16: The Catholic Ghettos, and a Tree Grows in Brooklyn

In the first episode of our four-part series on the Catholic Subculture, we dive into the world of the poor immigrant communities in urban hotspots, using Betty Smith's classic "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" as our guide. We discuss the physical poverty, living and working conditions, and how Catholics used their suffering as a means of creating intentional, strong immigrant subcultures.  Music for today's episode: "Exceeding" Words and music by Shaun Garrison.  © 2015 Shaun Garrison. As recorded on "Exceeding" All rights reserved. Used by permission. "Willow" Words and music by Sister Sinjin.  © 2018 Sister Sinjin. As recorded on Daughter of Jerusalem. All rights reserved. Used by permission.