Immigration Efforts

Immigration Efforts

Holy Name Province has placed among its top priorities immigration, one of the most complex and controversial issues of our day. In Chapter 2011 the Province formalized its commitment by passing the following statement:

“The Holy Name Province of the Order of Friars Minor, as a corporate entity as well as through our local communities and ministries, make clear our support for and defense of documented and undocumented immigrants to the United States.”

Our ministries in many locations have taken up efforts to “meet and welcome the stranger.” Peruse the educational and formative programs, advocacy efforts and direct service work going on in our local communities. Consider taking on a similar effort, or think about what else our ministries might do to show solidarity with this marginalized group.

To add to the list, contact Fran Eskin-Royer in Holy Name Province’s Office for Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation.

Efforts that form and inform us to better address the needs of people and/or creation

BORDER AWARENESS EXPERIENCE

Loudonville, N.Y.
The school’s Sr. Thea Bowman Center for Women sponsors an annual Border Awareness Experience in Anthony, New Mexico.
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EDUCATION AIMED AT RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS AND PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INVOLVEMENT IN INITIATIVES THAT PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF IMMIGRANTS

New York City
Ongoing effort

 

CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING – ONE-DAY RETREATS – IMMIGRATION FOCUS

Stoneville, N.C.
Immigration-focused retreat held September 17, 2011.
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IMMIGRATION EDUCATION 

Wilmington, Del.
The parish periodically offers information sessions on immigration issues affecting the community. As an example, on Sat. Jan. 10, 2015 the parish offered a session on the recent Executive Order of Immigration.
Contact:  Alicia Dominguez 

IMMIGRATION COMMITTEE

Triangle, Va.
St. Francis of Assisi Parish has a long history of advocating for immigrants. Most recently, the community conducted USCCB/Justice for Immigrants card-signings for the Senate and House. They hosted an awareness weekend on immigration reform that included guest speakers and immigration attorneys, the distribution of handouts and resources, and more. They took part in the National Immigration Rally in Washington, D.C. and participated in special Masses.

INFORMATION SESSION ON CATHOLIC CHURCH’S POSITION ON IMMIGRATION

Anderson, S.C.
The presentation, based  on “Strangers No More,” the joint pastoral letter of January 2003, was made at the parish four times.
Contact: Leo Marsden

JUSTFAITH – CROSSING BORDERS

Triangle, Va.
Offered in 2010.

CROSSING BORDERS: MIGRATION, THEOLOGY, AND
THE HUMAN JOURNEY

St. Camillus Parish
Silver Spring, Md.
This JustFaith module provides participants with a chance to find out about the Church’s position today on the complex and often divisive issue of immigration and to find common ground with people of different political persuasions. The course consists of eight 2½-hour sessions to allow the participants to engage in dialogue.

This 8-week module was offered at St. Camillus Church Wednesday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the St. Francis Room, from September 21, 2011 through November 9, 2011. The group was limited to 12 persons seriously committed to attending all 8 weeks. Books are in English so it is necessary to be fluent in English to participate. The cost of the books is $50.00. PRE-REGISTRATION is required so that books can be ordered in advance of the first session.
Contact:  Karen Simon