What a wonderful way to get to know a great man -- no wonder Bushwick is going through a boom, the neighborhood is blessed with angels like Fr. James. He is well named as Padre for the Poor. May his great work continue.

Beautifully crafted piece on Fr James Kelly, a man committed to service on behalf of his ever shifting NYC community. His kindness and willingness to go the extra mile on behalf of the less fortunate shines through

Monsignor James Kelly and St. Brigid’s (see spelling)

Loved this podcast and must listen to the others in this series. Peggy is a most interesting woman and told her life story in a most enjoyable way and Paul Finnegan is a great narrator. Peggy’s brother being sent to live with grandparents reminded me of my sister who was sent to live with my maternal grandfather and aunt when she was two after the arrival of the 7th child. Six more came after that. My sister didn’t return to live with us until she was 13. Up until then my grandfather wouldn’t give her back. My parents regretted not being forceful enough with him. Keep up the wonderful interviews.