Big City Catholics Podcast

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  1. Episode 206 - A Year in Ministry

    4d ago

    Episode 206 - A Year in Ministry

    In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan and Father Heanue welcome four members of the Diocese of Brooklyn's 2025 priest ordination class. Each priest shares the joys and graces that have shaped their early ministry, offering an inspiring glimpse into what it means to serve the Church today.

    27 min
  2. Episode 205 - What Pope Leo Wants You to Know About AI

    May 29

    Episode 205 - What Pope Leo Wants You to Know About AI

    In this episode of Big City Catholics, Father James Kuroly and Father Joseph Zwosta join Bishop Brennan and Father Heanue to discuss the encyclical by Pope Leo XIV, Magnifica Humanitas: Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence. They unpack how the Church grounds its response to AI not in fear or rejection, but in the timeless principle of human dignity. Topics include AI in education, warfare, surveillance, tech addiction among youth, and the dangers of mistaking efficiency for goodness, or information for truth.

    31 min
  3. Episode 204 - The Love of God That Knows No Bounds

    May 22

    Episode 204 - The Love of God That Knows No Bounds

    In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan and Father Heanue explore the Church's pastoral response to assisted suicide legislation and the call to accompany the dying with compassion and dignity. They also discuss Pentecost, Trinity Sunday, Corpus Christi, as well as the upcoming consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart, focusing on themes of love, mercy, healing, and renewal through the Holy Spirit.

    21 min
  4. Episode 203 - YCP Is Coming to Brooklyn

    May 15

    Episode 203 - YCP Is Coming to Brooklyn

    In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan sits down to talk about the brand-new Young Catholic Professionals (YCP) Brooklyn chapter and how young adults are connecting faith with professional life through mentorship, community, networking, and authentic Catholic fellowship. Lucero Manzanares (Associate Director for Youth and Young Adult Ministry), Steven Mezzacappa (YCP Regional Chapter Manager), and Vanessa Garcia (YCP Brooklyn's founding chapter leader) join him to give insight on the journey behind Brooklyn's newest Catholic community and what's coming next for our diverse diocese.

    28 min
  5. Episode 202 - One Year of Pope Leo XIV with Fr. John Hwang

    May 8

    Episode 202 - One Year of Pope Leo XIV with Fr. John Hwang

    In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan and Father John Hwang reflect on Pope Leo XIV's first year as Pope, highlighting his defining themes of peace, care for the poor, and social justice, all rooted in his missionary experience and Augustinian spirituality. Bishop Brennan encourages listeners to embrace Pope Leo's call to allow Christ to convert our hearts.

    24 min
  6. Episode 201 - War No More

    May 1

    Episode 201 - War No More

    In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan and Father Heanue reflect on Pope Leo’s call for peace—“War No More”—linking pro-life values to the dignity of every human life. They also examine the rising acceptance of political violence among young adults, while offering hope in the Church’s role—through Catholic education and young adult ministry—in forming a generation rooted in faith, respect, and true peace.

    21 min
  7. Episode 200 - Reflecting on Bishop William Murphy’s Life and Ministry with Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez

    Apr 24

    Episode 200 - Reflecting on Bishop William Murphy’s Life and Ministry with Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez

    In this second of a two-part episode of Big City Catholics, Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez joins the conversation to share personal and heartfelt memories of Bishop William Murphy — a globally connected yet deeply humble leader who helped shape both his own ministry and that of Bishop Brennan. Together, they reflect on Bishop Murphy’s authentic friendships and remember a compassionate mentor who showed them how to be bishops not just through words, but through the witness of his life.

    25 min
  8. Episode 199 - Remembering Bishop William Murphy

    Apr 17

    Episode 199 - Remembering Bishop William Murphy

    In this two-part episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan and Fr. Heanue remember Bishop William Murphy of the Diocese of Rockville Centre. Msgr. Joseph DeGrocco, pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Lindenhurst, joins Bishop Brennan for a warm conversation about Bishop Murphy's life and legacy, recalling his defining traits: his infectious joy, deep love for his diocese and its people, and his ability to bring people together across all walks of life.

    28 min
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  • Creator
    Bishop Brennan Podcast
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    206
  • Rating
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    © 2026 Bishop Brennan Podcast
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    Big City Catholics Podcast

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