Currents News

Currents News Currents News reports on secular and faith-based news from the Catholic perspective.

Watch us on Time Warner 97 (Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Staten Island) Cablevision 30 (Brooklyn) and Verizon Fios 48 (New York City; Long Island; Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Putnam and Dutchess Counties; Cos Cob and Greenwich, CT.)

11/14/2025

TONIGHT ON CURRENTS NEWS:

-Students in Diocese of Brooklyn schools continue to outperform their public-school peers on state exams — including Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy, Forest Hills, where every seventh grader earned top marks in English and math.

-While most federal agencies reopen after the government shutdown, some services are still facing delays as employees return to work.

- Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens distributed three pallets of food to federal workers affected by the recent shutdown.

- Chaminade High School students are learning to use artificial intelligence responsibly through a new partnership with Washington University, exploring how technology can enhance research and writing — not replace it.

Join Christine Persichette at 7 pm EST on NET-TV.

11/14/2025

TONIGHT AT 7: Catholic schools in the Diocese of Brooklyn continue to outperform NYC public schools — and standout Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy, Forest Hills is leading the way.

Currents News' Jessica Easthope shares how its students are achieving top marks year after year.

11/13/2025

TONIGHT ON CURRENTS NEWS:

-On the feast day of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the New York State Catholic Conference is urging Catholics to follow the patroness of immigrants’ example by welcoming newcomers with compassion and dignity.

-President Donald Trump signed a funding package to end the 43-day government shutdown — the longest in U.S. history.

-In his latest Big City Catholics episode, Bishop Robert Brennan reflects on November as a time of remembrance for all souls.

-Students at St. Andrew Avellino Catholic Academy in Flushing, Queens are honoring All Saints Day all month long, decorating classroom doors with patron saints to deepen their faith.

Join Christine Persichette at 7 pm EST on NET-TV.

11/13/2025

A beautiful prayer to St. Frances Cabrini on her feast day — patroness of immigrants, woman of courage, and witness of Christ’s love. ✨

May her strength, compassion, and faith guide us and all those we love. 🙏

11/13/2025

TONIGHT AT 7: On Mother Cabrini’s feast day, New York State Catholic Conference released a new statement urging compassion and “Christian charity” in the nation’s response to immigration.

Inspired by the patroness of immigrants — who built schools and ministries for newcomers across NYC — the bishops are calling for humane enforcement, protection of families, and real legislative reform.

Jessica Easthope has the full story.

11/13/2025

TONIGHT AT 7: At St. Andrew Avellino Catholic Academy, students are honoring the saints by researching their lives and transforming classroom doors into vibrant tributes.

Currents News’ Katie Vasquez visits the Flushing school to see how this project is helping children form a deeper connection to their faith.

11/12/2025

TONIGHT ON CURRENTS NEWS:

-In honor of Black Catholic History Month, we look at a historic mural by African American artist Richmond Barthe, which has been restored in Crown Heights — preserving a symbol of faith and community for future generations.

-The NYPD is conducting a hate crime investigation after officers say a suspect vandalized St. Mary Star of the Sea and St. Gertrude in Far Rockaway, Queens.

-U.S. bishops in Baltimore elected Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City as the new president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

-A Pennsylvania woman was reunited with her Bible 20 years after it was lost in a hurricane, calling its discovery a miracle.

Join Christine Persichette at 7 pm EST on NET-TV.

11/12/2025

TONIGHT AT 7: A piece of Brooklyn art revived — Katie Vasquez is in Crown Heights, where a restoration project has brought a frieze depicting chapters from the Old Testament back to life.

11/11/2025

This year’s Veterans Day history lesson at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Academy didn’t come from a textbook — it came from the men and women who lived it. 🇺🇸

Katie Vasquez was there as 7th graders sat down with local veterans, listened to their stories, and sketched their portraits, learning firsthand what service, sacrifice, and perspective really mean. ✏️

🇺🇸 On this Veterans Day, The Tablet and Currents News thank all those who served with faith and courage.
11/11/2025

🇺🇸 On this Veterans Day, The Tablet and Currents News thank all those who served with faith and courage.

11/11/2025

Nov. 10 marks the Feast of St. Leo — the namesake of St. Leo Catholic Academy, the church in Queens, and the first American pope. Here's how Catholics in the Diocese of Brooklyn celebrated today.

11/10/2025

TONIGHT ON CURRENTS NEWS:

- Students at a Queens Catholic academy honored veterans by creating hand-drawn portraits, bringing their service stories to life ahead of a special unveiling ceremony.

- U.S. bishops gathered in Baltimore for prayer before the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops fall assembly, preparing to vote on key initiatives for the year ahead.

- Young adults with the Shalom New York community hosted their annual “Friendsgiving” in Brooklyn, offering music, fellowship, and free winter clothing to neighbors in need.

- St. Leo the Great Church and St. Leo Catholic Academy in Queens celebrated the feast of Saint Leo with Mass and a neighborhood procession, reminding the community of their patron’s legacy.

Join Katie Vasquez at 7 PM EST on NET-TV.

Address

New York, NY

Telephone

+17185173122

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Currents News posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Currents News:

Shortcuts

Share

Category

Putting Your Faith in the News

The award-winning Currents News is the go-to source for news from the Catholic perspective. Currents News objectively reports on secular and non-secular news and, when appropriate, examines stories from a faith-based lens. In an era of so many biased news sources fueling claims of “fake news,” Currents News is putting your faith in the news. Watch weeknights at 7:00 pm EST on NET-TV in the New York City area on Spectrum, Optimum, and Fios or streaming at http://netny.tv. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to receive notifications about new content. Also check out our partners at The Tablet and Nuestra Voz.