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Big City Catholics Podcast

Bishop Brennan Podcast
Diocese Of Brooklyn
Catholic Education
Catholic Church
Brooklyn
Vocations
Pope Francis
Eucharist
Queens
Lent
Advent
Assisted Suicide
National Eucharistic Congress
Catholic Charities
Human Dignity
Holy Week
Catholic Faith
Youth Ministry
Christmas
Seek Conference
Peace

Explore questions of faith that impact your everyday life as a parent, friend, and professional. In every role we have, Christ has a special purpose in mind for us. What’s Christ calling you to do today?

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In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan’s guest is Barbara Freitas, a missionary with the Shalom Catholic Community in Brooklyn. She reflects on how chance meetings during her recent volunteer work at the World Cup opened doors to share... more

In this week’s episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Robert Brennan and Father John Hwang visit and speak with three young adults from Mary of Nazareth Parish in Brooklyn at the Damascus Summer Camp in Emmitsburg, Maryland. The campers representing t... more

In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan discusses the power of the Damascus Summer Camp experience. Young adults taking part in the camp encounter Christ through daily Mass, Adoration, Confession, and weekly Eucharistic Processions. Tun... more

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In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan and Father Heanue engage in a conversation full of faith, community, and hope as they reflect on the Diocese of Brooklyn's prayerful response to the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, and the r... more

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Recent Guests

Barbara Freitas
Missionary with the Shalom Community, coordinator in Brooklyn/Williamsburg
Shalom Community
Episode: Episode 214 - Moments of Hope at the World Cup and Beyond
Caitlin Warner
Damascus missionary involved with Damascus in Ohio and Maryland
Damascus Catholic Youth Summer Camp
Episode: Episode 212 – Encountering Jesus at Summer Camp
Father Henry Torres
Pastor of Mary of Nazareth Parish in Brooklyn
Damascus camp collaboration
Episode: Episode 212 – Encountering Jesus at Summer Camp
Ernesto Alonso
Priest, involved with Venezuelan apostolate (not Venezuelan himself)
Catholic Church community work in Brooklyn/Queens
Episode: Episode 211- Praying with Venezuela and A Summer of Milestones
Father Michael Bruno
Vicar for Clergy and Consecrated Life for the Diocese of Brooklyn; Pastor of St. Vincent Ferrah in Brooklyn
Diocese of Brooklyn
Episode: Episode 210 - The Catholic Roots of American Independence with Father Michael Bruno
Sister Meggie Flores
Farmworkers Ministry Coordinator for the Diocese of Charleston
Diocese of Charleston / Daughters of Charity
Episode: Episode 209 - Faith in the Fields
Kiana Carrington
President of Young Catholic Professionals Brooklyn
Young Catholic Professionals Brooklyn
Episode: Episode 207 - Building Faith, Community, and Purpose Through Young Catholic Professionals
Calistus Ibe
Priest assigned to St. Sebastian Corpus Christi Parish, Woodside
St. Sebastian Corpus Christi Parish
Episode: Episode 206 - A Year in Ministry
Alvaro Morales
Priest assigned to Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Jamaica, Queens
Parish of Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Episode: Episode 206 - A Year in Ministry

Hosts

Father Christopher Heanue
Host of Big City Catholics; priestly leadership within the Diocesan Podcast segment
Robert Brennan
Bishop of Brooklyn; co-host on the show

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    This is truly a great idea. Thank you Bishop Brennan and Father Chris.

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Episode 212 – Encountering Jesus at Summer Camp
Q: What makes the faith experience unique at Damascus during camp?
The camp connects high-adventure activities with deep spiritual practices, including daily Mass, Adoration, Confession, and a Eucharistic procession, all integrated into the day's activities.
Episode 212 – Encountering Jesus at Summer Camp
Q: Caitlin, how are you doing with the Maryland program and its differences from Ohio?
Caitlin describes it as a different yet thriving environment—smaller staff, more intimate community, and a fast-growing initiative with exciting new grounds.
Episode 192 - The Pilgrims’ Journey to the Lord
Q: Tell me about that.
The bishop explains that the station church tradition is an ancient practice revived in modern times, where parish communities host and support pilgrims throughout Lent, creating a network of devotion and hospitality that strengthens diocesan identity.
Episode 188 - From Brooklyn to Palm Beach: A Bishop's Call
Q: What do you see as some of the greater challenges or maybe some of your immediate priorities?
Bishop Rodriguez discusses the emphasis on Catholic education and youth ministry as well as social justice initiatives, indicating these areas as immediate priorities for the Diocese of Palm Beach.
Episode 178 - Respecting Life at Every Stage
Q: How have you responded to the push for assisted suicide in New York?
Bishop Brennan discusses the moral and ethical implications of assisted suicide legislation and emphasizes the need for ongoing dialogue.

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Religious and community leaders engage in thoughtful conversations about diocesan life, priestly formation, and Catholic social teaching through episodes that mix pastoral care, education, youth engagement, and liturgical reflection. Frequent threads include diocesan leadership, Catholic education, safeguarding, and parish life, with a notable emphasis on how faith intersects with modern society, technology, and urban ministry. Guests range from bishops and priests to lay professionals, offering practical insights for parishes, families, and Catholic professionals, making it useful for listeners considering vocational discernment, partnerships, or sponsorships in faith-centered communities. A standout pattern is the strong diocesan perspect... more

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2. Caitlin Warner
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4. Ernesto Alonso
5. Father Michael Bruno
6. Sister Meggie Flores
7. Kiana Carrington
8. Calistus Ibe

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