New York City’s Unknowns Come Alive in ‘Portraits of Immigrants’
February 10, 2020By Emily Drooby and Allyson Escobar LONG ISLAND CITY — Chef Eddie Rigo came to the United States from São Paulo, Brazil, […]
Topic: Catholic Community
At The Mary Louis Academy, It’s Always a ‘Good Morning’
February 10, 2020By Tim Harfmann and Allyson Escobar JAMAICA ESTATES — In a sense, John Cherry, The Mary Louis Academy’s 87-year-old custodian, is the […]
Three Decades of Service in Rural India
February 3, 2020By Melissa Butz Sister Crescensia Sun is a missionary sister who works in healthcare in India. The Sisters of Our Lady of […]
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 […]
Countdown to Caucus: Young Catholic Voters Still Undecided in Iowa
February 3, 2020By Michelle Powers Adyson McKinney spends her day to day working for Elizabeth Warren as the president of the Saint Ambrose College […]
Kobe Went to Pray Hours Before Helicopter Crash, Says Pastor
January 30, 2020Currents News Staff While wreckage is being airlifted from the rugged California mountain-side where Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crashed, the National Transportation Safety […]
Countdown to Caucus: Catholic ‘Sisters’ Share History of Political Activism
January 29, 2020By Michelle Powers Most Iowans don’t get involved in the political race, but two sisters in their eighties have never stopped: Jeanie […]
Countdown to Caucus: 2020 Presidential Elections and the Catholic Vote
January 28, 2020Currents News Staff Catholic voters may be a key deciding factor at the Iowa Caucus, and perhaps even the presidency. The past […]
Countdown to Caucus: Iowa’s Latino Population Could Play a Big Role
January 28, 2020By Michelle Powers On a Tuesday night, Maria Bribriesco was heading out with her caucus in a box. She is member of […]
New York’s Guardian Angels Bolster Presence in Jewish Neighborhoods
January 28, 2020By Emily Drooby and Allyson Escobar CROWN HEIGHTS — Curtis Sliwa, founder of the Guardian Angels, a volunteer organization known for patrolling […]