Inclusion on Full Display as Knight with Special Needs Turns 50
February 24, 2020By Jessica Easthope A newly inducted Knight of Columbus celebrated a milestone birthday, and those who helped him along the way were […]
Topic: Brooklyn
Catholic Foundation for Brooklyn and Queens Welcomes New Board Chairman
February 20, 2020Currents News Staff Helping to minister to God’s people is the Catholic Foundation for Brooklyn and Queens. The non-profit raises millions of […]
Knights of Columbus Council Celebrates 60 Years of Service in Brooklyn
February 13, 2020By Tim Harfmann The Knights of Columbus is one of the top organizations anywhere in the world, dedicated to helping people in […]
New Yorkers Fight to Preserve a Piece of Abolitionist History
February 13, 2020By Jessica Easthope Shattered windows, wooden boards and a crumbling façade are all part of the face of freedom at 227 Duffield […]
Young & Old Line Up for the ‘Blessing of Throats’
February 3, 2020By Emily Drooby Protection for your throat by a blessing performed between two candles is a tradition that can be traced back […]
Catholic Schools Week: Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Chappetto Visits Queens Students
January 28, 2020By Tim Harfmann On Jan. 28, students at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Academy in Middle Village and Saint Joan of Arc […]
Earthquake Strikes Puerto Rico as Island Continues Recovery Efforts Post-Maria
January 6, 2020By Emily Drooby Homes knocked from their stilts, power lines pulled down almost to the road, and cars crushed under a collapsed […]
Diocese Lights Christmas Tree in Grand Army Plaza for Christian Persecution
December 6, 2019By Jessica Easthope and Allyson Escobar PROSPECT HEIGHTS — The theme this Christmastime in the Diocese of Brooklyn is the color red. […]
Catholic Charities Distributes Thanksgiving Meals to Those in Need
November 19, 2019By Tim Harfmann Thanksgiving wouldn’t be the same for Ka-desha Bremby, her two children and grandchild without help from Catholic Charities. “Struggling […]
Local Artist Hopes to Create New NYC Statue Honoring Mother Cabrini
November 14, 2019By Emily Drooby Local artist Scott LoBaido, who dreams of a full-sized version of a Mother Cabrini sculpture one day gracing the […]