Brooklyn Priest Remembered as ‘Faithful Servant’ Laid to Rest
January 10, 2020By Tim Harfmann Family, friends and parishioners gathered at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, to say their final farewells […]
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For Parishioners of Church Destroyed in Puerto Rico Earthquake, Faith Remains Unshaken
January 10, 2020Currents News Staff A 6.4 earthquake knocked down Immaculate Conception Church in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico on Jan. 6. On Thursday, church members […]
Currents News for Thursday, January 9, 2020
January 9, 2020On the newscast: An exciting day in the diocese as Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens breaks ground for new affordable housing […]
‘Building Faith’: Catholic Charities Breaks Ground on Affordable Housing
January 9, 2020By Emily Drooby Lack of affordable housing a New York City complaint as common as late subway trains, but on Jan. 9 […]
Pope Francis Focuses on U.S., Iran and Protecting the Vulnerable With World Diplomats
January 9, 2020By Melissa N. Butz The U.S.- Iran crisis and protecting young people from abuse were the biggest themes for Pope Francis’s highly […]
With Mounting Tensions in Iran, Catholic Leaders Urge Trump to Pursue Peace
January 9, 2020By Christopher White, National Correspondent NEW YORK — President Donald Trump’s assertion Jan. 8 that the United States is ready to “embrace […]
State of the State: Gov. Cuomo Speaks on Religious Violence, Legislation
January 9, 2020By Jessica Easthope Governor Cuomo’s message was one of unity during his 2020 State of the State address on Jan. 8. His […]
Pope Francis Offers Friendly Kiss to Excited Nun Trying to Greet Him
January 9, 2020Currents News Staff Pope Francis went back into the crowds after the incident on Dec. 31, when excessive enthusiasm made him react […]
Written From the Heart: Nun Publishes Books Focused on God’s Love
January 8, 2020By Tim Harfmann Inside the living room of her Bayside, Queens home, Sister Ave Clark is a nun with a notepad who […]
Currents News for Wednesday, January 8, 2020
January 8, 2020On the newscast: President Trump says it looks like Iran is standing down but he’s imposing more sanctions; We’ll go to Puerto […]