National Migration Bulletin Inserts
The bulletin inserts below provide an important resource that can be used to educate parishioners, students, and others who are interested in learning about issues related to migration. These issues include the Catholic Church’s response to immigration, Her work with refugee communities and what She is doing to fight the evil of human trafficking. We hope that you will use these materials as a resource for further reflection on these very important issues. For ordering information please contact USCCB publishing at 800-235-8722 or visit their website www.usccbpublishing.org to browse Migration and Refugee Services materials.
On Immigration/
Justice for Immigrants |
Refugees Fact Sheet/
Causes of Forced Migration |
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| The Pew Hispanic Forum estimates that about 12 million
undocumented immigrants live and work in the United States
today. The motivations pushing immigrants to risk unauthorized
entry into America are varied, but most hope to reunite
with family members already here or to find work that will
provide support for their families back home. Read more |
Refugees are individuals who have fled their countries of origin
and who meet the United Nations’ criteria of having a “wellfounded
fear of persecution for reasons of race, religion, nationality,
membership in a particular social group, or political opinion.” Read more |
Human Trafficking/
Catholic Social Teaching on Migration |
From Many, One Family of God |
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Human trafficking is a horrific crime against the basic dignity and rights of the human person. All efforts
must be expended to end it. . . . to ensure that, one day soon, trafficking in human persons vanishes from
the face of the earth.” Read more |
The Gospel of Mark tells us the wonderful story of Jesus feeding over 5,000 people, providing miraculous assurance of the providence of God as well as a reminder that His abundance is meant to be shared with all people.
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