Immigration Reform
The U.S. Catholic Bishops and the Society of Jesus Support Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Informed by scripture, Catholic tradition and Catholic social teaching the U.S. Bishops and the Jesuits have issued statements and letters supporting comprehensive federal immigration reform in the U. S. that includes these essential principles:
- A path to legalization that ensures that undocumented immigrants have access to full rights.
- A legal employment structure for future workers that protects both migrants and U.S. workers.
- Expedited family reunification and emphasis on family unity for all immigrants.
- The need for due process and humane enforcement of our immigration laws.
- Development assistance and fair competition with developing countries.
For more information go to
www.justiceforimmigrants.org and
www.jesuitswisprov.org.
Click here to read the interview with Bishop John C Wester on tough immigration questions.
Justice Sessions
Gesu Social Ministry Committee plans and sponsors justice education
sessions to raise awareness and educate parishioners about social
issues and Catholic Social Teaching. Some sessions offer small group
sharing/reflection on justice issues that impact daily living.
Click here to learn
more about the
JustFaith Sessions on Immigration.
Voices for Justice Network
The Gesu Voices for Justice Legislative Network provides concise
information from Catholic and ecumenical advocacy groups about pending
legislation from the perspective of the Gospel and Catholic Social
Teaching so parishioners can contact elected representatives from an
informed and timely faith perspective.
