Timothy Cardinal Dolan meets with migrant families sent to New York from Texas

NEW YORK — Timothy Cardinal Dolan met with recently arrived migrants from Texas on Tuesday morning.

Whereas taking questions from reporters, he supplied a blessing for asylum seekers.

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Catholic Charities says it’s aiding 1,500 individuals and families who’ve just lately arrived in New York. The group is working the town to ascertain a reception heart to assist meet the rising want.

“As New Yorkers, we work out learn how to increase our capability to satisfy the newcomers. We do not see this as merely a neighborhood downside; it is a nationwide downside, and as a nation, we have to cope with the disaster we’re coping with,’ stated Msgr. Kevin Sullivan, the chief director of Catholic Charities.

The reception heart is anticipated to open on Aug. 25.