With a huge turn up at St Patrick’s Cathedral

piests, religious, bishops, and laypeople

wth sacred hymns and songs rendered

ideed, a solemn and significant occasion.

Cardinal Egan was missing in action

supposedly, he was the main presider

his ailment though, prevented him to come

rather, stay home for a restful time.

As New York Archdiocese diversifies

with the number of clergy in attendance

‘tis interesting to see the difference

between yesteryears and the present time.

Like shelves heaving with volumes

about history and cultures of people

New York Archdiocese is really an example

with cultural reminders of clergy around.

Their stories are diverse and colorful

but they all share a common thread

as ministers of God’s living word

with good reason to help the people.

Based on most recent estimates

there are more than eight million people

just in the city of New York,

most populous and pluriform

significantly a focus heretofore.