The Diocese of Rockville Centre has filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11, it was announced on Oct. 1.
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Pakistan’s Blasphemy Laws Target Christians, Activists Charge
Shakeel Rafael’s brother is currently sitting in a jail cell in Pakistan awaiting trial on blasphemy charges. Nadeem Samson has been behind bars for three years and his family has asked the State Department to put pressure on the government of Pakistan to release him.
Meet Currents News’s Official Anchor, Christine Persichette
Broadcast journalist Christine Persichette has been named the anchor of Currents News, a comprehensive nightly news program from the Catholic perspective.
RBG’s Journey Began in Brooklyn
Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s roots are deeply entrenched in Brooklyn. The Supreme Court justice, whose death on Sept. 18 at the age of 87 set off a period of national mourning, was born and raised in the borough.
Retired Cop Who Lost 9/11 First Responder to COVID-19 Shares Her Story
First responders who risked their lives on Sept. 11, 2001 and who worked on the recovery effort for months later, are susceptible to COVID-19. One widow, who lost her firefighter husband in April shares her story.
Kids Care Crew Picks Up the Slack, and Trash From NYC Streets
On August 19, Kids Care Crew NYC (KCCNYC) took the initiative to show what taking care of a community looks like and cleaned Metropolitan Avenue.
Cardinal Dolan’s Prayer Opens Republican National Convention
New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan thanked God for living in a country that respects religious freedom and prayed for people battling COVID-19 and those caring for them, the unborn, the elderly, immigrants and refugees during the opening evening of the Republican National Convention.
Travel Nurse Recalls Impact Fighting COVID-19 in NYC had on her Career
Since the Department of Health and Human Services allowed medical professionals to travel across state lines to help patients affected by the pandemic back in March, there have been roughly 4,000 travel nurses sent to New York. Janelle Orbon, a critical care nurse from Denver, is one of the many out-of-town nurses saving lives in New York.
Only in Print: Displaced Teachers Stay Hopeful
With the new school year slated to begin next month, Catholic educators are preparing to adapt to the new norm of teaching with social distancing and face coverings. However, others already affected by this year’s estimated 140 closures across the country are trying to remain hopeful about their professions.
Cardinal Dolan to Offer Prayer at Republican National Convention Opening
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York confirmed he has accepted an invitation from the Republican National Committee to offer a prayer at the party’s nominating convention.