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By Currents News The Archbasilica of St. John Lateran is technically the cathedral of Rome where the pope’s chair as the Bishop of Rome, is located. Aside from its connection to the Holy Father, the Italian archbasilica also has a unique connection to Catholicism in the United States: the first African-American priest was ordained at St. John Lateran on April 24, 1886, 140 years ago. His name was Father Augustus Tolton.

Bishop Robert Brennan delivered his homily during the chrism Mass at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph in Prospect Heights on March 31, 2026. Below is the full text: 2026 March 31 Chrism Mass “Today this scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.” The Confirmation Season started a little early — for me it was about a week and a half ago. It is always nice to greet the young before and hear a little from them. In one particular parish, the candidates were asked to write an essay explaining 1.

By Currents News Mourners gathered at St. Patrick’s Cathedral to pay tribute to salsa legend Willie Colón, a Bronx-born musician who helped define the sound of urban salsa and left an enduring mark on New York City and beyond. Colón produced more than 40 albums and sold millions of records worldwide. A proud New Yorker, his music and legacy continued to resonate deeply with fans and the broader community.

Currents News takes an in-depth look at the man now called to lead the Archdiocese of New York as Archbishop Ronald Hicks prepares to begin his ministry at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. From his roots on the South Side of Chicago to his years serving orphaned children in El Salvador, Archbishop Hicks shares the personal faith journey, missionary heart, and pastoral vision that shaped his call to shepherd 2.8 million Catholics across New York.

By Katie Vasquez As Chideha Osondu’s fingers play notes, the sound of her flute fills St. Thomas the Apostle Xhurch with angelic music. The Bloomfield, New Jersey church is where she got her start with the instrument. Back in 2020, she asked the organist, Patricio Molina if she could participate. “At first, I didn’t think he would allow me to play, especially since I was such a beginner,” she told Currents News.

By Katie Vasquez It was a solemn procession outside St. Helen Catholic Academy as the Queens school remembered the lives lost on 9/11. “It was horrible knowing that this happened to people 24 years ago,” 7th grader Clara Wierzbicki told Currents News.

By Currents News The city of Minneapolis is bracing against a wave of grief, shock, and frustration following the deadly shooting rampage at Annunciation Catholic School Wednesday. State, local, and federal authorities and elected officials are joining community members as they mourn. “Beyond heartbroken for the unimaginable that happened this morning at Annunciation,” said Council Member Emily Koski.

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story. By The Tablet and Currents News ST. PAUL, Minn. (OSV News) — A deadly mass shooting took place the morning of Aug. 27 at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis shortly after the start of the school day during an all-school Mass at the adjacent Annunciation Catholic Church. The gunman shot from the outside of the church through windows at the Mass attendees with a rifle, shotgun and pistol, killing two children, ages 8 and 10.

By Katie Vasquez and Bill Miller PROSPECT HEIGHTS — A junior high school teacher and the Connecticut school where she worked are locked in a legal battle over her refusal to remove a crucifix from her classroom. Lawyers for Marisol Arroyo-Castro, who taught seventh grade, have sued the Consolidated School District of New Britain, her employer since 2004.

This Currents News special explores the remarkable story of Blessed Carlo Acutis, the tech-savvy teen soon to become the first millennial saint. Carlo will be canonized in Rome on September 7, 2025, but his impact is already felt deeply across the Diocese of Brooklyn and throughout the world.