Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr.

Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer visits the parish where the Diocese of Brooklyn will host a celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Haiti: Celebrating Independence, Rebuilding

Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio celebrated Haiti’s independence with a Mass for the Haitian American Catholics of Brooklyn and Queens.  Days later, he sat down with Currents News Director Ed Wilkinson to talk about the celebration and the upcoming sixth anniversary of the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti in 2010.  It’s the latest “Into The Deep” interview.

Officers Become Guardian Angels in New Year

A man attempting to jump of the Williamsburg Bridge in the early hours of 2016 had two guardian angels, in the form of a pair of NYPD officers.  Currents correspondent Michelle Powers spoke with one of the officers and his wife.

Latin, Greek Give Students Foundation

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Academy in Forest Hills is one of 18 Catholic schools and academies in Queens and Brooklyn with a program that teaches students the Latin and Greek roots of words.  Currents education correspondent Marie Elena Giossi reports.

Knights’ Investing Advice

The Powerball Jackpot is $800 million dollars.  Currents anchor Liz Faublas turned to Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors for investing advice for anyone who may find himself a winner.

St. Vincent de Paul

Joe Estevez and All Things Catholic visit the Society of Saint Vincent De Paul, Council of Los Angeles, which is an international Catholic volunteer organization that serves the needy of any religious background, free of charge.  They help the needy become self-sufficient by providing emotional and financial support, food, clothing, furniture, appliances, and housing.  They also connect the disadvantaged to helpful resources in Los Angeles.

Religious Schools Get Security Support

A new law will reimburse security guard costs to private and religious schools in New York City with enrollments of 300 students or more.  Currents anchor Liz Faublas speaks with correspondent Konrad Aderer, who reports from one of the Brooklyn schools that qualifies for the reimbursement.

Faith Grows at World Youth Day

The youth of St. Sebastian Church in Woodside are raising money to be able to attend World Youth Day 2016 in Krakow, Poland.  Currents correspondent Antonina Zielinska has the story.

College Students and Disciples

Brooklyn Diocese Vocations Director Father Sean Suckiel speaks with Currents anchor Liz Faublas about a conference that happened in the first days of 2016, during which college students talked and learned about discipleship.