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Parishes accompany families seeking asylum in Chicago

Since men, women and children began arriving in Chicago last year seeking asylum after crossing the southern U.S. border, parishes throughout the archdiocese have mobilized to accompany them on this new journey. Chicago Catholic spoke with members of several parishes that are working with families to provide stable housing and assistance.

Catholic Charities continues to assist families seeking asylum

Last summer, as thousands of families began arriving in Chicago seeking asylum, Catholic Charities was on the ground doing intakes and providing case management for them, said Brittany McGhee, senior director of mission engagement, community and government at Catholic Charities.

Our Lady of the Rosary Parish hosts Mass, dinner for migrants

Our Lady of the Rosary Parish began hosting migrants who are staying at nearby Wright Community College for Sunday Mass and dinner June 18.

Bishop Seitz criticizes expansion of Title 42 to 'vulnerable' Venezuelans

The Biden administration's Oct. 12 decision to apply Title 42 to Venezuelans at the U.S.-Mexico border "will have an immediate impact on our border community," said Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso.

Refusal to help migrants is 'sinful, criminal,' pope says at canonization

The refusal to help desperate migrants "is revolting, it's sinful, it's criminal," Pope Francis said as he canonized a bishop dedicated to assisting migrants and a Salesian brother who had immigrated with his family to Argentina.

Accompanying anyone in need

Since late August, I have been continually reminded about the vitally significant role that Catholic Charities plays in witnessing a message of mercy and hope to our clients in need.

Meeting migrants, pope warns civilization risks being 'shipwrecked'

Saying civilization itself risks foundering because of apathy and selfishness, Pope Francis insisted that migrants and refugees must be treated with care and kindness and recognized as brothers and sisters.

Vatican announces theme for World Day of Migrants and Refugees

For the next World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Pope Francis wants Catholics to focus on greater communion and unity among all people.

Emergency multitasking: Vatican says keep all vulnerable in mind

Internally displaced people — those forced to flee their homes, but who do not cross into another country — still often need protection and special assistance, including from the church, said a new Vatican document.

Migrants benefit from Mercy Sisters’ ministry of presence

Mercy Sister Rosemary Welsh is a nurse and for the past 44 years she has immersed her ministry in the Latino culture.
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