Inclusion, Service, and Community: Voices Shaping a More Compassionate New York

On this week’s episode of JustLove, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan brings together two leaders whose work reflects the power of inclusion and community. Nicholas Viselli, Artistic Director of Theater Breaking Through Barriers—the only professional off-Broadway company dedicated to advancing artists and audiences with disabilities—joins the show to discuss the theater’s 45 years of breaking barriers, especially meaningful during a season when so many families turn to Broadway. We also hear from Luz Tavarez, Vice President of Government Relations for Catholic Charities USA, who reflects on major initiatives developed during her tenure at Catholic Charities New York, including Feeding Our Neighbors, support for day laborer communities, and critical community partnerships formed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Together, their insights highlight how creativity, advocacy, and service build a more compassionate city for all.