14-Mile Light Rail Project Could Connect Diocese of Brooklyn Parishes
October 28, 2025By Katie Vasquez Public transportation has always been a part of St. Patrick Church’s pastor, Father Brian Dowd’s daily routine dating back […]
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Catholic News Headlines for Tuesday 10/28/2025
October 28, 2025A proposed 14-mile rail line linking Brooklyn and Queens may do more than ease commutes in New York City — the Interborough […]
TONIGHT AT 7: Proposed Train Line Connecting Brooklyn and Queens Could Strengthen Parish Life
October 28, 2025By Katie Vasquez A proposed 14-mile rail line linking Brooklyn and Queens may do more than ease commutes — local priests say […]
Hurricane Melissa Strikes Jamaica as Year’s Strongest Storm, Prompting Catholic Relief Efforts
October 28, 2025By Currents News The country of Jamaica endured high winds and heavy rain on Oct. 28 as Hurricane Melissa, the strongest storm […]
St. John’s Bread & Life Steps Up to Feed Hungry Amid Government Shutdown
October 27, 2025By Jessica Easthope Sani Mites’ head swirls with uncertainty as she waits for her number to be called at St. John’s Bread […]
Catholic News Headlines for Monday 10/27/2025
October 27, 2025The U.S. government shutdown is headed into November – without federal aid for programs like SNAP, groups like St. John’s Bread & […]
Catholic Couple’s Love Letters Find Their Way Home Thanks to Book in Little Free Library
October 27, 2025By Jenna MacDermant What began as a simple walk in Merwood Park turned into a heartwarming reunion when Debi Mercuri’s four-year-old granddaughter, […]
Diocese of Brooklyn Youth, Families Find Inspiration, Community at National Shrine Pilgrimage
October 27, 2025By Alexandra Moyen WASHINGTON — Fifteen-year-old Jacob Joseph Varghes said his weekend pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception […]
From Religion to Reality: A New Podcast on Living Your Faith Every Day
October 24, 2025By Currents News Many Catholics live their faith on Sundays — but what about the rest of the week? Hosts Father John […]
Maspeth Couple Honors Late Daughter With Grotto at Queens Parish
October 24, 2025By Christine Persichette Along a busy street in Maspeth, Queens sits a sanctuary. It’s a place of beauty where visitors can block […]