Overview

Catholic Social Teaching and Responsibility to Refugees and Migrants  

Today tens of thousands of our brothers and sisters of all faiths, 
races, ethnicities, and cultures are still confronting adversity and 
persecution all around the world—victims of:

“Creating a world where immigrants, refugees, migrants, and people on the move are treated with dignity, respect, welcome, and belonging.”

• Political turmoil

• Human trafficking

• Religious prejudice

• Economic chaos

• Famine and blight

The Secretariat of Migration plays an important role every day to actively address these causes of forced migration. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to make a difference in the lives of the multitudes trapped in cruel governmental regimes, unending poverty, human trafficking, and in refugee camps all over the world.

Quotes on Catholic social teaching and responsibility to refugees and migrants

National Catholic Fund for Migrants and Refugees

The rights of migrants, refugees and immigrants begin with our Catholic Social Teaching of welcoming the newcomer. The National Catholic Fund for Migrants and Refugees provides funds to help recently arrived refugees and other newcomers who are faced with an emergency or crises—burying a family member, temporary help with unanticipated expenses, help in finding employment, etc.

To make a donation from another state go to the National Catholic Fund for Migrants and Refugees webpage.

Catholic Fund against Human Trafficking

We reserve the right to decline donations under certain circumstances. All donations will be considered and processed in the District of Columbia. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is an organization with 501(c)(3) status. Contributions are deductible as provided by law.