Taking place Jan. 8-14, the week “is an excellent opportunity to highlight biblical tradition and our mission to welcome the newcomer,” said Bishop Joe S. Vasquez of Austin, Texas, who is chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Migration.
‘Creating a Culture of Encounter’ theme for National Migration Week
Walls aren’t answer to people fleeing their homeland, pope says
Closing doors to immigrants and refugees is not the answer — in fact, it only helps encourage the crime of human trafficking, Pope Francis said.
Catholics urged to reject partisan views on migration, heed Gospel message
The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Migration said Sept. 14 that Catholics “are called to overcome the partisan divides that separate us” on migration issues.
Catholics urged to reject partisan views on migration, heed Gospel message
Catholics must focus “on the moral teachings of the church that will help us build a vibrant public square,” said Auxiliary Bishop Eusebio Elizondo of Seattle.