Paul Moses, author of An Unlikely Union: The Love-Hate Story of New York’s Irish and Italians, and The Italian Squad: The True Story of the Immigrant Cops Who Fought the Rise of the Mafia, joins us to speak on what the New York story—and the personal experiences of St. Frances…
What exactly is asylum? Who is eligible? What is the legal process and how long does it take? Are asylum-seekers legal immigrants or are they here without permission? What are their rights and responsibilities? As New York City grapples with the demands of an increase in immigrants bused-in from the…
Join us every Thursday evening in June for the third year of Melting Pot Jazz. This free series explores immigrants’ influence on American jazz. Concerts begin at 6:30pm. Bring a blanket, a picnic, a neighbor, and enjoy terrific music and a sense of community. This year’s terrific lineup includes: June…
Need help completing the paperwork to become a U.S. Citizen? On Saturday, March 18 from 10am-4pm pro-bono attorneys will be at St. Frances Cabrini Shrine. They can provide legal consultations and help eligible permanent residents complete Form N-400 and the fee waiver assistance form. All attorneys present will speak Spanish…
One of the joys of 2021 at the Shrine has been the addition of a satellite office of Cabrini Immigrant Services of NYC. Cabrini Immigrant Services supports hundreds of immigrant families through immigration legal services, case management and counseling, food distribution, and community education. Throughout the year they make notes…