Election Novena: Immigration

The Gospel mandate to “welcome the stranger” requires Catholics to care for and stand with newcomers, authorized and unauthorized.

Comprehensive reform is urgently necessary to fix a broken immigration system. Reform should provide a pathway to citizenship for immigrants and prioritize family reunification while addressing the root causes of migration and maintaining the right and responsibility of nations to control their borders.

Prayer:

Christ Jesus, you call upon us to welcome the stranger in our midst. May we elect officials who pursue policies that recognize the dignity of all migrants. Amen.

Discernment Questions:

Where does the candidate stand on giving undocumented persons greater access to health care and transportation options to protect their dignity and support their families?