Pope Francis’ witness on immigration inspired local ministries

Catholics in the Archdiocese of Chicago who minister to and advocate for immigrants were inspired by Pope Francis’ words and actions, from visiting Lampedusa, Italy, to mourn migrants lost at sea in the opening months of his pontificate, to celebrating Mass at the U.S.-Mexico border, and urging members of the U.S. Congress in 2015 to find an immigration policy that would be “always humane, just and fraternal.”

El Paso bishop calls Catholics to advocate against ‘morally indefensible’ actions toward migrants

U.S. Catholics must advocate for a humane immigration system at a time when the federal government is taking a number of “morally indefensible” actions towards migrants and immigrants, according to Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso, Texas.

Pope, a ‘son of immigrants,’ leaves legacy of migrant advocacy

When Pope Francis chose the small Italian island of Lampedusa as the destination for his first trip outside Rome after his election, he signaled to the world that migration would be a defining issue of his pontificate.

Women, men religious lead demonstration in support for immigrants

About 40 people, mostly religious sisters and brothers, stood at a busy Brighton Park intersection on March 1 to demonstrate their solidarity with immigrants, refugees and migrants.

Pope to U.S.: Migration policies built on force, not truth, ‘will end badly’

Pope Francis has urged U.S. Catholics and people of goodwill to not give in to “narratives” that discriminate against and cause unnecessary suffering to migrants and refugees.

Pope Francis calls Trump’s threat of mass deportation a ‘disgrace’

On the eve of U.S. President Donald Trump’s inauguration, Pope Francis said the new president’s threat to begin a massive deportation of immigrants would be a “disgrace.”

Sister Norma Pimentel finds art in her ministry at the border

For Sister Norma Pimentel, delivering the inaugural Bishop Kevin Birmingham Lecture offered a chance to bring together her work with migrants at the border with her work as an artist.

10-year-old parishioner donates his toys to migrant children

The toy table was a popular destination for dozens of migrant children who came with their families to St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr Church, 5352 W. Belden Ave., on Sept. 9 for the third monthly giveaway of clothing, toys, food and other necessities.

Global ministry helps migrants at Melrose Park parish

Helping immigrants is nothing new for the Scalabrinian priests who serve at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Melrose Park. Helping migrants is the main charism of the congregation, which is active in 35 countries on five continents.

Religious workers’ visas delayed by immigration backlogs

Father Daniel Villalobos has served as associate pastor of St. Michael Parish in Orland Park since he was ordained in 2021. Before that, he studied at the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary.
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