House Judiciary Committee Votes in Favor of 9/11 Victims Fund
June 12, 2019By Emily Drooby Nearly two decades after September 11, 2001, Congress has finally taken the steps to remedy its slow-motion response to […]
Topic: Queens, NY
Agreement Reached in Albany Over Rent Reform
June 12, 2019By Michelle Powers It’s been a long, hard battle over rent reform. Just over a week ago hundreds of activists protested on […]
Catholic School Student Is a Math Whiz
June 11, 2019By Emily Drooby Julius Dorsey, an 8th grade student at Saint Francis Xavier-Queen of All Saints Catholic Academy has been competing in […]
‘Pop-Art’ Nun Has First Solo Show in a Decade
June 11, 2019Currents News Staff From now until June 22, pop-art fans can catch a glimpse of some well-known contemporary pieces from Sister Corita […]
2,000 Gather in Times Square for Pentecost Adoration, Prayer
June 10, 2019Currents News Staff Around 2,000 people took to the red steps in the crossroads of the world for Pentecost on Friday, and […]
Brooklyn Diocese Educators Reach Career Milestones
June 10, 2019Currents News Staff Teachers in the Brooklyn Diocese got their own gold stars this past weekend as the diocese honored educators who […]
At the Puerto Rican Day Parade, Prayer Is Always the Priority
June 10, 2019By Wandy Felicita Ortiz Confetti, singing and signs of the cross were abundant at the 62nd annual National Puerto Rican Day Parade, […]
After Ordination: Nigerian-born Priest Celebrates Mass and Culture with God’s People
June 9, 2019By Tim Harfmann Father JohnPaul Obiaeri is a perfect fit in the Brooklyn diocese, which is blessed with people of so many […]
Golfers Hit the Green for Catholic Education
June 7, 2019Currents News Staff This afternoon golfers at North Hills Country Club in Manhasset played a round for kids trying to get a […]
New Yorkers Take to Albany in Fight for Tenant Rights
June 4, 2019By Tamara Laine Hundreds of social justice crusaders stormed the capital in an act of civil disobedience to fight for tenant rights. […]