Catholic News Headlines for Friday 1/9/26
January 9, 2026As political turmoil grips Venezuela following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, a Catholic school teacher in Queens prays she may finally […]
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TONIGHT AT 7: Queens Catholic High School Is Home to Diocese’s First Esports Team
January 9, 2026By Jessica Easthope Esports is gaining ground in high schools — and now it’s arrived in the Diocese of Brooklyn. See how […]
Catholics Urged to Keep Their Christmas Displays Up Longer for Liturgical Reasons
January 8, 2026By Jessica Easthope If you love Christmas, here’s some good news of great joy – it’s still here! “Most of the time […]
Catholic News Headlines for Thursday 1/8/26
January 8, 2026Many people put away their Christmas decorations after the new year, and some Catholics wait until the Feast of the Epiphany. But […]
Safe Haven Baby Box Saves Newborn in Lubbock, Texas
January 8, 2026By Jenna MacDermant Richard Stewart, Lubbock Fire Rescue Chief, said, “I don’t know your situation or pain, but I do know in […]
Outrage Grows in Minneapolis After Fatal ICE Shooting
January 8, 2026By Christine Persichette “It’s so sad, it’s like you have to do something, you can’t just sit back on the sidelines.” Grief […]
Pope Leo XIV Appoints NYC Bishop John Bonnici as New Leader of Rochester Diocese in New York State
January 7, 2026By Currents News Pope Leo XIV has named Auxiliary Bishop John Bonnici of the Archdiocese of New York as the next bishop […]
NYPD Jazz Band Brings Epiphany Joy to St. Bartholomew Catholic Academy in Queens
January 7, 2026By Currents News St. Bartholomew Catholic Academy in Elmhurst welcomed a special guest performance from the NYPD Jazz Band. On Jan. 6 […]
Venezuelans in the Diocese of Brooklyn Share Hope for Country’s Future Following Maduro’s Arrest
January 7, 2026By Jessica Easthope Sharing a meal at a restaurant with his family isn’t lost on Frank Eliett. He remembers very vividly the […]
Catholic News Headlines for Wednesday 1/7/26
January 7, 2026As Catholic and secular leaders are working towards peace in the country of Venezuela following the arrest of Nicolás Maduro, Venezuelans living […]