This Teen Became a Catholic and Brought His Whole Family Along on the Faith Journey
April 5, 2021Currents News Staff Each year on Holy Saturday during the Easter Vigil, thousands are baptized into the Catholic Church in the U.S. […]
Topic: Easter Vigil Mass
At Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Parishioners Are Welcomed Into to the Catholic Faith
April 4, 2021By Jessica Easthope Fire burned bright in the darkness of St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral in Brooklyn. The Paschal candle was lit at the […]
Why Some Catholic Churches Veil Statues During Lent
April 1, 2021By Emily Drooby Have you ever walked into a church during Lent and seen purple veils on their statues? No? Well, you’re […]
Orthodox Christians Keep Easter Traditions Alive During Pandemic
April 20, 2020By Jessica Easthope A church that’s pitch black represents the tomb where Jesus is laid in the days leading up to his […]
COVID-19 Doesn’t Stop Dioceses’ Faithful From Proclaiming ‘He is Risen’
April 13, 2020By Emily Drooby Despite being quarantined during Easter weekend, the faithful in the Diocese of Brooklyn found unique ways to celebrate. Thousands […]
Coming to Christ: New Catholics Prepare to Receive Sacraments
March 1, 2020By Tim Harfmann Walking across the stage, people took their final steps to becoming Catholic on March 1. Abiola Arawumi was one […]
Bishop DiMarzio Leads Easter Vigil Celebration in Queens
April 21, 2019By Tim Harfmann A single candle shined in the dark church as a dramatic demonstration of the Lord. “The Easter Candle symbolizes […]
Bishop DiMarzio on Easter: The Beginning of a New Year, New Life
April 19, 2019The Bishop of Brooklyn, Nicholas DiMarzio, sits down for a special “Into the Deep” ahead of Easter Sunday. He discusses Christ’s resurrection, […]
Bishop DiMarzio Welcomes Newcomers at Rite of Election
March 11, 2019By Tim Harfmann Aehee Hong and her teenage son, Terrence, walked to greet Brooklyn’s Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio. They, and hundreds more, are […]