Immigration and the Catholic Church

Immigration and the Catholic Church

The Catholic Church in the United States has been closely involved on issues related to immigration for over two hundred years. This video highlights the efforts that the Church has undertaken in the past and continues to do in the present. 

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

– Migration and Refugee Services Vision Statement

Who We Are

Migration and Refugee Services is charged with assisting the bishops in the development and promotion of migration policy positions within the context of the Church's social teaching. To this end MRS works with grassroots Catholic networks across the US to promote fair immigration and refugee policies, advocates for the passage of immigration reform, engages in the fight against human trafficking develops initiatives aimed at educating Catholics on the Church's teaching on migration, and assists the U.S. Catholic bishops in carrying the voice of the Church to Congress and the Administration.

What We Do

Relying on a well-developed, theoretical and moral framework to inform their policy perspective, MRS pursues advocacy efforts through a number of different concrete avenues. These include:

  • The development and distribution of policy position papers that highlight areas of importance to the bishops that are deserving of further attention;
  • The planning and carrying out of fact finding trips to regions of the world that are experiencing political and social upheaval and which are under threat of undergoing a refugee or other migration related crisis. In recent years the bishops have taken trips to the Middle East, East Africa, Central America and Haiti, and have published reports that provide policy proposals to address problems that they found;
  • Public statements, on a range of issues related to migration and the provision of congressional testimony urging Congress to pass humane timely legislation that will provide needed protections to migrant populations;
  • Implementation of a wide range of national educational initiatives, including National Migration Week, that seek to change hearts and minds and challenges Catholics and other people of good faith to embrace the Church's vision on migration;
  • Involvement in a wide range of coalitions that work to realize protection-focused legislation that provides dignity for the most vulnerable among us: migrant children and women, undocumented immigrants, and victims of human trafficking.

Among the coalitions that MRS/USCCB is closely involved is the Coalition of Catholic Organizations Against Human Trafficking, which consists of national and international Catholic agencies working to eliminate the scourge of human trafficking, and the Justice for Immigrants campaign, which is designed to unite and mobilize a growing network of Catholic institutions, individuals, and other persons of good will in support of a broad legalization program and comprehensive immigration reform.

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Migration-Related Press Releases

2023

International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking to be Observed with Focus on Human Dignity (February 6, 2023)

U.S. Church Marks Twenty Years Since Release of "Strangers No Longer: Together on the Journey of Hope" (January 19, 2023)

U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Dismayed by Continued Reliance on Harmful Policies Over Humane Solutions (January 6, 2023)

2022

On Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Reaffirms Church’s Solidarity with Immigrants (December 12, 2022)

U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Calls for Immigration Reform that Recognizes the ‘Inviolable Dignity’ of All Newcomers (October 21, 2022)

Following Court Decision on DACA, U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Renews Plea for Congress to Provide Legislative Solution (October 6, 2022)

Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions Signed Amid Highest Level of Forced Displacement Ever Recorded (September 28, 2022)

Catholic Faithful Invited to Encounter Those Living on the Existential Peripheries During National Migration Week and World Day of Migrants and Refugees (September 16, 2022)

U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Calls for Swift Passage of Afghan Adjustment Act (August 10, 2022)

Catholic Leaders Welcome Supreme Court Ruling in Biden v. Texas (June 30, 2022)

U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Mourns Migrant Deaths in Texas (June 29, 2022)

Reflecting on World Refugee Day, USCCB’s Migration Chairman Encourages Proactive Response to Forced Displacement (June 21, 2022)

U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Expresses Solidarity with Dreamers on DACA’s Tenth Anniversary, Calls for ‘Long-Awaited Inflection Point’ (June 15, 2022)

U.S. Bishops’ President and Migration Chairman Respond to U.S. Government’s “Uniting for Ukraine” Initiative (April 22, 2022)

U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Addresses Termination of Title 42 (April 5, 2022)

U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Administrative Committee Releases Statement on Ukraine (March 16, 2022)

U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Administrative Committee Issues Statement on Migrants and Refugees (March 16, 2022)

U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Welcomes Temporary Protected Status Designation for Ukraine, Urges Support for Refugees (March 4, 2022)

International Day of Prayer for Victims of Human Trafficking, Feast Day of St. Josephine Bakhita to be Observed on February 8 (February 7, 2022)

2021

U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Addresses Future of Immigration Reform (December 21, 2021)

U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Expresses Concern Over Reimplementation of Migrant Protection Protocols (December 3, 2021)

U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Affirms Renewed Termination of Migrant Protection Protocols, Urges Further Steps to Improve Treatment of Vulnerable Migrants (November 2, 2021)

U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Welcomes Refugee Admissions Target of 125,000 (October 11, 2021)

U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman and President of Catholic Charities USA Urge Humane Treatment of Haitians, Other Migrants (September 22, 2021)

Highlighting Human Fraternity, National Migration Week to be Celebrated September 20-26 (September 20, 2021)

U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Commends Inclusion of Legalization Provisions in House Judiciary Committee Reconciliation Measure (September 15, 2021)

U.S. Bishop Chairmen Respond to Evolving Crisis in Afghanistan (August 17, 2021)  

U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Welcomes Inclusion of Immigration-Related Instructions in Senate Budget Resolution, Reaffirms Need for Integration (August 12, 2021)

USCCB President and Migration Chairman Statement on Arrival of Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Applicants (July 30, 2021)

U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Urges Congress to Act After Court Ruling on DACA (July 19, 2021)

U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Responds to Outcome of Supreme Court Case on Migrant Protection Protocols (June 24, 2021)

U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman on the Observance of World Refugee Day (June 20) (June 18, 2021)

On Anniversary of DACA, Migration Chairman Reaffirms Need for Congress to Act (June 15, 2021)

U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Welcomes Revised Refugee Admissions Cap (May 24, 2021)

USCCB Chairmen Commend Redesignation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (May 24, 2021)

U.S. Bishops’ Migration Committee Chairman Expresses Disappointment that Low Refugee Admissions Goal Remains (April 19, 2021)

Situation at the U.S.-Mexico Border (April 1, 2021)

USCCB President and Migration Chairman Welcome House Passage of Bipartisan Immigration Reform Legislation, Urge Swift Senate Action (March 19, 2021)

USCCB Chairmen Welcome Designation of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela (March 11, 2021)

Catholic Leaders Urge Temporary Protected Status and Foreign Assistance for Central American Countries Devastated by Recent Hurricanes (February 10, 2021)

International Day of Prayer for Victims of Human Trafficking to be Observed on February 8 (February 5, 2021)

USCCB Migration Chairman Welcomes Administration’s Actions to Rebuild Immigration System, Restore Due Process, and Recognize Human Dignity of Immigrants and Refugees (February 3, 2021)

USCCB Chairmen Affirm Administration’s Order Ensuring All Persons Included in Census and Apportionment (January 22, 2021)

USCCB President and Migration Chairman Welcome Administration’s Commitment to DACA and the Call for Legislation on Immigration Reform (January 21, 2021)

USCCB Migration Chairman Welcomes Administration’s Initial Effort to Reform Enforcement and Protect Families (January 21, 2021)

USCCB Chairmen Welcome End of Ban Prohibiting Immigrants and Refugees from Certain Muslim Majority and African Countries Entering the United States (January 21, 2021)

2020

U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Welcomes Court Decision Reinstating DACA and Urges Congress to Act (December 8, 2020)

U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman on Supreme Court’s Census Apportionment Case (November 30, 2020)

USCCB President and Migration Chairman Respond to Announcement of Lowest Refugee Designation in the History of U.S. Refugee Resettlement (October 2, 2020)

USCCB President and Migration Chair Celebrate 15 Years of Justice for Immigrants Initiative (September 29, 2020)

U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Urges Lawmakers to Recognize Contributions of Immigrant and Refugee Essential Workers and Support Workers and Their Families (September 23, 2020)

World Day for Migrants and Refugees to be Celebrated on September 27 (September 21, 2020)

Lives Will Be Upended: Bishops Respond to Court Decision Allowing An End to Temporary Protected Status for Over 200,000 People (September 15, 2020)

U.S. Bishops’ President Joins Migration Chairman Urging Trump Administration to Reinstate Full DACA Program; Calls for Congressional Action (July 30, 2020)

Migration Chairman Calls for Prayers for Trafficking Survivors (July 29, 2020)

Migration Committee Chairman Opposes Proposed New Rule Seeking to Eliminate Protection for Asylum Seekers Fleeing Violence (July 14, 2020)

U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman on the 20th Anniversary of World Refugee Day (June 19, 2020)

USCCB President and Migration Committee Welcome Supreme Court Decision on DACA and Urge President to Uphold the Program (June 18, 2020)

U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Urges Passage of Legislation to Protect Dreamers and TPS Holders on One Year Anniversary of House Passage of H.R.6 (June 4, 2020)

Bishops Tasked with the Pastoral Care of Migrants Issue Statement in Support of Migrant Farmworkers During the Coronavirus Pandemic (April 28, 2020)

Catholic Leaders Respond to Administration’s Halt to Immigration with a Call for Unity in the Effort to Overcome COVID-19 (April 23, 2020)

U.S. Bishop Chairmen Voice Opposition to Proclamation That Further Restricts Immigration and Family Reunification (February 2, 2020)

U.S. Bishops’ Chairmen Very Concerned About Impact of Recent Supreme Court Decision on Public Charge (January 29, 2020)

U.S. Bishops’ Migration Committee Chair Welcomes Court Injunction that Halts Implementation of Executive Order on Refugee Resettlement (January 29, 2020)

U.S. Catholic Church Stands in Solidarity with Immigrants and Refugees Observation of National Migration Week: January 5-11, 2020 (January 2, 2020)

2019

U.S. Bishops Applaud Legislation Protecting Immigrant Farmworkers and U.S. Agricultural Industry (December 13, 2019)

Catholic Leaders Voice Concern Over New Asylum Rules (November 25, 2019)

USCCB Migration Chair Condemns Administration Plans for the Third Consecutive Mass Reduction in Refugee Resettlement (September 27, 2019)

World Day for Migrants and Refugees to be Celebrated on Sunday, September 29 (September 25, 2019)

USCCB President and Migration Chair Urge Against Further Reduction in Refugee Resettlement as Contrary to American Values (September 13, 2019)

Chair of USCCB’s Committee on Migration Denounces New Rule Undermining Existing Protections for Immigrant Children (August 27, 2019)

Chairs of USCCB’s Committees on Migration and Domestic Justice and Human Development Express Deep Concern Over New Rule on Individuals and Families that Access Public Benefits (August 13, 2019)

Chair of USCCB Committee on Migration Urges Rescission of New Rule that Undermines our Asylum System and Puts Vulnerable Individuals and Families at Risk (August 12, 2019)

In Wake of Horrific, Hate Filled Violence in El Paso, USCCB Migration Chairman, Domestic Social Development Chairman, and Chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee on Racism Call for Change in Language (August 8, 2019)

Chair of USCCB Committee on Migration Calls for Reversal of the Expansion of Expedited Removal, cites Family Separation and Lack of Due Process Among Concerns (July 25, 2019)

Elimination of U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program “Against the Principles We Have as a Nation” Says Chair of USCCB Committee on Migration (July 19, 2019)

USCCB President Condemns Threat of Widespread Enforcement Actions and New Rule Drastically Limiting Asylum (July 16, 2019)

U.S. Bishops’ Chairmen of Migration and Domestic Justice Express Opposition to Proposed Rule that Would Lead to Family Separation and Housing Instability (July 3, 2019)

U.S. Bishop Chairmen Affirm SCOTUS Decision and Urge That All People Count and Should Be Included in Census (July 2, 2019)

U.S. Bishops’ President and Committee Chairman Say Horrific Death of Father and Daughter at Border and Appalling Conditions for Children are Cries that Reach Heaven Itself (June 26, 2019)

Chairman of U.S. Bishops’ Committee on Migration Statement in Response to Imminent Administration Deportation Plans (June 22, 2019)

World Refugee Day 2019 to be Celebrated June 20 (June 20, 2019)

Chairman of U.S. Bishops’ Committee on Migration Expresses Support for Mexican Bishops Concerns Regarding Recent Agreement Between Mexico and the United States (June 14, 2019)

Chairman of U.S. Bishops’ Committee on Migration Applauds House for Passing Legislation That Gives Permanent Legal Protection to Dreamers and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Holders (June 5, 2019)

President of U.S. Bishops and Chairman of Migration Issue Statement on President’s Proposed Immigration Reform Plan (May 20, 2019)

Bishops Urge That All People Count and Must Be Included in Census Efforts (April 23, 2019)

USCCB Migration Chairman Endorses Proposed Senate Legislation That Gives Permanent Legal Protection to Dreamers and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Holders (April 10, 2019)

Migration Chairman and CRS Urge US Government to Designate Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela (April 5, 2019)

USCCB Migration Chairman Endorses Proposed Legislation That Gives Permanent Legal Protection to Dreamers and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Holders (March 15, 2019)

USCCB Migration Chairman and CRS President Issue Statement Supporting Texas-Mexico Border Bishops’ Statement on Recent U.S. Government Asylum Policy (March 13, 2019)

President of U.S. Bishops’ and Chairman of Bishop’s Committee on Migration Respond to President’s Order to Fund Construction of Border Wall (February 15, 2019)

U.S. Bishops President Along with Chairman of Bishops’ Migration Committee Issue Statement Urging the President and Lawmakers to End the Shutdown (January 20, 2019)

Chairman of U.S. Bishops’ Committee on Migration Calls on President and Congress to Create a Border Solution and End Shut-Down (January 10, 2019)

National Migration Week to be Celebrated January 6 – 12, 2019 (January 4, 2019)

2018

Chairman of the USCCB Committee on Migration and Bishops from Texas Dioceses Issue Statement on the Death of Jakelin Caal Maquin (December 18, 2018)

Chairman of the USCCB Committee on Migration, Presidents of Catholic Relief Services, Catholic Charities USA and Catholic Legal Immigration Network Issued Statement Regarding Their Deep Concern About Restricting Access to Asylum (November 14, 2018)

Chairman of the USCCB Committee on Migration and Presidents of Catholic Relief Services and Catholic Charities USA Issued Statement Urging Humane Action Towards Those Seeking Protection (October 29, 2018)

U.S. Bishops’ Office of Migration and Refugee Services and Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service Release Report on Agencies Assisting Trump Administration with Family Reunification (October 19, 2018)

U.S. Bishops Chairman Expresses Deep Concern about Refugees Left in Harm’s Way Due to Lowest Ever Refugee Admissions Ceiling for 2019 (October 6, 2018)

Bishop Vásquez, Chairman of the U.S. Bishops’ Committee on Migration Releases Statement on the Setting of the U.S. Refugee Limit for the Year 2019 (English & Spanish) (September 18, 2018)

Statement in Response to Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Immigrants and Public Benefits (September 23, 2018)

Migration and Refugee Services of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and Catholic Charities USA Lend Their Support to Catholic Charities Agencies Reuniting Families (July 12, 2018)

Chairmen of U.S. Bishops’ Migration Committee and Religious Liberty Committee Express Disappointment with Supreme Court’s Ruling in Travel Ban Case (June 27, 2018)

Chairman of U.S. Bishops Committee on Migration Expresses Concern about Immigration Bills Before Congress, Urges Bipartisan Engagement (June 20, 2018)

A Statement from Daniel Cardinal DiNardo (June 13, 2018)

U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Urges Administration to Keep Families Together (June 1, 2018)

USCCB Committee on Migration Chairman Endorses USA Act and Calls for Immediate Legislative Solution for Dreamers (April 25, 2018)

U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Supports Southern Border Bishops Concerns Over White House Decision to Deploy National Guard at U.S./Mexico Border (April 11, 2018)

U.S. Catholic Bishops’ Chairman and Catholic Leaders Deeply Concerned about Historically Low Refugee Resettlement in Time of Global Humanitarian Need (March 27, 2018)

U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Urges Immediate “Humane Solution” for Dreamers after Monday’s Supreme Court Decision (February 27, 2018)

National Call-in Day for the Protection of Dreamers, Feb. 26 (February 23, 2018)

USCCB President, Vice President, and Migration Chair Announce National Call-in Day for Dreamers for February 26 (February 19, 2018)

International Day of Prayer for Victims of Human Trafficking to be Observed February 8th (February 6, 2018)

Chairman of U.S. Bishops’ Committee on Migration Praises Path to Citizenship for Dreamers; Remains Deeply Troubled About Proposal's Impact on Family Unity (January 30, 2018)

USCCB Migration Chairman Expresses Support for Bipartisan DREAMER Efforts after White House Immigration Meeting (January 19, 2018)

Migration Chairman Deeply Disappointed by Termination of Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador; Calls for Congress to Find a Legislative Solution (January 8, 2018)

A Message from the President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops During National Migration Week, January 7-13 (January 5, 2018)

National Migration Week 2018 to be Celebrated January 7-13th (January 5, 2018)

2017

Catholic Partners Urge 18-month Extension of Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador (December 21, 2017)

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, December 12th, Celebrated Around the Country as Day of Solidarity with Immigrants (December 7, 2017)

U.S. Bishops’ Chairmen Express Disappointment with U.S. Government Withdrawal from UN’s Process to Develop a Global Compact on Migration (December 5, 2017)

Coalition of Catholic Organizations Against Human Trafficking Advocate for Slave-Free Seafood Label (December 1, 2017)

Migration Chairman Responds to Troubling Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti; Calls on Congress to Find a Solution (November 21, 2017)

Catholic Partners Urge 18-month Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti (November 17, 2017)

USCCB Migration Chair Opposes Termination of Central American Minors (CAM) Program (November 9, 2017)

USCCB Migration and Refugee Services Releases Report Recommending Extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti (November 9, 2017)

Migration Chairman Responds to Automatic Six-Month Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Honduras (November 8, 2017)

Catholic Partners Urge DHS to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Honduras and El Salvador (October 30, 2017)

USCCB Migration and Refugee Services Release Report Recommending Extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for El Salvador and Honduras (October 17, 2017)

U.S. Bishop Chairman Statement on Immigration Principles and Need for Congressional Action to Protect Dreamers (October 10, 2017)

US Catholics Join with Pope Francis in Campaign to “Share the Journey” of Migrants and Refugees (October 6, 2017)

U.S. Bishops Chairman Calls on U.S. Government to work with Burma, Bangladesh, and the International Community to Address Burma Refugee Crisis for Religious Minority (October 6, 2017)

USCCB Migration Chairman “Gravely Concerned” About Presidential Determination for Refugee Admissions (September 29, 2017)

Recognize Harm to Poor and Amend “Graham-Cassidy” Bill Say U.S. Bishop Chairmen (September 22, 2017)

USCCB President, Vice President and Committee Chairmen Denounce Administration’s Decision to End DACA and Strongly Urge Congress to Find Legislative Solution (September 5, 2017)

USCCB Committee on Migration Chair Calls on President to Continue DACA Program (August 30, 2017)

USCCB Migration Chairman Deeply Disappointed by Administration’s Decision to Terminate the Central American Minors Parole Program (August 21, 2017)

RAISE Act Will Weaken Family Bonds and Impact Nation’s Ability to Respond to Those in Crisis says U.S. Catholic Bishops Chairman (August 2, 2017)

U.S. Bishops Chairman Urges Administration to Raise Cap on Refugee Admissions (July 24, 2017)

USCCB Chairman Mourns for Migrants Involved in Texas Tragedy (July 24, 2017)

USCCB Chairman Expresses Ongoing Support for DACA; Calls on Administration and Congress to Ensure Permanent Protection for DACA Youth (July 18, 2017)

U.S. Bishops Conference Chairman Responds to Today’s Supreme Court Action on Travel Ban (June 26, 2017)

USCCB President Extends Bishops’ Working Group on Immigration (June 15, 2017)

USCCB Working Group on Immigration Presents Update During Bishops’ Assembly (June 14, 2017)

USCCB President and Bishop Chairmen Urge Department of Homeland Security to Defer Deportation of Refugees Who Have Escaped Religious Persecution (June 20, 2017)

World Refugee Day 2017, International Day Celebrating Refugees to be held June 20 (June 19, 2017)

USCCB Chairman Welcomes Ninth Circuit Decision Upholding Preliminary Injunction on Refugee Resettlement Pause and Travel Ban (June 13, 2017)

U.S. Bishop Chairmen Provide Senate with Moral Principles for Health Care Reform (June 2, 2017)

USCCB Committee on Migration Chair Thankful for Administration’s Decision to Extend Temporary Protection for Haitians; Urges Continued Engagement on Humanitarian Assistance (May 23, 2017)

U.S. Bishops Send Letter in Advance of President Trump’s Proposed Budget Emphasizing the Need for Spending Priorities Promoting the Common Good (May 22, 2017)

Living as a People of God in Unsettled Times (March 22, 2017)

USCCB Chairmen Call on Congress to Consider Moral Criteria During Debates on Health Care Policy (March 8, 2017)

U.S. Bishops Chairman on Migration says New Executive Order Still Leaves Many Innocent Lives at Risk (March 6, 2017)

The Catholic Relief Services Collection Reaches Vulnerable and Marginalized Communities (February 24, 2017)

U.S. Bishops Chair on Migration Responds to DHS Memoranda on Immigration Enforcement and Border Security (February 23, 2017)

Bishops along Northern Mexico and Texas Border Issue Statement on Immigration (February 17, 2017)

Solidarity at the Service of All People in the Middle East (February 10, 2017)

U.S. Bishops’ Chair on Migration Responds to Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Decision (February 10, 2017)

USCCB Committee on Migration Chair Strongly Opposes Executive Order Because It Harms Vulnerable Refugee and Immigrant Families (February 6, 2017)

USCCB Committee on Migration Chair Responds to Trump Administration Sanctuary City Executive Order (January 27, 2017)

Committee on Migration Chair Strongly Opposes Administration’s Announcement to Build a Wall at U.S.-Mexico Border, Increase Detention and Deportation Forces (January 26, 2017)

USCCB Migration Chairman Expresses Disappointment over Abrupt End of “Wet Foot / Dry Foot” Policy, Which Has Long Benefitted Cuban Migrants and Refugees (January 13, 2017)

A Message from the President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and Response to Pope Francis’ Video Message During National Migration Week, January 8-15 (January 12, 2017)

Celebrating National Migration Week –A Message from the President and Vice President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (January 6, 2017)

2016

National Migration Week 2017 To Be Celebrated January 8-14 (December 21, 2016)

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe to be a Day of Prayer and Solidarity with Families of Immigrants (December 2, 2016)

“We are with You” Say U.S. Bishops in Calling Elected Officials and Americans to Work Together to Welcome Refugees and Immigrants Without Sacrificing Core Values, Security (November 17, 2016)

Bishops Vote on New USCCB/MRS Chairman, Extending Retirement Fund for Religious, Permanent Subcommittee on the Church in Africa, at General Assembly (November 15, 2016)

USCCB Migration Chairman Calls Upon Elected Officials and All Americans to Work Together to Welcome Refugees and Immigrants without Sacrificing Our Core Values and Security (November 11, 2016)

USCCB Migration and Refugee Services Releases Refugee Report Ahead of U.N. Refugee Summit (September 19, 2016)

As Catholics, We Must Overcome Partisan Divides on Migration Issues, Says USCCB’s Migration Chairman (September 14, 2016

USCCB Migration "Refugee Services Receives Generous Donation from LDS Church (August 30, 2016)

USCCB Migration Committee Chairman Reacts to Supreme Court Decision on Immigration (June 24, 2016)

On World Refugee Day, USCCB Migration Chairman Calls Catholics to Remember Refugees Around the World (June 17, 2016)

USCCB Migration Chairman, Archbishop Gomez, Troubled Over Reports of New Immigrant Deportation Raids (May 25, 2016)

Catholic Relief Services Collection Helps “Jesus in Disguise” (February 22, 2016)

Bishops Elizondo and Vann Call for an End to Deportation Raids and Detention of Immigrant Mothers with Children (January 12, 2016)

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