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 edition of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan gets a chance to sit with a few pilgrims who are participating in the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage during their travels through the Diocese of Brooklyn. Hear the energetic recounting of their experience on this life-changing journey.
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 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.
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.
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.
In this edition of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan is joined by our diocesan Auxiliary Bishop and Rector of St. Joseph’s Seminary in Yonkers, Bishop James Massa, and Fr. John Cush, faculty of the seminary and editor of Homiletic and Pastoral Review. They discuss seminary formation as a holistic blend of human, spiritual, academic, and pastoral formation to serve Christ. Fr. Cush discusses his book Nothing But You Lord which reflects on the priesthood through the lens of Bishop Robert Barron.
You won’t want to miss this edition of Big City Catholics where Bishop Robert Brennan speaks to Maryellen Quinn, Director of the Office for the Protection of Children and Young People and Elizabeth Harris, a retired NYPD Detective who has worked with sex abuse survivors and is now the Victim Assistance Coordinator. They talk about the important work that has gone on for 20 years to keep children safe and improvements being made to diocesan policies.
In this edition of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan and Fr. Heanue recap the many events surrounding Easter. They explain both the beauty and challenges of this time as it aligns with what we celebrate in the Triduum, the triumph of good over evil, recognizing the great things God is accomplishing right in our midst.
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