For our article I Picked the St. James Cathedral Basilica because of its beauty and its history as a building and as a monument near our college. The St. James Cathedral Basilica was made by the people of the city made in 1822. this boroughs first bishop  John Loughlin decided to make a new building of worship, made for the 70 diocese as thanks for the support the original building in long island had received, and decided to make this one in Brooklyn. Now of course during this time our college was not around to witness this event happen but it still remained a pleasant sight from it. The death of Saint James was the third to be calmed dead along side Saint Peter, and Saint Patrick in New York City. After his death the Dioceses decided to support the newest one being built. one of the first people to support the newest building was Peter Turner and had this to say:

“In the first place, we want our children instructed in the principles of Holy Religion, we want more convenience in hearing the Word of God ourselves. In fact, we want a Church, a Pastor, and a place of Interment.”

another reason why I chose this article was to send a message. When things are looking down and when times seem rough people will pull through for each other and  help one another for their friends and family, and use the negative energy into something positive.

source: http://www.brooklyncathedral.org/history