Currents News for Monday, December 3, 2018
December 3, 2018On the newscast: A Brooklyn church that has been the site of vandalism in the past sees it again – what the […]
Topic: Migration
Currents News for Tuesday, November 27, 2018
November 27, 2018On the newscast: Mexico takes action in response to the migrant crisis; A huge blow to American auto workers; Monsignor Kieran Harrington […]
Protest After Government Misses Reuniting Deadline
July 11, 2018The Trump administration is working to reunite families that were separated after illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, but it didn’t meet a […]
A Fellowship to Fight
April 18, 2018A recent move by the Trump administration is limiting the legal aid available to undocumented immigrants. Currents News, Michelle Powers, reports a […]
Brooklyn Vigil Shows Solidarity With Dreamers
February 28, 2018Dozens of people gathered for a night-time vigil at a Brooklyn church. Catholics there expressed support for the DACA recipients, young individuals […]
Twenty Nine Apostolates But One Church
November 22, 2017The immigrant communities of Brooklyn and Queens are the bedrock of the diocese. So that all may join together in worship, Bishop […]
CMS Honors Migration Leaders
October 5, 2017Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio is recognized around the world for his leadership on matters involving migrants, immigrants and refugees. The Pope is launching […]
Ending Temporary Protected Status Program Will Harm U.S., Says Study
August 3, 2017Center for Migration Studies has released a new report on Temporary Protected Status recipients from Hati, El Salvador and Honduras showing how […]
Riva Silverman of HIAS
October 27, 2016Trailer for “Refugees: Enemies or Victims” featuring interviews with Riva Silverman of HIAS, a refugee aid organization. The Syrian Civil War has created […]
Helping Immigrants Fight Deportation
October 5, 2016With 66,760 immigrants facing deportation in New York, this summer Catholic Charities launched NY Court Helpdesk, a program which will provide crucial […]