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Catholic Theological Union hosts novena for migrants, immigrants

Nine bishops and archbishops from across the United States will lead prayers and reflections during a March 14-22 national novena for migrants and immigrants hosted by the Bernardin Center at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, including Cardinal Cupich on the final day.

Migrant families expected to move into former school in May

The first of about 300 migrants are expected to move into the former St. Bartholomew school building in early May, according to Eric Wollan, chief capital assets officer of the Archdiocese of Chicago.

Come from Away

On the Sunday afternoon of Labor Day weekend, I sat by myself in a crowded theater just a block or so from Times Square in Manhattan.

Catholic Charities mobilizes to help migrants coming from border

When the first two busloads of migrants sent from Texas arrived outside Union Station on the evening of Aug. 31, a consortium of public and non-profit service providers swung into action.

Cardinal presents grant to Catholic charity in Texas

Three years ago, a humanitarian crisis engulfed the city of McAllen, Texas, as tens of thousands of asylum seekers from Central America entered the border city each day — often arriving exhausted and traumatized from the long journey north.

Pope urges respect for the life and dignity of migrants, refugees

With millions of people fleeing violence, persecution and poverty around the globe, individual nations must expand options that make it possible for migrants and refugees to cross their borders safely and legally, Pope Francis said.

Cardinal Cupich calls for Catholics to support migrants

Speaking to a congregation that included immigrants from more than 40 nations, Cardinal Cupich cal...

Caring for horses isn’t easy work, laborers say

Marcelino is 38 and has a screw in his shoulder. He also has problems with his spine, knee and ank...

Bishop John Manz meets with ‘people on the move’ in Kentucky

Horse farms. World-renowned racetracks. A nursery. A tobacco farm. A horse stud farm. An equine ho...

President’s actions on immigration welcomed locally

Archbishop Cupich issued a statement reminding Chicago-area Catholics that while President Barack Obama’s executive actions that offer relief for some undocumented immigrants are to be celebrated, they are by no means enough.
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