Catholic Academies ‘Make the Grade,’ Outperforming Public Schools on State Tests
September 24, 2019By Tim Harfmann Fractions can be frightening for students, especially when it comes to taking tests. But for Catholic academies in the […]
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After Dorian, Bride-to-Be Turns Bahamas Bachelorette Party Into Relief Aid Trip
September 24, 2019Currents News Staff The devastation of Hurricane Dorian sparked aid to those living in the Bahamas and coping with the storm’s damage, […]
Currents News for Monday, September 23, 2019
September 23, 2019On the newscast: An elusive church vandal is in police custody. She’s targeted St Gerard Majella Church three times; President Trump held […]
Suspect Arrested Sunday in St. Gerard Majella Vandalism Case
September 23, 2019By Tim Harfmann and Andrew Pugliese HOLLIS — Police arrested Nasra Alnadrahi, 69, a resident of Jamaica, Queens, on Sept. 22 on […]
Trump: Nations of the World Must ‘End Religious Persecution’
September 23, 2019By Emily Drooby President Trump urged world leaders to protect people of faith in a keynote speech delivered at the United Nations […]
Trump Decries Christian Persecution, Calls for Religious Freedom
September 23, 2019By Christopher White NEW YORK — President Donald Trump called out world leaders who advocate for tolerance while failing to support people […]
United as One: Diverse Parish Includes Fast-Growing Community
September 22, 2019By Tim Harfmann A diverse parish in Flushing, Queens gathered for a special dedication September 22. Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio blessed the […]
Catholic School Students Band Together in Call for Climate Action
September 20, 2019By Emily Drooby Demands for action to prevent climate change rang through lower Manhattan on the afternoon of September 20. Held ahead […]
Currents News for Friday, September 20, 2019
September 20, 2019On This Newscast: Catholic school kids on New York CIty’s streets to protect what Pope Francis calls “our common home.” It could […]
While Hosting Australian Leader, Trump Faces Questions on Relationship With Ukraine
September 20, 2019Currents News Staff President Trump and the First Lady hosted the second state visit of the administration, welcoming the Prime Minister of […]