Big City Catholics Podcast

In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan is joined by Fr. Patrick Keating, Moderator of the Curia for the Diocese of Brooklyn, who shares his involvement with the mission of Catholic Charities. Bishop Brennan explains that we are a diverse people united in community and rooted in Christ. Driven by our deepening faith, we are evolving in the way that we invite people towards the Lord.

In this edition of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan is joined by Fr. James Kuroly, Rector President of Cathedral Preparatory School and Seminary in Elmhurst and Director for Youth and Young Adult Ministry. They examine the crucial mission of fostering vocations through formation and youth ministry for young adults to be witnesses of faith in the Eucharist and acknowledge the presence of the Lord in their lives.

In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan and Fr. Heanue discuss our call to missionary spirit by proclaiming the truth of the love of God and the presence of the risen Lord Jesus among us. Bishop Brennan urges us to take what we receive in the Eucharist and bring it to the world, especially here in Brooklyn and Queens.

In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan and Fr. Heanue chat about going deeper in our relationship with the Lord as well as our connection with each other this summer. In our new reality of living out our faith through many different movements and events, Bishop Brennan encourages us to nourish, support, guide, and continue to foster communion and unity.

In this edition of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan and Fr. Heanue are joined by Fr. Christopher O’Connor, the pastor of Blessed Virgin Mary Help of Christians, who reflects on his 25 years of the priesthood. Bishop Brennan explains Jubilarian anniversaries as an opportunity for priests to give thanks to God, and ask for His guidance and mercy.

In this edition of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan and Fr. Heanue are joined by Fr. Stash Dailey, a priest of the Diocese of Columbus, Ohio. They speak about the Devotion of the Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus as a declaration of acknowledging the presence of Jesus Christ in our home as the King, Brother, and Friend. Bishop Brennan explains the Enthronement as a powerful expression that Jesus is the center of everything we do and of all who we are.

In this 100th episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan is joined by Fr. Gibino, Pastor of St. Charles Borromeo and Vicar for Evangelization and Catechesis. They discuss the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage this Memorial Day weekend as an opportunity to bring our faith to the nation by walking through Brooklyn with Christ, who always walks with us.

In this special edition of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan and Fr. Heanue are joined by the Ordination Class of 2023 who reflect on their first year of priestly ministry. Bishop Brennan calls for prayers to vocations, particularly the priesthood, as it is the one that takes great courage and humility.