The church of Most Precious Blood on Baxter Street has been merged with the Basilica of Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Mulberry Street but the Archdiocese has turned down a $100,000 donation from the San Gennaro Festival that was earmarked for Most Precious Blood. ( Photo: Keith J. Kelly) Archdiocese Turns Down $100G Donation for Historic Little Italy Church, Stirring Speculation Officers for the San Gennaro Festival said they attempted to donate $100,000 to be used to benefit the 122-year-old Most... News 03 Oct 2026 | 11:08
