Last week, New Yorkers might have glimpsed this Fr. Richard John Neuhaus quote displayed on the LinkNYC kiosks scattered throughout the city:

“New York is a world of many worlds.” – Richard John Neuhaus
The kiosks feature daily quotes, weather updates, the metro status, and more. The quote is from Neuhaus’s preface to a book of essays by various authors, titled New York Glory: Religions in the City. An excerpt was printed in the Public Square.
It’s wonderful to see New York City remember our beloved founder. Many thanks to James Stoner for sending us this image.
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