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Immigration Sunday

Flow Chart: Who qualifies for the Administration’s executive action on immigration?

The framework and deadlines imposed within the framework of who is and who is not eligible for the temporary deportation reprieve is meant to serve a purpose, including: to discourage new immigrants without proper documents from coming in the future, … Continue reading →

St. Cloud Times: Bishop Donald J. Kettler – Your Turn: U.S. is no longer welcoming to new ideas, immigrants

(by Most Rev. Donald J. Kettler) July 26, 2014 Misconceptions in the area of immigration policy, like in other areas of life, often lead to lack of understanding, resentment and unwillingness to compromise. As people of faith, we must open … Continue reading →

Pioneer Press: Bishop Andrew Cozzens – Immigration reform: a human rights test that provides opportunity for American renewal

(by Bishop Andrew H. Cozzens) July 23, 2014 The Roman Catholic Bishops of Minnesota and around the United States have long been concerned about the nation’s immigration policy. It is inconsistent, ineffective, and does not promote the common good. The … Continue reading →

New Ulm Journal: Bishop John M. LeVoir – Plight of immigrants demands a response

(by Bishop John M. LeVoir) July 20, 2014 Comprehensive immigration reform is a moral imperative, and one which should not be delayed any longer. Our immigration system lacks a solid moral foundation based on human dignity and is taking a … Continue reading →

The Bemidji Pioneer: Bishop Michael J. Hoeppner – America must meet this human rights test

(by Bishop Michael J. Hoeppner) July 19, 2014 Our nation’s immigration system is broken. It is inconsistent, ineffective and does not serve the common good. On this point, people across the political spectrum are in agreement. The question is, what … Continue reading →

Post-Bulletin: Bishop John M. Quinn – Inaction is not the answer for U.S. immigration reform

(by Bishop John M. Quinn) July 18, 2014 Pope Francis recently said “the measure of the greatness of a society is found in the way it treats those most in need.” Today, undocumented children and families — who are our … Continue reading →

Duluth News Tribune: Bishop’s view: Immigration in America: A lost sense of responsibility?

(by Bishop Paul D. Sirba) July 18, 2014 Congress is nearing the end of its term and, as of yet, has not enacted a comprehensive immigration reform package that creates a roadmap to citizenship for the nearly 11 million undocumented … Continue reading →

(VIDEO) A Discussion — Faith & Federal Immigration Reform, September 2013

Minnesota Catholic clergy, business leaders, public policy advocates, immigrants, and other people of faith gathered on Sept. 4, 2013 to talk about the importance of immigration reform from professional, personal, and faith perspectives. The event was hosted by Archbishop John … Continue reading →

Catholic Spirit: Immigration and the Next America

(by Jason Adkins) November 7, 2013 The story of America is the story of immigration. That is the message of Los Angeles Archbishop José Gomez’s important and timely book entitled, “Immigration and the Next America” (Our Sunday Visitor). In it, … Continue reading →

News Release (USCCB): National Migration Week 2013 To Be Celebrated January 6-12

We Are Strangers No Longer: Our Journey of Hope Continues Will launch postcard campaign for comprehensive immigration reform USCCB Committee invites Catholics to support efforts through prayer, action WASHINGTON (January 2, 2013)—National Migration Week will be observed in dioceses around … Continue reading →

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