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 […]
Topic: Priests
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 […]
A Look at Pope Francis’s Document on the Amazon Synod
February 11, 2020Currents News Staff Pope Francis is about to share his decisions on what he wants to happen after the Amazon summit. The […]
A Shot at Faith: How a Catholic Priest Changed the Course of Kobe Bryant’s Life
January 27, 2020By Tim Harfmann There are many ways to describe Kobe Bryant: five-time NBA champion, 18-time All-Star, two-time Olympic medalist, and a Catholic. […]
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 […]
Retired Pope, Vatican Cardinal Write Book Defending Priestly Celibacy
January 13, 2020By Emily Drooby and Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Since marriage and priesthood both demand the total devotion and self-giving of […]
Serving God and Country: Brooklyn Priest Shares Experience as a Latino Veteran
October 31, 2019By Emily Drooby As a newly ordained priest, Father Edwin Ortiz spends his days serving God. But he used to also serve […]
Currents News for Monday, October 28, 2019
October 28, 2019On the newscast: History is being made at the end of the Pope’s highly-anticipated Amazon Summit. Married men could be ordained priests; […]
Catholic Students Celebrate Clerics of the Brooklyn Diocese on World Priest Day
October 28, 2019By Emily Drooby Saint Athanasius Catholic Academy students spread the message of “we love our priests” through song and gifts to celebrate […]
