Catholic Art Takes on New Forms During the Pandemic
January 21, 2021By Jessica Easthope Tony Lipari, Mindy Steffen and Jake Hart are three artists who have managed to keep hope and their careers […]
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Brooklyn Diocese’s Catholic Nursing Homes Begin Vaccinating Residents and Staff Against COVID-19
January 15, 2021By Emily Drooby It’s a long-awaited shot in the arm, and a shot at hope for the first time in months: seniors […]
USCCB’s Bishop Thomas Daly Looks at Future of Catholic Education During the Pandemic
November 30, 2020Currents News Staff Earlier this month, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) elected a new Chairman of the Committee on […]
1,000 Nuns on a Mission With $1,000: How Catholic Extension Is Impacting Communities Across the Country During the Pandemic
November 24, 2020Currents News Staff This holiday season will be different for all of us. It will be really difficult for some who have […]
How the Catacombs Beneath the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral Reconnect Faith and History
November 24, 2020By Jessica Easthope Time stands still on Mulberry and Prince Streets. There’s a hidden secret inside the church. Many don’t know there’s […]
Catholic Schools in Brooklyn and Queens Will Remain Open if NYC Public Schools Close
November 17, 2020By Emily Drooby Our schools will not close — it’s a strong message that came from Thomas Chadzutko, the Superintendent of Catholic Schools for […]
Holy Child Jesus Parishioner Celebrates 100th Birthday During Pandemic
November 13, 2020By Jessica Easthope Margaret Philips has spent her life giving back. “My mother would always take care of the neighbors who were […]
If Democrats Flip the Senate From a Republican Majority, What That Would Mean for Catholics?
November 4, 2020By Emily Drooby Some U.S. Senators held onto their seats and other seats were flipped as Democrats attempted to take back the […]
Pope Francis Names Washington DC Archbishop Wilton Gregory First African American Cardinal
October 26, 2020By Jessica Easthope and Bill Miller The archbishop who will become the first African American cardinal in the U.S. has achieved much […]
Supreme Court Nominee Amy Coney Barrett Questioned on Catholic Faith and Decision Making
October 13, 2020By Jessica Easthope On day two of Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation hearing to the Supreme Court, her Catholic faith once again […]