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Organizers

As you start to organize within your dioceses the tools provided in this section will enable you to lead focused dialogue, build sustainable coalitions, and provide you with resources for working with the media.  Also, keep up to date with the Justice for Immigrants calendar of events.

CAMPAIGN RESOURCES

  • Parish kit

SPECIFIC RESOURCES FROM THE PARISH KIT:

Advocacy Resources

  • Tips for Legislative Advocacy
  • Communicating with Elected Officials

Media Relations Resources

  • Media Outreach Tips
  • Starting a Justice for Immigrants Speaker’s Bureau
  • Guide to Communicating With the Media

Other Resources:

  • Frequently Asked Questions...
  • Implementing a Justice for Immigrants Campaign in the Parish
  • How Should An Undocumented Foreign National Prepare NOW for Legalization?
  • Strangers No Longer: Together on the Journey of Hope. A Pastoral Letter Concerning Migration
  • Welcoming the Stranger Among Us: Unity in Diversity
  • Other MRS Publications and Resources
  • Strangers No Longer DVD and Discussion Guide
  • The Line In The Sand (Video)
  • Other Resources Bibliography

Capitol Hill Basics:

  • Communicating with elected officials
  • Visiting Capitol Hill
  • Congressional Staff
  • The Legislative Process

Parish Kit!

Jutice for Immigrants has developed an updated parish kit which explains the USCCB's position on immigration and provides tools for parish organizing.
Read!

New Economic Report on Immigrants!

Experts release report detailing benefits of immigrant workers to economic recovery
Read

Statements

  • Bishop McGrath's Homily on Immigration Reform
    Read
  • Bishop David A. Zubik's Letter
    Read
  • Statement of Bishop John C. Wester, USCCB Chairman, on Immigration Reform
    Read
  • Article of Archbishop John Vlazny, Archbishop of Portland, Oregon
    Read
Statements Archives

JFI in the News

  • Conservative Catholic defends U.S. bishops' immigration position in the American Spectato
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  • Miami Herald: U.S. Catholic leaders want President Obama to make immigration reform a
    Read
  • Salt Lake Tribune: Top bishop calls for immigration reform
    Read
  • Albany Times Union: Bishop supports immigration reform
    Read

Upcoming Events

  • Holy Mass in Support of Immigrants
    On Sunday, March 21st, JFI will host a Mass in support of immigrants with celebrants Cardinal Mahony and Bishop Wester at 11:00am at St. Aloysius Church (19 I Street N.W., Washington DC 20001).
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