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Currents News Special: ‘School Year in Review’
As the academic year comes to a close in the Diocese of Brooklyn, Currents News is highlight outstanding achievements, inspirin...

Episode 206 - A Year in Ministry
In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan and Father Heanue welcome four members of the Diocese of Brooklyn's 2025 ...

Truly Black and Catholic: Episode 1
Tune in for a groundbreaking show celebrating the rich histories, cultures, and vibrant faith of Black Catholics. Join Father A...
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
Why Be Catholic?
Fr. Mike wants everyone to be Catholic, but why? Isn't Catholicism just a list of rules?Fr. Mike Schmitz explains why the Catho...

Theresa Civantos Barber
The hardest part of taking little kids to Mass
What can you do to encourage families with young children to keep coming to church? Here are some tips based on my experience.I...

Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.
A Complete Guide to Pope Leo’s First Encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas (w/ Fr. Gregory Pine)
Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas (“Magnificent Humanity”), reflects on the dignity of the human person in t...
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