by Emma Davey 
A statue of beloved Polish Catholic priest, Father Jerzy Popiełuszko, was found vandalized last week in the square bearing his name near McCarren Park. The statue and its surrounding area, usually home to flowers and religious paraphernalia, was littered with garbage, with a trash bag placed over the bust of Popiełuszko. Following the incident, a vigil on Saturday, May 8 took place near the statue, gathering 25 people to celebrate Popiełuszko’s legacy.
“If we save this…
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