Why are we so eager to search out scapegoats for the injustices of history? Whatever the reason, Christopher Columbus is now the fall guy for the sins of slavery, the exploitation of indigenous peoples, the rape of natural resources and most of the legal, financial and territorial abuses that followed the first European steps in...
March to honor the contributions which Mother Cabrini made to help build New York City Sunday, October 6, 2019 Procession begins at 3 pm at Mother Cabrini Park, (41 President St., Brooklyn, NY 11231) Mass at 4 pm at Sacred Hearts – St. Stephen Church, (125 Summit Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231) The City of New York recently held a competition with the goal of recognizing notable New York women who contributed to the development of the city. Although St. Frances X. Cabrinireceived the most votes in the competition, she was denied the recognition of a public statue in her honor. Many...