USCMA has agreed to assist the efforts of the Division of Religious Immigration Services (DRIS) at the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc (CLINIC) reach as many persons as possible regarding proposed changes to the
immigration regulations. These changes will definitely have a negative impact on many religious communities and missionary endeavors. I want to urge you to please take an active role in helping defeat the legislation by responding to the White House with your concerns. Also, please share the following information and letters with friends, the members of your community and corporate ministries so that they, too, can add their voice to help.
Thank you for you attention and response to this important issue.
Michael Montoya, MJ
Executive Director
Letter of Explanation from Sr. Margaret Perron, Director of the Division of Religious Immigration Services, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc.
Proposed Regulatory
Changes to the Religious Worker Visa Program (RWVP)
Summary of
Proposed Regulation on Religious Workersprepared by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc.
Bishop Barnes sent a Memorandum to the US Bishops on Religious Worker Visa Program
We share a sample letter to President Bush that we encourage you to use to let the President know your dissatisfaction with these proposed changes. Revise it according to your need.
At their meeting in June 2006 the United States Catholic Bishops agreed on a Statement on Immigration. The Statement was issued by Bishop William
Skylstad, President, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, June 15, 2006.
Mary Ann Glendon on U.S. Immigration Policy
New York
MAY 24, 2006 (Zenit.org).- Part of the solution to the United States'immigration problems will require a renewed commitment to solidarity, says Mary Ann Glendon, president of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences and a Harvard law professor, writing in the June/July issue of First Things. She argues that such a commitment to solidarity is necessary to maximize the advantages and minimize the disadvantages of immigration for all involved.
Most Reverend Gerald Barnes, Bishop of San Bernardino & Chairman of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee on Migration called the passage of S. 2611 a historic moment for our nation. He applauded the bill's comprehensive approach, but also indicated that the U.S. Bishops Conference did not agree with every provision in the bill. He urged the Senate and House of Representatives to "work together to either eliminate or ameliorate the harsh enforcement provisions found in both the House- and Senate-passed versions of the legislation." He also encouraged the House and Senate to "simplify and streamline the path to citizenship for the undocumented in this country that is found in the Senate bill." Click here to read Bishop Barnes' statement.
Resolution on
immigration reform passed at the USCMA Annual Meeting 2005.
The
Leadership Conference of Women Religious calls for Immigration Policy Reform.
"Strangers No
Longer: Together on the Journey of Hope," A Pastoral Letter Concerning Migration from the Catholic Bishops of Mexico and the United States, January, 2003.
Statement from Justice for Immigrants, a Journey of Hope. This is part of the March 14, 2006 newsletter of Justice for Immigrants.
The
Catholic Campaign for Immigration Reform
Cardinal Roger
Mahony's editorial on immigration reform that appeared in the Los Angeles Times.
The Holy See considers that respect for immigrants' human rights is also an important benefit for host countries. Address on the "National Experience in Population Matters:
International and Development."
Line in the
Sand, Stories from Mexico/US Border. In August 2005, CRS sent a group of actors and writers to the Arizona - Mexico border to study migration. The group collected interviews from a variety of people affected by the issue and crafted this powerful stage performance. This performance is now available in DVD format.
Cardinal McCarrick to Celebrate Mass Commemorating 10th Anniversary of Rwanda Genoc
April, 2004
A Catholic Community Responds to the War -- Living With Faith and Hope
Lomas de Poleo, La Ciudad Juárez, Mexico -- Request for Assistance
Bill Morton Letters and Information:
Bill Morton Letter --- June 3, 2003
Bill Morton - Addresses and Faxes
Bill Morton Letter --- June 20, 2003
Human suffering of the residents of Lomas de Poleo
2003 SSSF Children to Children Project
Alan Preston Neely Died May 14, 2003, at home after an extended respiratory illness.
All Life is Sacred Holy Week 2003
The Challenge of Israeli-Palestinian Peacemaking -- April 7, 2003
The Challenge of Peace 20 Years and Still a Challenge -- April 28, 2003
Responding to September 11, 2001- Resources and Statements
Resources for Responding to the Events of September 11 from the Department of Social Development and World Peace, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops USCCB
Reflection Questions A Response from Catholic Leaders to the U.S. war on terrorism.
Catholics for a Peaceful End to Terrorism (A PDF file)
Stand Against Violence: An Anti-Violence Packet for Diocesan and Parish Leaders
National Catholic Anti-Violence Working Group
Statements:
January 24, 2002
Assisi Decalogue for Peace
The decalogue was signed at the end of the Day of Prayer for Peace in the World which was celebrated in Assisi.
14 November 2001
A Pastoral Message: Living With Faith and Hope After September 11
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
8 November 2001
A Missionary Response to U.S. Military Action Against Terrorism
United States Catholic Mission Association
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