Podcast: Big City Catholics Podcast

Episode 91 – Trusting in God’s Help and Mercy

In this edition of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan and Fr. Heanue speak about God’s mercy and our faith in Him through difficult times. Bishop Brennan describes how deeply moved he was by the solidarity he witnessed as he celebrated Mass for Haiti at Holy Innocents Church. As we enter Holy Week, Bishop Brennan calls us to trust and walk with God, who has always been faithful to us.

Episode 90 – Life In Abundance with Deacon Kevin McCormack

In this edition of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan is joined by Deacon Kevin McCormack, Superintendent of Schools for the diocese. They discuss important issues in today’s society and stress how the choices we make in life shouldn’t be handled with quick solutions. Bishop Brennan encourages us as we live our lives to accompany one another and walk with Jesus who came so that we may have life and have it in abundance.

Episode 89 – Mother Cabrini: Promoter of Human Dignity

In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan and Fr. Heanue discuss the premiere of Cabrini, a film about Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini. They speak on Mother Cabrini’s impressive life as a missionary and her powerful impact on society as a promoter of human dignity despite heavy resistance. Bishop Brennan encourages us to see the film of this first American citizen to be canonized as a saint and to continue to seek her intercession.

Episode 88 – Celebrating Black Catholics in the Diocese of Brooklyn

In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan and Fr. Heanue discuss the impactful presence of the black Catholic community and their diverse heritage in the Diocese of Brooklyn. Bishop Brennan expresses his appreciation for their generosity in service to the Church, unified fidelity to the Gospel, and continuation of faithful discipleship to Jesus Christ.

Episode 87 – Answering the Call to Holiness

In this edition of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan and Fr. Heanue discuss holiness as the number one vocation for every one of us. Bishop Brennan explains that beyond this common call, God has blessed us with specific gifts and talents to live out our purpose and answer the call to holiness. During Lent, we continue our journey to grow closer to God through professing our faith and embracing His eternal love for us. For more about the 2024 Lenten Pilgrimage and a full schedule, visit dioceseofbrooklyn.org/Lent

Episode 86 – Uniting with the Lord During Lent

In this edition of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan and Fr. Heanue welcome us into the blessed season of Lent. They invite us to join the Diocesan Lenten Pilgrimage, visit participating station churches on our journey to Christ, and download the Free Passport App. Bishop Brennan encourages us to unite ourselves with the Lord through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. For more about the 2024 Lenten Pilgrimage and a full schedule, visit dioceseofbrooklyn.org/Lent

Episode 85 – Journeying with Christ

In this edition of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan is joined by Rev. Joseph Gibino, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis. They discuss Lent as a time of grace where we see God’s immense love for us, a season of salvation in Christ, and renewal of our baptismal commitments. They invite us to join them for this year’s Diocesan Lenten Pilgrimage, an initiative of intentional discipleship of journeying with Christ  both physically, spiritually, and even digitally through the free Lenten Pilgrimage App. For more about the 2024 Lenten Pilgrimage and a full schedule, visit dioceseofbrooklyn.org/Lent

Episode 84 – It’s Our Faith That Unites Us All

In this edition of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan speaks to the outpouring of love and support with the passing of his mother. Both he and Fr. Heanue discuss how there can be faith in our mourning, faith in the next generation of priests and leaders, and with the highlight this week on Catholic Schools, faith in the growth of young minds being the future of the Catholic Church.

Episode 83 – Big City Catholics: Ask the Bishop Podcast

In this special edition of Big City Catholics, the youth of our diocese reach out to Bishop Brennan and “Ask The Bishop” anything. This time, we feature the students from World Youth Day Holy Hour and Reunion. Listen in as they “Ask the Bishop” their questions and hear Bishop Brennan’s reply. 

Episode 82 – Being Witnesses for the Dignity of Human Life

In this edition of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan and Fr. Heanue discuss the importance of being consistent voices in the fight for life and human dignity. We need to show that we are not living in contradiction, and that we will walk in solidarity as witnesses for life from conception to natural death.