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: Priests
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 Gabriel Agudelo-Perdomo’s Story
June 26, 2020By Jessica Easthope Father Gabriel Agudelo-Perdomo, 58, learned his first prayers and Bible stories at home. He grew in a devout Catholic […]
Bishop’s Chrism Mass Message to Priests: Perseverance
June 22, 2020By Jessica Easthope and Paula Katinas Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio delivered a message of love and encouragement to the priests of the Diocese […]
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 […]
Maryknoll Religious Community Works Towards Healing After Losing Nuns and Priests to COVID-19
May 21, 2020Currents News Staff Religious communities have been hard hit by the coronavirus, especially the Maryknoll community in Westchester County, New York, where […]
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 Priest Named New Bishop of Paterson
April 15, 2020By Jessica Easthope and Christopher White NEW YORK — Pope Francis has named a Brooklyn priest, Father Kevin Sweeney, as the next […]
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 […]
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 […]