Becoming a Mom – Again – Through Adoption
May 6, 2016Brenda Hopkins fostered two-year-old Quintin from birth, and now she is officially his adoptive mother. With the help of HeartShare St. Vincent’s […]
Topic: Charity
Books for Readers in Need
April 26, 2016The Girl Scouts at St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Academy, Greenpoint, are collecting books to send to Malawi, Africa. While students in the […]
Ecuadorean Community Draws Support in Corona
April 21, 2016At St. Leo’s Parish, the Ecuadorian community gathered for a prayer service and candlelight vigil where elected officials pledged support for victims […]
Street Named for Beloved Bishop
April 18, 2016A portion of 71st Street in Middle Village is renamed “Bishop Joseph M. Sullivan Way,” honoring the late auxiliary bishop of Brooklyn. […]
Social Service Concerns On Minimum Wage Hike
March 31, 2016With a $15 minimum wage looking likely to pass with the New York State budget, Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer finds support for […]
Help Holy Land Christians
March 23, 2016On Good Friday a special collection will be taken up in every Catholic church to support Christians in the Holy Land. Fr. […]
Young Professionals To Spend a Homeless Night
March 17, 2016Covenant House Sleep-Outs have become a movement, raising awareness and funds to support homeless youth. Tomorrow night, 250 young professionals in Manhattan […]
Top O’ the Morning: An Irish Heritage Celebration
March 17, 2016Every St. Patrick’s Day for the past 14 years, Brooklyn Borough Hall has hosted its Irish-American Heritage Celebration. Michelle Powers attended and […]
Bronx Missionaries Help Refugees Near the Border
March 14, 2016In response to an exhortation from Pope Francis, the Bronx-based lay apostolate called Corazon Puro has been sending missionaries to Macallen, Texas […]
Hope for Crisis Pregnancies in Jamaica
March 8, 2016Offering free ultrasounds, prenatal care, counseling, parenting classes and referral services, New Beginnings Center of Hope just opened its doors in Jamaica, Queens – […]