Catholics Celebrate First-Ever World Day of the Poor
November 22, 2017The Pope says the poor are the “passport to paradise.” During the first-ever World Day of the Poor, St. Peter’s Basilica was […]
Topic: Brooklyn, NY
Deacon Takes On New Role At Brooklyn Church
November 16, 2017As part of a new initiative, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio is enlisting people to take on different roles to help parishes function better. […]
CRS Chairman Previews Inaugural World Day of the Poor
November 16, 2017The first-ever World Day of the Poor will take place Sunday, November 19th. The initiative comes directly from Pope Francis. Catholic Relief […]
High School Band Helps Marathoners Stay in Stride
November 3, 2017Millions are expected to watch the tens of thousands of competitors during the New York City Marathon. To help the runners keep […]
NYPD Haunted House Unities Cops & Community
October 31, 2017A Brooklyn police station has spooks in the house. Currents News Tim Harfmann reports the officers are putting on costumes to bring […]
Priest Discusses Refugee Crisis in Bangladesh
October 31, 2017Rohingya Muslims are being forced out of their homes in Buddhist-dominated Myanmar. That government’s military is carrying out an onslaught against the […]
Brooklyn Church Spreads Light into Puerto Rico’s Darkness
October 30, 2017In Brooklyn, parishioners of Our Lady of Refuge Church are collecting candles. Currents News Tim Harfmann reports the action is designed to […]
Shining Stars Awards 2017 (Part 2)
October 23, 2017The leader of the Church in Brooklyn and Queens, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, conducts a special ceremony. He honors the Shining Stars of […]
Stranded in Puerto Rico
October 20, 2017Currents News Katie Engesser is with a Brooklyn deacon and his wife who were hunkered down as Hurricane Maria slammed into Puerto […]
‘There Is No Polish Heritage Without the Faith.’
October 20, 2017In the Diocese of Immigrants, among the strongest Catholic communities are the Polish people. At a mass honoring their heritage, Bishop Nicholas […]