Auxiliary Bishop James Massa Appointed to Lead St. Joseph’s Seminary
July 15, 2020Currents News Staff Auxiliary Bishop James Massa will now be the new rector at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie, New York. Bishop […]
Topic: Priest Life
Four New Priests Ordained in the Brooklyn Diocese
June 27, 2020By Jessica Easthope Hallelujah rang out in the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn as four men took their final […]
The Road to Priesthood in the Brooklyn Diocese: Deacon Peter Okajima’s Story
June 19, 2020By Jessica Easthope Deacon Peter Okajima has had many titles throughout his life, but soon he’ll take on the one that makes […]
The Road to Priesthood in the Brooklyn Diocese: Deacon Nestor Martinez’s Story
June 12, 2020By Jessica Easthope Deacon Nestor Martinez knows what it’s like to work hard. Anyone coming into Divine Mercy Church in Williamsburg, Brooklyn […]
How the Sacred Heart Institute Is Helping Priests Find Spiritual Strength During the Virus Crisis
May 4, 2020Currents News Staff We have seen priests around the country embrace new forms of evangelization because of the coronavirus. Online masses, drive […]
Brooklyn Diocese Remembers Second Priest Lost to Coronavirus
April 6, 2020By Jessica Easthope A man of service and a father to all is how Father Gioacchino Basile is described by those who […]
Living With Someone Who Tested Positive for COVID-19
March 26, 2020Currents News Staff One of the biggest problems of the coronavirus pandemic is living under quarantine when a member of the family […]
Pope Francis to Name Nine Brooklyn Priests Monsignors
March 2, 2020Currents News Staff Pope Francis is granting big honors to nine priests in the Brooklyn Diocese. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio announced March 2 […]
Future Vatican Diplomats Will Dedicate One Year to Missionary Work, Says Pope Francis
February 17, 2020By Melissa Butz Pope Francis believes missionary work is a useful experience for young priests aspiring to be pontifical representatives. It hasn’t […]
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Wants Name Removed as Co-Author of Book on Celibacy
January 14, 2020Currents News Staff VATICAN CITY (CNS) — At the request of retired Pope Benedict XVI, his name will be removed as co-author […]
