Amidst Deportation Fear, Immigrant Faithful Unite on Corpus Christi
June 24, 2019By Tim Harfmann Solidarity could be felt in an immigrant, Queens community as undocumented migrants fear deportation. “There is a feeling and […]
Topic: Queens, NY
St. John the Baptist Church Celebrates 150 Years of Service
June 24, 2019Currents News Staff One of the oldest churches in the diocese is still going strong as it celebrates 150 years of serving […]
Queens Church Moving Forward After Devastating Fire
June 24, 2019By Emily Drooby Parishioners of St. Pius X did what they always do Sunday morning, attend church. However, this week something was […]
HOPE in Queens: Feeding New York’s Undocumented Laborers
June 21, 2019By Tamara Laine At nearly 78 years old, Deacon Art Griffin has dedicated over 20 years to helping homeless men and women […]
Catholic Academy Hosts Carnival Fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House
June 20, 2019By Emily Drooby The ribbon has been cut, the rides have been blessed, and Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Academy’s […]
Brooklyn/Queens Catholic Charities Dinner Raises $1.3M, Honors Donors
June 20, 2019By Allyson Escobar Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio and Catholic Charities Brooklyn & Queens hosted on June 19 the agency’s annual humanitarian awards and […]
Brooklyn Clergy Form Anti-Racism Commission, Honor Priest On Road To Sainthood
June 20, 2019By Tamara Laine The hate-filled rhetoric and violent clashes that led to a senseless death in Charlottesville, Virginia almost two years ago […]
Helen Keller Honored by the Queens Community She Called Home
June 19, 2019By Emily Drooby Under the railroad on Ascan avenue, onlookers watched a tribute built for Helen Keller. She’s a national icon but […]
Undocumented New Yorkers Get the Greenlight for Drivers Licenses
June 18, 2019By Emily Drooby Chants of joy erupted as the New York State Senate narrowly passed a measure allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain […]
Landmark Legislation Signed: Rent Protections for New Yorkers
June 17, 2019By Tamara Laine Signaling a victory for housing advocates in New York, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed landmark legislation, after lawmakers passed a […]