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12/01/2025

TONIGHT ON CURRENTS NEWS:

-Pope Leo XIV is wrapping up his first international trip as pontiff, visiting Turkey and Lebanon to pray for peace and unity across the region.

-The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) honored retired Deputy Chief James Riches with a final salute in Brooklyn after he died from 9/11-related illness.

-Students at St. Joseph Catholic Academy, Long Island City are helping stock their parish food pantry as it struggles with major funding cuts.

-The Tablet is launching its annual Bright Christmas campaign to ensure children across the Diocese of Brooklyn receive gifts this holiday season.

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

12/01/2025

TONIGHT AT 7: Amid rising food costs and growing needs, one parish has followed the lead of their youngest parishioners – joining together with St. Joseph Catholic Academy, Long Island City students to create a food pantry and make sure no one goes hungry.

Katie Vasquez is in Queens where people are collecting cans for their neighbors in need.

11/27/2025

Enjoyed this morning's parade? Then you might even like Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy's more!

As you gather around the table with loved ones today, we at The Tablet and Currents News wish you a day filled with peac...
11/27/2025

As you gather around the table with loved ones today, we at The Tablet and Currents News wish you a day filled with peace and joy during this season of gratitude.

11/26/2025

Fearing ICE raids and missing family members far away, people in Bushwick joined North Brooklyn Angels looking for a meal — but found a gathering that felt like family.

Jessica Easthope joined them at the table.

TOMORROW ON CURRENTS NEWS: SPECIAL NEWSCAST TO AIR AT 7 PMDon't miss our new special, “Belief Beyond Borders: The Dioces...
11/26/2025

TOMORROW ON CURRENTS NEWS: SPECIAL NEWSCAST TO AIR AT 7 PM

Don't miss our new special, “Belief Beyond Borders: The Diocese of Immigrants Story."

Make Currents News a part of your Thanksgiving as Christine Persichette shares New York City’s story — a faith story, told through the lives of the parishioners who carry it every day.

11/26/2025

From many homelands to one table — join Christine Persichette at 7 pm EST as we give you a unique glimpse into the Diocese of Brooklyn.

Gather with those you're grateful for and tune in to this special newscast focused on the men and women from around the globe that make the Diocese of Immigrants a living mosiac of faith.

11/25/2025

TONIGHT AT 7: The North Brooklyn Angels are serving up more than a meal this Thanksgiving — they’re serving hope.

Jessica Easthope shows us how one Bushwick tradition is lifting up neighbors who need it most.

11/25/2025

🎈🦃TONIGHT AT 7: Balloons floating down Broadway have some friendly competition in Floral Park, Queens.

Katie Vasquez is at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy, where students are walking in their own special Thanksgiving Parade.

11/25/2025

THANKSGIVING ON CURRENTS NEWS: SPECIAL NEWSCAST TO AIR AT 7 PM

Currents News is premiering a new special, “Belief Beyond Borders: The Diocese of Immigrants Story,” on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. EST, with an encore presentation on Friday, November 28, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. EST.

The hour-long special highlights immigrants and parishioners across Brooklyn and Queens whose faith, resilience, and dedication to their communities define the living heartbeat of the Diocese of Brooklyn.

Join Christine Persichette as she shares New York City’s story — a faith story, told through the lives of the parishioners who carry it every day.

11/24/2025

TONIGHT ON CURRENTS NEWS:

- Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens gave away hundreds of turkeys and chickens outside Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church Corona NY, helping families facing food insecurity ahead of Thanksgiving.

- Bishop Robert Brennan blessed the newly renovated Christ the King Church in Queens after an eight-month, $1.6 million expansion funded by parishioners.

-Eleven men were ordained permanent deacons at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph, committing to serve the Diocese of Brooklyn's diverse parishes and communities.

-Three women who personally knew Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman shared treasured belongings and stories that keep her memory alive during Black Catholic History Month.

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

11/24/2025

🦃TONIGHT AT 7: Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has a Thanksgiving tradition that gives back to the community.

Jessica Easthope is in Queens as the organization gives away hundreds of turkeys and chickens with the aim of making sure every family can enjoy a holiday meal.

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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.