Immigration
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Milwaukee archbishop open to granting Mass dispensation for migrants
Milwaukee could become the third U.S. diocese to lift Mass obligations for immigrants fearing deportation. Read more
Cardinal McElroy calls for solidarity with immigrants lacking legal status
Cardinal Robert McElroy described the Trump administration’s approach to immigration as “a comprehensive campaign to uproot millions of families.” Read more
Catholic bishops, politicians call for prayer after shooting at ICE facility in Dallas
Politicians and bishops are calling for prayer and an end to political violence after two ICE detainees were killed and... Read more
Catholic Church in U.S. to kick off National Migration Week
From Sept. 22–28, the Catholic Church in the United States will observe National Migration Week. Read more
Deacon in San Diego says he will self-deport after residency status revoked
A deacon in San Diego has told parishioners he will voluntarily deport himself after his residency status was revoked by... Read more
Pope Leo XIV tells World Meeting on Human Fraternity to welcome migrants, care for poor
Pope Leo XIV spoke out on Friday against what he called the business of wars while condemning attitudes of rejection... Read more
Bishop Conley says Nebraska immigrant detention camp must allow sacraments, pastoral care
The bishop made the announcement after Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen revealed the repurposing of a state work camp to house... Read more
San Diego Diocese offers prayerful accompaniment at immigration hearings
A new initiative launched by the Catholic Diocese of San Diego and interfaith partners offers prayerful accompaniment for migrants and... Read more
Bishop Mark Brennan gives blistering critique of indiscriminate immigration enforcement
West Virginia Bishop Mark Brennan is criticizing the Trump administration’s policy of deporting “as many immigrants as possible.” Read more
Christian groups sue over Trump administration policy allowing ICE arrests at churches
The Department of Homeland Security in January rescinded previous guidelines that had prevented ICE agents from conducting immigration arrests at... Read more
Catholic moms launch ‘Dorothea Project’ to help migrants
The Dorothea Project seeks to defend human dignity, respond to injustice, and educate others in Catholic social teaching. Read more
Philadelphia archbishop in pastoral letter tells immigrants: ‘You are not alone’
Archbishop Nelson Perez of Philadelphia expressed “sorrow” for and “prayerful solidarity” with immigrants as arrests continue to take place across... Read more
Amid deportations, Catholic clergy rally for immigrants
In Detroit, one Catholic priest took a unique approach — delivering a letter to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Read more
Catholic youth urge European leaders to address migrant crisis with charity, understanding
This year’s written contribution by the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union Youth Net centers on solutions... Read more
Miami archbishop calls for administration, Congress to change course on immigration
Archbishop Thomas Wenski argued that the U.S. “faces labor shortages in many industries” and “removing immigrant workers will only exacerbate... Read more
Florida bishop: No problem with removing criminals, but ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is troubling
“Decency requires that we remember individuals being detained are fathers and mothers, brothers and sisters of distressed relatives,” Venice Bishop... Read more
Amid immigrant arrests, California bishop urges leaders: ‘Cease these tactics immediately’
Bishop Alberto Rojas of San Bernardino, California, on Tuesday urged authorities to cease their aggressive arrest of immigrants in the... Read more
Archbishop of Los Angeles criticizes mass deportations: ‘Judge each case on its merits’
L.A. Archbishop José Gómez, who is himself an immigrant from Mexico and a naturalized citizen of the United States, penned... Read more
Archbishop Broglio: ‘Enforcement alone’ isn’t solution to nation’s immigration challenges
As the Trump administration steps up immigration enforcement actions, U.S. bishops are raising their voices in solidarity with unauthorized immigrants. Read more
Reacting to ICE raids, Church in Mexico reminds: ‘Not all undocumented migrants are criminals’
The Catholic bishops of neighboring Mexico are reacting to the wave of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids that... Read more
