As the United States celebrates 250 years of independence, NET-TV will premiere a special edition of Currents News, “America 250: The Faith Story,” on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 7 p.m.
The hour long broadcast explores the vital role religion, and Catholics in particular, have played in the American story.
This special will feature:
- The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage — One Nation Under God
Pilgrims carrying the Blessed Sacrament are journeying across America, stopping at historic sites that highlight the Church’s enduring presence in the life of the nation. Beginning in St. Augustine, America’s oldest Catholic city and ending in Philadelphia, the pilgrimage is serving as a powerful witness to faith, unity and hope.
- The Country’s Consecration
For the first time in the nation’s history, the U.S. Bishops have consecrated the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus during its 250th year. We examine the meaning of this historic act and why the Diocese of Brooklyn joined in this spiritual milestone, entrusting the country’s future to Christ.
- The Fight for Freedom and Faith in the Diocese of Brooklyn
Long before Brooklyn became one of America’s most vibrant Catholic communities, its shores and neighborhoods were witness to some of the defining moments of the Revolutionary War. Join us in visiting historic sites throughout the Diocese of Brooklyn, including the Brooklyn Heights promenade and the Old Stone House in Park Slope, and explore how the struggle for liberty unfolded in the diocese, making its Catholic story part of the broader American journey.
Currents News is produced by NET-TV, an Emmy Award-winning cable network featuring news and information from the Catholic perspective.
It is available in the New York area on Spectrum Channel 97, Optimum Channel 30, and Verizon Fios Channel 548. Viewers can also watch the programming live at www.netny.tv/watchnow and on YouTube.