“There is a tremendous need for healing at this moment. And our faith leaders play a powerful role, not only at the pulpit but out in our communities, in bringing people back together. I am honored His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan has agreed to host senior clergy leaders from across the city to help us drive together towards our shared goal of a city that is just, compassionate and safe for all. We believe in one city,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio.

“I am grateful for Mayor de Blasio’s invitation to host a group of religious leaders from throughout New York City, who will come together to try to be a source of continued healing and reconciliation between our police force and the community it serves.  Religion and faith are powerful agents for what is good and unifying in the human spirit, and I know I speak for my fellow religious leaders in expressing appreciation for the Mayor’s sensitivity to the role that the faith community in New York can play at this time of need,” said His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan.