The Somber Anniversary of Abortion Expansion
January 22, 2020By Kathleen M. Gallagher Leading up to the passage of New York’s 2019 abortion expansion legislation, lawmakers and advocates dismissed Catholic concerns […]
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Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.: Prayer Service Celebrates Civil Rights Leader
January 20, 2020By Tim Harfmann and Jazmin Rosa BEDFORD-STUYVESANT — Martin Luther King Jr. Day was marked locally with an interfaith prayer service at […]
March for Life: Looking Towards the Future of the Pro-Life Movement
January 20, 2020Currents News Staff The countdown for the giant March for Life is underway. On Jan. 24, hundreds of thousands of pro-lifers will […]
Winter Storm Warnings, Advisories in Effect Across the Nation
January 17, 2020Currents News Staff Nearly 90 million Americans are on the lookout for some bad weather and a wintry mix across the country. […]
Catholic School Teachers Complete Active Shooter Training
January 17, 2020By Emily Drooby Teachers scattered into classrooms, barricade the doors, armed themselves with everyday items and hid — all as part of an active […]
Human Trafficking Exposed: Part One
January 17, 2020By Tamara Laine January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. It’s a world-wide problem where criminals are using violence, fraud and coercion to […]
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 […]
As Quakes Continue, Queens Parish Starts Relief Drive to Aid Puerto Rico
January 15, 2020By Tim Harfmann Juan Rodriguez is worried about family living in Puerto Rico. Now, he’s going door-to-door in Queens, taking action to […]
Martin Luther King Jr.: Remembering His Message as Disciples of Christ
January 15, 2020Currents News Staff Martin Luther King Day is celebrated on Monday, Jan. 20, but Jan. 15 would have been the civil rights […]
Cuomo, National Guard Head to Offer Aid in Puerto Rico
January 14, 2020By Tim Harfmann New York Governor Andrew Cuomo was on his way to Puerto Rico Jan. 14 after a series of earthquakes […]