A transsexual Mexican immigrant living in Queens is perhaps the city’s most fervent follower of a forbidden—and increasingly beloved—occult saint.
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Dancing With Ganesha
For one afternoon each year, a quiet corner of Queens becomes a kaleidoscopic celebration of Hindu life.
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Every year, Arely Gonzalez throws a party for La Santa Muerte. Devotees thank “Saint Death” for another year of protection and miracles. It’s a feast for the grim reaper but it’s anything but morbid.
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Arely Gonzalez has built what she believes to be the largest shrine to La Santa Muerte in New York. Gonzalez opens her doors to all devotees, so that they may seek her saint’s protection and comfort.
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Prayer for Haiti
Many Catholic churches across the U.S. have seen a sharp decline in worshipers. But at Ss. Joachim and Anne in Queens, charismatic worship at this primarily Haitian church has kept the parish vibrant, especially during times of suffering.
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