Pope Francis called on Russian president Vladimir Putin to work for peace in Ukraine. Father Michael Perry, a Brooklyn priest of Ukrainian descent, is hoping the meeting will lead to peace, as we hear from Currents correspondent Katie Breidenbach.
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Rite of Passage for Pre-K Students
It was graduation day for Pre-K students at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy in South Ozone Park. Currents education correspondent Marie Elena Giossi reports on our latest Class of the Week.
Faithful Celebrate St. Anthony
Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer reports from Our Lady of Peace Church in Park Slope, where parishioners and visitors gather for a celebration of St. Anthony of Padua, ahead of his feast day.
Review Board is Forward Looking
Ahead of the U.S. Bishops Conference meeting in St. Louis, Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer speaks with the Francesco Cesareo, Chairman of the Review Board, which advises the bishops on preventing the abuse of minors.
The Church, Looking West
Father James McDermott, SJ, says there’s something happening in the Church on the East and West Coasts of the U.S. He talks about it with Currents correspondent Michelle Powers.
Vocation Bikers’ Prayers Overcome Obstacles
Seminarian Stephen Rooney of the Diocese of Rockville Centre is one of three seminarians who, along with two priests, are bicycling from Florida to New York to raise awareness for vocations. He spoke with Currents anchor Liz Faublas as the bicycling team closes in on its destination.
Concert Experience Delivers Faith, Hope, Love
Currents anchor Liz Faublas speaks with one of the founders and one of the performers from Array of Hope, a concert experience that brings Christ’s message of faith, hope and love to audiences.
St. Sebastian Brings Christ to Woodside’s Streets
Currents correspondent Tim Harfmann reports from the Corpus Christi procession at St. Sebastian Church in Woodside.
Street Renamed for “Bishop Iggy”
The corner of 74th Avenue and Utopia Parkway in Fresh Meadows has been renamed for Bishop Ignatius Catanello, an auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of Brooklyn who died in 2013. Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer reports from the ceremony where the new street sign was unveiled.
The Mary Louis Academy’s One of a Kind Team
The Mary Louis Academy in Jamaica Estates has the only badminton team of any Catholic high school in New York City. Currents correspondent Jim Mancari visited the team and learned more about the high energy sport.