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11/22/2025

Representation matters — it's why one parishioner from Christ The King - St. Mary Magdalene Church wrote a children's book where her son can see his Caribbean heritage on the page, and others can learn about their culture, too.

11/21/2025

The 2025 Jubilee Year has been one of many firsts in Rome, and November marks another moment in history for the Eternal City: for the first time, a relic of the Most Precious Blood of Christ will be at the Vatican.

11/20/2025

TONIGHT ON CURRENTS NEWS:

-Pope Leo XIV is standing with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops as they share a message of solidarity with migrants.

-The New York State Catholic Conference is encouraging others to follow in the footsteps of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the patroness of immigrants.

-The canonization cause of an American mother of seven is moving forward: Ruth Pakaluk, an atheist turned Catholic pro-life activist, is on her way towards sainthood.

-In honor of Black Catholic History Month we introduce you to a New York City mom who wrote a children's book about the Caribbean to help her son feel more connected to his roots.

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

11/20/2025

Don't play it safe — go further. That's the message behind St. Clare Catholic Academy's fashion program, where teacher Taneeya Alexander is showing students that flair doesn't just have to do with clothes.

Jessica Easthope serves you the looks — and the story — from Queens.

11/19/2025

Father Michael Perry, the pastor emeritus of Our Lady of Refuge Church, shares a special connection to Ukraine: all of his grandparents immigrated from the country to the U.S.

Now he's spending his time in retirement making sure fellow Ukrainians get his help.

11/18/2025

TONIGHT ON CURRENTS NEWS:

-Retired Brooklyn pastor Father Michael Perry is continuing his ministry by personally shipping supplies to war-torn Ukraine, honoring his Ukrainian heritage.

-At the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV shared lunch with more than 1,300 people in need to mark World Day of the Poor, continuing a tradition begun by Pope Francis.

-Americans may struggle to get Thanksgiving staples on the table this year as food pantries face shortages, SNAP delays continue after the shutdown, and rising prices make groceries harder to afford.

-Plans for an $8 billion casino and entertainment complex near Citi Field are moving forward after a key legal agreement, but some Queens Catholics worry the project will harm their community.

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

11/17/2025

TONIGHT ON CURRENTS NEWS:

-Hundreds gathered at St Francis De Sales Church in Belle Harbor, Queens to honor New York City Fire Department (FDNY) firefighter Patrick Brady, who was posthumously promoted to lieutenant after dying in the line of duty.

-Bishop Robert Brennan celebrated Mass in Flatlands, Brooklyn for St. Thomas Aquinas, Brooklyn’s 140th anniversary, praising parishioners for their decades of faith and dedication.

-Nearly 1,900 young people from across Brooklyn and Queens came together at Christ the King High School in Queens to celebrate their faith during the Diocese of Brooklyn’s annual Catholic Youth Day.

-During Black Catholic History Month, teacher and alumna Taneeya Alexander is inspiring students at St. Clare Catholic Academy in Queens through her fashion design program.

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

11/17/2025

TONIGHT AT 7: At St. Clare Catholic Academy in Rosedale, one teacher is turning the runway into a path of confidence, creativity, and purpose.

Jessica Easthope reports how her after-school fashion club is inspiring students — especially during Black Catholic History Month — to dream big and design boldly.

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. 🙏

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