Faith on the Frontlines: Father Joseph Franco on Ministering to New York’s Finest and Their Jubilee Pilgrimage to Rome
| 02/7/2025
By: Mary Shovlain
Service, sacrifice, and faith – these are the hallmarks of those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As the world prepares for the upcoming Jubilee of the Armed Forces, Police, and Security Personnel on February 8-9, we sit down with Father Joseph Franco, NYPD Chaplain and Pastor of Our Lady of Angels parish in the Bronx.
In this special conversation, we explore the vital role of faith in the lives of those who serve, the challenges they face, and how Father Franco’s ministry helps bring Christ to New York’s finest as they stand on the frontlines of daily life.
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