Podcast: Big City Catholics Podcast

Episode 106 – Discussing Formation and Youth Ministry with Fr. James Kuroly

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.

Episode 105 – Our Call to Missionary Spirit

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.

Episode 104 – Going Deeper in Our Faith

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.

Episode 103 – Reflecting On 25 Years of Priesthood with Fr. Christopher O’Connor

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.

Episode 102 – The Sacred Heart with Fr. Stash Dailey

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.

Episode 100 – Walking the Walk of Holiness

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.

Episode 99 – Unity Through Our Gifts From the Holy Spirit

In this edition of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan and Fr. Heanue reflect on the season of Easter and all the wonderful celebrations, as well as the challenges in our diocese. As we come to the great feast of Pentecost, Bishop Brennan calls us to maintain our communion with one another while keeping common unity with the Lord through our gifts from the Holy Spirit.

Episode 98 – Reflecting on the First Year of Priesthood

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.

Episode 97 – The Living Realities of Catholic Schools with Deacon Kevin McCormack

In this edition of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan is joined by Deacon Kevin McCormack, Superintendent of Schools, who announces the closures of three Catholic schools within our diocese. While they discuss the realities of these changes, Bishop Brennan describes it as a moment of reflection and an opportunity to see the positive impact Catholic education brings to the lives of people.