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Parishes

In this section you will find resources for parishes to engage in the Justice for Immigrants campaign.

Campaign Resources

Parish kit

  • To order materials, click here

Specific Resources from the Parish Kit:

  • Invitation Letter from the Chair of the USCCB Committee on Migration to Participate in the Justice for Immigrants Campaign.
  • Implementing a Justice for Immigrants Campaign in the Parish
    • Initial Organizational Tasks
    • Suggested Parish Committees and Tasks
    • Organizations to Include in Campaign

Educational Resources:

In the context of the Liturgy and Prayer…

  • Liturgy and Prayer Suggestions
  • Suggestions for Homilists
  • Prayer Card

Faith Enrichment and Development…

  • Strangers No Longer: Together on the Journey of Hope: A Pastoral Letter Concerning Migration
  • Catholic Social Teaching and Migration

Other Resources:

  • Frequently Asked Questions...
  • Backgrounders
  • How Should An Undocumented Foreign National Prepare NOW for Legalization?
  • Pastoral Letter; Welcoming the Stranger Among Us: Unity in Diversity
  • 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.
Take Action!

New Economic Report on Immigrants!

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

  • Bishop David A. Zubik's Letter
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  • Speech of Cardinal McCarrick, Georgetown University Forum
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  • Statement of Bishop John C. Wester, USCCB Chairman, on Immigration Reform
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  • Article of Archbishop John Vlazny, Archbishop of Portland, Oregon
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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
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Upcoming Events

  • Social Ministry Gathering in DC
    JFI will coordinate a national activity in support of immigration reform during the Social Ministry Gathering.
    February 7-10, 2010
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