Pages tagged "Migration"

Written Testimony of Jason Adkins in Support of Immigrant Driver’s Licenses, H.F. 238

H.F. 238 May 16, 2014 Good morning. My name is Jason Adkins and I am executive director of the Minnesota Catholic Conference, the public ...

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There’s still hope for immigration reform this year

Every day seems to bring some news that comprehensive immigration reform is either “dead for this year,” or “very likely to happen.” Repu...

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The Catholic Spirit: Capitol Concerns

Protecting the religious liberty of all Minnesotans. Reforming payday lending practices that take advantage of the poor and vulnerable. R...

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Immigration and the Next America

The story of America is the story of immigration. That is the message of Los Angeles Archbishop José Gomez’s important and timely book en...

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The Catholic Spirit: Now is the time to fix our broken immigration system

By Archbishop John C. NienstedtThe Catholic Church in Minnesota and, indeed, around the United States, is deeply concerned about our nati...

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The Catholic Spirit: Archbishop, panel urge support for immigration reform

Father Joseph Williams remembers taking a tough stance on illegal immigration in 1990 when he was a high school student participating in ...

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Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities Letter of Support

(PDF Version) As the House of Representatives begins debate on immigration reform,  93 Catholic university presidents were joined by aca...

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Uniting mercy, justice in immigration reform debate

Minnesota Catholic Conference staff often receives emails of “concern” regarding policy issues for which MCC is advocating on behalf of t...

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The Catholic Spirit: Minnesota Catholic, evangelical leaders urge Congress to pass immigration reform

Archbishop John Nienstedt joined other Christian faith leaders on the plaza of the U.S. Courthouse in Minneapolis June 26 to urge Minneso...

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News Release (MCC and Transform MN): Catholic and Evangelical Leaders Issue ‘Christian Call’ for Immigration Reform to MN Congressional Representatives

Providing roadmap to citizenship and promoting family reunification listed as top priorities Leaders ask Minnesota Christians to urge the...

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