Past Exhibits October 2003 to Present

Sacred Hearts: A Journey of Italian Catholics in the Borough of Churches

Curated by John L. Heyer II, in cooperation with Sacred Hearts and St. Stephen Parish and the Italian Apostolate of the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Opening Reception: Thursday, September 6, 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Corpus Christi Procession & Benediction. Van Brunt and Union Streets, c. 1930s. From the archives of Sacred Hearts & St. Stephen Parish, Brooklyn.

Opening the second season of the Public Perspectives Exhibition Series, Sacred Hearts: A Journey of Italian Catholics in the Borough of Brooklyn focuses on the story of the first Italian Catholic parish in Brooklyn, Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, to explore how early Italian immigrants brought their religion to Brooklyn and built a life and community centered around their Catholic faith. Featuring newspaper articles, historic photographs, letters and documents from the Sacred Hearts Parish archives, as well as a revered statue of Madonna Del Laura, the exhibit weaves together the story of the great strength, faith and commitment of Italian American people in downtown Brooklyn over the past 125 years, and shows how this community continues to thrive today.

Sacred Hearts is made possible by the Lily Auchincloss Foundation and will be on view in the Independence Community Gallery, through December 30, 2007.

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