‘We Are All Christians’: Aid for Iraq’s Persecuted Faithful
June 25, 2019Currents News Staff Since the United States-led invasion toppled Saddam Hussein’s regime, the Christian community there has dwindled from 1.5 million to […]
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Currents News for Monday, June 24, 2019
June 24, 2019On the newscast: Hundreds of undocumented immigrants celebrating their faith in Woodside despite threats of deportations; The Governor of New York’s big […]
Religious Freedom Week 2019: Preserving the Faith for All
June 24, 2019Currents News Staff This week is Religious Freedom Week in the U.S., and the event comes at an especially threatening time. Nationally, […]
Amidst Deportation Fear, Immigrant Faithful Unite on Corpus Christi
June 24, 2019By Tim Harfmann Solidarity could be felt in an immigrant, Queens community as undocumented migrants fear deportation. “There is a feeling and […]
Trump to Postpone Raid on Undocumented Immigrants
June 24, 2019Currents News Staff On June 22, President Trump said he was putting a series of announced raids on undocumented immigrants on hold […]
St. John the Baptist Church Celebrates 150 Years of Service
June 24, 2019Currents News Staff One of the oldest churches in the diocese is still going strong as it celebrates 150 years of serving […]
Vatican Releases Global Report on Effects of Cyberbullying
June 24, 2019Currents News Staff Bullying and cyberbullying are an increasing phenomena, with serious consequences for children’s emotional health and educational development. To present […]
Queens Church Moving Forward After Devastating Fire
June 24, 2019By Emily Drooby Parishioners of St. Pius X did what they always do Sunday morning, attend church. However, this week something was […]
Currents News for Friday, June 21, 2019
June 21, 2019On the newscast: Iran is showing off the missiles it says brought down a U.S. drone while President Trump is explaining why […]
HOPE in Queens: Feeding New York’s Undocumented Laborers
June 21, 2019By Tamara Laine At nearly 78 years old, Deacon Art Griffin has dedicated over 20 years to helping homeless men and women […]