National Migration Week

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Central American migrants in Mexico.

US bishops declare solidarity with immigrants, refugees

Jan 3, 2020

Anticipating its observance of National Migration Week, the US bishops' conference said Thursday that it stands in solidarity with immigrants... Read more

How Catholic Extension supports migrants along the US-Mexico border

Jan 11, 2018

By Courtney Mares

A U.S. cardinal has called Catholics to support the needs of refugees and immigrants living along the 2,000-mile border between... Read more

Syrian refugee.

National Migration Week spotlights journey of immigrants

Jan 7, 2018

The 2018 National Migration Week observed by the U.S. bishops’ conference will focus on the theme, “Many Journeys, One Family,”... Read more

Jordanian troops and UNHCR officials help bring Syrian refugees to Jordan's Zaatari refugee camp.

Remember that refugees are fleeing for their lives, bishop urges

Jan 5, 2016

By Matt Hadro

As the number of displaced persons is at its highest worldwide, Catholics must remember that “extremely vulnerable” refugees often flee... Read more

Migrant workers pick cucumbers on a farm in Virginia.

Helping migrants a life and family issue, dioceses say

Jan 10, 2014

By Adelaide Mena

The assistance given to all immigrants is a carrying out Catholic social teaching, promoting families, and building up a culture... Read more