Podcast: Big City Catholics Podcast

Bishop Brennan and Fr. Heanue explain that the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross and Our Lady of Sorrows this week are both celebrations of triumph. It is through Jesus’ resurrection that He has conquered sin and death forever. Bishop Brennan points out that the essence of real faith and discipleship is to recognize that even amid sorrowful times, God is doing great things for us. As St. Peter Claver and the late Msgr. Jervis has immersed themselves in the struggle to be a shining light to others, we too can support and love each other just as God does for us. 

Deacon Kevin McCormack, the Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Brooklyn, joins Bishop Brennan as they host this episode of Big City Catholics discussing the theme of family. Families transform the world around us through authentically living the Gospel, rooted in the truth, living in love for each other, but also for those who are in need. Catholic schools play an important role in supporting families through faith, education, and growth. 

Fr. Jose Diaz, Pastor at Mary’s Nativity – St. Ann Parish, Flushing and Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministry at Queens College, joins Bishop Brennan on this episode of Big City Catholics. They discuss the spirit of renewal and fellowship at the Catholic Newman Center of Queens College. Fr. Diaz shares the welcoming presence Focus ministries have brought to Queens as they walk with others in friendship with Jesus Christ. Bishop Brennan asks the Lord to bless the academic year ahead and allow our efforts combined with His transforming grace to touch the heart and souls of our students and families.

After a series of on the road Big City Catholics podcasts, Bishop Brennan and Father Heanue reflect on all the wonderful diocesan events that have taken place during this summer, especially World Youth Day 2023. They share their excitement for the upcoming  Catholic Underground, the Anniversary of Cathedral Basilica of St. James, and the Diocesan Eucharistic Revival, where the diocese will celebrate in adoration the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. They pray for a blessed year to come in the diocese. 

In this episode of Big City Catholics, one pilgrim reflects with Bishop Brennan on his experience as he journeys to Fatima during World Youth Day. As we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the upcoming Queenship of Mary, we ask for her intercession as she brings us peace and continues to lead us to Christ.

In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan hosts with Rev. John Hwang, Pastor of St. Anselm in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn and one of the leaders for the Korean Apostolate young adult delegation. They, as well as many pilgrims from the diocese, share their experiences from World Youth Day and the Holy Father’s announcement about the next pilgrimage.

Bishop Brennan hosts this episode of Big City Catholics from Lisbon, Portugal as he has traveled along with young pilgrims of Brooklyn and Queens to celebrate World Youth Day. He speaks with them as they share their diverse experiences and unite together in faith to answer God’s call.

Fr. Dwayne Davis joins Bishop Brennan in this episode of Big City Catholics from The National Harbor in Maryland at The National Black Catholic Congress. Bishop Brennan speaks with the youth from the ambassador program and adult delegates as they highlight their experiences journeying together in faith.

In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan and Fr. Heanue took a trip to the Ten Mile River Boy Scout Camp to offer mass and to spend some time speaking with the scouts and to Fr. Mark, who is one of the directors there. Listen and enjoy the responses you hear from this year’s participants.

In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan and Fr. Heanue give us an update on recent events in our diocese and around the world. They catch up on news including the Holy Father’s appointment of new cardinals for the Church, the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, and the ordination of three new transitional deacons. In the upcoming summer weeks, the series will follow Bishop Brennan as he visits Lisbon for World Youth Day and The Ten Mile River Boy Scout Camp.