The duty to advocate — in a sense, to protect and accompany migrants, finds its foundation in the words of our Lord Jesus Christ” in Matthew 25: 35-40 — about inviting in the stranger, or welcoming the “migrant,” as Cardinal Ramazzini paraphrased it.
Lending an ear leads to lending one’s voice in advocacy, suggest panelists
The love that every soul deserves: A story of hope and healing through a shared love of the Eucharist
As they accompanied one man on his life’s journey with all its challenges, St. Mary’s Cathedral parishioners rallied around him with a spirit of compassion.
Catholics at the Capitol event to focus on prayer, education, advocacy
Featured speakers are Los Angeles Archbishop José Gomez, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, and Obianuju Ekeocha, a pro-life advocate and founder of Culture of Life Africa.
Congress urged to address needs of minorities in new pandemic relief bill
More than 100 religious communities and advocacy organizations sent a letter to Congress as they grapple with what next steps to take in response to the country’s economic freefall caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Minnesota Catholic Conference offers advocacy webinar for students
The Minnesota Catholic Conference will host an interactive webinar from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 12, to equip students with tools to advocate for life and dignity.
Passing on the plans: ‘Rogue One’ rebel force needed in public arena
As Catholics, we lose a lot of battles in the public arena. Sometimes giving up and opting out appears to be the best option, but it is not.
CLINIC ramps up training, education to better serve immigrants
The Catholic Legal Immigration Network, CLINIC, never really had a shortage of opportunities to train lawyers and citizens to represent and advocate for immigrants and refugees.