The Legacy of Mother Cabrini: Story of Immigration

  • “The Legacy of Mother Cabrini: Story of Immigration” captures Mother Cabrini’s spirit and celebrates all that has resulted from her work.
  • Artist Yana Dimitrova adds detail to one of the painted columns dividing the mural into five parts.

Project Description

In 2012, the Society of the Citizens of Pozzallo partnered with Groundswell to create a mural honoring Mother Francesca Cabrini. Working through the Catholic Church, Mother Cabrini dedicated her life to helping poor Italian immigrants. During her life, she established over 60 Institutes of Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Jesus throughout the United States, including her first project, an orphanage in New York City. The mural’s location on the side of Arriana Condominium in the heart of Carroll Gardens is significant because of the strong impact of the Italian and Sicilian community on the development of the area. As the neighborhood has grown and changed, this mural helps celebrate the history and legacy of the local community.

Comments

This mural is beautiful! I love the references to stained glass. Great job!
Beautiful mural!

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Project Info

Location: 29 Tiffany Place Brooklyn, NY 11231
Neighborhood: 
Carroll Gardens


Program: 
Community Commission


Theme: 
Heritage and History


Year: 
2012


Partner(s): 
Arianna Condominium
Society of the Citizens of Pozzallo


Funder(s): 
Councilmember Brad Lander


Lead Artist(s):
Yana Dimitrova


Assistant Artist(s):
Esteban del Valle


Participants: 

 

Medium: 
Acrylic on Wall


Dimensions: 10 x 25ft

Fun Facts

Fun Fact
The first scene in the mural illustrates the voyage of Italian immigrants to the United States via boats that came through Ellis Island.
Research
In 1946, Mother Cabrini became the first person to be canonized by the Catholic Church in the United States.
Impact
The mural has helped bring attention to Mother Cabrini's life and work. Throughout the fabrication process, pedestrians walking by stopped to learn more about Mother Cabrini and all she did to support immigrant communities.