‘On Eagle’s Wings’ Composer, Father Mike Joncas, Gives the World New Hope With ‘Shelter Me’
April 22, 2020By Jessica Easthope Many are familiar with the song “On Eagle’s Wings,” but not the man behind it. That man is Father […]
Topic: Music
Black History Month: Celebrating Culture and Faith Through Music
February 23, 2020By Tim Harfmann At Saint Matthew Church in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, Chris and Colleen Chasteau play steel pans to express themselves. “I […]
Currents News for Monday, February 3, 2020
February 3, 2020On the newscast: Now the primary season is really underway. Votes are being counted in Iowa for Democrats who want to be […]
Catholic Teen Is a Piano Prodigy and Composer
February 2, 2020By Emily Drooby A flute, clarinet, violin, and cello seamlessly blending together to create a beautiful blizzard of sounds in a composition […]
Through Rap, Catholic Artist Preaches the Word
January 16, 2020By Emily Drooby and Allyson Escobar RED HOOK — What rhymes with forgiveness? That’s something Catholic rapper Melvin Windley, a.k.a. “Rabelzthemc,” may […]
Currents News for Friday, December 13, 2019
December 13, 2019On the newscast: The Jersey City mayor now says that children at a yeshiva may have been the real target of the […]
Gospel Artist Becomes First Violinist to Perform at Sistine Chapel
December 2, 2019By Melissa Butz A small-town farm girl from Manitoba, Canada, and her 300-year-old violin, which was part of King Louis XVI’s orchestra, […]
Currents News for Monday, November 25, 2019
November 25, 2019On the newscast: Pope Francis visits Nagasaki and Hiroshima – both devastated by atomic bombs. His mission of peace to eliminate nuclear […]
Brooklyn Priest, Siblings Release Worship Album
November 25, 2019By Tim Harfmann There’s no sibling rivalry when it comes to Father Saint Charles Borno and his brothers. The priest is pastor […]
Following the Faith, Singer Serves Others Through Music
November 15, 2019Currents News Staff Inspired during a spiritual retreat, Colombian singer-songwriter Cristina Quintero realized her life mission: to use her musical talent to […]