Faith, Civic Legacy, and Life in New York

On today’s episode of JustLove, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan speaks with New York State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton about the ongoing Canonization Cause of Dorothy Day. The Senator reflects on what Dorothy Day’s path to sainthood means for Staten Island and how her spiritual, social, and civic legacy continues to shape the identity and values of New Yorkers today. Later, Monsignor Sullivan welcomes Eileen Tyrrell, a Manhattan-based bookstore manager and freelance writer, for a candid conversation about affordability and daily life in New York City. Eileen shares her experience navigating housing, budgeting, and career-building as a young professional, offering insight into how many New Yorkers strive to create stability in one of the world’s most expensive cities.