About the Office

The MRS Office of Policy and Advocacy assists the U.S. Catholic bishops—and the USCCB's Committee on Migration in particular—with the development and promotion of migration and refugee policy positions within the context of the Church's social and moral teaching and implements efforts that foster greater awareness, understanding, and support for the work of MRS and the vulnerable populations it serves. To achieve this, the office works closely with dioceses, parishes, service providers, individual Catholics, and many others throughout the United States and beyond. Key objectives for the office include the passage of meaningful immigration reform that advances the common good, the eradication of human trafficking, and providing reliable information to Catholics and others at the intersection of immigration law and the Church's migration-related teaching. The MRS Office of Policy and Advocacy also assists with carrying the voice of the bishops to Congress and the executive branch.

United in Partnership

MRS Policy and Advocacy collaborates closely with other offices of the USCCB, especially the Office of Government Relations, the Office of General Counsel, and the Office of Public Affairs. Additionally, the office engages regularly with many external partners, including Catholic Charities USA, Catholic Relief Services, and the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. These partnerships are an integral part of the office's work in service of the bishops and the wider Church. 

Get in Touch

You can reach the MRS Office of Policy and Advocacy using our online contact form or write to MRS.