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		<itunes:subtitle>Join us as we Think About Our Faith</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:author>Bishop Robert Brennan</itunes:author>
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	<title>Episode 210 &#8211; The Catholic Roots of American Independence with Father Michael Bruno </title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Bishop Brennan and Father Heanue host Father Michael Bruno, Vicar for Clergy and Consecrated Life of our diocese and Professor of History at St. Joseph’s Seminary, for a special July 4th episode of Big City Catholics, marking America's 250th anniversary. They trace the history of Catholics in the founding and shaping of the United States. The conversation weaves personal family immigration stories with reflections on Catholic identity, patriotism, and faith in America. ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Bishop Brennan and Father Heanue host Father Michael Bruno, Vicar for Clergy and Consecrated Life of our diocese and Professor of History at St. Joseph’s Seminary, for a special July 4th episode of Big City Catholics, marking Americas 250th anniversary. ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Episode 209 &#8211; Faith in the Fields</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:41:38 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bishop Robert Brennan]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan visits South Carolina, where Sister Migdalia “Meggie” Flores, of the Farmworkers Ministry Coordinator for the Diocese of Charleston, along with the Vincentian Daughters of Charity, brings the Church directly to the fields. For workers who spend months away from their families and often lack access to Mass and other pastoral support, the ministry provides the sacraments, spiritual care, and a compassionate presence. It's a conversation about gratitude, human dignity, and seeing Christ in the face of the poor. ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan visits South Carolina, where Sister Migdalia “Meggie” Flores, of the Farmworkers Ministry Coordinator for the Diocese of Charleston, along with the Vincentian Daughters of Charity, brings the Church d]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan visits South Carolina, where Sister Migdalia “Meggie” Flores, of the Farmworkers Ministry Coordinator for the Diocese of Charleston, along with the Vincentian Daughters of Charity, brings the Church directly to the fields. For workers who spend months away from their families and often lack access to Mass and other pastoral support, the ministry provides the sacraments, spiritual care, and a compassionate presence. It's a conversation about gratitude, human dignity, and seeing Christ in the face of the poor. ]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Episode 208 &#8211; Embracing Our Consecrated Nation with Humility, Gratitude, and Hope </title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan joins Father Heanue, fresh from the USCCB meeting in Florida, where the U.S. bishops consecrated America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Their conversation touches on the beauty of that ceremony, the meaning of Juneteenth, and Pope Leo's recent words on slavery and human dignity, woven together by a shared call to embrace our nation's history with humility, gratitude, and hope as it nears its 250th anniversary. ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan joins Father Heanue, fresh from the USCCB meeting in Florida, where the U.S. bishops consecrated America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Their conversation touches on the beauty of that ceremony, the me]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:duration>00:14:05</itunes:duration>
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	<title>Episode 207 &#8211; Building Faith, Community, and Purpose Through Young Catholic Professionals </title>
	<link>https://podcast.dioceseofbrooklyn.org/podcast/episode-207-building-faith-community-and-purpose-through-young-catholic-professionals/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:09:55 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan co-hosts with Lucero Manzanares, Associate Director for Youth and Young Adult Ministry, as they welcome Kiana Carrington, President of Young Catholic Professionals (YCP) Brooklyn, to discuss the successful launch of the chapter and the growing desire among young adults for authentic Catholic community, integrating faith into their careers, and discovering a place to call home in the Church. ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan co-hosts with Lucero Manzanares, Associate Director for Youth and Young Adult Ministry, as they welcome Kiana Carrington, President of Young Catholic Professionals (YCP) Brooklyn, to discuss the succe]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 206 &#8211; A Year in Ministry</title>
	<link>https://podcast.dioceseofbrooklyn.org/podcast/episode-206-a-year-in-ministry/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:48:21 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bishop Robert Brennan]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan and Father Heanue welcome four members of the Diocese of Brooklyn's 2025 priest ordination class. Each priest shares the joys and graces that have shaped their early ministry, offering an inspiring glimpse into what it means to serve the Church today. ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan and Father Heanue welcome four members of the Diocese of Brooklyns 2025 priest ordination class. Each priest shares the joys and graces that have shaped their early ministry, offering an inspiring gli]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Episode 205 &#8211; What Pope Leo Wants You to Know About AI </title>
	<link>https://podcast.dioceseofbrooklyn.org/podcast/episode-205-what-pope-leo-wants-you-to-know-about-ai/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 19:05:10 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bishop Robert Brennan]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode of Big City Catholics, Father James Kuroly and Father Joseph Zwosta join Bishop Brennan and Father Heanue to discuss the encyclical by Pope Leo XIV, Magnifica Humanitas: Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence. They unpack how the Church grounds its response to AI not in fear or rejection, but in the timeless principle of human dignity. Topics include AI in education, warfare, surveillance, tech addiction among youth, and the dangers of mistaking efficiency for goodness, or information for truth. ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode of Big City Catholics, Father James Kuroly and Father Joseph Zwosta join Bishop Brennan and Father Heanue to discuss the encyclical by Pope Leo XIV, Magnifica Humanitas: Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Big City Catholics, Father James Kuroly and Father Joseph Zwosta join Bishop Brennan and Father Heanue to discuss the encyclical by Pope Leo XIV, Magnifica Humanitas: Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence. They unpack how the Church grounds its response to AI not in fear or rejection, but in the timeless principle of human dignity. Topics include AI in education, warfare, surveillance, tech addiction among youth, and the dangers of mistaking efficiency for goodness, or information for truth. ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Big City Catholics, Father James Kuroly and Father Joseph Zwosta join Bishop Brennan and Father Heanue to discuss the encyclical by Pope Leo XIV, Magnifica Humanitas: Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence. They unpack how the Church grounds its response to AI not in fear or rejection, but in the timeless principle of human dignity. Topics include AI in education, warfare, surveillance, tech addiction among youth, and the dangers of mistaking efficiency for goodness, or information for truth.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:30:49</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Episode 204 &#8211; The Love of God That Knows No Bounds </title>
	<link>https://podcast.dioceseofbrooklyn.org/podcast/episode-204-the-love-of-god-that-knows-no-bounds/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:49:46 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bishop Robert Brennan]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan and Father Heanue explore the Church's pastoral response to assisted suicide legislation and the call to accompany the dying with compassion and dignity. They also discuss Pentecost, Trinity Sunday, Corpus Christi, as well as the upcoming consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart, focusing on themes of love, mercy, healing, and renewal through the Holy Spirit. ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan and Father Heanue explore the Churchs pastoral response to assisted suicide legislation and the call to accompany the dying with compassion and dignity. They also discuss Pentecost, Trinity Sunday, Co]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan and Father Heanue explore the Church's pastoral response to assisted suicide legislation and the call to accompany the dying with compassion and dignity. They also discuss Pentecost, Trinity Sunday, Corpus Christi, as well as the upcoming consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart, focusing on themes of love, mercy, healing, and renewal through the Holy Spirit. ]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Episode 203 &#8211; YCP Is Coming to Brooklyn </title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:25:20 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan sits down to talk about the brand-new Young Catholic Professionals (YCP) Brooklyn chapter and how young adults are connecting faith with professional life through mentorship, community, networking, and authentic Catholic fellowship. Lucero Manzanares (Associate Director for Youth and Young Adult Ministry), Steven Mezzacappa (YCP Regional Chapter Manager), and Vanessa Garcia (YCP Brooklyn's founding chapter leader) join him to give insight on the journey behind Brooklyn's newest Catholic community and what's coming next for our diverse diocese. ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan sits down to talk about the brand-new Young Catholic Professionals (YCP) Brooklyn chapter and how young adults are connecting faith with professional life through mentorship, community, networking, an]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan sits down to talk about the brand-new Young Catholic Professionals (YCP) Brooklyn chapter and how young adults are connecting faith with professional life through mentorship, community, networking, and authentic Catholic fellowship. Lucero Manzanares (Associate Director for Youth and Young Adult Ministry), Steven Mezzacappa (YCP Regional Chapter Manager), and Vanessa Garcia (YCP Brooklyn's founding chapter leader) join him to give insight on the journey behind Brooklyn's newest Catholic community and what's coming next for our diverse diocese. ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan sits down to talk about the brand-new Young Catholic Professionals (YCP) Brooklyn chapter and how young adults are connecting faith with professional life through mentorship, community, networking, and authentic Catholic fellowship. Lucero Manzanares (Associate Director for Youth and Young Adult Ministry), Steven Mezzacappa (YCP Regional Chapter Manager), and Vanessa Garcia (YCP Brooklyn's founding chapter leader) join him to give insight on the journey behind Brooklyn's newest Catholic community and what's coming next for our diverse diocese.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Episode 202 &#8211; One Year of Pope Leo XIV with Fr. John Hwang </title>
	<link>https://podcast.dioceseofbrooklyn.org/podcast/episode-202-one-year-of-pope-leo-xiv-with-fr-john-hwang/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 17:24:54 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bishop Robert Brennan]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan and Father John Hwang reflect on Pope Leo XIV's first year as Pope, highlighting his defining themes of peace, care for the poor, and social justice, all rooted in his missionary experience and Augustinian spirituality. Bishop Brennan encourages listeners to embrace Pope Leo's call to allow Christ to convert our hearts. ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan and Father John Hwang reflect on Pope Leo XIVs first year as Pope, highlighting his defining themes of peace, care for the poor, and social justice, all rooted in his missionary experience and Augusti]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan and Father John Hwang reflect on Pope Leo XIV's first year as Pope, highlighting his defining themes of peace, care for the poor, and social justice, all rooted in his missionary experience and Augustinian spirituality. Bishop Brennan encourages listeners to embrace Pope Leo's call to allow Christ to convert our hearts. ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan and Father John Hwang reflect on Pope Leo XIV's first year as Pope, highlighting his defining themes of peace, care for the poor, and social justice, all rooted in his missionary experience and Augustinian spirituality. Bishop Brennan encourages listeners to embrace Pope Leo's call to allow Christ to convert our hearts.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:24:15</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Episode 201 &#8211; War No More</title>
	<link>https://podcast.dioceseofbrooklyn.org/podcast/episode-201-war-no-more/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 18:47:29 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bishop Robert Brennan]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan and Father Heanue reflect on Pope Leo’s call for peace—“War No More”—linking pro-life values to the dignity of every human life. They also examine the rising acceptance of political violence among young adults, while offering hope in the Church’s role—through Catholic education and young adult ministry—in forming a generation rooted in faith, respect, and true peace. ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan and Father Heanue reflect on Pope Leo’s call for peace—“War No More”—linking pro-life values to the dignity of every human life. They also examine the rising acceptance of political violence among you]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan and Father Heanue reflect on Pope Leo’s call for peace—“War No More”—linking pro-life values to the dignity of every human life. They also examine the rising acceptance of political violence among young adults, while offering hope in the Church’s role—through Catholic education and young adult ministry—in forming a generation rooted in faith, respect, and true peace. ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan and Father Heanue reflect on Pope Leo’s call for peace—“War No More”—linking pro-life values to the dignity of every human life. They also examine the rising acceptance of political violence among young adults, while offering hope in the Church’s role—through Catholic education and young adult ministry—in forming a generation rooted in faith, respect, and true peace.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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