Becoming Catholic in the Diocese of Brooklyn: Newly Elected Shares Her Faith Journey
March 10, 2025By Currents News and Paula Katinas Almost 700 soon-to-be Catholics from Brooklyn and Queens took a big step in their faith journey […]
Topic: Lent and Easter
Pope Follows Lenten Retreat From Hospital; His Condition Remains Stable
March 10, 2025By Currents News and Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) – As Pope Francis’ condition remains stable, which is a sign of continued […]
Bishop Robert Brennan Gives Homily During Lenten Pilgrimage in the Diocese of Brooklyn
March 7, 2025By Currents News Bishop Robert Brennan gave this homily during the Lenten Pilgrimage stop at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic […]
TONIGHT AT 7: Bishop Robert Brennan Celebrates Ash Wednesday in the Diocese of Brooklyn
March 5, 2025By Currents News A cross with ash from Palm Sunday palms is a sign of faith on the foreheads of Catholics around […]
Lenten Pilgrimage to Begin; Ash Wednesday Masses in the Diocese of Brooklyn
March 3, 2025By Currents News Catholics will soon celebrate Lent. As faithful prepare for the death and resurrection of Christ, Brooklyn Bishop Robert Brennan […]
At Good Friday Service, Faithful of Brooklyn and Queens Reflect on the Lord’s Passion
April 2, 2021By Emily Drooby No bells, no candles, no crosses – the St. James Cathedral Basilica in Brooklyn was bare on Good Friday. […]
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 […]
DeSales Media Creates Lent 2021 Website With Reflections, Information and Social Media Features
March 2, 2021By Jessica Easthope The days leading up to Easter, the most holy day of the year, are a time of preparation and […]
Pandemic Changes Ash Wednesday as Catholics Receive Ashes on Their Heads, Recall a Year of Sacrifice
February 17, 2021By Jessica Easthope Lent in the pandemic age means another change to how we practice our faith. This year, Catholics in the […]
It’s the First Friday of Lent and You Want a Burger – What to do?
February 28, 2020Currents News Staff Still craving that Friday night burger even though it’s the Lenten season? You could satisfy the craving with a […]