Become a Member
As a member, you will receive special access to diocesan events, members-only content, networking gatherings, and recognition for your support. Read More
Letters to the Editor
Click here to read this week's letters to the editor. Read More
Currents News
Currents News Nightly Newscast
The award-winning Currents News is the go-to source for news from the Catholic perspective. Click here to watch the latest newscast. Read More
Now Available For Purchase: Chasing Church News
From the lens of the former editor of "The Tablet," this captivating book showcases the most compelling photos captured throughout a 50-year career. Read More
Diocesan News
Trailblazing Teacher Pioneered Diversity in New York Catholic Schools
In 1963, Pearl Bernardin, now 87, was one of the first black teachers in the diocese. Unbeknownst to her, she would go on to become a pioneer in diversifying Catholic school faculties throughout the metro area. Read More
Diocesan News
Shalom Catholic Community Marks World Day of the Poor With ‘Friendsgiving’ in Brooklyn
For the fourth year, the local branch of the Shalom Catholic Community hosted its annual Friendsgiving event outside of San Damiano Mission Church in Greenpoint. The church’s pastor, Father Cristiano Pinheiro said the food and clothing drive is a celebration of “the gift of friendship and the gift of community.” Read More
National News
US Bishops Consider Revisions to Catholic Health Care Guidelines on ‘Gender Interventions’
As they gathered for their annual fall meeting in Baltimore, the nation's bishops considered possible revisions to their guiding document on Catholic health care — with protocols on the issue of gender dysphoria being "especially relevant in our day," said the bishops' doctrinal committee chair. Read More
National News
Immigration Concerns Top of Mind for US Bishops at Annual Fall Assembly
From the opening gavel to adjournment Nov. 11, the immigration issue was at the forefront for much of the first day of public sessions of the U.S. bishops' fall plenary assembly in Baltimore. Read More
Diocesan News
Firefighter Honored by FDNY, Mayor Adams, Bishop Robert Brennan After Line-of-Duty Death
Funeral services were pending Monday morning for an 11-year veteran of the New York City Fire Department who died in the line of duty Nov. 8 after responding to an “all-hands” blaze in East Flatbush. Read More
International News
Xavier High School Holds Prayer Service To Remember Victims of Kristallnacht
Sunday, Nov. 9, marked the 87th anniversary of Kristallnacht, the terrifying “Night of Broken Glass” that historians mark as the pogrom that started the Holocaust. Read More
Diocesan News
The History of Catholic Chaplains in the Military
The U.S. military has a long tradition of chaplains, including those of the Roman Catholic faith, addressing the spiritual needs of soldiers, sailors, Marines, and Coast Guard personnel. Read More
Diocesan News
Celebrating 40 Years of Faith on the Frontlines: Priest’s Global Mission as Naval Academy’s Lone Catholic Chaplain
Forty years ago, Pope John Paul II authorized the creation of a stand-alone archdiocese in the United States for military chaplains, paving the way for future chaplains, such as Father Donelson Thevenin, to serve the Lord while serving their country in uniform. Read More
National News
Queens Artist’s Iconic Journey Helps Connect Seattle to Its Native Roots
Leaders in the Archdiocese of Seattle commissioned Queens artist Patricia Brintle to paint an “icon” of St. Kateri Tekakwitha — the “Lily of the Mohawks” — for Seattle’s St. James Cathedral. Read More
International News
‘Resilience and Strength’ of Jamaicans Heralded Amid Widespread Disaster of Hurricane Melissa
As Archbishop Kenneth Richards of Kingston, Jamaica, spoke with people in the communities hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa, he was amazed by their faith and fortitude in the face of unimaginable circumstances. Read More
Editorials
Let Us Rescue Our Sons from Extremism
Taking Care of Our Veterans in Need
A Catholic Perspective On NYC Mayoral Election
Honoring the Eucharist In Troubled Times
Columns
What Can We All Learn From Young People?
The Effects of Mass Deportations On the Labor Market in America
From Altar Server To Eager Seminarian
Moments of Truth: Making Philosophy Personal
Prepared in Faith: Welcoming Christ Amid Life’s Uncertainties
Obituaries
