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Immigration Reform



​Immigrants, new to our shores, call us out of our unawareness to a conversion of mind and heart through which we are able to offer a genuine and suitable welcome, to share together as brothers and sisters at the same table, and to work side by side to improve the quality of life for society's marginalized members. 

                    ~ Welcoming the Stranger Among Us:  Unity in Diversity 
                        U.S. Catholic Bishops, 2000


The call to solidarity is also a call to promote the effective recognition of the rights of immigrants and to overcome all discrimination based on race, culture, or religion. . . . Catholic lay people, diocesan officials, and bishops should continue to work together with community organizations, labor unions, and other religious bodies on behalf of the rights of immigrants in the workplace, schools, public services, our legal system, and all levels of government. 
                     ~ Welcoming the Stranger Among Us: Unity in Diversity
                       U.S. Catholic Bishops, 2000

About Immigration Reform and Justice for Immigrants


In June, 2004, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Migration and the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC) Board of Directors resolved to make comprehensive immigration reform, with special emphasis on legalization, a major public policy priority within the Church. Many other national Catholic institutions have also made legalization a policy priority.

Immigration Reform Resources


Did you know?
Children under 13 in CT without legal status can enroll in State Husky Insurance?

husky_for_immigrant_info_sheet.pdf
husky_for_immigrant_info_sheet_spa.pdf


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Justice for Immigrants


As part of the Church’s response, a diverse Catholic organizations with national networks have decided to join the USCCB’s Justice for Immigrants: A Journey of Hope campaign. The campaign is designed to unite and mobilize a growing network of Catholic Institutions, individuals and other persons of good faith in support of a broad legalization program and comprehensive immigration reform. 
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​Justice for Immigrants Campaign


USCCB Path to Citizenship Backgrounder

​What Can you Do for Immigrants and Refugees



Summary of Northern Triangle Reading Material (April 2019)
A briefing prepared by Tom Dobbins Jr. Justice & Peace Coordinator, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York.  This this very informative piece regarding the 3 countries of El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras can be read here.
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