic Appeal. Each year, Catholics in the diocese are asked to pledge a little extra... view post
Posted: March 12, 2012 10:49 Comments: 0
Same-sex marriage, abortion and – of course – the Obama Administration’s contraception mandate: they are all issues that the Catholic Church speaks out against.
If you... view post
Posted: March 9, 2012 10:28 Comments: 0
In any given week, the streets of New York are witness to many things – good and bad. And New York’s Finest, the men and women of the New York Police Department are witness to... view post
Posted: March 9, 2012 10:22 Comments: 0
With Super Tuesday now a thing of the past, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney remains the GOP frontrunner in the battle for the Republican nod and the Presidency. However, by... view post
Posted: March 9, 2012 10:16 Comments: 0
Father Joseph Grimaldi was recently chosen by Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio to be the new Territorial Episcopal Vicar for Brooklyn. Father Grimaldi was installed in his new post... view post
Posted: March 9, 2012 10:07 Comments: 0
Tonight, a touch of March Madness – except this battle is not playing out on the basketball court. This particular contest is unfolding on the campaign trail.
It’s Super... view post
Posted: March 9, 2012 10:01 Comments: 0
Amid this hot campaign season, President Obama met yesterday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Both leaders met for two hours – with Netanyahu defending his... view post
Posted: March 8, 2012 17:56 Comments: 0
And, a New York Congressman is trying to give a break to parents who pay for their children to go to school. We were at St. Margaret School in Middle Village for the announcement on... view post
Posted: March 6, 2012 11:48 Comments: 0
A deadly path of destruction in the South and Midwest – as a series of tornadoes ripped through the region for a second time in less than a week.
Among the areas hard hit: the... view post
Posted: March 6, 2012 11:44 Comments: 0
As part of his “State of the State” address, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo vowed to fight for passage of the Reproductive Health Act. Critics of the measure say it would do a lot... view post
Posted: March 6, 2012 11:41 Comments: 0
We’ve heard the different arguments over the contraception mandate – that it is either a matter of women’s health or all about religious liberty. But does that really get to the... view post
Posted: March 5, 2012 16:56 Comments: 0
In the debate over the contraception mandate, many of those advocating for it say it is a matter of women’s health. In his speech announcing what was termed as a compromise,... view post
Posted: March 5, 2012 16:52 Comments: 0
It’s a school that is firm in the teachings of the Catholic Church. It also strives for the highest standards of academic excellence. It’s the Pope John Paul II Family Academy at... view post
Posted: March 2, 2012 17:16 Comments: 2
Old God and new God? If you ask some people, they believe that as the times have changed, so has God. But is that the case? The Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral in... view post
Posted: March 2, 2012 17:09 Comments: 1
The so-called "Rights of Conscience Amendment” aimed at canceling the government’s controversial contraception mandate—was set aside in the Senate today – a move that’s... view post
Posted: March 2, 2012 17:01 Comments: 0
Whether it’s the contraception mandate, the 2012 presidential election or any number of other issues – people want to know where Catholics stand. The bishops have been vocal in... view post
Posted: March 2, 2012 16:05 Comments: 0
Although many people look at it as a harmless diversion or escape from everyday life, others believe it’s an addiction. We’re not talking about alcohol or drugs – but an... view post
Posted: March 1, 2012 11:07 Comments: 0
Birth Control has certainly been a trending topic in the news these days.
Whether it’s the ongoing debate between lawmakers and the Catholic Church about the Health and Human... view post
Posted: March 1, 2012 10:40 Comments: 0
Staying in on a Friday night is probably not most people’s idea of a good time – especially young people. It’s the night everyone wants to head out and – as the saying goes... view post
Posted: February 28, 2012 16:49 Comments: 0
Request denied. That is the response the management of the Empire State Building gave to Staten Island Congressman Michael Grimm, after Grimm asked that newly elevated Cardinal... view post
Posted: February 28, 2012 16:26 Comments: 0
We’re just three days into the season of Lent – so how are you doing with your Lenten sacrifice? Whatever you’ve decided to do – or not do – during Lent, there is still 37... view post
Posted: February 24, 2012 20:09 Comments: 0
It is again open for business in one Brooklyn neighborhood – but neighbors are not exactly jumping for joy. Last week, the Brooklyn Detention Center – located in Boerum Hill –... view post
Posted: February 24, 2012 20:06 Comments: 0
There’s the education children get in the classroom – and then there’s the education they get from life experiences. A Catholic academy in Ozone Park recognizes that – and is... view post
Posted: February 24, 2012 16:47 Comments: 2
The contraception mandate, efforts to redefine marriage – defenders of traditional values may argue that the United States is the battleground of a culture war.
And, among the... view post
Posted: February 24, 2012 16:42 Comments: 0
Issues of morality, family, faith and values have fueled heated debates among candidates and between the government and religious leaders in the past few months. The HHS mandate... view post
Posted: February 24, 2012 16:37 Comments: 0
Earlier this month, to kick off Black History Month, the Vicariate for Black Catholic Concerns held a leadership conference. Young people gathered at St. Bonaventure Parish in... view post
Posted: February 24, 2012 09:33 Comments: 0
It was almost two years ago that the official inquiry for the sainthood cause of Monsignor Bernard Quinn got underway. Monsignor Quinn may not be a household name just yet, but that... view post
Posted: February 23, 2012 17:34 Comments: 0
February is Black History Month, when the country recognizes the legacy and contributions African Americans have made – and are still making to the U.S.
African Americans have... view post
Posted: February 23, 2012 17:30 Comments: 1
Today, the Church kicked off the season of Lent – forty days of sacrifice, prayer and penance. Parishes were noticeably more crowded than usual on a weekday, Brooklyn’s own St.... view post
Posted: February 23, 2012 17:27 Comments: 0
It’s one last opportunity to stuff yourself. Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday and the day before that is popularly known as Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, when people fill up before a day of... view post
Posted: February 23, 2012 11:25 Comments: 0
The 2010 film “The Way” is out on DVD today. The movie, directed by Emilio Estevez and starring his father, Martin Sheen, is about a father who travels the Way of St James in... view post
Posted: February 23, 2012 11:19 Comments: 0
He’s now Cardinal Timothy Dolan. New York’s Archbishop was one of 22 men elevated to the College of Cardinals by Pope Benedict XVI on Saturday. It was also big day for another... view post
Posted: February 23, 2012 11:14 Comments: 0
It’s an ongoing effort in the Diocese of Brooklyn to keep Catholic education vital for years to come. Known as “Preserving the Vision,” the Catholic schools of Brooklyn and... view post
Posted: February 21, 2012 10:31 Comments: 0
This Saturday, New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan is not the only American being named a Cardinal. A New York native will also join him in the College of Cardinals. Archbishop Edwin... view post
Posted: February 21, 2012 10:26 Comments: 0
Finally tonight, change – it’s something that is not always welcome. But in the case of the transformation at catholic schools in Brooklyn and Queens, the results have, so far,... view post
Posted: February 21, 2012 10:21 Comments: 0
Another big day in Rome for New York’s Archbishop: Cardinal-designate Timothy Dolan is there, preparing for his elevation to Cardinal. Our Liz Faublas is also there with the latest.... view post
Posted: February 17, 2012 15:41 Comments: 0
It’s less than three days away – the big day – when New York’s Archbishop and 21 other men from around the world are elevated to Cardinal. It is a distinct honor – and... view post
Posted: February 16, 2012 18:11 Comments: 0
This Saturday, New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan will be one of 22 men elevated to Cardinal in the Catholic Church. As Archbishop of New York, Timothy Dolan holds a position of... view post
Posted: February 16, 2012 18:07 Comments: 0
It was a busy weekend at St. Saviour Church in Park Slope. Not only did the parish have a special Mass for married and engaged couples, on Saturday, it also hosted a benefit... view post
Posted: February 15, 2012 12:07 Comments: 1
Today is St. Valentine’s Day – hopefully you’ve had a chance to send your true love some red roses, a box of chocolates and, of course, spending time with that special... view post
Posted: February 15, 2012 12:04 Comments: 0
It may be St. Valentine’s Day today – but attempts to redefine marriage are dominating headlines in some states.
From Washington State, Governor Christine Gregoire signed into a... view post
Posted: February 15, 2012 12:02 Comments: 0
Writing the Wave
On tonight's edition of Currents, we have much more on the controversial contraception mandate. As we've been reporting, the rule requires most religious organizations to cover... view post
Posted: February 14, 2012 19:40 Comments: 0
If we told you about a place that includes people whose origins lie in 67 different nations – the first place you may think of is – the United Nations. But, in fact, the place we... view post
Posted: February 14, 2012 11:30 Comments: 0
Contraception is at the center of the latest health care controversy. Catholics have been joined by other groups in opposing a mandate requiring most religious organizations to cover... view post
Posted: February 14, 2012 11:27 Comments: 0
Writing the Wave
On tonight's edition of Currents, we hear the words some strongly worded statements from bishops across the U.S., to President Obama's announcement on Friday of what he called a... view post
Posted: February 13, 2012 23:45 Comments: 0
Today, amid a firestorm of criticism from religious Leaders and politicians including House Speaker John Boehner, and GOP Presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum – a... view post
Posted: February 13, 2012 12:51 Comments: 1
It was the announcement the Catholic Church – and many other religious organizations – have been waiting for. Or was it? President Obama announced what the White House called a... view post
Posted: February 13, 2012 12:48 Comments: 0
Amid the battle in Washington over including contraception in health care plans, there’s another fight here in New York on a piece of pro-life legislation.
It’s called the... view post
Posted: February 13, 2012 09:54 Comments: 0
Amid the battle in Washington over including contraception in health care plans, there’s another fight here in New York on a piece of pro-life legislation.
It’s called the... view post
Posted: February 13, 2012 09:52 Comments: 0
Despite ongoing efforts to rebuild and renew Haiti – more than two years after the deadly earthquake – Haitians here in the Diocese of Brooklyn do have reason to celebrate. The... view post
Posted: February 10, 2012 12:00 Comments: 0
It’s been more than two years since the deadly earthquake struck Haiti. Estimates have the death toll as high as 250 thousand – with more than 300 thousand more injured. One of... view post
Posted: February 10, 2012 11:56 Comments: 0
At a time when the rights of immigrants have the potential to impact this year’s Presidential elections, our final story look as the journey of one migrant family – the Holy... view post
Posted: February 9, 2012 17:05 Comments: 0
It has been nearly three weeks since Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius approved a controversial contraception Mandate—and the decision continues to fuel outrage... view post
Posted: February 9, 2012 17:02 Comments: 0
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure decision to discontinue – but then restore –hundred of thousands of dollars in funding to Planned Parenthood affiliates garnered both organizations... view post
Posted: February 9, 2012 16:27 Comments: 0
You may need a scorecard to keep track of the tête-à-tête between an organization working to bring an end to breast cancer and the country’s biggest abortion provider.
Last... view post
Posted: February 9, 2012 16:22 Comments: 0
First it was the Catholic bishops and now GOP Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney is weighing in on the controversial health and human services mandate. In an op-ed piece for the... view post
Posted: February 9, 2012 16:18 Comments: 0
Here at Currents, we show you some of the many different faces of the Catholic Church in Brooklyn and Queens. We also take you to some events that maybe you are not able to get to. ... view post
Posted: February 9, 2012 11:45 Comments: 0
Each week here at Currents, we welcome to our studio, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, our chief shepherd. The Bishop always has something to say and if you listen, you just might learn... view post
Posted: February 9, 2012 11:40 Comments: 0
Recently, we introduced a regular feature on Currents – School of the Week. Each week, we visit one of our Catholic schools here in Brooklyn or Queens and we show you up close how... view post
Posted: February 9, 2012 11:36 Comments: 0
Currents is the only daily Catholic TV news show in the world and we're proud of that. We're here each day to keep you informed about how world and local events impact your lives as... view post
Posted: February 9, 2012 11:26 Comments: 0
Last year, the Brooklyn Diocese 103-year-old newspaper The Tablet and the diocese much younger television station, NET, merged to form the DeSales Media Group.
But the Catholic... view post
Posted: February 8, 2012 18:20 Comments: 1
The Tablet, the award-winning diocesan newspaper of Brooklyn and Queens, has been printed for 103 years. With the establishment of DeSales Media Group, it has experienced a... view post
Posted: February 8, 2012 18:15 Comments: 0
In 1602, St. Francis de Sales was consecrated Bishop of Geneva, Switzerland. During his years as bishop, he acquired a reputation as a spellbinding preacher and a prolific writer. The... view post
Posted: February 8, 2012 18:12 Comments: 0
DeSales Media is the Diocese's one-stop communications company that helps spread the Good News throughout Brooklyn, Queens and beyond. To further discuss that, our news director Ed... view post
Posted: February 8, 2012 18:08 Comments: 0
Football fans across the nation are gearing up to watch our New York Giants take on the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI. Kick-off will take place this Sunday February 5th at... view post
Posted: February 7, 2012 18:20 Comments: 0
The Super Bowl is just three days away. Our hometown Giants are set to take on the New England Patriots in Indianapolis. But, as most fans know, it is media week, with T.V.,... view post
Posted: February 7, 2012 18:17 Comments: 0
As we reported earlier, the Church is mourning the loss of Brooklyn native Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua, who died last night. He was 88 years old.
The Brooklyn-born Bevilacqua was... view post
Posted: February 6, 2012 16:53 Comments: 0
It’s a day of mourning here in the Diocese of Brooklyn – as one of our own has been called home. Former Philadelphia Archbishop Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua died Tuesday... view post
Posted: February 6, 2012 16:47 Comments: 0
This week is Catholic Schools Week, but here on Currents, the value of Catholic education is always in focus. Each Thursday, we bring you a brand new “School of the Week,” looking... view post
Posted: February 3, 2012 07:00 Comments: 0
The calendar may say January but the temperatures, at least today, feel more like spring – a time when we’re likely to see more and more weddings. And there’s no better time to... view post
Posted: February 1, 2012 10:00 Comments: 0
If you’ve been paying even the slightest attention to what’s been going on this Presidential Election year, you know all eyes were on Florida on Tuesday. There, registered... view post
Posted: February 1, 2012 09:57 Comments: 0
This month, Pope Benedict XVI released his message for the 2012 celebration of World Communications Day—entitled Silence and Word: Path of Evangelization.
Using today’s influx... view post
Posted: January 31, 2012 14:31 Comments: 0
It may be a few months away, but Pope Benedict XVI is not wasting any time in getting his message out for World Communications Day. In that message, Benedict says people should be... view post
Posted: January 31, 2012 14:27 Comments: 0
It was another New Year celebration in the Diocese of Brooklyn – this time it was the Vietnamese Apostolate ringing in the “Year of the Dragon.” And it was more than just a... view post
Posted: January 30, 2012 16:31 Comments: 0
The Super Bowl is a little more than a week away, and that means next week is “media week,” in Indianapolis, the site of this year’s big game.
But for the Church, the week is... view post
Posted: January 30, 2012 16:27 Comments: 0
It was a New Year celebration to remember at a Brooklyn Church, and it happened only last weekend. It was the Diocese’s Chinese Catholics who were ringing in the “Year of the... view post
Posted: January 30, 2012 16:11 Comments: 0
May is the month of Mary, but Catholics hold celebrations for her year-round. This past weekend, the Brooklyn Diocese’s Dominican community came together in Williamsburg. At Saints... view post
Posted: January 27, 2012 12:01 Comments: 0
The Super Bowl is just over a week away. Our hometown Giants are getting ready to take on the Patriots. The Pats are considered the favorites, just as they were four years ago. But,... view post
Posted: January 27, 2012 11:58 Comments: 0
It may be another mystery of the Church – a religious sister in upstate New York has discovered a tapestry that may contain 365 relics of Saints. According to the newspaper Western... view post
Posted: January 27, 2012 11:49 Comments: 0
We’ve been hearing a lot, lately, about the hot button social issues of abortion and same-sex marriage. With the new health and human services mandate, this week’s March for Life,... view post
Posted: January 27, 2012 11:36 Comments: 0
The outrage continues following the Obama administration’s announcement last week that most religious organizations would be required to include health coverage for contraception and... view post
Posted: January 27, 2012 11:32 Comments: 2
The tens of thousands of people who converged on Washington for this year’s March for Life brought their argument to it’s source – the Supreme Court and the legislators with the... view post
Posted: January 26, 2012 12:00 Comments: 0
When it comes to relevant, life-changing issues surrounding pro-life agendas, suffice it to say, this has been a very busy year so far—and we are less than one month in!
As we... view post
Posted: January 26, 2012 11:57 Comments: 0
It was again a huge turnout in Washington, as tens of thousands of people converged on D.C. for the 39th annual March for Life. The event coincides with the anniversary of the Supreme... view post
Posted: January 26, 2012 11:48 Comments: 0
One day after the 39th Anniversary of Roe v Wade, the Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion—hundreds of thousands of pro-life activists from all walks of life, gathered at... view post
Posted: January 24, 2012 17:32 Comments: 1
On Friday, the Department of Health and Human Services announced it will not expand a religious exemption to its health care mandate. The announcement means most religious... view post
Posted: January 24, 2012 17:27 Comments: 1
The protests on the streets of Syria are part of what is known as the Arab Spring, uprisings happening all over the Arab world.
But why are the protests happening and what will it... view post
Posted: January 23, 2012 18:01 Comments: 0
Monday’s forecast for Washington D.C.: 56 degrees and raining, but that’s not likely to dampen the spirits of the thousands of people who will be there for the March for... view post
Posted: January 23, 2012 17:56 Comments: 0
The Diocese of Brooklyn is implementing an education initiative called “Preserving the Vision.” It’s an ongoing process that – as its title implies – is aimed at preserving... view post
Posted: January 20, 2012 16:02 Comments Off
What is Christianity? It may seem like an easy question but, if we think about it, the answer may not be so simple. An Italian priest tackled that question in a book that goes back... view post
Posted: January 20, 2012 15:54 Comments: 0
This week, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo introduced his 2012-2013, $132-billion state budget. In his address, Cuomo touched on issues including job creation, economic stimulus,... view post
Posted: January 20, 2012 15:51 Comments: 0
What would you do if you came face-to-face with Jesus? Many people believe that’s exactly what happened to a boy in Rwanda.
We had a chance to hear more about that from an author... view post
Posted: January 19, 2012 11:39 Comments: 0
The Supreme Court has issued a unanimous ruling in a case involving a Lutheran school and an employee who was fired from the school.
The worker – a woman who worked as a religious... view post
Posted: January 19, 2012 11:37 Comments: 0
Politics is always at the center of public debate, especially over the last few years, as health care, jobs and the economy have been on everyone’s mind. But with 2012 primary races... view post
Posted: January 19, 2012 11:27 Comments: 0
The Occupy Wall Street Movement began with an email back in July, a series of meetings in New York’s Tompkins Square Park, a few thousand dollars and absolutely no idea who would... view post
Posted: January 19, 2012 11:24 Comments: 0
The country yesterday honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Remembrances for the slain civil rights leader were held across the country, including at the memorial in... view post
Posted: January 19, 2012 11:09 Comments: 0
It has been two years since a devastating earthquake in Haiti left the country in ruins, forcing its already impoverished people to fall further into distressed conditions.
As... view post
Posted: January 17, 2012 11:52 Comments: 0
Two years since the devastating earthquake struck Haiti, and more than half a million people on the Island nation are still living in tents. And many of them don’t have the basic... view post
Posted: January 17, 2012 11:50 Comments: 0
What do you need to make a school? There are the obvious things: classrooms, textbooks, teachers and, of course, students. And for many schools in Brooklyn and Queens, *faith is at... view post
Posted: January 13, 2012 17:04 Comments: 2
It’s hard to believe but it has been two years since the deadly magnitude 7 earthquake struck the island nation of Haiti. The fragile infra-structure in much of the country was... view post
Posted: January 13, 2012 17:01 Comments: 0
The massive earthquake that struck Haiti two years ago left what can only be described as a path of utter destruction. Two hundred fifty thousand people died, more than three hundred... view post
Posted: January 13, 2012 16:58 Comments: 0
Could trips to Atlantic City, Foxwoods and maybe even Las Vegas become a thing of the past for New Yorkers? If Governor Andrew Cuomo has his way, the answer could likely be yes.
In... view post
Posted: January 13, 2012 10:01 Comments: 0
We’re just a couple of days away from the second anniversary of the devastating earthquake on the island nation of Haiti. The magnitude 7.0 quake killed 250 thousand people and... view post
Posted: January 13, 2012 09:50 Comments: 0
Just six months ago, New York’s state legislature voted to legalize same-sex marriage, and now, the issue will likely come up for a vote in New Jersey. Democratic lawmakers there... view post
Posted: January 13, 2012 09:39 Comments: 0
The Three Kings celebration at one Brooklyn church was also an education. St. Saviour Parish in Park Slope used the occasion of yesterday’s feast to teach young people about the... view post
Posted: January 10, 2012 10:04 Comments: 1
The Iowa caucuses were closer than just about everyone predicted, but if polls are anything to go by, New Hampshire will be a much different story. Two polls of likely Republican... view post
Posted: January 10, 2012 09:53 Comments: 0
It may have looked like Christmas all over again at one Brooklyn parish yesterday – but in fact a celebration in Williamsburg was all about the end of the Christmas season. It was... view post
Posted: January 10, 2012 09:46 Comments: 0
Finally tonight, chances are, you’re familiar with the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” If you believe the words of that seasonal classic, your true love should have given... view post
Posted: January 9, 2012 16:38 Comments: 0
The Obama administration has announced a proposal that would make it easier for undocumented immigrants in the U.S. to get a green card. Under current law, immigrants in the country... view post
Posted: January 9, 2012 16:35 Comments: 0
It was an announcement that everyone expected and early this morning it was made. New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan has been named a Cardinal. Archbishop Dolan was one of 22 new... view post
Posted: January 9, 2012 16:32 Comments: 0
The Diocese of Brooklyn is undergoing a process known as “Preserving the Vision,” an effort to keep Catholic education alive in the Diocese – and allow it to thrive for years to... view post
Posted: January 6, 2012 18:21 Comments: 1
In some parts of the world, Christians are coming face-to-face with violence. According the Christian support organization Open Doors, Sudan and northern Nigeria saw the greatest... view post
Posted: January 6, 2012 18:18 Comments: 0
Brooklyn, N.Y., Jan. 6, 2012 – Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio congratulated Cardinal-
designate Timothy Dolan of New York and Cardinal-designate Edwin F. O’Brien,
Grand Master of the... view post
Posted: January 6, 2012 14:51 Comments: 0
Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum, one of two Catholics vying for the Republican nod for the White House, had a stronger than expected showing at the Iowa caucuses last night. ... view post
Posted: January 6, 2012 11:56 Comments: 0
It happens just a few days after Christmas – on December 28th. It’s the Feast of Holy Innocents, celebrated to commemorate the execution of male children in the town of Bethlehem,... view post
Posted: January 6, 2012 11:53 Comments: 0
Sunday may have been a day of recovery for many people out there, following a night – and early morning – of festivities to ring in the new year. But for one group of people,... view post
Posted: January 6, 2012 11:44 Comments: 0
What a difference a couple of weeks make. Tonight, as Iowans head to the polls in the first official race of the 2012 campaign season, Newt Gingrich is no longer at the top of the... view post
Posted: January 6, 2012 11:34 Comments: 0
Many New Year’s resolutions involve self-improvement – reading more, watching less TV, spending more time with the family and getting in shape.
And one local parish makes it... view post
Posted: January 5, 2012 18:10 Comments: 0
There are many ways to get fit: lifting weights, running, riding a bike. How about line dancing? This popular low impact, mind-body workout had been around for centuries giving... view post
Posted: January 5, 2012 18:04 Comments: 0
It is day one after endless encores of “Auld Lang Syne,” streamers, and champagne… and now for many of us, the real work begins. And that includes new year’s resolutions... view post
Posted: January 5, 2012 17:56 Comments: 1
The year 2011 was big one, especially for the Catholic Church. For our final “Into The Deep” interview of the year, our News Director, Ed Wilkinson, sat down with Brooklyn Bishop... view post
Posted: January 4, 2012 18:44 Comments: 0
Late last month, Pope Benedict met with Bishops from New York State as part of a series of ad limina visits that all bishops make with Benedict. The meetings are aimed at giving the... view post
Posted: January 4, 2012 11:38 Comments: 0
It is almost here – for students across the Brooklyn Diocese, the much-needed Christmas break. Instead of pencils, notebooks and tests, children will be thinking about presents... view post
Posted: January 4, 2012 11:29 Comments: 0
As the saying goes, “It’s better to give than to receive” and there is no better place to see that on display than at Queen of Rosary Catholic Academy here in Brooklyn. One man... view post
Posted: January 3, 2012 18:38 Comments: 2
‘Tis the season for Christmas movies! The website Fandango conducted a poll of its customers to get their take on the worst Christmas movies. The top 10 list included some movies... view post
Posted: January 3, 2012 18:31 Comments: 0
The anticipation is high as Christmas draws closer. The big day is just over three days away. That means time is running short if you still have some shopping left do. While many of... view post
Posted: January 3, 2012 18:26 Comments: 0
“Keeping Christ in Christmas.” It’s a popular theme this time of year, and an annual contest from the Diocesan newspaper The Tablet and the Knights of Columbus allows students... view post
Posted: January 3, 2012 17:13 Comments: 0
If you’ve been watching television during this Advent season, you’ve probably caught many of the Christmas staples: Rudolf, the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman and, or... view post
Posted: January 3, 2012 17:10 Comments: 0
As far as the music magazine Billboard is concerned, secular artists are topping the charts when it comes to Christmas music. Mariah Carey’s modern-day classic “All I Want for... view post
Posted: January 3, 2012 17:06 Comments: 0
Finally tonight, they were discovered 60 years ago, but some of them actually date back to before the time of Christ’s birth. And for the first time, they are now on display here in... view post
Posted: January 3, 2012 16:30 Comments: 0
Chances are, you have heard a lot about the changes to the English translation of the Mass that went into effect on the first Sunday of Advent, just three Sundays ago. And many of you... view post
Posted: January 3, 2012 16:27 Comments: 0
Ask most children what they want for Christmas – and they’ll probably name one of the hot new toys – available just in time for Santa to place it under the tree in a little more... view post
Posted: December 20, 2011 18:09 Comments: 0
For students across Brooklyn and Queens, it’s almost here – that all-important Christmas break. And while the children may be looking forward to the gifts that will be wrapped up... view post
Posted: December 20, 2011 18:03 Comments: 0
It’s a dangerous addiction – and according to research, children as young as 11 are exposed to it. It’s something that affects not only the livelihood of the addict, but also... view post
Posted: December 20, 2011 17:01 Comments: 0
Funeral arrangements are complete for a New York City police officer shot and killed in the line of duty earlier this week. A funeral Mass for Officer Peter Figorski will be held at... view post
Posted: December 20, 2011 16:05 Comments: 0
“You are not alone or forgotten” – that is the message from Hispanic and Latino bishops here in the U-S to immigrants in this country. In an open letter released this week, on... view post
Posted: December 20, 2011 15:54 Comments: 0
Podcast
A group of U-S bishops send a message to the country’s immigrants. One of those bishops will join me in the studio.
Plus, Catholics pray for a slain NYPD officer.
And, a... view post
Posted: December 19, 2011 10:52 Comments: 0
It’s known as “Super Saturday” — the day when many stores have a final round of discounts for shoppers looking for that last minute Christmas gift at a bargain price. It... view post
Posted: December 17, 2011 07:00 Comments: 0
Podcast
Brooklyn celebrates Our Lady of Guadalupe. And, a group of Mexicans run in her honor.
Plus, a Cardinal says climate change is a matter of faith.
... view post
Posted: December 16, 2011 18:06 Comments: 0
It was a reason to celebrate here in Brooklyn, as Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio held his annual Christmas luncheon. We headed to the festivities in Howard Beach, Queens.... view post
Posted: December 16, 2011 17:58 Comments: 0
It was quite a day to celebrate on Monday. Although it was not a holy day of obligation, parishes and dioceses around the world held celebrations for the Feast of Our Lady of... view post
Posted: December 16, 2011 17:51 Comments: 0
Less than 13 shopping days left until Christmas. And as those days get fewer and fewer, it will mean more and more shoppers will be crowding into stores. And while you may be looking... view post
Posted: December 15, 2011 18:24 Comments: 0
According to the latest numbers, close to one and a half million New Yorkers are living without enough food, including one out of every five children. And with the economy struggling... view post
Posted: December 15, 2011 18:17 Comments: 0
Podcast
Can food pantries feed hungry NYC?
Plus, we’ll hear what’s on the wish list of a group that’s working to fight human trafficking and educate the public about this form of... view post
Posted: December 15, 2011 18:08 Comments: 0
Writing the Wave
Earlier this week, Hispanic and Latino Bishops in the U.S. released an open letter to immigrants in the country. In that letter, the bishops told the immigrants that "you are not... view post
Posted: December 14, 2011 17:42 Comments: 0
Writing the Wave
On tonight's edition of Currents, we visit Our Lady of Angels Catholic Charities food pantry in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. The pantry has been forced to cut back its schedule of... view post
Posted: December 12, 2011 17:54 Comments: 0
Ridge Boulevard became a little brighter this past weekend. Visitation Academy in Bay Ridge held a lighting ceremony for an elaborate display, which features a Nativity and numerous... view post
Posted: December 12, 2011 17:19 Comments: 0
Writing the Wave
Today, December 12, 2011, on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Hispanic/Latino Bishops of the United States issued the following open letter to immigrants:
Dear immigrant... view post
Posted: December 12, 2011 17:19 Comments: 1
A recent survey on Catholic attitudes in the U.S. shows that Catholics do not necessarily fall inline with what the Church teaches on some big issues. For example, six-in-10 unmarried... view post
Posted: December 12, 2011 16:53 Comments: 1
As far as one Catholic official is concerned, excessive focus on money has “*de-humanized human beings.” Caritas President Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga says religious groups... view post
Posted: December 12, 2011 16:49 Comments: 0
Podcast
Its goal “is to teach as Jesus did.” We head to Bayside to visit our latest school of the week.
And, digging deeper on a survey of American Catholics’ beliefs.
Plus, a Bay... view post
Posted: December 12, 2011 12:58 Comments: 0
Podcast
Bringing Mary to Times Square.
Plus, Filipino Catholics celebrate a feast.
And, we go “Into The Deep” for deeper understanding of Mary.
... view post
Posted: December 12, 2011 12:55 Comments: 0
Is it a case of free speech or separation of church and state? This week, the nation’s highest court said it would not take up an appeal of a 16-year-old case challenging New York... view post
Posted: December 12, 2011 12:49 Comments: 0
Sacred Heart Church in Cambria Heights, Queens is known for its music programs. One of the hallmarks of the parish is its Gospel Choir, which brings a different sound to the Catholic... view post
Posted: December 12, 2011 12:32 Comments: 1
Podcast
Is NYC discriminating against churches?
And, a Queens parish presents a night of lively lessons and carols.... view post
Posted: December 12, 2011 12:17 Comments: 0
Podcast
Occupy Catholics turn to St. Nick.
Plus, what make a Saint?
And, a tradition that goes back almost 50 years, as a Canarsie family lights up Brooklyn.... view post
Posted: December 12, 2011 12:14 Comments: 0
Today (December 6) was the feast day of Saint Nicholas, popularly known these days as Santa Claus. But, Saint Nick is just one of the *many saints recognized by the Catholic Church. ... view post
Posted: December 12, 2011 12:02 Comments: 0
Every year on Christmas Eve, NORAD satellites track Santa’s Christmas Eve flight as the man in red delivers gifts to girls and boys across the globe. Now, that may be a few weeks... view post
Posted: December 12, 2011 11:59 Comments: 0
During this time of year, churches and schools typically hold Christmas pageants, which tell the story of Mary and Joseph travelling to Bethlehem and the birth of Jesus. But this past... view post
Posted: December 9, 2011 11:58 Comments: 0
It will be a bright Christmas for retailers, if the holiday shopping numbers are any indication. The National Retail Federation says shoppers spent more than 52 million dollars during... view post
Posted: December 9, 2011 11:53 Comments: 0
Podcast
Bringing the reason for the season to Soho.
And, the Christmas story, from the beginning.
... view post
Posted: December 7, 2011 18:14 Comments: 0
Podcast
On World AIDS Day, a Brooklyn church remembers the victims of the deadly disease.
Plus, do fewer words make for better homilies?
And, seashells, pasta, jewelry and much more make... view post
Posted: December 7, 2011 14:24 Comments: 0
In a message for World AIDS Day, the Vatican’s Pontifical Council for Health Care called for a comprehensive approach to fighting the disease. In a statement, the Council called for... view post
Posted: December 7, 2011 14:19 Comments: 0
Could shorter homilies bring young people back to Church? According to a recent Catholic News Service article, the answer is yes. Father Roy Shelly of the Diocese of Monterey cited a... view post
Posted: December 7, 2011 14:15 Comments: 0
Podcast
Three schools become one, and it’s now a thriving Catholic academy. It’s our latest School of the Week.
Plus, we’ll find out what a local hospital is doing to make Christmas... view post
Posted: December 2, 2011 17:49 Comments: 0
Christmas will be a lot brighter around Brooklyn, thanks to the generosity of a local hospital. For the 16th straight year, Maimonides Medical Center is sponsoring a “Celebration of... view post
Posted: December 2, 2011 17:40 Comments: 0
It was a big push yesterday in Washington for school choice – as leaders from the U.S. Bishops Conference advocated for tuition tax credits. According to Catholic News Agency,... view post
Posted: December 2, 2011 16:51 Comments: 0
You may be excused for thinking it was the month of May last week here in Brooklyn – and it had nothing to do with the unseasonably warm weather. A celebration at Our Lady of... view post
Posted: December 1, 2011 15:08 Comments: 0
‘Tis the season…for shopping and parties? Christmas is less than a month away, and while getting together with family and friends and giving (and getting )presents is part of the... view post
Posted: December 1, 2011 15:03 Comments: 0
It was a welcome ceremony yesterday at JFK Airport for a torch is that burning bright. No, it was not the Olympic torch that so many New Yorkers have been hoping for. In a ceremony... view post
Posted: December 1, 2011 14:56 Comments: 1
Podcast
A message of peace from Bethlehem to New York - it’s a ceremony that is an annual tradition.
Plus, preparing for Christmas: the folks at Busted Halo join us to talk about... view post
Posted: December 1, 2011 14:50 Comments: 0
Podcast
The new words at mass: we’ll talk with a priest who knows them inside and out.
Plus, for one local leader, life issues hit home.
And, climate change is changing the way of life... view post
Posted: December 1, 2011 12:31 Comments: 0
Pro-life advocates have exercised many options in efforts to bring an end to abortion, including the support of legislation. But one local elected leader says it will take more than... view post
Posted: December 1, 2011 12:30 Comments: 0
This past weekend, the Mass at Catholic churches across the U.S. sounded quite different. The prayers and responses to which so many Catholics had become accustomed since the mid-1970s... view post
Posted: December 1, 2011 12:26 Comments: 0
Podcast
It’s finally here. We’ll find out what the new Mass was like on its first weekend.
Plus, Bishop DiMarzio and bishops from across New York State meet with Pope Benedict.
And,... view post
Posted: December 1, 2011 12:17 Comments: 0
Things sounded quite different at Catholic churches across the U.S. this past weekend – as the Church began using the new English translation of the Mass. It was a big change for... view post
Posted: December 1, 2011 12:14 Comments: 0
When it comes to the new English translation of the Catholic Mass, there are probably still a lot of questions. And just like many websites have a “Frequently Asked Questions”... view post
Posted: November 29, 2011 17:48 Comments: 0
Podcast
The Mass will sound a little different this weekend. We sit down with Bishop DiMarzio to talk about it and get a preview of some new melodies.
We’ll have that and more, tonight... view post
Posted: November 29, 2011 17:45 Comments: 0
Podcast
Thanking a group of Veterans who’ve faithfully served.
And, the Brooklyn Diocese honors some the “shining stars” in its immigrant communities.
Plus, three churches, one... view post
Posted: November 29, 2011 17:43 Comments: 0
As we inch closer to Thanksgiving it’s customary to count our blessings… We thank God for our families and friends, for positive experiences we’ve had, and, in most cases, for... view post
Posted: November 29, 2011 17:05 Comments: 0
Denver Broncos Quarterback Tim Tebow is not shy about praying on the sidelines and mentioning Jesus during interviews. And it’s not the first time his faith has been in the... view post
Posted: November 29, 2011 17:02 Comments: 1
In the hours ahead of Thanksgiving, you may be racing around to make sure everything is in place for the perfect holiday celebration. But this weekend, you may have seen some people... view post
Posted: November 29, 2011 17:00 Comments: 0
Podcast
“Cranksgiving” helps feed city’s needy
Plus, Tim Tebow is winning in Denver, but the young quarterback’s displays of faith are drawing flack.
All are welcome at a special... view post
Posted: November 29, 2011 16:21 Comments: 0
Podcast
It’s Turkey Tuesday – as Catholic Charities helps feed the needy.
Plus, changes are coming to Church this weekend – we’ll get a preview.
And, in the tight economy, making... view post
Posted: November 23, 2011 14:50 Comments: 0
The U.S. Bishops Conference website is counting it down – just four days to go before the new translation of the English language Mass takes effect. The new version of the Roman... view post
Posted: November 23, 2011 14:43 Comments: 0
It’s less than two days away – a time set aside to gather around the dinner table with family and friends. And while we give thanks for all that we have, we also take the... view post
Posted: November 23, 2011 14:40 Comments: 0
It’s a tradition that dates back to the late 15th Century, and the discovery of the island of Puerto Rico. It was November 19th, 1493, that Christopher Columbus first set foot on... view post
Posted: November 23, 2011 11:55 Comments: 0
The battle over California’s ban on same-sex marriage is heading back to court. Last week, California’s Supreme Court unanimously ruled that supporters of the state’s Proposition... view post
Posted: November 23, 2011 11:51 Comments: 0
Podcast
It’s the latest chapter in the battle over same-sex marriage in California, as Proposition 8 supporters will get another day in court.
Plus, Pope Benedict concludes his trip to... view post
Posted: November 23, 2011 11:28 Comments: 0
Writing the Wave
There are just four days left before some big changes at Mass – the new English translation of the Roman Missal. After using the current translation for more than 40 years, the... view post
Posted: November 22, 2011 19:49 Comments: 0
Some children at one Queens school have been very busy lately. The glee club at Most Precious Blood in Astoria sang last month at the Futures in Education Foundation’s annual... view post
Posted: November 18, 2011 23:35 Comments: 0
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio will be “on the go” next week. He is heading to Rome to meet with Pope Benedict for a regular Ad Limina meeting that is required by all Catholic bishops. ... view post
Posted: November 18, 2011 23:32 Comments: 0
Occupy Wall Street hit a milestone yesterday – the two-month anniversary of the beginning of the “occupation.” And rather than sitting still, occupiers held a day of action,... view post
Posted: November 18, 2011 23:29 Comments: 0
Podcast
A father shares his personal perspective on “Occupy Wall Street.”
Bishop DiMarzio previews his Ad Limina meeting with Pope Benedict next week.
And, Queens students bring song... view post
Posted: November 18, 2011 23:21 Comments: 0
School is about more than just learning in the classroom. For many students, it’s a “home away from home.” And in the second installment of our new “School of the Week”... view post
Posted: November 18, 2011 17:08 Comments: 2
A controversial art exhibit that’s raised the ire of Catholics has opened in Brooklyn. The exhibit, titled Hide/Seek, received a strong public outcry when it was displayed at the... view post
Posted: November 18, 2011 17:05 Comments: 0
A group of nurses in New Jersey say the hospital where they work ordered them to take part in abortions – or be fired. According to one of the nurses, she and 11 of her colleagues... view post
Posted: November 18, 2011 17:02 Comments: 0
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Bishop DiMarzio calls it “sacrilegious.” We head to the Brooklyn Museum on the eve of a controversial exhibit opening.
Plus, nurses at a New Jersey hospital say they were... view post
Posted: November 18, 2011 16:43 Comments: 0
Podcast
A new law forces three Illinois dioceses to end adoption and foster care services.
Plus, is there too much government or not enough? Some presidential candidates have made it clear... view post
Posted: November 17, 2011 17:02 Comments: 0
Catholic bishops have not been shy about weighing in on matters involving healthcare, deficit reduction and other issues currently being hammered out in Washington. But what does the... view post
Posted: November 17, 2011 16:59 Comments: 0
A legal dispute over Illinois’s civil union bill ended this week when bishops in three of the state’s dioceses announced they were dropping a lawsuit against the state. The... view post
Posted: November 17, 2011 16:52 Comments: 0
The numbers are staggering. According to the Coalition for the Homeless, more than 45 thousand people, including 17 thousand children, experience homelessness each night in New York... view post
Posted: November 16, 2011 18:07 Comments: 2
The U.S. Bishops are busy in Baltimore – with a number of big topics on the table during their annual three-day fall meeting. Today, Cardinal Donald Wuerl briefed fellow bishops on... view post
Posted: November 16, 2011 18:03 Comments: 0
Podcast
Bishop DiMarzio briefs us on the latest from the Bishops meeting in Baltimore.
Plus, legislators in Washington take a food stamp challenge.
And, young people in Queens go... view post
Posted: November 16, 2011 17:44 Comments: 0
Podcast
NYC area dioceses enter a new collaboration.
Plus, a Catholic college fights a new contraception mandate in court.
And, a plane crash anniversary hits home for a Queens parish.
... view post
Posted: November 16, 2011 10:04 Comments: 0
It was 10 years ago – November 12, 2001 – and it shook the Queens neighborhood of Belle Harbor. On that day, American Airlines Flight 587 took off from JFK airport and crashed... view post
Posted: November 16, 2011 09:58 Comments: 0
Writing the Wave
Three cars were set on fire and Nazi and KKK symbols were spray painted in the predominantly Jewish neighborhood of Midwood, Brooklyn, last week. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio issued the... view post
Posted: November 15, 2011 18:12 Comments: 0
The Department of Health and Human Services recently announced a mandate requiring most private health insurance plans to cover contraception. It’s a policy that is not sitting well... view post
Posted: November 15, 2011 18:11 Comments: 1
It was history in the making last week, as the Dioceses of Brooklyn and Rockville Centre and the Archdiocese of New York officially announced the combining of their seminary programs. ... view post
Posted: November 15, 2011 18:09 Comments: 0
With people “occupying Wall Street” – and now taking their message to Washington and other parts of the world – the economy, wealth distribution – and jobs, jobs, jobs –... view post
Posted: November 15, 2011 16:01 Comments: 0
If you were out and about on Veterans Day, it was impossible to miss the red, white and blue flying high. The American flag has come a long way from since July 4, 1776, when – as... view post
Posted: November 15, 2011 15:57 Comments: 0
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Catholic War Veterans remember the past.
Plus, he was there on D-Day, and he shares his “I Witness.”
And, we go “Into The Deep” to talk about Veterans Day.... view post
Posted: November 15, 2011 15:39 Comments: 0
Writing the Wave
On tonight's edition of Currents, we covered a memorial service on the tenth anniversary of the crash of Flight 587 in Belle Harbor, Queens. The crash, which was ruled an accident,... view post
Posted: November 14, 2011 18:39 Comments: 0
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A same-sex marriage foe gets the thumbs up from her town’s voters.
Plus, a priest who was forbidden from preaching sermons may one day be a Saint.
And, we unveil a new feature:... view post
Posted: November 14, 2011 17:23 Comments: 0
We are introducing a new segment on Currents. Each week, we will feature a school in Brooklyn and Queens as our “school of the week.” Catholic schools go beyond the basics or... view post
Posted: November 14, 2011 17:08 Comments: 1
He was ordained to the priesthood but was not allowed to preach sermons or hear confessions. Despite those obstacles, people lined up to speak with him each day. According to at... view post
Posted: November 14, 2011 17:04 Comments: 0
In this off-year election, it was a handful of local races that grabbed the headlines. Besides ballot initiatives on personhood in Mississippi and union rights in Ohio, a town clerk... view post
Posted: November 14, 2011 17:00 Comments: 0
An art exhibit that caused controversy in Washington last year will open in Brooklyn this month.
The Brooklyn Museum has announced it will show the HIDE/SEEK exhibit, which features... view post
Posted: November 10, 2011 18:45 Comments: 1
Podcast
An upstate New York town clerk faces a re-election bid.
Plus, Mississippians vote on the personhood amendment.
And, a Bay Ridge parish fosters that entrepreneurial spirit.... view post
Posted: November 10, 2011 18:41 Comments: 0
Finally tonight, we’ve been talking a lot about elections and votes on hot-button issues like immigration and abortion. But many political observers say next year’s election might... view post
Posted: November 10, 2011 18:39 Comments: 1
One of Brooklyn’s beloved bishops celebrated a big anniversary this past weekend. Retired Auxiliary Bishop Guy Sansaricq marked 51 years as a priest.
Bishop Sansaricq was the... view post
Posted: November 10, 2011 14:53 Comments: 0
Is an anti-bullying bill in Michigan actually a “license to bully?” That’s what many people in the state are saying after a last-minute change to “Matt’s Safe School Law”.... view post
Posted: November 10, 2011 14:49 Comments: 0
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Will an anti-bullying measure have a reverse effect?
Plus, a beloved Brooklyn bishop marks a major milestone.
And, who’s ahead in the race for the GOP presidential nod? ... view post
Posted: November 10, 2011 14:45 Comments: 0
Podcast
We’ll get the story behind the personhood amendment and discuss the issue at the heart of it.
Plus, a piece of Saint Damien visits Brooklyn.... view post
Posted: November 8, 2011 14:31 Comments: 0
Most election news these days is focused on the 2012 presidential race, but tomorrow is, in fact, election day 2011. And while it may be an off year, at least one race is grabbing a... view post
Posted: November 8, 2011 14:28 Comments: 0
As all eyes turn to Mississippi in anticipation of a vote tomorrow on the state’s so-called “personhood amendment,” we want to take a look at what the Catholic Church has to say... view post
Posted: November 8, 2011 14:25 Comments: 0
He was a Saint who went where not many were willing to go. Known as Father Damian, this native of Belgium was ordained a priest in what was then the Kingdom of Hawaii in 1864. Almost... view post
Posted: November 8, 2011 14:19 Comments: 0
While the marriage of Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries – and its quick collapse – have been dominating headlines this week, there has not been as much talk about the state of... view post
Posted: November 7, 2011 17:24 Comments: 0
Is it an indicator of the state of marriage in the U.S.? After only 72 days – and what may not have been “wedded bliss” – Kim Kardashian filed for divorce from her husband,... view post
Posted: November 7, 2011 17:07 Comments: 0
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Kim Kardashian splits form her husband after 72 days; what the Church teaches about holy matrimony, including how to prepare for it, from a pre-cana advisor.
And, divorced people... view post
Posted: November 7, 2011 12:44 Comments: 0
Podcast
Instilling the entrepreneurial spirit in Queens students.
Plus, Wisconsin’s bishops ask Catholics to leave their guns at home.
And, Mexican celebrate the Day of the Dead... view post
Posted: November 7, 2011 12:38 Comments: 0
All Souls Day is a day that usually takes on a solemn tone. But for at least one culture, the day is one that probably bears more of a resemblance to the festivities of a New Orleans... view post
Posted: November 7, 2011 12:33 Comments: 0
It’s not a message you would expect from Catholic bishops: leave your guns at home. But the heads of the five dioceses in Wisconsin have sent just that message to Catholics in the... view post
Posted: November 7, 2011 12:27 Comments: 0
Schools are recognizing the tough state of the world economy right now and preparing students with knowledge of the world they will face once they graduate.
St. Elizabeth Academy... view post
Posted: November 7, 2011 12:17 Comments: 0
It is customary for Masses to be held at Catholic cemeteries on All Souls Day and, for the Diocese of Brooklyn, that means not only cemeteries in Brooklyn and Queens – but also a... view post
Posted: November 3, 2011 16:57 Comments: 0
The old saying goes, “There are two things you should never discuss at dinner: politics and religion.” And, for good reason. Those topics stir our emotions like almost nothing... view post
Posted: November 3, 2011 16:53 Comments: 0
On All Souls Day, Masses were held at cemeteries in the Diocese of Brooklyn to remember – and pray – for the dearly departed.
But there is at least one cemetery in the diocese... view post
Posted: November 3, 2011 16:47 Comments: 0
Podcast
On this All Souls Day, we rediscover a piece of the Brooklyn Diocese’s history.
Plus, dealing with the grief of loss.
And, Bishop DiMarzio celebrates Mass for departed souls... view post
Posted: November 3, 2011 16:37 Comments: 0
Writing the Wave
Please visit our Reflection Room, open from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. A special “safe place” has been set aside for quiet reflection. You can honor the memory of your loved one... view post
Posted: November 2, 2011 17:08 Comments: 0
Podcast
Going against the tide to defend traditional values.
Plus, a man who’s written a modern day classic… on the Saints.
And, students in Brooklyn dig deep into the lives of the... view post
Posted: November 2, 2011 16:57 Comments: 0
It’s a tradition at St. Mark’s Parish in Sheepshead Bay: one day after Halloween, the students get another opportunity to dress up – this time as Saints. The students delved... view post
Posted: November 2, 2011 16:53 Comments: 0
There is a popular saying: “as New York goes, so goes the nation” – and that’s what many New Yorkers were saying following the state’s legalization of same-sex marriage... view post
Posted: November 2, 2011 16:48 Comments: 1
Prepare to be scared! The Fall Film Festival at Immaculate Conception Parish in Astoria, Queens has been examining “the force of evil,” using some cinematic masterpieces. And... view post
Posted: November 1, 2011 10:48 Comments: 0
It’s time to dress up, but, no, not in gold tip boots, black jacket and tie for a formal dinner – it’s all about tricks and treats and costumes. Today is, of course,... view post
Posted: November 1, 2011 10:43 Comments: 0
It was a year ago that a fire ripped through St. Mary Magdalene Church in Springfield Gardens, Queens. It is one of the oldest parishes in the Brooklyn Diocese to minister to African... view post
Posted: November 1, 2011 10:38 Comments: 2
Podcast
A year after a devastating fire, a Queens parish stays strong
Plus, unmasking Halloween.
And, what the Exorcist tells us about the supernatural.... view post
Posted: November 1, 2011 09:54 Comments: 0
Podcast
In the shadow of the U.N., getting to the heart of humanitarian aid.
Plus, we’ll go “into the deep” with Bishop DiMarzio to talk about a deep subject – the Saints.
And,... view post
Posted: October 31, 2011 16:24 Comments: 0
As the saying goes: “if you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans.” Or to, perhaps, put it another way – and quote a certain movie – “Life is like a box of chocolates.... view post
Posted: October 31, 2011 16:21 Comments: 0
Next week is a special one for Catholics – as the Church holds two celebrations to remember and commemorate those who have gone before us.
Tuesday, November 1 is All Saints Day,... view post
Posted: October 31, 2011 16:04 Comments: 0
It’s a discussion that typically happens at the United Nations, the governing body that makes an endless amount of decisions on a multitude of issues facing countries around the... view post
Posted: October 31, 2011 16:01 Comments: 0
“Grave threats to religious liberty”: just a sample of what Bishop William Lori talked about yesterday in testimony before a house subcommittee in Washington.
Lori chairs the... view post
Posted: October 28, 2011 15:00 Comments: 0
The Brooklyn Diocese hosted a piece of papal history this week. A monstrance, which is used to display the Eucharist for prayer, was at St. Mary Star of the Sea and St. Gertrude... view post
Posted: October 28, 2011 14:56 Comments: 0
Papal history and prayer for vocations.
Plus, we talk with Bishop William Lori about threats to religious liberty.
And, is a dystopian film a taste of things to come?... view post
Posted: October 28, 2011 14:33 Comments: 0
As the saying goes, “there is strength in numbers.” But did you also know that there is also power in prayer? Recently the Vicariate of Black Catholic Concerns in the Brooklyn... view post
Posted: October 28, 2011 14:21 Comments: 0
Pope Benedict is hosting what is expected to be an historic gathering in the town of Assisi. Representatives from a multitude of faiths will join Benedict for an interreligious prayer... view post
Posted: October 28, 2011 14:17 Comments: 0
The Chinese community of the Diocese of Brooklyn has a new place to call home. On Sunday, St. Rosalia Church in Bensonhurst was dedicated as the Diocese’s new Asian Pastoral Center.... view post
Posted: October 28, 2011 14:13 Comments: 0
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New outreach to Asian Catholics.
Plus, insight into the historic Assisi gathering.
And, understanding the power of prayer.
... view post
Posted: October 28, 2011 11:59 Comments: 0
Podcast
Parents and local leaders call for an abstinence alternative in NYC sex-ed curriculum.
Plus, young Catholics in Brooklyn and Queens are recognized for the work with missions.... view post
Posted: October 27, 2011 10:09 Comments: 0
It is never too early to start giving back. And, on World Mission Sunday, some young people in the Diocese of Brooklyn were honored for their hard work on behalf of Catholic missions.... view post
Posted: October 27, 2011 10:06 Comments: 0
This past Sunday, the Church celebrated World Mission Sunday, a day on which Catholics are asked to recommit themselves to the Church’s missionary activity.
The Diocese of... view post
Posted: October 27, 2011 10:00 Comments: 0
Local elected officials are the latest to join the call for an alternative to New York City’s new sex education mandate. Congressman Bob Turner and State Senator Martin Golden were... view post
Posted: October 27, 2011 09:54 Comments: 1
The people “occupying” Wall Street have many demands on all sorts of issues – the financial system, the jobs market and healthcare – but are the solutions they are proposing a... view post
Posted: October 25, 2011 14:03 Comments: 0
Is the answer to the country’s – and the world’s – financial woes to be found in some radical new philosophy? Or are the solutions to be discovered in age-old... view post
Posted: October 25, 2011 13:46 Comments: 0
Healthcare, jobs, and the overall economy have people taking to and – in many cases – occupying the streets in protest – on Wall Street here in New York and in cities around the... view post
Posted: October 25, 2011 13:38 Comments: 0
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Making sense of the Vatican’s document on financial systems.
Plus, do “occupiers realize what they are asking?
And, financial solutions in age-old teachings.... view post
Posted: October 25, 2011 13:35 Comments: 0
Catholics celebrate the month of October as Respect Life Month. And much of the attention during this month is focused on life at its very beginnings. And while the Catholic... view post
Posted: October 24, 2011 10:46 Comments: 0
Podcast
“The End Times,” Take Two.
Plus, ending a life; we go “Into The Deep” for the Church’s teaching on the death penalty.
And, a couple who stayed together in life… and... view post
Posted: October 24, 2011 10:41 Comments: 0
It’s a movie that’s arguably best known as the penultimate movie role of the late actor Heath Ledger. In the film The Dark Knight, Ledger’s portrayal of the Batman nemesis the... view post
Posted: October 21, 2011 17:20 Comments: 0
It’s a tradition that dates back centuries – and takes place around the world. It is the Red Mass – celebrated annually for judges, attorneys, other legal professionals and... view post
Posted: October 21, 2011 17:16 Comments: 0
Writing the Wave
... view post
Posted: October 21, 2011 17:15 Comments: 0
The new head of the Maronite Catholic Church has made his inaugural visit to the U.S. from Lebanon. Earlier today, he spoke with reporters about the impact of the Arab Spring on the... view post
Posted: October 21, 2011 17:12 Comments: 0
Amid conflicting reports that bounced around for much of the day today, one thing became certain: Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi was dead.
Gadhafi, who reigned over Libya for 42... view post
Posted: October 21, 2011 17:09 Comments: 0
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The Obama Administration and Catholic Charities talk poverty.
Plus, a man who has a second lease on life from a place he least expected it.
And, the world prayers as a Chinese... view post
Posted: October 21, 2011 09:16 Comments: 0
Catholic Charities has a place at the table with the Obama Administration. Last week, representatives from Catholic Charities USA and Catholic Charities agencies from across the U.S.... view post
Posted: October 21, 2011 09:07 Comments: 0
Actress Susan Sarandon is making headlines – for all the wrong reasons. During a panel discussion this past weekend at the Hamptons Film Festival, Sarandon, who starred as a nun in... view post
Posted: October 20, 2011 17:01 Comments: 0
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Susan Sarandon gets slammed for comments on Pope Benedict.
Plus, families struggle to put food on their tables… and a local effort to help change that.... view post
Posted: October 20, 2011 16:57 Comments: 0
Podcast
The Diocese of Brooklyn honors some of the shining stars of its immigrant communities.
Plus, we’ll find out why priests are happy.
And, catch up with Polish Catholics as they... view post
Posted: October 19, 2011 17:15 Comments: 0
October may be the month to celebrate the diversity in the Diocese of Brooklyn. A couple of weekends ago, Bensonhurst was the place to be as the Italian apostolate, for their 30th... view post
Posted: October 19, 2011 17:12 Comments: 0
“The least worldly are the happiest of all.” That is how a Forbes magazine article recently put it, referring to a study out of the University of Chicago that said clergy are the... view post
Posted: October 19, 2011 17:08 Comments: 0
Shining stars were lighting up the night in Brooklyn on Friday. But you would not find these stars in the heavens or on a red carpet.
The Diocese of Brooklyn honored men and women... view post
Posted: October 19, 2011 17:04 Comments: 0
Writing the Wave
On tonight's edition of Currents, we hear from Nina Valmonte, who directs Parish and Community Outreach Services for Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens. Valmonte was one of two... view post
Posted: October 19, 2011 16:37 Comments: 1
Earlier this week, the NBA announced that it was canceling the first two weeks of the upcoming season because of A player lockout. And even though the courts in America’s arenas may... view post
Posted: October 17, 2011 17:34 Comments: 0
It was a star-studded event at the Waldorf-Astoria in Midtown Manhattan earlier this week. And although some famous names and faces may have been the big draw – it was a dinner that... view post
Posted: October 17, 2011 17:31 Comments: 0
Podcast
It’s a star studded night for Catholic education.
Plus, we’ll go “Into The Deep” to talk about the need for civil discourse.
And, The Mighty Macs brings an underdog... view post
Posted: October 17, 2011 17:27 Comments: 0
Podcast
Students from Brooklyn and Queens rally for a Rosary prayer.
Plus, is the cancellation of racy show the sign of an “Extreme Makeover.”
And, Catholic answers to fundamentalist... view post
Posted: October 17, 2011 17:25 Comments: 0
It’s that time of year again – no, we’re not talking about the changing weather – or Halloween, which is right around the corner. It’s a new season of the most popular... view post
Posted: October 17, 2011 17:22 Comments: 0
October is quite a busy month – It’s Respect Life Month, including a worldwide campaign known as “40 Days for Life.” It’s also when we celebrate Columbus Day, a time to... view post
Posted: October 17, 2011 17:17 Comments: 0
it’s almost that time of year again, kids. On Saturday, November 5, the Diocese of Brooklyn will administer the TACHS exam – that’s the Test for Admission to Catholic High... view post
Posted: October 17, 2011 17:07 Comments: 0
It’s something that not everyone is thrilled about: a new mandate in New York City’s public schools requiring students to take sex education classes as early as the sixth grade. ... view post
Posted: October 17, 2011 17:01 Comments: 0
Is October the month for Italian celebrations? If this past weekend is any indication, the answer is, without a doubt, “yes.” There were, of course, the Columbus Day parades,... view post
Posted: October 17, 2011 16:54 Comments: 0
Podcast
A 30th annual celebration for the diocese’s Italian apostolate.
Plus, one group looks to give parents a choice for the children’s sex ed.
And, a behind the scenes look at... view post
Posted: October 17, 2011 16:49 Comments: 0
One area of Jackson Heights has earned the nickname – at least from pro-life activists – as “Abortion Row.” That’s because one section of Roosevelt Avenue in that... view post
Posted: October 12, 2011 12:46 Comments: 0
It’s being called the deadliest violence in Egypt since President Hosni Mubarak was forced out of office back in February. More than two-dozen people were killed and close to 300... view post
Posted: October 12, 2011 12:40 Comments: 0
All of New York was Italian this weekend – as red, white and green flags flew in celebration of Columbus Day. And although much of the focus may have been on the parade up Fifth... view post
Posted: October 12, 2011 12:35 Comments: 0
Podcast
Italian pride is on display at Brooklyn’s Columbus Day Parade.
Plus, it’s being called the worst violence in Egypt since the ouster of Hosni Mubarak. An Egyptian priest here in... view post
Posted: October 12, 2011 11:09 Comments: 0
Podcast
It’s a fresh look at the new Mass, including a sneak peek at some of the new music.... view post
Posted: October 11, 2011 12:06 Comments: 0
Podcast
Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez talk about “The Way”
Plus, Bishop DiMarzio celebrates an anniversary in Brooklyn.
And, the Cursillo Movement in Brooklyn heads to its new home.... view post
Posted: October 11, 2011 11:50 Comments: 0
We began tonight’s show with a look at a new film about the spiritual journey that is “The Way of Saint James” – or the Camino de Santiago. Well, as we wrap up tonight, we... view post
Posted: October 11, 2011 11:46 Comments: 0
As we head into the Columbus Day weekend and – for some of us – a nice long weekend, this week was a reason to celebrate for another reason.
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio celebrated... view post
Posted: October 11, 2011 11:39 Comments: 0
It’s a film that’s been talked about quite a lot, and this weekend, it’s finally hit the big screen. But it’s not a blockbuster with lots of special effects. It’s a much... view post
Posted: October 11, 2011 11:27 Comments: 0
It’s an art series that’s built up quite a following over the years. And you won’t find it uptown at the Whitney or the Met… or at MOMA in Midtown. You have to go across... view post
Posted: October 11, 2011 11:12 Comments: 1
It’s almost here. Starting this Advent season, English-speaking Catholics in the Diocese of Brooklyn – and across the country – will be singing the same tune – but using... view post
Posted: October 11, 2011 11:08 Comments: 0
He was a man that arguably revolutionized how many Americans live – Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple, died on Wednesday. He was just 56 years old.
Jobs was a visionary,... view post
Posted: October 11, 2011 10:37 Comments: 0
Podcast
Steve Jobs visionary life.
Plus, Mass Revision 2.0
And, a “Rumble Above The Clouds” that has nothing to do with the weather.... view post
Posted: October 11, 2011 10:30 Comments: 0
Writing the Wave
On Wednesday's show, we talked extensively about the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' release of "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship," a 30-page statement to help voters... view post
Posted: October 6, 2011 16:42 Comments: 0
Podcast
"Change you can believe in" is not just political slogan, it is the momentum behind the millennials
Is it all about "The economy, stupid?" Do you vote your pocketbook or your... view post
Posted: October 6, 2011 09:17 Comments: 0
It’s official: New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is out. So does that make room for former Alaska Governor - and Tea Party darling - Sarah Palin to jump in to already crowded G-O-P... view post
Posted: October 6, 2011 09:14 Comments: 0
It has been said that the revolution will *not be televised, but if you have been channel surfing through your local newscasts for the past three weeks you have *undoubtedly been... view post
Posted: October 6, 2011 09:11 Comments: 0
It may be the most famous vow ever taken by a man or woman: “Till death do us part." But according to one popular preacher, it may be optional. Last month, during an episode of the... view post
Posted: October 5, 2011 11:02 Comments: 0
Just recently The American Humane Association awarded a bona fide 9/11 hero for bravery on that tragic day, and the recipient was – a dog. Roselle the guide dog was posthumously... view post
Posted: October 5, 2011 10:57 Comments: 0
