Human Trafficking Panel Discussion in St. Patrick’s Cathedral Shares Alarming Statistics, Prevention Resources

| 08/1/2024

By: Mary Shovlain

July 30 marked the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, sponsored by the United Nations.

In light of the occasion, St. Patrick’s Cathedral hosted a panel discussion on Wednesday with advocates, experts, and victims to increase awareness and bolster prevention efforts.

Each panelist offered practical ways they are helping trafficked persons and they shared alarming statistics.

See our full report in the video above and you can watch the entire panel discussion here: LINK

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En este momento especial, el padre Enrique Salvo, rector de la Catedral de San Patricio, comparte un mensaje de gratitud para el cardenal y extiende una fraterna bienvenida al arzobispo designado, Ronald Hicks.

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Fernanda Pierorazio

| 01/28/2026

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Executive Director for the Sheen Center for Thought and Culture, MaryLou Pagano, shares her appreciation for Cardinal Dolan and a welcoming message to Archbishop-designate Ronald Hicks.

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Patrick Grady

| 01/28/2026

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Con corazones agradecidos, los fieles hispanos comparten su encuentro lleno de alegría y esperanza con el cardenal Dolan, y le transmiten un mensaje de gratitud por sus años de servicio pastoral, su guía espiritual y su cercanía como pastor fiel al Evangelio.

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Fernanda Pierorazio

| 01/28/2026