US bishops stand in firm solidarity with immigrants
They noted in a statement that 'immigrants have been essential to this society's growth and prosperity'
By Gina Christian , OSV News
Published: November 15, 2024 06:16 AM GMT
Updated: November 15, 2024 06:22 AM GMT
With immigration an ongoing issue after the 2024 general election, three US Catholic bishops issued a Nov. 14 statement of pastoral concern pledging support for immigrants.
"Compelled by the Gospel of Jesus Christ and recognizing the inherent dignity of each person as a child of God, we stand in firm solidarity with our immigrant brothers and sisters who live and labor in these United States," wrote Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the US Archdiocese for the Military Services, president of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops; Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso, Texas, chairman of the USCCB's Committee on Migration; and Bishop Jaime Soto of Sacramento, chairman of the board for Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc.
Known as CLINIC, the network is a Maryland-based non-profit that provides advocacy, training and support for more than 400 Catholic and community-based immigration law providers in 49 US states.
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