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Trailblazers of Faith: Defending Human Dignity for All (opens the original)
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This week on Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan and Father Heanue welcome Father Alonzo Cox, Vicar for Black Catholic Concerns for the Diocese of Brooklyn, to reflect on the upcoming Feast of St. Peter Claver and the powerful legacy of his life and ministry. They also discuss the good works and cause for canonization of Servant of God Monsignor Bernard John Quinn, a courageous priest who dedicated his life to fighting injustice and affirming the dignity of every person.
The Universal Prayer: For Ourselves & Each Other (opens the original)
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On this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Robert Brennan and Father Christopher Heanue reflect on the power of prayer amid the environmental and political turmoil affecting our world. As Catholics, we unite in prayer for those in need, both locally and globally, asking God to strengthen them as they face life’s challenges. Prayer reminds us that, no matter the circumstances, we remain in communion with Jesus Christ and with one another.
Episode 217 – Tremors of the Heart: Praying for Colombia (opens the original)
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In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Robert Brennan is joined by Father Carlos Agudelo, pastor of St. Leo’s Church in Corona, who shares his firsthand experience of being in Colombia when the devastating earthquake struck. Father Carlos reflects on the fear and vulnerability he felt as the ground shook, the strength he found in prayer, and the heartbreaking impact on families, communities and the Church. Together, they discuss the deep connection between those suffering in Colombia and
Episode 216 – United with Our Haitian Brothers and Sisters (opens the original)
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In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Robert Brennan is joined by Father Hilaire Belizaire, Coordinator of the Haitian Apostolate, to discuss the growing challenges facing the Haitian community both in Haiti and here in Brooklyn and Queens. They reflect on the political unrest and violence, the uncertainty surrounding Temporary Protected Status, and the fears facing Haitian families. Through it all, they highlight the resilience, deep faith, and hope of the Haitian people—and the need fo
Episode 215 – Catholic Faith and Education in Nigeria (opens the original)
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This week on Big City Catholics, Bishop Robert Brennan and Father Cosmas Nzeabalu, the Coordinator of the Nigerian Apostolate for the Diocese of Brooklyn, discuss their recent visit to the Archdiocese of Onitsha in Nigeria. They highlight the growth of Catholic education in Nigeria, including the new Catholic university, and reflect on Blessed Cyprian Michael Iwene Tansi, known to many as Father Tansi, the first Nigerian to be beatified by the Catholic Church. They also discuss the significance
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