The linchpin of Marialuisa Ernst’s upcoming documentary, “A Place of Absence,” is that, each year, about 20,000 Latin Americans migrating to the United States seem to disappear.
Filmmaker’s documentary less on immigration than the ‘human story’
Mother Cabrini’s ministry to immigrants called ‘more essential’ than ever
If Mother Cabrini were alive today, she be tending to the needs of immigrants from all over the world — including Haitians, Central Americans, Latin Americans and Asians.
Bishop helps migrant family at border cross into U.S. on asylum trek
Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso, Texas, was able June 27 to help a migrant family seeking asylum successfully cross an international bridge from Mexico into the United States.
Bishop tries to help migrants at international bridge in El Paso
Bishop Mark J. Seitz of the U.S. border Diocese of El Paso, Texas, walked and prayed with a group of migrants at the Lerdo International Bridge in El Paso June 27 as they sought asylum in the U.S.
Border bishops address different kind of crisis involving children
While the sex abuse crisis consumed the June meeting of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Baltimore, prelates who work on the border, such as Bishop Daniel E. Flores of Brownsville, Texas, have been facing a different crisis also involving children.
As immigration deterrent, Trump threatens Mexico with tariffs
President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on Mexico, whom his administration blames lately for an increasing number of immigrants at the southern U.S. border.
Immigration advocates express concerns about Trump immigration plan
Catholic immigration advocates raised concerns about a proposal from President Donald Trump that would reshape U.S. immigration policy to incorporate a “merit-based” system that prioritizes high-skilled workers over those with family already in the country.
Bishop Kettler: Provisional driver’s license is good for immigrant families, public safety
Allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain a provisional license isn’t a reward for breaking the law. It’s smart public policy that makes our roadways safer for everyone.