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.
“Hoy celebramos nuestra parroquia y la realidad de que somos hijos e hijas de Nuestra Señora de Mercedes”, dijo el obispo.
By:
Armando Machado
| 09/21/2026
“Today we celebrate our parish and the reality that we are sons and daughters of Our Lady of Mercy,” the bishop said.
By:
Armando Machado
| 09/21/2026
"Jesus said a city built on a hilltop cannot be hidden... Sacred Heart Parish and Sacred Heart Schools are built on a hilltop, and Jesus would be happy because we can't hide," Cardinal Dolan said.