Highlights of the 2012
USCCB-CLINIC National Immigration Conference

- Opening address by Bishop Wester.
- Bishop Nevares' homily for the opening Mass.
- See the conference agenda.
- Read the news clips.
- View conference photos (courtesy of the Intermountain Catholic).

JFI Parish Kit

The parish kit explains the USCCB's position on immigration and contains tools for parish organizing.

Resources

• Issue Briefs:
  - 287(g) and Secure Communities: The Facts about Local Immigration Law Enforcement.
  - Birthright Citizenship: The Real Story.
  - Why Don't They Come Here Legally?
• Explanation of the DHS’ Deportation Policy (announced Aug. 18, 2011)
• Immigration Policy Center: Answers to the Toughest Immigration Questions
• U.S. Catholic Bishops and Immigration Educational Website
• 'Best Practices' for Parish Organizing
• Excerpts from Strangers No Longer: Together on the Journey of Hope

Statements

• USCCB Chairman applauds new deportation policy
• Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi: "This law attacks our very understanding of what it means to be a Christian."
• Archbishop José H. Gomez at the 129th Knights of Columbus conference
  
• Pastoral Statement on Immigration by the Catholic Bishops of Georgia
• Bishop Paul J. Swain: Statement on Immigration
• Testimony on E-Verify (Feb. 2011)

JFI in the News

• Advocates say tough new state laws make immigration reform more urgent
• New York Times: Fewer Youths to be Deported in New Policy
• Michigan Bishops urge support for immigrants, undocumented
• National Catholic Reporter: Welcoming the stranger essential to faith
• Oklahoma Catholic Church leaders speak out on immigration
• From Our Sunday Visitor: Answering Tough Questions About Immigration

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