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New York City has been described as the cultural capital of the world. [1] [2] [3] The culture of New York is reflected in its size and ethnic diversity. As many as 800 languages are spoken in New York, making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world. [4] Many American cultural movements first emerged in the city.
It was established as a mission of Most Holy Redeemer in 1847, as a church to serve German-speaking Catholics. [1] The church was at 10 Thompson Street (between Canal and Grand Streets), and the cornerstone of the church was laid by New York's Archbishop John Hughes on September 8, 1847.
St. George's Syrian Catholic Church is a former church located at 103 Washington Street between Rector Street and Carlisle Street in the Financial District of Manhattan, New York City. The church is the last physical reminder of the Syrian American and Lebanese American community that once lived in Little Syria .
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York is home to a large number of religious orders and congregations. Some of them arrived in the 19th century to serve various immigrant populations. As these groups became more assimilated, the congregations directed their efforts to various types of apostolates or other locations.
The Archdiocese of New York (Latin: Archidiœcesis Neo-Eboracensis) is a Latin Church ecclesiastical territory or archdiocese of the Catholic Church located in the State of New York. It encompasses the boroughs of Manhattan , the Bronx and Staten Island in New York City and the counties of Dutchess , Orange , Putnam , Rockland , Sullivan ...
Pierre Toussaint (1766-1853): Credited as the father of Catholic Charities in New York Harris’s portrayal of Tolton was part of a Nov. 17 event honoring the six Black men and women up for sainthood.
St. Lucy's Church is a former parish church of the Parish of St. Lucy, which operated under the authority of the Archdiocese of New York in the East Harlem section of the Borough of Manhattan in New York City. The parish address was 344 East 104th Street; the parochial school occupied 336 East 104th Street.
Upper class culture in New York City (1 C, 13 P) Pages in category "Cultural history of New York City" The following 144 pages are in this category, out of 144 total.