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The beatification is of special interest in the Diocese of Brooklyn, where there are 82 Knights of Columbus councils.
By Emily Drooby and Paula Katinas HARTFORD – He will now be called Blessed Michael McGivney. Father Michael McGivney (1852-1890), the founder […]
Students headed back to St. Athanasius Catholic Academy today, but not for class - for testing. St Athanasius Catholic Academy
By Emily Drooby On Thursday Nov. 5, St. Athanasius Catholic Academy students Emma and Dominic Thomas were tested for COVID-19. Emma described […]
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The presidency is still up in the air – as the counting continues and lawsuits are filed in multiple states, protests are erupting all over the country.
How answering God’s call to the priesthood is on the rise in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Bishop DiMarzio is here to update us on the legal battle for religious freedom in COVID hot spots around the diocese.
Currents News reports secular and religious news from the Catholic perspective. Some of the top stories on this newscast: The presidency is […]
Days after Americans have casted their ballots, the 2020 Election is still too close to call.
Currents News Staff Counting, court fights, and chaos seem to be the words of the day since election night failed to deliver […]
Everyone has a vocation in life - clergy in the Diocese of Brooklyn are sharing how they answered the call and words of advice to those considering the religious life.
By Jessica Easthope It might not be a call to the priesthood, but every person has a vocation. “Everyone has a vocation […]
Democrats need four seats to take control of the Senate, three if Biden wins the election.
By Emily Drooby Some U.S. Senators held onto their seats and other seats were flipped as Democrats attempted to take back the […]
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All eyes are on a handful of battle ground states as Election 2020 is far from over.
The all-important Senate races - will the Democrats flip the Senate or can Senate Republicans hold on to a slim majority?
The Supreme Court hears their first case with Justice Amy Coney Barrett on board - a Catholic adoption agency is fighting for their right to religious freedom.
Currents News reports secular and religious news from the Catholic perspective. Some of the top stories on this newscast: All eyes are […]
While President Trump closes the gap in some states and claims election fraud in others, Biden is leading in electoral votes.
By Jessica Easthope The 2020 historic race for the White House hangs in the balance. Late in the afternoon on Nov. 4, […]
President Trump won in Florida, while Biden won the state of Wisconsin - political analyst Brian Browne his insight on why and how.
Currents News Staff Political analyst Brian Browne joins Currents News to offer insight and break down the presidential election results in some […]
What does the path to victory look like now for each candidate? Political analyst Brian Browne of St. John's University explains what happens next.
Currents News Staff All eyes are still on the battleground states as we return to the presidential race. It’s the same story […]
Currents News for Tuesday, November 3 premieres at 7 p.m. EST. Some of the top stories on this newscast:
Election Day 2020, the moment we've all been waiting for. Turnout could be the biggest in 100 years.
Everything is on the line during the most contentious race yet - we have team coverage.
Cities around the country hoping for the best and expecting the worst, boarded up and preparing for chaos in the streets.
Plus, the Catholic vote. The religious population in small swing state counties could decide the election of the century. But who will win?
Currents News reports secular and religious news from the Catholic perspective. Some of the top stories on this newscast: Election Day 2020, […]
Election Day voters described a shockingly smooth process at the Barclays Center and Brooklyn Museum, after nearly 100 million Americans voted early. #Election2020
By Jessica Easthope Walk up and come right in — that’s what voters were doing the afternoon of Nov. 3 at Barclays Center […]
Boards have gone up, and buildings are using a combination of security measures to monitor surrounding areas in the coming days.
In Midtown Manhattan, the normal noise of busy streets filled with commuters and shoppers was replaced by the sounds of power tools […]
November 3, 2020 is proving to have a historic voter turnout - what happens next not only for the presidential race, but also for congressional nominees? #Election2020
Currents News Staff Both presidential candidates made their final push for votes right up to the wire, hitting all of the battleground […]
France’s national security level is at its highest right now - here’s what their force is doing in response to recent church attacks.
Currents News Staff Three people were killed by a knife-wielding attacker in a basilica in Nice, France on the morning of Oct. […]
Heading into Tuesday's election, Catholic voters could have more power than ever before.
By Jessica Easthope There’s a lot of power that can come with changing your mind. In this election, with pro-life issues at […]
One miracle has been attributed to Blessed McGivney’s intervention and Daniel Schachle, who benefited from that miracle, was at the Mass with his family. Archdiocese of Hartford
By Emily Drooby and Paula Katinas Little Michael Schachle, accompanied by his parents, Michelle and Daniel, presents a relic of Father McGivney […]
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An important moment in Hartford, CT as Knights of Columbus founder Blessed Michael McGivney was beatified.
New York’s red zone schools given a green light - they can reopen if they can meet new testing requirements.
The final countdown - contenders campaigning across the country. Rallies in some unlikely places have many wondering just what way states will swing.
Currents News reports secular and religious news from the Catholic perspective. Some of the top stories on this newscast: An important moment […]
A colorful, heartfelt art workshop ran by LifeWay Network is helping human trafficking survivors.
By Emily Drooby Laughter fills the room at LifeWay as survivors of human trafficking create their own art — it’s a unique […]
Here’s what it’s like — on site and under construction — at a new housing project for senior citizens. Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens
By Emily Drooby and Bill Miller ASTORIA — Construction of a new home for low-income people was about to start last spring […]
Bishop Octavio Cisneros is heading into the next chapter of his priesthood in the Diocese of Brooklyn with one phrase in mind: "do not be afraid."
By Jessica Easthope and Paula Katinas Auxiliary Bishop Octavio Cisneros, a native Cuban who came to the U.S. as a teenage refugee […]
Voters of faith are seeking to live their values as deeply as possible, religious leaders say.
Currents News Staff Both camps are fighting hard to win over Americans with no religious identity. Nones, as they’re called, make up […]
Catholics have long been considered important swing voters, especially in battleground states. #Election2020
Currents News Staff It seems that Catholic voters know how to pick a winner. Whether Republican or Democrat, they’ve gotten it right […]
The dilemma has Catholics split down the middle politically as they wonder how to vote in good conscience. #Election2020
Currents News Staff How do we vote in good conscience? That’s the question many Catholics are asking themselves in the run up […]
The bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn says he will be joining Catholics around the country as they pray for this #2020Election. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio
Currents News Staff In New York, you can no longer request an absentee ballot. That deadline has passed, which means you either […]
The race to win over swing Catholic voters in the presidential election has intensified.
Currents News Staff Faith is taking center stage in this year’s race for the White House as Catholic voters in critical swing […]
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A knife attack in France leaves three Catholics dead, murdered while they were praying.
Protests in Philadelphia - unrest continues around the city and explosives are found in an abandoned van.
An email scam is going around Queens - that's not your pastor asking for donations.
Currents News reports secular and religious news from the Catholic perspective. Some of the top stories on this newscast: A knife attack […]
The suspect was shot by police and then taken into custody - all churches in the city are closed and under police protection for the time being.
By Emily Drooby and Paula Katinas WINDSOR TERRACE — Three people were killed by a knife-wielding attacker in a basilica in Nice, […]
A local parish is calling for an end to systemic racism, uniting via YouTube to pray the rosary during the city’s curfew.
Currents News Staff After riots in Philadelphia in response to a police involved shooting, the city has imposed a curfew. The city […]
Every year, one Knights of Columbus helps design a train for the Knights’ "Keep Christ in Christmas" campaign. For 2020, he’s designed two.
By Jessica Easthope Frank Kotnik can still remember getting his first ever Lionel train set. “I was led downstairs into the basement and […]
Did you know that you can still tour Lady Liberty virtually? Find out how to visit the Statue of Liberty in Ellis Island with just one click.
Currents News Staff It’s a big day for the Statue of Liberty. On Oct. 28, in 1886, Lady Liberty was dedicated as […]
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Countdown to Election Day - with millions of ballots already cast, do you know what your options are? What if you change your mind? We're breaking down the twists and turns in this year's election.
The controversial allegations surrounding Joe Biden's son Hunter and what his former business partner is saying about his business dealings overseas.
Philadelphia erupts in violence over a fatal, police shooting - the violence spreading to the streets of Brooklyn.
Celebrating Lady Liberty on the anniversary of her dedication. We'll tell you how you can be part of the festivities, virtually.
Currents News reports secular and religious news from the Catholic perspective. Some of the top stories on this newscast: Countdown to Election […]
By mail, via drive-thru or on foot, Americans have been masking up and making sure their vote is counted.
Currents News Staff Early voters are seeing long lines. From Indianapolis, Indiana to Madison, Wisconsin and Brooklyn, New York, voters in masks […]
Former Vice President Joe Biden is insisting claims about his son Hunter’s alleged illegal foreign business are part of a Russian disinformation campaign.
By Jessica Easthope The timeline of the unverified events dates back years, but in the final weeks before the election, Hunter Biden’s […]
The Holy See aims for more initiatives like this one to continue to make a difference for victims of religious persecution.
Currents News Staff At the Spanish Embassy to the Holy See in Rome, Stand Together hosted this event to continue to give […]
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This year, to prevent large gatherings in churches and cemeteries, the Vatican has extended through the entire month of November the possibility to obtain a plenary indulgence. Usually the opportunity is limited to just the first week of November. But faithful praying at home still must meet specific conditions in order to obtain one.
Progress of Peoples, an affiliate of Catholic Charities, builds affordable housing for those in need. Currents News got an exclusive look at the environmentally friendly Bishop Valero Residence being built for seniors in Astoria, Queens. Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens
Theresa Monforte-Caraballo is the founder and executive director of the Bay Ridge nonprofit “Grandma’s Love Delivers.” Despite social distance and online schooling, the organization is going the extra mile to get food to families in Brooklyn. Watch the full story here: https://bit.ly/3jmpy7c
The Spanish phrase — Cheer up, friends, God is Good! — were words that members of the diocese’s Mexican ministry said perfectly summarized their beloved priest, friend, and leader, the late Father Jorge Ortiz-Garay, who died March 27 as a result of COVID-19. For the first time since the pandemic lockdowns, the ministry gathered together to celebrate his 50th birthday at a Memorial Mass in Queens.
Artist Andrea Gandini lives in Rome, and finds his inspiration in unlikely places — like tree trunks. While his work has been gaining traction across the city, Andrea hopes that his one-of-a-kind pieces teach others about taking care of the environment — and one other.
This week marks five years since Pope Francis visited the United States. Currents News takes a look back at some of the most memorable moments from the pontiff’s visit.
Allison Gingras has been part of a women’s Bible study group for over a decade. Although the group has helped build her relationship with God, and allowed her to bond with other Catholic women, she felt something was missing in her scripture study. So she created “Stay Connected Journals" through her ministry, Reconciled To You / Allison Gingras. They're a book series that features meditations, prayers and most importantly, Bible verses. You can get yours here: https://reconciledtoyou.com/stay-connected-journals/
His devotion to the Blessed Mother and the plight of the marginalized are what two clergy members from the Archdiocese of Washington remember about their friend and former Archbishop Carroll High School classmate, late Georgetown University Hoyas Coach John Thompson, Jr. Thompson was the first African American to win a national championship in a major college sport with Georgetown Basketball. #Hoyas #HoyaSaxa
Jennifer Arellano loves being a hairstylist as much as she loves her Catholic faith. Before she opened Bellus Salon in Houston, she would pay out-of-pocket for the seminarians and clergy who needed a haircut. Today, she offers free cuts for anyone who is on the path to the priesthood or religious life.
Genevie Alejandro creates simple and delicious cookies, including Catholic-themed ones, based out of her apartment in Texas. Even though she works full time in Houston, she says the global pandemic has given her more time to work on her hobby of creating savory cookies.
What does life look like at the Vatican’s first-ever summer camp for kids? There’s social distancing, faith-based learning, fun, making friends and maybe even a visit from the Pope.
Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney was ordained a Bishop and installed as the eighth leader of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. We've compiled this slideshow of some of the best photos from the installation for you.
Here's a programming message for you. Beginning June 29th, Currents News will be on hiatus ahead of the July 4th holiday. NET TV is preparing some outstanding programming that will run in our time slot.
Sr. Susan Marie went to the beach, and then never went out again - her day to day life is a lot like ours now, but she finds comfort in it. LINK: https://bit.ly/2Nnhc1z
Northern Italy was one of the hardest hit areas by the coronavirus. Pope Francis recently met with medical workers from the region.
“Faith and America’s Original Sin,” a Currents News special broadcast that addresses the progress being made within the Diocese of Brooklyn on issues of race, premieres at 8:00pm EST on our YouTube channel. You can watch by going to: https://youtu.be/MEoqs_LdTJE
🔊Sound up! These "Rock Priests" recorded a new music video while on lockdown and you won't want to miss it.
A grandfather was wearing the golden cross his wife gave him on their wedding day, as he was battling COVID-19. Now he’s gone and so is the necklace. Full story: https://bit.ly/2UdvaXw
COVID-19 closed the doors to the "Pope's Museums" nearly three months ago. Now, they're finally back open.
There's a new website that's tracking collective prayer across the nation. Full story: https://bit.ly/36FrWBi
The Archbishop of New York, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, will be holding a press conference at 11 a.m. today at Our Saviour Parish in Manhattan, regarding the reopening of churches in the archdiocese amid the coronavirus pandemic. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of Brooklyn, Monsignor Joseph P. LaMorte, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of New York and head of the re-opening task force, and Monsignor Kevin Sullivan, pastor of Our Saviour will also attend the press conference.
From Brooklyn to the Vatican, the world over is remembering Saint Pope John Paul II on what would have been his 100th birthday.
The world's smallest army provides security for Pope Francis, but do you know what is required to become a member of the Swiss Guard?
The NFL's winningest coach once considered entering the seminary.
Futures in Education is stepping up in a big way for Catholic school students in the Diocese of Brooklyn. Full story👇. https://bit.ly/3bWLrHc
Brooklyn priest Father Sweeney was named new bishop of the Diocese of Paterson right as the pandemic was sweeping across New York and New Jersey. Here’s how he’s adapting. https://bit.ly/2YoCFhv
You've heard "On Eagle's Wings." Now, the same priest who composed it has written a hymn for the age of coronavirus, called "Shelter Me." Full story: https://netny.tv/episodes/currents/on-eagles-wings-composer-father-mike-joncas-gives-the-world-new-hope-with-shelter-me/
The Italy coronavirus lockdown has this couple’s June wedding on hold. Here’s how they’re looking to roll with the changes as shelter in place and social distancing continue.
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