Archbishop of Canterbury visits St. Ann’s
The Archbishop of Canterbury visited St. Ann’s Church on Jan. 27 to gain an understanding of the work the the Episcopal Church does with the poor. Rev. Martha Overall, the…
Melrose friary campaigns against pre-marital sex
The Corazón Puro (Pure Heart) program encourages abstinence to reduce teen pregnancy
African Muslims sink roots in Mott Haven
“This is us: we work in car washes, factories, and drive taxis,” said Degumeh Sillah, 60, an African art dealer. A Bronx resident since 1972, Sillah expressed pride at the…
Mosque focuses on Muslim unity
In contrast to its quick early growth in the Middle East, the spread of Islam in West Africa was gradual, members of the Ebun Abass mosque point out. Merchants and…